Business Details
14 Years
experience
Sustainable Architects Creating Bespoke Spaces
PAD studio is a sustainable architectural practice grounded in the principles of place, people, and resilience. Our work focuses on creating site-specific, environmentally conscious spaces that harmonize with their surroundings while addressing complex planning challenges. With expertise in highly protected landscapes, we specialize in crafting architecture that balances contemporary design with ecological stewardship. Our team combines academic rigor and practical experience to deliver award-winning projects, from private residences to community developments. We prioritize collaboration, ensuring each project reflects the unique narrative of its location and client.Our commitment to sustainability is embedded in every design decision, from material selection to energy efficiency. As signatories of the Architects Declare network, we actively contribute to climate action initiatives. Our female-led studio fosters diversity and innovation, maintaining a tenacious yet celebratory approach to the design process. With over a decade of experience, we continue to push boundaries in sustainable architecture while maintaining deep respect for natural and historic contexts.
Services
Sustainable Architecture
Residential Design
Historic Building Projects
Landscape-Driven Design
Net-Zero Buildings
Paragraph 84e Developments
Community Spaces
PassivHaus Certification
Biodiversity Integration
Heritage Conservation
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- Specialists in sustainable architecture within protected landscapes
- Award-winning female-led design team with academic expertise
- Proven success in complex Paragraph 84e planning applications
- Collaborative approach integrating PassivHaus sustainability standards
- Recognized leaders in biodiversity net gain implementation
Associations and certifications
- Architects Declare
- RIBA 2030 Climate Challenge
- B Corp
What people say
Award-winning designs
Sustainable focus
Collaborative approach
Planning expertise
Bespoke solutions
Services
Sustainable Architecture
Creating environmentally conscious buildings that harmonize with protected landscapes. Our approach integrates passive design principles, natural materials, and energy-efficient systems while maintaining aesthetic integrity. We specialize in challenging planning environments, delivering projects that achieve both architectural excellence and ecological responsibility through our unique Conceptual Narrative process.
Paragraph 84e Projects
Designing exceptional rural residences under strict planning policies. Our expertise combines innovative architecture with deep understanding of biodiversity net gain requirements. We navigate complex approval processes through our involvement in design review panels, ensuring projects meet the highest standards of sustainability and contextual sensitivity while maximizing client investment.
Historic Building Projects
Modernizing listed buildings while preserving historical integrity. Our contemporary interventions clearly distinguish new additions from original structures, ensuring future generations understand architectural evolution. We balance conservation requirements with modern sustainability standards, creating functional spaces that respect historical context and enhance property value.
Residential Design
Crafting bespoke living spaces focused on wellbeing and environmental connection. From new builds to selective extensions, we create homes that respond to site-specific conditions. Our designs prioritize natural light, ventilation, and material authenticity, resulting in spaces that nurture occupants while maintaining minimal ecological footprints through the entire building lifecycle.
Biodiversity Integration
Embedding ecological enhancement into every project. We collaborate with environmental experts to create designs that improve habitats and achieve net gain targets. Our approach considers long-term ecosystem benefits alongside architectural quality, ensuring developments contribute positively to their natural surroundings while meeting rigorous planning requirements for protected areas.
People
Wendy Perring
Founder & Design Director
Award-winning architect with over 15 years' experience in sustainable design. Leads complex Paragraph 84e projects and serves on design review panels. Combines academic leadership with practical expertise in challenging planning environments.
Allan Murray
Architect
Harvard graduate with UNESCO environment expertise. Recognized for historic building projects and design communication. Brings international competition-winning experience to sensitive site developments.
Jen Morrison
PassivHaus Designer
Specialist in residential sustainability with PassivHaus certification. Focuses on environmental performance and post-occupancy research. Combines design excellence with technical expertise in low-energy construction.
Collette Raine
Creative Manager
Award-winning designer with heritage project expertise. Manages creative processes and student mentorship programs. Brings contextual understanding to both large-scale developments and private residences.
David Scott
PassivHaus Architect
Experienced in affordable housing and low-energy design. Implements context-driven solutions that balance functionality with craftsmanship. Contributes technical sustainability knowledge to residential projects.
Questions
What architectural styles do you specialize in?
We create contemporary designs rooted in local context. Our approach prioritizes environmental integration over specific styles, resulting in unique buildings that respond to their specific location and client needs.
Can you work with listed buildings?
Yes, we have extensive experience with historic structures. Our approach preserves architectural heritage while introducing modern interventions that clearly distinguish new additions from original fabric.
How do you handle complex planning applications?
We specialize in challenging planning environments, particularly Paragraph 84e projects. Our team includes design review panel members who understand the requirements for exceptional rural developments.
What sustainability standards do you follow?
We exceed basic regulations by incorporating PassivHaus principles, B Corp standards, and RIBA 2030 Climate Challenge targets. Our designs aim for net-zero whole-life carbon by 2030.
Do you work outside the UK?
Yes, while primarily UK-based, we've completed projects in the USA, Ireland, and Qatar. Our expertise in sensitive environments makes us suitable for international projects requiring ecological and contextual sensitivity.
What construction cost ranges do you handle?
We work across various scales. Home extensions typically start at £3,500/m², with private house construction from £4,000/m². Costs vary based on location, specification, and site-specific challenges.
Reviews (1)
Cheryl Maher
Jun 15, 2015
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We attended a New Forest National Park Green Open Day showcasing sustainable buildings across the New Forest. We fell in love with two of the buildings and the architect of both buildings was PAD Studio. We have lived at Daisybank Cottage for 20 years and were passionate about renovating our Gardeners Cottage which had coexisted with the main house since 1901.
PAD helped us to stay true to the original structure, both in shape, form and materials. They sourced marley cladding similar to the original corrugated structure and ipe cladding similar to our forest surroundings. They opened our minds
PAD helped us to stay true to the original structure, both in shape, form and materials. They sourced marley cladding similar to the original corrugated structure and ipe cladding similar to our forest surroundings. They opened our minds
