ECO ARCHITECTURE
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
LOW-ENERGY RETROFIT
YOUR HOME
Transforming Homes Through Thoughtful Retrofit
We transform inefficient houses with potential into beautifully designed homes fit for the future. We design spaces to reflect who you are, and cut your energy use by up to 90%.
Using carefully sourced natural materials, we create homes that work beautifully for you and support a healthier planet.
Most of our projects involve significant renovations ranging from £350K to £1M+.
COSY HOUSE
Low-Carbon Retrofit and Extension of a Victorian Terrace in South London
This major renovation transformed an inefficient terrace house into a warm, light-filled and low-carbon home.
The clients’ expansive brief encouraged ambitious design and the creative reuse of a reclaimed spiral staircase, making this a particularly exciting project.
Key features:
• Low-carbon retrofit and extension
• Natural, breathable materials
• Air-source heat pump connect to solar PV
• 83% reduction in energy demand based on winter in-use data (Dec–Jan)
• Meets A* LETI & RIBA 2030 climate targets
• South East London
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.
- You have 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.
Most of our projects involve significant renovations of existing homes, typically ranging from £350K to £1M+.
These sessions help you explore ideas, understand the possibilities for your home and decide the best way to begin your project.
EXPERT PROJECT CALL
Chat with us (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 likely budget required.
Once the brief and 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 dramatically improve comfort, energy performance and environmental impact.
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.
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"
MUSWELL HILL LOW-CARBON HOUSE - CONSTRUCTION DIARY FILM
Watch our 12-minute diary film of the AJ retrofit and reuse award's shortlisted project. Designed to perform, we meet RIBA + LETI 2030 embodied carbon targets from 2023. These scores in addition to reducing the in-use energy consumption by a recorded 92%.