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Architecture by Design developed a modular housing pattern book for Innerspace Homes, enabling flexible procurement from multiple CAT1 manufacturers. Designed for compatibility, quality, and adaptability, the suite supports over 300 homes in planning and gives clients procurement freedom without compromising architectural integrity.

Architectural fees vary, but the value behind them is clear. This blog explains typical pricing models, what fees cover, and why investing in design early often reduces cost, risk, and complexity later.

AI can speed up early-stage planning and compliance—but it can’t replace design thinking. This post explores how tools like ChatGPT are supporting architects, and why human insight still leads.

PAS 8700 sets a new national standard for MMC—and introduces the MMC Adviser role to guide clients through it. We explore what the standard means, and how early-stage design thinking can reduce risk and improve delivery.

MMC is the system. DfMA is the strategy. This post breaks down the difference between Modern Methods of Construction and Design for Manufacture and Assembly—and why aligning both from day one leads to better outcomes.

Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) are reshaping how we design and deliver buildings. From offsite systems to smarter workflows, this blog explains what MMC really is—and why it works best when design leads the process.

Architecture today is under pressure to deliver more with less. At Architecture by Design, we believe thoughtful design is the answer. This piece explores why beauty, function and purpose must work together—and why bold, buildable ideas are more important than ever.