JamesRixon

The Open House tours went really well over the weekend and we had over 160 people shown around the estate. That was the last time I'll be involved in the tours as we are now selling our 3 bedroom flat after 8 great years there. If anyone is intersted here is the sales details. Our agent is Miles Rudland of Nexa London. https://www.zoopla.co.uk/for-sale/details/62408126/?search_identifier=da2bf329c02d6700b02e5aeb4db74a67

Hey Jenijenjen, Yes the tours sold out in 24hours. I am just about to release 3 more time slots in the afternoon though, So that's another 30 tickets that should become live this evening. Regards James Rixon

Hi I am looking to hire a part time member of staff to take care of general administration for our small Architects practice based in Peckham. Does anyone have any recommendations of where to advertise the role? It would be for 15 hours a week flexible working at our offices in Peckham. Thanks James Rixon www.rixon-architecture.com

Good Afternoon, My name is James Rixon and I am director of a local Architecture practice rixon architecture. We specialise in low carbon and sustainable design with a particular interest in retrofit. Am really please to hear this being discussed as a topic, I have actually just responded to someone on a separate thread about internal wall insulation which I have copies below. My current understanding is that yes you can heat your home with a heat pump, and there is a chance you may have to change your radiators due to output size. it will likely cost 10-16k to install and even though they are extremely efficient in terms of units of heat out compared to units of energy in you will end up paying more for your heating without additional measures due the cost difference between gas and electricity. A few tips on internal wall insulation: make sure all wall papers and substrates are removed before installation as these could encourage mould growth. Consider ventilation improvements. Think about junctions with wall, floor, ceilings and windows as there is a risk of creating an acute cold bridge. Consider vapour permeable insulations to limit moisture getting trapped against the cold outer wall and applying brick cream to the external wall which limits the adsorption externally look at natural materials as carbon saving can be made not just in the operation of a building but also with that materials used. We are currently developing tailored reports for clients for a reduced fee starting at ?200. This would include a site visit, and visual survey and then go on to outline an appropriate retrofit plan along with advice on how to approach this in stages. If this could be of use to you please get in touch. All the best James Rixon

Just saw this article in the RIBA Journal.

They are carrying out repair works to the brickwork and put new roof coverings and insulation on. (And putting up a large version of pigeon spikes to protect against the dinosaurs)

I've just had John McCann plaster the ceilings through my property and also the kitchen walls. His work was excellent and he was knowledgeable, friendly and easy to communicate with. Aaron came for a day to help with the bigger ceiling and he was also great. I would definitely recommend them both. Johns contact number is 07905 044912. James Rixon ARB RIBA www.rixon-architecture.com [email protected]

I've just had John McCann plaster the ceilings through my property and also the kitchen walls. His work was excellent and he was knowledgeable, friendly and easy to communicate with. Aaron came for a day to help with the bigger ceiling and he was also great. I would definitely recommend them both. Johns contact number is 07905 044912. James Rixon ARB RIBA www.rixon-architecture.com [email protected]

El Presidente, You should perhaps continue the conversation and possibly explaining that 'supply and demand' isn't currently solving the issue with housing. What should be carefully understood as simple business economics rather than a conspiracy is that it is in the interest of landowners to restrict the supply of housing to maximise profit. This can be discussed at many different points in the supply chain and from the macro to micro scales of development. But maybe you are right that discussion and understanding would be tiresome so maybe just win the conversation from the beginning with an ill informed sweeping statement.

I have filled in the survey regarding new robust benches and bigger recycling bins combined in the design. I would be interested in being involved in this.

Here is a further article about the situation. https://www.theguardian.com/education/2016/jul/02/dulwich-estate-judith-kerr-primary-school

LondonMix & Buddug, This is a terrible thing that has happened, however it may be helpful not to focus on the role of building control department quite so much, especially without knowing the full set of facts and defects of the development. Whilst the duty of the building control is to approve particular aspects of a development, it is difficult to hold them to account if they have been lied to or misled. This may be the case but as yet I don't think we know the full facts. below is a link with a brief explanation of the many types of inspection that MAY happen on a construction site, which demonstrates the complexities of responsibilities. http://www.designingbuildings.co.uk/wiki/Construction_site_inspection Please feel free to PM me to discuss more so as not to veer off topic on this thread. Regards, James

Hi Mary I live over in Bredinghurst will pm you. James