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Belfast Telegraph: super-efficient family home

The Belfast Telegraph newspaper published a beautiful write-up of our Windmill House; looking at the house from an energy-efficiency point of view.  The newspaper discusses: “A super-efficient environmentally friendly house nestled in the Co Down countryside has been named House of the Year in the 2021 Building and Architect of the Year Awards. Windmill House […]

Institute of Designers in Ireland 2020 – IDI Awards

Delighted to say we have been shortlisted in the residential design category in the IDI Awards 2020.  Fingers crossed!! Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, there will be no awards ceremony this year; but we will be nervously awaiting the judge’s announcement. The competition is fierce – with over 450 entries in the Awards – & […]

Passive House design

So, you have your dream house designed…and now wondering if it would be better to have an energy efficient or Passive House? We often get asked…’Is it too late, after the design is done?’ Totally not. We can tweak your design, if we feel it is necessary, taking into consideration solar gain, prevailing wind, etc.  […]

It’s Time for a change – Part 2

Part 1 can be found here For many people, you have some extra time on your hands, have had your hours reduced, been furloughed or simply working from home; saving your commuting time. Herein lies where you will find your opportunity if you wish to take it. It’s simple physics; every action has an equal […]