Our work spans listed farmhouses, conservation-area townhouses and architect-led self-builds. The examples below are representative of the briefs clients bring us.
The brief. A period stone farmhouse in a protected landscape. Panels were a non starter, because any solar needed listed building consent.
Our approach. A solar slate re-roof to the rear range, matched to the natural slate elsewhere. It sits away from the principal elevation and is easy to undo. As a result, it supported the conservation case.
The brief. A World Heritage setting where the roofscape is part of the city's character. A proud, framed array would never pass, since it would show from the street.
Our approach. A flush in-roof zone sits in the rear pitch, level with the surrounding slate. You cannot see it from the street, while the front elevation stays as it was.
The brief. A modern house where the roof was a chosen design feature. The client wanted the energy story to show, yet the roof had to stay clean.
Our approach. We resolved a building integrated roof from the architect's drawings. The PV forms the weather layer itself. We detailed junctions and cable routes early because late changes spoil the look.
The brief. A handsome villa in a New Town conservation area. The owners wanted useful power. However, they would not accept harm to the roofline.
Our approach. Solar slates cover a garden facing pitch and a discreet outbuilding. We colour matched them to the existing covering because a mismatch would show. The array is modest and respects the Scottish rules.
The brief. A new house where solar was a planning expectation. The family wanted a clean roof, however, rather than a slab of panels above the tiles.
Our approach. We designed a flush in-roof zone in from the outset. It sits centred on the pitch, with even margins to the ridge and verges. As a result, the roof generates well and looks integrated.
The brief. A conversion with several roof faces of different pitch and prominence. The client wanted the solar to look intentional, since the barn is seen from every side.
Our approach. A bespoke layout combines in-roof and slate systems across the building. It follows the building rather than filling the largest pitch, because that suits it best. The array reads as part of the design.
We design for private clients and protect their privacy. These projects are representative of our work, not real homes you could find. We do not publish addresses or client names.
In a consultation we can talk through similar examples in confidence. Meanwhile, you can read about solar roof tiles, in-roof solar or solar in the places we work.
Bring us the drawings, a survey or just a photograph. We will tell you honestly what is achievable and how it should look.