VIBES Awards 2016

August 2, 2016 //

In recognition of our sustainably driven approach to the built environment, Architeco are very excited to be finalists in the 2016 VIBES Awards for ‘Scotland’s greenest businesses’.

The VIBES Awards are a partnership between Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), The Scottish Government, Energy Saving Trust, Highland & Islands Enterprise, Scottish Enterprise, Scottish Water, Zero Waste Scotland and the 20:20 Climate Group.

We are looking forward to welcoming the judges to our studio in the next few weeks to discuss our environmental commitment in more detail.

Categories ARCHITECO NEWS, Sustainable Architecture

Architeco’s new studio

June 8, 2016 //

We have moved to a new studio to accommodate our growing team (with the added benefit of a sea view!) Check out our Contact page for our new address.

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Archicad Award for ARCHITECO

May 19, 2016 //

We were awarded Runner-up in the Archicad BIM New Practice, Project of the Year category at the ARCHICAD conference in London on Tuesday for our Passivhaus Development on the Isle of Bute.

Having recently implemented Building Information Modelling (BIM) into our practice, we are really pleased to have received this.

Categories ARCHITECO NEWS, Passivhaus, Sustainable Architecture

Job Vacancies

April 27, 2016 //

We are recruiting again and are looking for Part 1 or 2 qualified Architectural Assistants or Architectural Technicians.

More information can be found here: Vacancies

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Passivhaus Trust Members

October 22, 2015 //

Architeco have joined the Passivhaus Trust.

The Trust aims to promote the principles of Passivhaus as a highly effective way of reducing energy use and carbon emissions from buildings in the UK, as well as providing high standards of comfort and building health.

Categories ARCHITECO NEWS, Passivhaus, Sustainable Architecture

100+ SAP Rating

September 29, 2015 //

When combined with renewables, our standard house designs can achieve a SAP rating of 100+, making the houses carbon neutral.

This makes them suitable for self-build mortgages from the ecology building society.

Categories ARCHITECO NEWS, Passivhaus, Sustainable Architecture

Vacancy: Part-time Admin Assistant Requried

July 29, 2015 //

We are looking for an enthusiastic Admin Assistant to join our team.

More information can be found on our Vacancies page.

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Passivhaus Certification

May 26, 2015 //

Now the most Northerly Passive House in the UK, our Orkney Passivhaus Project has recently been Certified to the Passivhaus Standard, making it the world’s smallest retrofit to obtain Passivhaus Certification

The project has been added to the Passivhaus Database, ID Ref: 4466

Categories ARCHITECO NEWS, Passivhaus, Sustainable Architecture

Home Building & Renovating Show 2015

May 6, 2015 //

On the 16th & 17th of May, ARCHITECO will be on site again for this year’s Homebuilding & Renovating Show at the SECC Glasgow.

If you are considering a self-build, or would like to upgrade or extend your existing home, we can provide you with a well considered, sustainable, low energy design. We will be happy to discuss your requirements and can offer guidance and advice.

We will be at stand 544 and look forward to seeing you at the show.

Click here for a couple of complimentary tickets.

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