The PassivHaus Architecture Company
Architects Cork
Passive architects Cork City.
The PassivHaus Architecture Company is a practice of architects in Cork lead by RIAI architect Paul McNally, with over 22 years experience. Founded to provide specialist architectural services to the residential and commercial sectors. We are an RIAI Sustainable Award-winning architecture practice, won for for the Ireland’s first Passive Pharmacy and Apartment building in 2015. With great clients, we can do amazing things!
Contact the Cork office of the PassivHaus Architecture Company
Call us on 087 2450146
Services
House Design
House Extensions
Commercial Projects
Refurbishments
Standard services include Planning permission applications, An Bórd Pleanála appeals, on-site inspections and contract administration and certification. Commercial expertise ranges from Retail design, Office design, Fire Safety Certificate Applications, Disability Certificate Applications Specialist services are Project Supervisor Design Process, Certified PassivHaus Designer, Energy modelling using PHPP software, Assigned Certifier for Building Regulations.
Contact the Cork office of the PassivHaus Architecture Company
Call us on 021 2429455 or 087 2450146
Get in touch
If you would like to talk to us about your project, give us a call and we will explain how the process works, how to get started on the right foot with an appraisal of your brief and your budget.
Contact the Cork office of the PassivHaus Architecture Company
Call us on 021 2429455 or 087 2450146
Commercial Design
Projects
Hire Us
How hiring this architect works
How to get started
Worried about your budget and not sure about how to proceed? We can ensure your project is viable, from the earliest possible stage. We will meet you, estimate your construction costs, and quote for services up front, before you commission a design!
Contact the Cork office of the PassivHaus Architecture Company
Call us on 021 2429455 or 087 2450146
Commercial projects
For more information about the Commercial building aspect of our services, see here. We have specialist skills in the design of office buildings, retail businesses such as pharmacys, stores, etc, industrial units for start-up companies like the Fab-Lab and Enterprise Centre in Cloughjordan. All our projects start from the principle of ‘fabric-first’, which means we design the structure to reduce energy costs and increase comfort. It is true that good buildings cost more, but we can demonstrate that the cost savings for companies who need to retain skilled staff, will dwarf the cost of a quality workplace. Comfort, brightness, spaciousness and aesthetics all contribute to a sense of well-being and being valued. We all produce better when we feel valued by our employers!
Contact the County Cork office of the PassivHaus Architecture Company
Call us on 021 2429455 or 087 2450146
Contact Us
087 2450146 23 The Rise Bishopstown County Cork Ireland T12 H6D2
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