Practice Profile
Performance Driven Architecture Since 1995
Energy efficient design has always been the cornerstone and overall philosophy of Wain Morehead Architects Ltd. Implemented throughout our work regardless of building type, Managing Director, John Morehead, reinforced this ethos by his early qualification and accreditation as a Certified European Passive House Designer in 2010. WMA were also delighted to have been approved by Easca, the Environmental Sustainable Construction Association in 2010, acknowledging both our project work and overall philosophy.
WMA completed its first Certified Passive House dwelling in Cork in 2011, the Carrigaline Passive House, and have recently completed a further two Certified Passive Houses, the West Cork Passive House and the Cork City Passive House, both with A1 ratings.
With three Certified European Passive House Designers, five architects and a technician, WMA’s dynamic, performance driven practice with a diverse and contemporary approach has embraced sustainable design and alternative forms of construction ever since its foundation in 1995. WMA provides expertise in Architectural Design, Conservation, Passive House, Interior Design, Urban Planning & Project Management, as well as additional services including building physics and analysis, ITC certified thermography, climate data, BER assessment, NSAI Approved Thermal Modelling and PSDP. We have gained an enviable reputation for top quality energy efficient design, backed by sound project management techniques ensuring cost effective buildings, timely delivery and to a high quality standard.
“Projects and indeed clients rarely exist without certain external influences or symbiotic relationships. It is here architectural solutions can be really successful – by responding and relating to the external influences or contexts once thoroughly understood.” – JM
Our Team
John Morehead
Managing Director
BIOGRAPHY
John qualified with a degree in Architecture from Bolton Street in 1986. After gaining work experience in Germany and UK, John became a full member of RIAI in 1991 prior to returning to Dublin to work with David Crowley and Associates. He set up his own practice in 1993 and in 1995 amalgamated with Brian Wain & Associates in Cork, forming Wain Morehead Architects Ltd. John has amassed experience in a significant number of projects for clients such as Departments of Defense, Justice, Education and Local Authorities as well as commercial banking institutions.
Gabrielle Morehead
Office manager
BIOGRAPHY
Gabrielle has a diploma in Interior Design from Chelsea College of Art & Design, 1989. Gabrielle is a professional photographer, and holds an associate membership with the IPPA since 2013. Gabrielle became a Director of WMA in September 2013 when she joined the WMA team to assist with marketing, photographic and administrative duties.
Jennifer Kenefick
Architect
BIOGRAPHY
Jennifer qualified from University College Dublin School of Architecture in 2007. After graduation, she worked in Dublin as a Junior Architect. In 2009 she relocated to Vancouver, Canada. While there, she worked on large residential, transportation and infrastructural projects, as well as urban design and masterplanning in municipal and university contexts. Jennifer returned to Ireland and joined WMA in 2014. She completed her Professional Diploma in Architecture at UCD in 2016 and was accepted as a Member of RIAI in June 2016. Jennifer became a Certified European Passive House Designer in 2016.
Shane Fenton
Architect
BIOGRAPHY
Shane qualified from the University of Limerick in 2013. Shane has experience on a wide variety of projects, including one-off housing design and larger commercial projects. Shane joined WMA in 2013. He completed his Professional Diploma in Architecture at UCD in 2016 and was accepted as a Member of RIAI in June 2016. Shane became a Certified European Passive House Designer and an NSAI Approved Thermal Modeller in 2016.
Fernando Sánchez Gómez
