Welcome to Arbitect
Arbitect was created by Dr Gary Winn, a chartered architect, building engineer and arboriculturist with an academic and practice background in tree-building relationships. He offers a unique professional service that combines architectural and arboricultural knowledge. Based in Solihull, Warwickshire, he is believed to be the UK’s only architect who is also a qualified arboriculturist.
His bipartite position enables an understanding of tree-building issues from both an architects’ and arboriculturists’ perspective. Typically, he is approached by architects or homeowners that have made a planning application near to trees and the planning authority has requested an arboricultural survey in relation to BS5837:2012. Where tree-building conflict arises, Arbitect utilise a tree-building system that can mitigate such conflict, meaning tree and building can co-exist without detriment to each other. This distinctive combination enables us to integrate trees into your architectural designs and satisfy planning authority requirements.
Enhancing Ecology
Arbitect understand the benefits that trees play in relation to addressing climate change, enhancing ecology and contributing to Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG). Whether you are a homeowner or a commercial entity such as a builder, architect or developer, Arbitect’s services can be tailored to meet your needs.
Clear Guidance and Support
In addition to our architectural services, Arbitect also specialise in party wall surveying. Our expertise in this area since 2009 ensures that party wall requirements are met and that the rights and interests of property owners are protected. We are dedicated to providing clear guidance and support throughout the surveying process. Our services involve; serving of party wall notices, Schedule of Condition surveys, preparation and serving of Awards. We act as Building Owner’s surveyor, Adjoining Owner’s surveyor and Agreed Surveyor.
Get in Touch
For more information about our services or to discuss your project, if you plan to develop near trees or other structures, please do not hesitate to get in touch. We look forward to working with you to create greener, better places to live through our arboricultural or party wall services.
Podcast
Dr Gary Winn, the man behind The Arbitect, appeared on "The Tree Lady Talks" podcast, discussing The Effects of Arboricultural Knowledge on UK Architects’ Design Practice.
Interview
Listen to and read the interview with Dr Gary Winn on What is Arbitecture?
This is what our party wall clients say about our services:
"Gary Winn recently acted for us as our Party Wall Surveyor. He took care of everything, from serving the notices, responding to the queries and requests of our neighbours, through to the survey and issuing of the Award. He was extremely professional and thorough throughout the process and made it as easy as possible for us. He also got everything done very quickly and was great at communicating with us as we went along. For all the effort and detail that went into the work, I think he was also very reasonable in his costs. I would not hesitate to recommend Gary for any Party Wall work and I'm very grateful that he was recommended to us."