WMA achieves 1st Passive House Plus Certified Domestic Project in Ireland!
Despite having a northerly coastal aspect with limited solar access, this Cork Harbour project produces as much energy as it consumes using a unique on-site renewable solution. Renewable energy is provided an Air Source Heat Pump for heating and hot water,
5th in our series ‘Climate impact on Building Performance’ – Pier House
Completed in 2022, the 5th in our 8-part series is another project overlooking Roaring Water Bay. A replacement dwelling in timber frame with a fibre cement roof and wall finish responding to the exposed site conditions. Both the Annual Heat
Front Doors! Which one would you like to come home to?
Front doors! Every house has one. Whether making a bold statement or quietly whispering elegance, the front door can offer a glimpse of what is to come beyond. It is also an opportunity to have a bit of fun! The
4th in our series ‘Climate impact on Building Performance’ – Waterfall Passive House
The 4th in our 8-part series is our Waterfall Passive House, a rural project in Co. Cork completed in 2023. Fenestration placement responded to site constraints with a high hedgerow to the south, views to the west and privacy provision
3rd in our series ‘Climate impact on Building Performance’ – Cork City Passive House
Cork City Passive House is the 3rd in our 8-part series. Completed in 2016, on a narrow urban site with poor solar access, the design incorporated a courtyard plan form, impacting upon the overall form factor. To compensate, robust detailing
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
The 2nd in our 8-part series focuses on our West Cork Passive House, a coastal project on an exposed site in Roaring Water Bay, West Cork, completed in 2015. Large glazed areas were carefully placed to take advantage of the
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
Another A1 rated Passive House for Christmas
We are delighted to confirm that our recently completed Passive House in Meath has achieved an extremely comfortable A1 BER rating, with an energy value of -13.31kWh/m2/yr and C02 emission of -2.62kgC02/m2/yr. The 6.5kW 20 panel PV array is of
Latest Passive House begins..
Preparation for the insulated raft foundation has been progressing on our latest Passive House to begin on site in Waterfall, Co. Cork. Kore's insulated foundation system, EcoTimberSystems prefabricated timber frame, Rationel's triple glazed Auraplus windows, combined with WMA's Passive House design