Níall Hedderman, Edinburgh architect and founder of Capital A Architecture, has been writing about house extensions, listed buildings, planning permission and the architectural profession since 2009. The articles below draw on over 235 completed projects across Edinburgh, the Lothians and Fife.
House Extensions & Costs
How Much Does a House Extension Cost in Scotland? (2024)
The Construction Budget: How Much Do You Have to Spend?
Construction Industry Inflation in Edinburgh
Borrowing to Build a House: Read This First
How to Encourage More House Extensions
One Storey Wrap-Around Extension, South Queensferry
Contemporary House Extension, Corstorphine, Edinburgh
Finding a Builder
Finding a Builder in Edinburgh
Planning Permission
Buying a House With Planning Permission
Architects and Planning Applications
Contemporary Design and the Planning Department
Homeowners Do Not Have the Right to a View
Listed Buildings & Renovation
Saving an Old Building by Changing its Use
Dropping a New Design into an Old Building
Internal Alterations
Contemporary Luxury Bathroom, Edinburgh New Town
Architectural Services & Fees
Modern Architecture with a Minimalist Price Tag
Capital A — Awards & News
Made the Top 100 Architects in Scotland (2026)
Capital A is 15 Years Old! (2024)
We Have a Winner (Scottish Design Awards 2016)
The 100 Best Homes in Scotland
Capital A Has Moved to a New Office
The Profession
When Does Building Become Architecture?
Architects — Polymaths, TED and Continuing Professional Development
Edinburgh Architects Network
Edinburgh Chartered Architects Network
Stepping Down as ECAN Chairman