Mountain Fold Architecture
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Mountain Fold is an RIBA chartered architecture practice based in East Sussex, passionate about creating sensitive contemporary low-energy buildings.
https://mountainfold.uk
https://mountainfold.uk
UK homes lose heat 3× faster than those in Germany/Norway. Winter comfort isn't about bigger boilers, it's about building fabric that actually works.
New blog: why insulation, airtightness & smart design matter more than heating system size
mountainfold.uk/2025/12/15/winter-comfort-beyond-heating/
New blog: why insulation, airtightness & smart design matter more than heating system size
mountainfold.uk/2025/12/15/winter-comfort-beyond-heating/
Winter Comfort Beyond Heating | Mountain Fold Architecture
Why do UK homes feel cold even with heating on? The fabric-first approach to winter comfort - better insulation, airtightness and design that cuts bills.
mountainfold.uk
December 15, 2025 at 4:40 PM
UK homes lose heat 3× faster than those in Germany/Norway. Winter comfort isn't about bigger boilers, it's about building fabric that actually works.
New blog: why insulation, airtightness & smart design matter more than heating system size
mountainfold.uk/2025/12/15/winter-comfort-beyond-heating/
New blog: why insulation, airtightness & smart design matter more than heating system size
mountainfold.uk/2025/12/15/winter-comfort-beyond-heating/
Before any treehouse takes shape, there's the reading of the site.
Sun path. Canopy density. Soil conditions. Natural clearings. Which trees might offer structure, which should simply remain as neighbours.
Sun path. Canopy density. Soil conditions. Natural clearings. Which trees might offer structure, which should simply remain as neighbours.
December 10, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Before any treehouse takes shape, there's the reading of the site.
Sun path. Canopy density. Soil conditions. Natural clearings. Which trees might offer structure, which should simply remain as neighbours.
Sun path. Canopy density. Soil conditions. Natural clearings. Which trees might offer structure, which should simply remain as neighbours.
New blog: Why Every Architect Should Design at Least One Treehouse
mountainfold.uk/2025/12/08/why-every-architect-should-design-at-least-one-treehouse/
mountainfold.uk/2025/12/08/why-every-architect-should-design-at-least-one-treehouse/
Why Every Architect Should Design at Least One Treehouse | Mountain Fold Architecture
Why every architect should design a treehouse: a playful yet profound lesson in sustainability, creativity, and reconnecting architecture with nature.
mountainfold.uk
December 9, 2025 at 2:07 PM
New blog: Why Every Architect Should Design at Least One Treehouse
mountainfold.uk/2025/12/08/why-every-architect-should-design-at-least-one-treehouse/
mountainfold.uk/2025/12/08/why-every-architect-should-design-at-least-one-treehouse/
The second part of my blog post series looking at iconic materials in the South Downs - chalk and flint, is now up on the website.
Read it here: mountainfold.uk/2025/11/18/c...
Continuing our exploration of contemporary vernacular architecture in the South Downs.
Read it here: mountainfold.uk/2025/11/18/c...
Continuing our exploration of contemporary vernacular architecture in the South Downs.
November 20, 2025 at 9:57 AM
The second part of my blog post series looking at iconic materials in the South Downs - chalk and flint, is now up on the website.
Read it here: mountainfold.uk/2025/11/18/c...
Continuing our exploration of contemporary vernacular architecture in the South Downs.
Read it here: mountainfold.uk/2025/11/18/c...
Continuing our exploration of contemporary vernacular architecture in the South Downs.
Before designing anything, I walk the site. This South Downs landscape tells me about prevailing winds from the southwest, where morning light will fall, how water moves across the land.
October 1, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Before designing anything, I walk the site. This South Downs landscape tells me about prevailing winds from the southwest, where morning light will fall, how water moves across the land.
Founder Matthew Barrass shares his philosophy on sustainable, place-responsive architecture. Read his thoughts on creating buildings that truly belong to their landscape: www.linkedin.com/pulse/archit...
The Architecture of Belonging: Introducing Mountain Fold
How place, performance, and possibility shape sustainable design I started Mountain Fold Architecture eight years ago, after working for some of the most innovative and well-regarded practices in the ...
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September 19, 2025 at 11:07 AM
Founder Matthew Barrass shares his philosophy on sustainable, place-responsive architecture. Read his thoughts on creating buildings that truly belong to their landscape: www.linkedin.com/pulse/archit...