Sustainability should feel effortless, not technical.
At HAPA Architects, we design homes that are beautiful, comfortable and energy efficient, reducing running costs while improving wellbeing and long-term resilience.
We work across Brighton, Sussex and the South East on new homes, renovations and extensions with sustainability embedded from the outset.
We consider:
Black Timber House in Rodmell is a double RIBA South East award-winning eco home set within the South Downs National Park.
The house achieved an EPC A rating through:
Wrapped in charred English larch cladding, it demonstrates that sustainable homes can be both high performing and architecturally striking.
View Project → Black Timber House
Fairview achieved an exceptional EPC A 104A rating.
Built on reused foundations, the house combines:
A calm, contemporary home with minimal environmental impact.
View Project → Fairview, Lewes
The greenest building is often the one already standing.
We also help homeowners improve existing homes through:
Talk to HAPA Architects about low-energy design.