Notes from
the drawing board.
Field notes, planning explainers and the occasional opinion, written between site visits. Long-form on the work itself, shorter pieces on materials, planning policy, retrofit and the quieter parts of designing a house.
Recent notes.
Architect or Architectural Technologist: which one do you need for your extension?
For an extension, you can choose between an Architect or a Chartered Architectural Technologist. The law asks for competent design, not a particular title. The practical difference, explained.
What is a Principal Designer, and do I need one for my home extension?
Two Principal Designer roles, when each applies to a domestic extension or loft conversion, and what happens if no one is appointed.
The Architecture of Micro-Automation: Why Seconds Matter
How micro-automation compounds into transformational efficiency. A Python tool for automatic filename date management, built with vibe coding principles.
Finalist · Chartered Architectural Technologist of the Year 2024
Jake White MCIAT named finalist for the Chartered Architectural Technologist of the Year Award 2024.