Why should you choose Mark Stephens as your architect ?
I have recently undergone training in:
- Passive House design using PHPP
- Low Carbon Energy Refurbishments using DEAP
- Low Energy Housing using DEAP
Below is a full resume of my qualifications and experience:
Mark Stephens Architects is an architectural practice based in the West of Ireland (Co. Mayo). Following Marks architectural training in the UK and working for several high-profile architectural practices; Mark Stephens Architects was formed to create well designed and functional buildings that are sustainable and eco-friendly.
After working extensively in the UK, the Practice is now also creating functional and sustainable designs across Ireland.
Contemporary extension to traditional cottage with curved walls.
Mark has experience in wide range of architectural projects; from nursing homes, sports clubs, offices, shops but we mainly specialise in one-off houses, extensions and refurbishments-from initial concept to completion.
Mark has had his own house (below) featured on RTE’s ‘About the House’ – CLICK HERE TO SEE CLIP
Below are the qualifications of Mark Stephens:
+ BA (Hons) Arch: Oxford Brookes University UK, 1985
+ Dipl Arch (Oxon): Oxford Brookes University, 1989
+ RIBA Part III: Oxford Brookes University, 1990
+ Registered ARB and RIBA UK architect from 1990
+ Member of the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland – MRIAI, 2005
+ An architect and architectural practice Accredited in Conservation at Grade III – RIAI 2011
Mark Stephens has also undertaken additional training in the following specialities:
+ Passive Housing using PHPP
+ Low energy house refurbishments using DEAP
+ Energy efficient A rated design using DEAP
+ Conservation
+ Restoration
+ Renovation
+ Interior design
Mark Stephens Architects are able to fulfill all your architectural requirements; from initial briefing, sketch designs, feasibility studies and planning applications to Building Regulation and construction drawings and full site supervision/mortgage and approval certificates.
Other services also available include:
+ Planning Compliance & Identity Certificates
+ Energy Assessments, BER and Passive House
+ Retention Planning Permissions
+ Expert Witness Reports
+ Sun path and shadow analysis
+ U-Value calculations
+ Airtightness Analysis and testing
+ We can also provide consultants for structural design and site percolation tests
The practice is very approachable and no job is too small (or too big!) – our rates are very flexible and we normally either work on a lump sum fee or in the traditional building cost percentage. We also now provide a low-cost, initial consultation and design service.
If you require any further information or you would like to book an initial meeting (no obligation) then please do not hesitate to contact us.
