4th in our series ‘Climate impact on Building Performance’ – Waterfall Passive House
Waterfall PH AHD 1996-2015 solar irradiation, 2000-2019 all other meteorological parameters. Average AHD: 18.85 kWh/m2.a Waterfall PH SHL 1996-2015 solar irradiation, 2000-2019 all other meteorological parameters. Average SHL: 10.47 W/m2 The 4th in our 9-part series is our Waterfall Passive House, a
3rd in our series ‘Climate impact on Building Performance’ – Cork City Passive House
Cork City PH - AHD 1996-2015 solar irradiation, 2000-2019 all other meteorological parameters. Average AHD: 16.99 kWh/m2.a Cork City PH - SHL 1996-2015 solar irradiation, 2000-2019 all other meteorological parameters. Average SHL: 9.81 W/m2 Cork City Passive House is the 3rd in
Dripsey Passive House update
We are nearly ready for handover at our Dripsey Passive House with an incredible 0.42 ac/h airtightness result! This low carbon refurbishment has utilised an external cork insulation system to the 19th Century original dwelling, Gutex woodfibre boards, insulative lime
2nd in our series ‘Climate impact on Building Performance’ – West Cork Passive House
West Cork PH AHD 1996-2015 solar irradiation, 2000-2019 all other meteorological parameters. Average AHD: 14.32 kWh/m2.a West Cork PH SHL 1996-2015 solar irradiation, 2000-2019 all other meteorological parameters. Average SHL: 12.06 W/m2 The 2nd in our 9-part series focuses on our West
1st in our series ‘Climate impact on Building Performance’ – Carrigaline Passive House
This is the first in our 9-part series 'Climate impact on Building Performance'. Completed in 2010, this was our very first project that met the Passive House standard! Already on site when Strathclyde University ran the first English Speaking Passive
Associate Directors Jennifer Kenefick and Shane Fenton
We are delighted to announce the promotion of Jennifer Kenefick and Shane Fenton to the position of Associate Directors of WMA. Jennifer Kenefick and Shane Fenton have consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, commitment, and passion in their respective roles over the past
Dripsey Passive House project update
An update on our Dripsey Passive House project, with Whitebon Developments. The project involves the upgrade and extension of a period property. The insulation and airtightness work to the original stone building are progressing nicely. All products being used are natural,
Did you know ….. ?!?
Reducing embodied carbon at design stage is a mindset! By making sustainable choices for products and materials, for no extra cost, we can dramatically improve a project’s carbon footprint. We thought we would share how we did this in one
U-values
What is a U-value? A U-value, also known as thermal transmittance, measures the rate of transfer of heat through 1m2 of a material or element (e.g. a wall, floor or roof). The units of measurement are W/m²K. Therefore, the higher
Passive House in Dripsey
We are very excited with the progress of works on site at Dripsey. The existing extensions have been demolished and the c.1830's building has been stripped back to its original stonework. The original building will be retained and restored, and
