Our approach creates buildings and spaces that maintain a close relationship between the context of the project and the client's requirements. Such an approach allows each design exercise to be a collaborative effort, one that demands an intimate understanding of both Client and Brief before the design process can begin. We aim to tackle issues of climate change from first principles, where big issues are addressed head on. In terms of technology, we prefer to use passive principles to aid building performance, and use these principles to define the premise of a building. This can be achieved whether creating spaces in which to live, work, visit or simply pass through and each project is viewed as a unique challenge requiring a unique solution. Shane Birney BSc, BArch studied architecture at University of Dundee, gaining First Class Honours, and was awarded the RIAS Silver Medal. Prior to setting up the practice, Shane worked in Scotland and Australia on projects ranging from small scale residential to substantial projects in the Education and Arts sectors. Shane has been a visiting critic at a number of universities in the UK and Ireland and is a director in the Forum for Alternative Derry. He also teaches as a STEM Aware Associate and is a W5 ambassador. Shane is also in high demand as a master pancake maker.
