Outset Think

🏡🔨Thinking about renovating or extending your home next year?
Here are the 3 things homeowners always wish they knew earlier:
✨ 1️⃣ Planning takes longer than you think
Between surveys, drawings, planning permission and structural details, a realistic timeframe is 8–12 weeks, not a few days.
✨ 2️⃣ Costs vary massively depending on design choices:
Windows, doors, roof type and insulation level can change your budget by £10K–£40K.
A good design can save you thousands (and avoid surprises).
✨ 3️⃣ Energy efficiency matters more than anything in 2025
Insulation, airtightness and orientation can reduce your bills by up to 90%.
Most homeowners only think of the layout, not the comfort and running costs.
🏡 At OutsetThink, we design extensions and eco-homes that feel warm, bright and efficient — without wasting your budget.
If you're planning a renovation in 2025 and want to avoid expensive mistakes,
send us a message — always happy to offer advice.

🌿 Fun Facts Friday

The first Passive House wasn’t a house… it was a ship. 🚢❄️

The Fram, used in the Arctic expeditions of Nansen and Amundsen, was built with:
✔ extreme insulation
✔ airtight construction
✔ controlled ventilation
✔ minimal heat loss

It kept the crew warm through Arctic winters with almost no heating —
the same principles used in today’s Passive House Standard.

A century later, we’re applying the same science to create warm, healthy, ultra-efficient homes.

🌿 What exactly is a Passive House?
A Passive House is a home designed to stay warm in winter and cool in summer with very little energy — up to 90% less than a typical home.

It works through:
✔ super-insulation
✔ airtight construction
✔ high-performance windows
✔ controlled fresh-air ventilation (MVHR)
✔ optimised solar gain + natural light

But the biggest benefit?

💚 Health.
You breathe clean, filtered air all day, every day.
No damp. No mould. No drafts.
Just a calm, comfortable, quiet home that supports your family’s well-being.

If you're planning a project and want to explore Passive House principles, we're here to help.

✨ Meet Silviu — The Designer Behind Our Eco Homes ✨
If you're new here — welcome.
We’re Outset Think, a small but passionate residential architecture studio specialising in modern, sustainable and Passive House–inspired homes.
And this is Silviu Pasargiu —
Founder, Design Director, and Certified Passive House Designer.
For over a decade, Silviu has helped families transform outdated houses into warm, efficient, beautifully crafted homes with a deep connection to nature.
📸 Here he is at our Sandway House project — recently nominated for House of the Year on ArchDaily
A project built around natural light, low-energy performance, and high-quality materials that stand the test of time.
What makes our work different?
🌿 We design homes that breathe, not homes that waste energy
🌞 We work with natural light to reduce heating + electricity needs
🏡 We bring together beautiful architecture and smart performance
🌱 And we believe every home can be both sustainable and stunning

If you’re dreaming of a home that feels healthy, bright and built for the future, you’re in the right place.
Say hello, follow along, or message us if you're planning a project in the next 12 months — we’d love to meet you.