Architecture

Summer 2016: A book will be published by Dublin City Council titled 'Built to Last - Energy Efficiency in Pre-1945 Historic Dwellings in Dublin City'. Building Life Consultancy with Fergal McGirl Architects, IHER will be the authors. The book arises from the Dublin City Heritage Plan. It will featrure a jumber of firsts including measuring U-values and a-values.

Joseph Little Architects is a unique, science-based practice. The practice has three sides: architectural practice, training and building fabric consultancy 

We have a high regard for aesthetics, light and beauty but believe that the hard-earned money of clients and the Earth's resources are best used if scientific evaluation underpin the design, construction and retrofit of our buildings. We believe there is no conflict in delivering great energy efficiency, low carbon construction and award-winning design: we believe this sets us apart

There is a growing Passive House movement in Ireland with 83 registered Certified Passive House Designers and Consultants (as of April 2012). This is great news but we’re also aware many are not registered architects and many of those certified haven’t had the chance to put their qualification into practice (in the current economic context). The number of architects designing and building to this Standard is therefore a small subset of this. We at Joseph Little Architects are part of that small group.

Joseph Little Architects is pleased to offer full architectural design services for super-low energy buildings (both new build and retrofit) to the high standards set by the Passive House Institute in Darmstadt, Germany. From project inception to completion, Joseph Little Architects can provide unmatched experience, science, and tools to create these beautiful, functional, long-lasting and healthy Passive House buildings, whether new build or retrofit.  

·         Joseph Little Architects believes in the science of architecture. We love good aesthetic design, but believe too little focus has been given to rigour, to measuring, to control and performance. 'Passive House' is exciting because it is a design movement AND standard with these features at its core.

Joseph Little Architects are committed to being at the forefront of environmentally sustainable design and construction in Ireland. We design, build and promote best practice, healthy, Passive House and low carbon approaches to new build and retrofit projects.