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DESIGNED TO PERFORM

YOUR HOME

Responsible retrofit for healthier, low-energy living.

 

We transform inefficient houses with potential into beautifully designed homes fit for the future. We create spaces to reflect who you are, and cut your energy use by up to 90%.​​​​​

Most of our projects involve significant renovations ranging from £350K to £1M+​​​​

​​​Using carefully sourced natural materials, we create homes that work beautifully for you and support a healthier planet.​​​​

Cosy House, South London - Low-Carbon Retrofit & Extension of a Victorian Terrace

COSY HOUSE

The clients’ expansive brief encouraged ambitious design and the creative reuse of a reclaimed spiral staircase, making this a particularly exciting project. Carbon impact results table below:

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OUR RESULTS:

32kWh/m2/y

OUR RESULTS:

220kgCO2e/m2

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Low-Carbon House, Muswell Hill - Shortlisted for the AJ Retrofit & Reuse Awards 2024​​​

ALL ABOUT YOU

Some of the statements below might apply to you.

 

- You have bought a new home.

- Your family is growing or ...shrinking.

- You want to re-organise your home to work better for you.

​- You want to make your home cosy, warm and draft free.

- You have a genuine interest in the environmental impact of building projects.

- You love innovative building materials and a wish that your project could set an example.

 

Now, you might have a few concerns too.

- You want to be sure you are listened to.

- Enthusiasm and focus for the duration of the project are important.

- You'd like guidance on how long it will all take.

- Advice on how to manage the budget is naturally essential.

- Clear communication of what to expect and management of risks is important to you. 

PLANNING A RENOVATION?

START HERE

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These sessions help you explore ideas, understand the possibilities for your home and decide the best way to begin your project.

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EXPERT PROJECT CALL

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Chat with us over the phone or online

(most common first step).

A relaxed call with Natalie Black to explore your ideas, discuss your home’s potential and talk through what might be possible.

£120/hr.​

Free for the first 30 mins if you complete the Home Improvement Assessment and are eligible.

BRIEF AND BUDGET SESSION

 

We meet you in your home to get a feel for the space and explore what will make the project a success for you. We clarify the scope and advise on the budget required. 

Once brief & budget are agreed, we prepare your fee proposal.

Prices range from £300 to £600 (depending on the size of your property).

WANT TO TEST YOUR HOME'S RETROFIT POTENTIAL?

We analyse your house's current performance and its condition in terms of retrofit.

 

We develop a strategy to greatly improve comfort, energy performance and environmental impact. We model the results.

Prices range from £1800 to £3000 (depending on the size of your property).

 Architect and founder Natalie Black

WORKING WITH ENBEE

We work closely with homeowners to explore the potential of their houses - forming projects that balance design ambition, environmental responsibility and practical delivery.​​

Every project begins with careful listening and a collaborative process that helps turn ideas into clear, achievable proposals.

 

The most rewarding projects often begin with clients who are curious about what their home could become.

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COULD YOUR HOME BE 80% MORE EFFICIENT?

Explore Your Projects' Potential.

A short quiz to explore what you might want for your home.

- it takes 2 mins

- see if you're eligible for a free

30 mins consultation

- get a free report with personal recommendations 

OUR FILMS

RADICAL RETROFIT WITH NATALIE BLACK - THE FILM

 

Watch this 2-minute film with Natalie Black as she tells us about some of the purposes of the project "we are really keen to do a low-carbon project that addresses the climate and influences others"

STARTING A PROJECT SOON? 

We take a limited number of projects each year. Get a head start by signing up to our 2026 Project Enquiry here and we will be in touch soon.

 

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