The firm said MAST Energy will focus on energy efficiency, underpinned by a robust and deliverable energy strategy, to ensure homes are designed to be warmer, healthier and cost-efficient for occupants.

A spokesperson said: “MAST Architects have over 40 years’ experience of working in the residential sector, delivering multiple award-winning projects. Our primary focus has always been to drive innovation and change, seeking to exceed the minimum standards, shaping the homes people live in with a focus on energy conscious design.

“MAST Energy has been set up to build on our previous experience and ensure sustainability is at the forefront of the design process. We work with our clients to understand their aims and objectives and their key energy and sustainability drivers, working to integrate these within the wider design and specification.

“Our team are a group of experts within their fields of energy consultancy and Architecture and have extensive experience in delivering both new build and retrofit projects with a focus on sustainability.”