{"id":6,"date":"2010-03-15T09:27:08","date_gmt":"2010-03-15T09:27:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.markstephensarchitects.markstephens.net\/about-2\/"},"modified":"2022-10-11T19:58:37","modified_gmt":"2022-10-11T19:58:37","slug":"about-2","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.markstephensarchitects.com\/about-2\/","title":{"rendered":"About us&#8230;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Why should you choose Mark Stephens Architects as your architects ?<\/strong><\/p>\n<li>Mark Stephens Architects are an innovative yet practical architectural practice that specialises in light filled, airy spaces that are economic to heat.<\/li>\n<li>Mark Stephens Architects have over 20 years experience in architectural design from the the most modest house extension to multi-million euro projects.<\/li>\n<li>Mark Stephens Architects have specific training in creating Low\/Zero Carbon and Passive House projects.\n<li>Mark Stephens Architects are Certified European Passivhaus (Passive House) Designer\/Consultants.\n<p>Below is a full resume of the qualifications and experience of the Principal, Mark Stephens. For more information on &#8216;The Team&#8217; at Mark Stephens Architects <a href=\"http:\/\/www.markstephensarchitects.com\/the-team\">CLICK HERE<\/a>. Simply <a href=\"http:\/\/www.markstephensarchitects.com\/contact\/\">CONTACT US&#8230;<\/a> for more information:<\/p>\n<p>Mark Stephens Architects is an architectural practice based in the West of Ireland (Co. Mayo). Following Marks architectural training in the UK and working for several high-profile architectural practices; Mark Stephens Architects was formed to create well designed and functional buildings that are sustainable and eco-friendly.<\/p>\n<p>After working extensively in the UK, the Practice is now also creating functional and sustainable designs across Ireland.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2462\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.markstephensarchitects.markstephens.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/img_4270-1.jpg\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-2462\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2462\" data-attachment-id=\"2462\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.markstephensarchitects.com\/being-an-architect-is-the-coolest-job-in-world-and-this-is-why\/img_4270-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.markstephensarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/img_4270-1.jpg?fit=2256%2C1504&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"2256,1504\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;22&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS 450D&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1346851264&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;18&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0333333333333&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"A curved extension to restored cottage\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;A curved extension to restored cottage; new &amp;amp; old, form follows function, mass and form &#8211; it&#8217;s all here&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;A curved extension to restored cottage; new &amp;amp; old, form follows function, mass and form &#8211; it&#8217;s all here&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.markstephensarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/img_4270-1.jpg?fit=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.markstephensarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/img_4270-1.jpg?fit=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.markstephensarchitects.markstephens.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/img_4270-1-300x200.jpg?resize=300%2C200\" alt=\"A curved extension to restored cottage\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.markstephensarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/img_4270-1.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.markstephensarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/img_4270-1.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.markstephensarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/img_4270-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.markstephensarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/09\/img_4270-1.jpg?w=2000&amp;ssl=1 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2462\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A curved extension to restored cottage; new &amp; old, form follows function, mass and form &#8211; it&#8217;s all here<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Mark has experience in wide range of architectural projects; from nursing homes, hospitals, sports clubs, offices, shops but we mainly specialise in one-off houses, extensions and refurbishments-from initial concept to completion.<\/p>\n<p>Mark has had his own house (below) featured on RTE&#8217;s &#8216;About the House&#8217;:<\/p>\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\"  id=\"_ytid_85400\"  width=\"480\" height=\"360\"  data-origwidth=\"480\" data-origheight=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/h4HO0aG-rBA?enablejsapi=1&autoplay=0&cc_load_policy=0&cc_lang_pref=&iv_load_policy=1&loop=0&modestbranding=0&rel=1&fs=1&playsinline=0&autohide=2&theme=dark&color=red&controls=1&\" class=\"__youtube_prefs__  no-lazyload\" title=\"YouTube player\"  allow=\"fullscreen; accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen data-no-lazy=\"1\" data-skipgform_ajax_framebjll=\"\"><\/iframe>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/markstephensarchitectss.files.wordpress.com\/2010\/04\/house_winter.jpg?resize=500%2C375\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"26\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.markstephensarchitects.com\/projects\/house_winter\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.markstephensarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/house_winter.jpg?fit=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1024,768\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Our house in winter\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Underground house &#8216;As seen on TV&#8217; in winter&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Our house (early on) in snow&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.markstephensarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/house_winter.jpg?fit=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.markstephensarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/house_winter.jpg?fit=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-26\" title=\"Our house in winter\" src=\"http:\/\/markstephensarchitectss.files.wordpress.com\/2010\/04\/house_winter.jpg?resize=500%2C375\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.markstephensarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/house_winter.jpg?w=1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.markstephensarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/house_winter.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.markstephensarchitects.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/04\/house_winter.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Below are the qualifications of Mark Stephens:<\/p>\n<p>+ BA (Hons) Arch: Oxford Brookes University UK, 1985<\/p>\n<p>+ Dipl Arch (Oxon): Oxford Brookes University, 1989<\/p>\n<p>+ RIBA Part III: Oxford Brookes University, 1990<\/p>\n<p>+ Chartered RIBA architect from 1990<\/p>\n<p>+ Member of the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland &#8211; MRIAI, 2005<\/p>\n<p>+ An architect and architectural practice Accredited in Conservation at Grade III &#8211; RIAI 2011<\/p>\n<p>+ A Certified Passivhaus (Passive House)  Designer\/Consultant &#8211; Passivhaus Institute 2014<\/p>\n<p>+ RIAI Accredited in Environmental Services &#8211; RIAI 2014<\/p>\n<p>+ RIAI Accredited Project Supervisor Design process (PSDP) under Health and Welfare At Work (Construction) Regulations<\/p>\n<p>+ Designer and Assigned Certifier under S.I. No.9 of 2014 Building Regulations Amendments<\/p>\n<p>Mark Stephens Architects are able to fulfil all your architectural requirements; from initial briefing, sketch designs, feasibility studies and planning applications to Building Regulation and construction drawings and full site supervision\/mortgage and approval certificates.<\/p>\n<p>Other services also available include:<\/p>\n<p>+ Planning Compliance &amp; mapping<\/p>\n<p>+ Energy Assessments, BER and Passive House<\/p>\n<p>+ Retention Planning Permissions<\/p>\n<p>+ Expert Witness Reports<\/p>\n<p>+ Sun path and shadow analysis<\/p>\n<p>+ U-Value calculations<\/p>\n<p>+ Airtightness Analysis and testing<\/p>\n<p>+ Thermal Bridge and condensation risk analysis<\/p>\n<p>+ Structural design<\/p>\n<p>+ Site percolation tests<\/p>\n<p>+ <a href=\"http:\/\/www.markstephensarchitects.com\/know-can-also-help-landscape-garden-design\/\">Landscape and garden design<\/a> including specification of trees, plants &#038; shrubs for planning applications and onward design<\/p>\n<p>The practice is very approachable and no job is too small (or too big!).<\/p>\n<p>If you require any further information or you would like to book an initial consultation then please do not hesitate to <a href=\"http:\/\/markstephensarchitectss.wordpress.com\/contact\">contact us<\/a>.<\/li>\n<p>To book in a consultation or have a quotation for your project, complete the form below:<\/p>\n<div style=\"display:none\" class=\"fm-form-container fm-theme1\"><div id=\"fm-pages6\" class=\"fm-pages wdform_page_navigation \" show_title=\"\" show_numbers=\"1\" type=\"none\"><\/div><form name=\"form6\" action=\"\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/6\/\" method=\"post\" id=\"form6\" class=\"fm-form form6  \" enctype=\"multipart\/form-data\"><input type=\"hidden\" id=\"counter6\" value=\"26\" name=\"counter6\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" id=\"Itemid6\" value=\"\" name=\"Itemid6\" \/><input type=\"hidden\" id=\"fm_shake6\" value=\"1\" name=\"fm_shake6\" \/><input type=\"text\" class=\"fm-hide\" id=\"fm_empty_field_validation6\" value=\"\" name=\"fm_empty_field_validation6\" data-value=\"bd736efb144d599cf463541431fbf5c4\" \/><div class=\"fm-header-bg\"><div class=\"fm-header \"><div class=\"fm-header-text\">          <div class=\"fm-header-title\">                      <\/div>          <div class=\"fm-header-description\">            In order for us to help you with your project; a great place to start is by completing the form below. 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wd-flex-row\" for=\"wdform_14_element64\"><span><\/span>Downstairs WC<\/label><\/div><div class=\"checkbox-div wd-choice wd-flex wd-flex-row\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"wdform_14_element65\" name=\"wdform_14_element65\" value=\"Play room\"    \/><label class=\"wd-align-items-center wd-flex wd-flex-row\" for=\"wdform_14_element65\"><span><\/span>Play room<\/label><\/div><div class=\"checkbox-div wd-choice wd-flex wd-flex-row\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"wdform_14_element66\" name=\"wdform_14_element66\" value=\"Office\"    \/><label class=\"wd-align-items-center wd-flex wd-flex-row\" for=\"wdform_14_element66\"><span><\/span>Office<\/label><\/div><div class=\"checkbox-div wd-choice wd-flex wd-flex-row\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"wdform_14_element67\" name=\"wdform_14_element67\" value=\"Gym\"    \/><label class=\"wd-align-items-center wd-flex wd-flex-row\" for=\"wdform_14_element67\"><span><\/span>Gym<\/label><\/div><div class=\"checkbox-div wd-choice wd-flex wd-flex-row\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"wdform_14_element68\" name=\"wdform_14_element68\" value=\"Master bedoom\"    \/><label class=\"wd-align-items-center wd-flex wd-flex-row\" for=\"wdform_14_element68\"><span><\/span>Master bedoom<\/label><\/div><div class=\"checkbox-div wd-choice wd-flex wd-flex-row\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"wdform_14_element69\" name=\"wdform_14_element69\" value=\"Bedroom 2\"    \/><label class=\"wd-align-items-center wd-flex wd-flex-row\" for=\"wdform_14_element69\"><span><\/span>Bedroom 2<\/label><\/div><div class=\"checkbox-div wd-choice wd-flex wd-flex-row\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"wdform_14_element610\" name=\"wdform_14_element610\" value=\"Bedroom 3\"    \/><label class=\"wd-align-items-center wd-flex wd-flex-row\" for=\"wdform_14_element610\"><span><\/span>Bedroom 3<\/label><\/div><div class=\"checkbox-div wd-choice wd-flex wd-flex-row\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"wdform_14_element611\" name=\"wdform_14_element611\" value=\"Bedroom 4\"    \/><label class=\"wd-align-items-center wd-flex wd-flex-row\" for=\"wdform_14_element611\"><span><\/span>Bedroom 4<\/label><\/div><div class=\"checkbox-div wd-choice wd-flex wd-flex-row\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"wdform_14_element612\" name=\"wdform_14_element612\" value=\"Bedroom 5\"    \/><label class=\"wd-align-items-center wd-flex wd-flex-row\" for=\"wdform_14_element612\"><span><\/span>Bedroom 5<\/label><\/div><div class=\"checkbox-div wd-choice wd-flex wd-flex-row\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"wdform_14_element613\" name=\"wdform_14_element613\" value=\"Master ensuite\"    \/><label class=\"wd-align-items-center wd-flex wd-flex-row\" for=\"wdform_14_element613\"><span><\/span>Master ensuite<\/label><\/div><div class=\"checkbox-div wd-choice wd-flex wd-flex-row\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"wdform_14_element614\" name=\"wdform_14_element614\" value=\"Ensuite 2\"    \/><label class=\"wd-align-items-center wd-flex wd-flex-row\" for=\"wdform_14_element614\"><span><\/span>Ensuite 2<\/label><\/div><div class=\"checkbox-div wd-choice wd-flex wd-flex-row\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"wdform_14_element615\" name=\"wdform_14_element615\" value=\"Ensuite 3\"    \/><label class=\"wd-align-items-center wd-flex wd-flex-row\" for=\"wdform_14_element615\"><span><\/span>Ensuite 3<\/label><\/div><div class=\"checkbox-div wd-choice wd-flex wd-flex-row\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"wdform_14_element616\" name=\"wdform_14_element616\" value=\"Garage\"    \/><label class=\"wd-align-items-center wd-flex wd-flex-row\" for=\"wdform_14_element616\"><span><\/span>Garage<\/label><\/div><div class=\"checkbox-div wd-choice wd-flex wd-flex-row\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"wdform_14_element617\" name=\"wdform_14_element617\" value=\"Storage\"    \/><label class=\"wd-align-items-center wd-flex wd-flex-row\" for=\"wdform_14_element617\"><span><\/span>Storage<\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdform_column\"><div wdid=\"15\" class=\"wdform_row\"><div type=\"type_textarea\" class=\"wdform-field wd-width-100 wd-flex wd-flex-row\"><div class=\"wdform-label-section wd-width-30 \">    <label  for=\"wdform_15_element6\" class=\"wdform-label\">Tell me about your tastes in architecture &amp; interiors. What do you like? What do you dislike?<\/label><\/div><div class=\"wdform-element-section wd-flex  wd-width-70\" ><textarea class=\"wd-width-100\"                      id=\"wdform_15_element6\"                      name=\"wdform_15_element6\"                      placeholder=\"\"                      style=\"height: 100px;\"                      ><\/textarea><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdform_column\"><div wdid=\"17\" class=\"wdform_row\"><div type=\"type_own_select\" class=\"wdform-field wd-width-100 wd-flex wd-flex-row\"><div class=\"wdform-label-section wd-width-30 wdform_select wd-flex-row\">    <label  for=\"wdform_17_element6\" class=\"wdform-label\">What is your required level of materials\/finish<\/label><\/div><div class=\"wdform-element-section wd-flex wdform_select wd-flex-row wd-width-70\" ><select class=\"wd-width-100\" id=\"wdform_17_element6\" name=\"wdform_17_element6\" ><option value=\"\" selected=\"selected\">Select value<\/option><option value=\"Standard\" >Standard<\/option><option value=\"Medium\" >Medium<\/option><option value=\"High\" >High<\/option><option value=\"Very high\" >Very high<\/option><option value=\"Bespoke\" >Bespoke<\/option><\/select><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdform_column\"><div wdid=\"18\" class=\"wdform_row\"><div type=\"type_checkbox\" class=\"wdform-field wd-width-100 wd-flex wd-flex-row\"><div class=\"wdform-label-section wd-width-30  wd-flex-wrap wd-flex-column\">    <label  class=\"wdform-label\">What are your priorities in the design (pick as many as required):<\/label><\/div><div class=\"wdform-element-section wd-flex  wd-flex-wrap wd-flex-column wd-width-70\" ><div class=\"wd-flex wd-flex-column\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"wdform_18_element6\" value=\"\" \/><div class=\"checkbox-div wd-choice wd-flex wd-flex-row\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"wdform_18_element60\" name=\"wdform_18_element60\" value=\"A beautiful new house\"    \/><label class=\"wd-align-items-center wd-flex wd-flex-row\" for=\"wdform_18_element60\"><span><\/span>A beautiful new house<\/label><\/div><div class=\"checkbox-div wd-choice wd-flex wd-flex-row\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"wdform_18_element61\" name=\"wdform_18_element61\" value=\"More space as cheaply as possible\"    \/><label class=\"wd-align-items-center wd-flex wd-flex-row\" for=\"wdform_18_element61\"><span><\/span>More space as cheaply as possible<\/label><\/div><div class=\"checkbox-div wd-choice wd-flex wd-flex-row\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"wdform_18_element62\" name=\"wdform_18_element62\" value=\"We need rearranging\"    \/><label class=\"wd-align-items-center wd-flex wd-flex-row\" for=\"wdform_18_element62\"><span><\/span>We need rearranging<\/label><\/div><div class=\"checkbox-div wd-choice wd-flex wd-flex-row\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"wdform_18_element63\" name=\"wdform_18_element63\" value=\"We need expert advice\"    \/><label class=\"wd-align-items-center wd-flex wd-flex-row\" for=\"wdform_18_element63\"><span><\/span>We need expert advice<\/label><\/div><div class=\"checkbox-div wd-choice wd-flex wd-flex-row\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"wdform_18_element64\" name=\"wdform_18_element64\" value=\"We need final touches\"    \/><label class=\"wd-align-items-center wd-flex wd-flex-row\" for=\"wdform_18_element64\"><span><\/span>We need final touches<\/label><\/div><div class=\"checkbox-div wd-choice wd-flex wd-flex-row\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"wdform_18_element65\" name=\"wdform_18_element65\" value=\"We want to add style &amp;amp; luxury\"    \/><label class=\"wd-align-items-center wd-flex wd-flex-row\" for=\"wdform_18_element65\"><span><\/span>We want to add style &amp; luxury<\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdform_column\"><div wdid=\"19\" class=\"wdform_row\"><div type=\"type_checkbox\" class=\"wdform-field wd-width-100 wd-flex wd-flex-row\"><div class=\"wdform-label-section wd-width-30  wd-flex-wrap wd-flex-column\">    <label  class=\"wdform-label\">What will be your method of building (pick as many as required):<\/label><\/div><div class=\"wdform-element-section wd-flex  wd-flex-wrap wd-flex-column wd-width-70\" ><div class=\"wd-flex wd-flex-column\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"wdform_19_element6\" value=\"\" \/><div class=\"checkbox-div wd-choice wd-flex wd-flex-row\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"wdform_19_element60\" name=\"wdform_19_element60\" value=\"Self-build\"    \/><label class=\"wd-align-items-center wd-flex wd-flex-row\" for=\"wdform_19_element60\"><span><\/span>Self-build<\/label><\/div><div class=\"checkbox-div wd-choice wd-flex wd-flex-row\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"wdform_19_element61\" name=\"wdform_19_element61\" value=\"Project managed\"    \/><label class=\"wd-align-items-center wd-flex wd-flex-row\" for=\"wdform_19_element61\"><span><\/span>Project managed<\/label><\/div><div class=\"checkbox-div wd-choice wd-flex wd-flex-row\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"wdform_19_element62\" name=\"wdform_19_element62\" value=\"Main contractor\"    \/><label class=\"wd-align-items-center wd-flex wd-flex-row\" for=\"wdform_19_element62\"><span><\/span>Main contractor<\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdform_column\"><div wdid=\"20\" class=\"wdform_row\"><div type=\"type_checkbox\" class=\"wdform-field wd-width-100 wd-flex wd-flex-row\"><div class=\"wdform-label-section wd-width-30  wd-flex-wrap wd-flex-column\">    <label  class=\"wdform-label\">What features would you like included (pick as many as required):<\/label><\/div><div class=\"wdform-element-section wd-flex  wd-flex-wrap wd-flex-column wd-width-70\" ><div class=\"wd-flex wd-flex-column\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"wdform_20_element6\" value=\"\" \/><div class=\"checkbox-div wd-choice wd-flex wd-flex-row\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"wdform_20_element60\" name=\"wdform_20_element60\" value=\"Large expanses of glass\"    \/><label class=\"wd-align-items-center wd-flex wd-flex-row\" for=\"wdform_20_element60\"><span><\/span>Large expanses of glass<\/label><\/div><div class=\"checkbox-div wd-choice wd-flex wd-flex-row\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"wdform_20_element61\" name=\"wdform_20_element61\" value=\"Underfloor heating\"    \/><label class=\"wd-align-items-center wd-flex wd-flex-row\" for=\"wdform_20_element61\"><span><\/span>Underfloor heating<\/label><\/div><div class=\"checkbox-div wd-choice wd-flex wd-flex-row\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"wdform_20_element62\" name=\"wdform_20_element62\" value=\"Great use of space &amp;amp; light\"    \/><label class=\"wd-align-items-center wd-flex wd-flex-row\" for=\"wdform_20_element62\"><span><\/span>Great use of space &amp; light<\/label><\/div><div class=\"checkbox-div wd-choice wd-flex wd-flex-row\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"wdform_20_element63\" name=\"wdform_20_element63\" value=\"Smarthome systems\"    \/><label class=\"wd-align-items-center wd-flex wd-flex-row\" for=\"wdform_20_element63\"><span><\/span>Smarthome systems<\/label><\/div><div class=\"checkbox-div wd-choice wd-flex wd-flex-row\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"wdform_20_element64\" name=\"wdform_20_element64\" value=\"Great interior finishes such as polished concrete...\"    \/><label class=\"wd-align-items-center wd-flex wd-flex-row\" for=\"wdform_20_element64\"><span><\/span>Great interior finishes such as polished concrete...<\/label><\/div><div class=\"checkbox-div wd-choice wd-flex wd-flex-row\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"wdform_20_element65\" name=\"wdform_20_element65\" value=\"Great exterior finishes such as zinc\"    \/><label class=\"wd-align-items-center wd-flex wd-flex-row\" for=\"wdform_20_element65\"><span><\/span>Great exterior finishes such as zinc<\/label><\/div><div class=\"checkbox-div wd-choice wd-flex wd-flex-row\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"wdform_20_element66\" name=\"wdform_20_element66\" value=\"Artwork\"    \/><label class=\"wd-align-items-center wd-flex wd-flex-row\" for=\"wdform_20_element66\"><span><\/span>Artwork<\/label><\/div><div class=\"checkbox-div wd-choice wd-flex wd-flex-row\"><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"wdform_20_element67\" name=\"wdform_20_element67\" value=\"Fitted furniture\"    \/><label class=\"wd-align-items-center wd-flex wd-flex-row\" for=\"wdform_20_element67\"><span><\/span>Fitted furniture<\/label><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wdform_column\"><div wdid=\"25\" class=\"wdform_row\" style=\"position: relative; left: 0px; top: 0px;\"><div type=\"type_radio\" class=\"wdform-field wd-width-100 wd-flex wd-flex-column\"><div class=\"wdform-label-section wd-width-100  wd-flex-wrap wd-flex-row\">    <label  class=\"wdform-label\">Are you interested in building a Certified Passive House (new) or Certified EnerPHit project (extension\/refurbishment)  (this may increase costs slightly)?<\/label><\/div><div class=\"wdform-element-section wd-flex  wd-flex-wrap wd-flex-row wd-width-100\" ><div class=\"wd-flex wd-flex-row\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"wdform_25_element6\" value=\"\" \/><div class=\"radio-div wd-choice wd-flex wd-flex-row\"><input type=\"radio\"  id=\"wdform_25_element60\" name=\"wdform_25_element6\" value=\"Yes\" onclick=\"set_default(&quot;wdform_25&quot;,&quot;0&quot;,&quot;6&quot;); \"   \/><label class=\"wd-align-items-center wd-flex wd-flex-row\" for=\"wdform_25_element60\"><span><\/span>Yes<\/label><\/div><div class=\"radio-div wd-choice wd-flex wd-flex-row\"><input type=\"radio\"  id=\"wdform_25_element61\" name=\"wdform_25_element6\" value=\"No\" onclick=\"set_default(&quot;wdform_25&quot;,&quot;1&quot;,&quot;6&quot;); 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