Andrew Kirby Architects Ltd

Andrew Kirby Architects Ltd

Bio

Andrew Kirby Architects (AK.A) is an RIBA Chartered Architects Practice in Totnes Devon. Established in 2005 we are a practice that believes and specialises in delivering high quality Social Impact and Environmental Design solutions for Communities Social Enterprises Institutions and Private Clients. In our work and service to our valued clients AK.A has consistently delivered projects using leading Sustainable and Ecological Design expertise balanced with meaningful and notable contemporary design of spaces appearance and place making. We offer a full range of Architects Services covering Housing Education Leisure and Conservation sectors on project sizes ranging from small ‘one off’ eco projects to masterplanning large sites. However we are most recognized for the valuable expertise we have gained in working with Local Communities to deliver innovative sustainable and affordable ‘Social Impact’ Housing and Mixed Use projects. AK.A are also noted for designing and managing ‘one off’ private residential homes with very high design standards which meet exemplar sustainable credentials in challenging planning locations. We are Certified Passivhaus Designers which can be adapted to all sectors and sizes of project. We give a very friendly and professional service to understand the clients’ requirements project context and deliver creative design solutions that are of minimal environmental impact cost effective and imaginative.

Address

99 High Street

Totnes

London

GB

TQ9 5PF

Level

Sole trader

Start Date

January 28, 2026

Category

Building design/project management

Specialisms

Passivhaus

Approved AECB Service Provider

Windy Croft Passivhaus

AK.A were appointed to deliver an exemplar certified passivehaus in a very sensitive planning location on Dartmoor Devon. The clients brief had to be carefully balanced with critical planning volume criteria to achieve planning permission which was won through unanimous support at Committee. The elevated position just below Haytor on Dartmoor informed an open plan living brief with floor-to-ceiling glazing giving far reaching views across Dartmoor to the south. Large areas of glazing are carefully shaded with Brise-Soleil and overhangs to avoid overheating whilst making the most of low winter sun heat gain during the winter months. The building fabric combines the best of natural low embodied energy materials with ‘high tec’ precision design / construction principles.  

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