Inhabit Lab unites Passivhaus and other sustainable building practices to reduce operational energy use and embodied energy whilst promoting comfort, health and well-being in architecture. We incorporate the following sustainability practices into our work in order to achieve a greater quality of architecture for our clients...  

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Passivhaus & energy efficiency

​Passivhaus is the gold standard in energy efficiency. Passivhaus buildings are more environmentally friendly, more comfortable and healthier to live in. Furthermore, because Passivhaus buildings use so little energy they are seen as a more cost effective solution over the whole lifecycle of the building. 

​​If you would like to learn more about Passivhaus please contact us or take a look at our FAQ here >>
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Circular
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The construction industry is responsible for over 30% of the extraction of natural resources, as well as 25% of solid waste generated in the world. This happens because the construction sector mostly adopts a linear economic model of “take, make, dispose”.

​By incorporating a circular economy approach to designing, producing and consuming goods we can eliminate waste, regenerate nature and live within our means and in harmony with the planet.

Healthy buildings & biomaterials

​​We believe in providing clear and simple advice to our clients about the environmental impact of materials, as well as highlighting the potential dangers that some materials pose to our health.

We work together with our clients to propose viable alternatives to ensure that projects are built in a way that show a greater respect for the natural environment, whilst providing users with materials and finishes that are kinder to our health.

 A larger impact can be made with greater collaboration
We believe that the interchange of ideas, knowledge and experiences with other experts and enthusiasts can be a vital source of intellectual fuel for the engine of innovation and growth for future projects

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Action!

It is easy to feel hopeless in the fight against climate change. But if we’re going to find a solution to the existential crisis we are currently facing, we must first believe we can. We believe that through collaboration we con foster a sense of a collective movement, helping us to build strength to take action.

Working together

​With each design project we face new challenges. By building a collaborative culture and community of individuals and organisations, we aim to bring resources together to solve the problems and to build the homes of the future. We are always open to collaborating and growing our community.

If you wish to discuss a potential collaboration, or you are simply interested in what we do, we would be more than happy to talk and share our experiences.