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
Your link to view the ‘PassivHaus Performance in a Temperate Coastal Climate’ webinar
If you missed the live webinar on June 17th, 2021, where John gave his findings on the performance of Passivhaus in temperate coastal climates, we are delighted to share with you the link to this presentation, courtesy of PHAI. In
HPI – a great new standard to benchmark your new home
It is nice to be in the INNOVATION category, which we achieved when our Cork City Passive House, which exceeded nZEB, was awarded the first ever HPI Gold certification! A good HPI rating is not hard to get - all you
Full House at Passive House Briefing
We would like to thank everyone who attended yesterday evening's latest Passive House Briefing at the Architecture Factory, Cork
Best of Houzz Design 2018
We are happy to once again have been awarded the Best of Houzz Design, 2018. 2017 has been a busy year with many projects on the drawing boards and new projects about to start on site. We look forward to showcasing them as
“Cork House Wins Standard in Sustainability” – The Irish Times
Our Cork City Passive House makes the headlines again with article in The Irish Times today!
