I am Maria Hawton-Mead, a sustainability consultant
I design comfortable, healthy, and practical homes and buildings that cut energy bills and will be resilient to climate change for the next 50 to 100 years. Work with me to achieve sustainability standards at all levels, including zero carbon and the ultra-low Passive House standard.
For Homeowners
New homes or renovations
Design energy-saving, cost-saving and environmentally friendly features into your home from the start. Or retrofit your existing home to make it more comfortable and efficient.
For architects & planning professionals
Housing and mixed-use development design and retrofits
Get independent advice on reducing energy needs, sustainable construction methods and materials, and including climate-resilient features in new and existing developments.
Areas I can advise on
- Renewable energy technologies such as heat pumps and solar panels
- Natural building materials with lower embodied carbon
- Airtight building design
- Off-site manufacturing for greater energy efficiency
- Water conservation and flood mitigation strategies
- Simplified, more efficient interior layouts
- Design for passive solar gain and to prevent overheating
- Improving indoor air quality through ventilation strategies and material choices
- Sustainability measures for heritage properties
- Improving biodiversity through measures such as green walls and green roofs
Let’s work together
If you’re in or around the South Downs National Park, contact me to discuss making your new build or renovations more sustainable.
Mobile: 07973616710
Email: maria@hawtonmead.co.uk
“Combines technical knowledge and practical experience to show how energy and water use can be reduced, whilst incorporating renewable technologies and biodiversity as an integral part of the scheme…capable of working directly and effectively with our clients.”
