MEB Design Ltd Chartered Architects

03/11/2026

We are thrilled to announce that MEB Design Ltd is now ‘Carbon Neutral’. After completing carbon audits since 2023 we are now offsetting our remaining carbon impact. This achievement marks a significant milestone in our commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. It follows the launch of our Net Zero Carbon Action Plan in 2024, which outlines our strategic approach to reducing our carbon footprint and promoting sustainable practices within our operations.

Exciting Milestone in Sustainability We are thrilled to announce that MEB Design is now ‘Carbon Neutral’. After completing carbon audits since 2023 we are now offsetting our remaining carbon impact. This achievement marks a significant milestone in our commitment to sustainability and environmen...

02/11/2026

There was great support and good turnout at Dacorum Bangladeshi Welfare Association's Community Open Day in Hemel Hempstead on Saturday where the mosque opened their doors to the local community for a tour of their existing facilities and discuss the proposal for their extension.

20/10/2026

With and of buildings gaining momentum, this article raised interesting concerns regarding how to resolve comfort levels within existing large scale concrete apartment blocks. Like the Dezeen’s Mackintosh article we shared back in August, it also raises the issue of conservation of buildings design by iconic architects of the past, this time .

With the increasing heat levels over the years finding a solution to cool down a concrete building overnight whether through facilitating cross-ventilation, mechanical cooling unit, ensuring there are sufficient operable windows and maximising uncovered concrete surface areas internally. Residents can also reduce heat gain by shutting glazed openings during the day and opening them during the night for cooler airflow. Residents of Unité d'Habitationose who have recessed windows and/or double aspect flats are at an advantage.

One controversial aspect that ' The Guardian article uncovers is the question of how to preserve this iconic Corbusier building. One option suggested was to convert the residential building into a museum. Where would the current residents (many who have been living there for decades) go? What happens to an established community? Is a building really more valuable than people?

Conservation of buildings for future generations is important. They are great learning tools. However the question rightly raised is: are buildings more important than people? The best pieces of architecture are those that are timeless and adaptable to the needs of the people.

What are your thoughts on this?



https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/aug/07/le-corbusier-social-housing-france-dream-summer-extreme-heat-nightmare

16/10/2026

Interesting article by on Dezeen about the role of and the manner in which they teach . So many angles to discuss this; from the politics of school of thoughts, income streams / funding, physical vs digital learning environments, continuous learning to accessibility and allocation of funds.

The one thing universities should not lose is their core value of being a place of innovation, research, radical thinking and creativity, a place for discussion, to challenge the status quo. A place where one expands and enhances one’s knowledge; a place for the meeting of minds.

Yes, real world connections need to be made, for sure, however students must be encouraged to critically think freely outside the box of the everyday hum drum. That is how we create healthy, motivated , rather than robotic worker-bees, to reinvigorate and inspire the workplace.

In a world where the reality of legislation, building codes, financial and contractual obligations often create parameters to run an architectural practice, we need our academic colleagues to nurture freethinkers to help navigate the real world with creativity. and through creative problem-solving being key traits of an that will never age.

What are your thoughts and experiences of ?

A radical rethink of the way universities manifest as physical infrastructure is long overdue, writes Owen Hopkins.

15/10/2026

We're at Church Resources Exhibitions in Sandown Park today. Come and say hello to our Director Paul Chester and Associate Director Will Jones. We'd be happy to have a chat about your next project. How can we help you?

06/10/2026

Today, MEB Design’s Charles Darby and Maggie Forrester are attending the Association of Provincial Bursars Conference at High Leigh, sharing our experience and supporting religious communities in bringing their architectural ambitions to life.

05/10/2026

Great to see progress on site at Holy Trinity Redhill, thanks to and team

30/09/2026

We submitted the Baytus Salaam Mosque extension for planning this month. The scheme looks to extend the facilities by an additional floor to improve existing provision and capacity to hold congregational prayer and community services for the locals in Hemel Hempstead.

30/09/2026

Pleased to announce that we've obtain planning approval for a 9 flat residential new build in Caterham. Thanks to all who assisted in the approval process. Look forward to developing this build with our client and build team in the coming months ahead.

16/09/2026

On Sunday our colleague Stephen Moore rode from London to Brighton to raise money for Demelza Charity , the children's hospice. It would be great if you could help him raise more by clicking: justgiving.com/page/SteveMooreL2B4Demelza