About us

We are a conscientious practice which hase been researching, teaching and practicing ecological architecture since the mid 1980's.  We specialise in ecological and energy efficient design and construction.

  • Offices in Argyll, Perthshire and Glasgow

  • ARB (Architects Registration Board) registered

  • RIAS (Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland) members

  • SEDA (Scottish Ecological Design Association) members and director

  • A registered LLP ecological architecture LLP No SO302173 (Scotland)

  • Professional Indemnity Insurance to £250,000 held and can be extended on project by project basis.

Meet the Team

  • Sue Manning

    RIAS Architect & Co-founder

    Sue studied architecture as a mature student and her experience was gained through employment with a variety of small architectural practices before establishing the LLP Partnership ecological architecture in 2008.  Her Architectural Design principles are motivated by the ways in which people respond to the quality of the spaces they inhabit. She promotes robust design and detailing alongside a pioneering use of natural construction materials and the development of innovative ecological construction techniques.  

    Sue is an award winning gardener and passionate about farming and local food. In her spare time she walks long distances with a pack pony, camping and staying in bothies along the way.

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  • Siôn Pierce

    Architect & Partner

    Sion is an environmentally informed and motivated Architect. He is motivated by good architecture, and the positive influence it can have on health, happiness, climate change and social equality.

    He is a project Architect with over 15 years of knowledge and experience of low energy and ecological design and construction for new builds and retro-fits. He is looking to become a certified passivhaus designer which will be a great addition to our practice.

    Outside architecture he likes to surf, cycle, run, mountain bike, snowboard, hike, climb, wild swim, kayak and anything that gets him outdoors enjoying nature.

  • Hannah Buss

    Architect & Partner

    Before joining Ecological Architecture, Hannah was involved with community projects at LoveMilton (community centre and training centre) North Glasgow Community Food Initiative (market garden) and the Woodland Community Development Trust (community garden). 

    She was instrumental in setting up SEDAbuild, a new organisation which supports community groups to design and deliver small scale buildings through community self build processes, and to provide hands on learning experiences in ecological construction. 

Our Services

  • New build & Extensions

    We work closely with the client to help them realise their aspirations. Considering budget, place, materials, bio-diversity and the environment.

  • Conservation & Retro-fits

    We have extensive experience in the sympathetic renovation and adaptation of old buildings using traditional and new materials and techniques.

  • Affordable Housing

    We work with individuals, landowners and community groups, assisting them in the development of affordable housing, both construction and living costs.

  • Community Projects

    We specialise in working with community groups and helping them to develop their projects, which by their nature often take a long time to come to fruition.

  • Ecological Materials

    The choice of building materials is central to our approach. We aim to work, as far as possible, with local, renewable, natural, reclaimed and recycled materials.

  • Feasibility Studies

    Feasibility studies can be very useful in for exploring a sites/projects potential. They can also assist in the acquisition of grants or community funding.

Testimonials

  • There are a few modern, classy, eco-conscious architects out there these days. But you would be hard put to find one who actually listens and works with you to arrive at a really sympathetic design as lovingly and carefully as the architects in this company do.

    John Whiston & Nickie Lister - Ashcliffe

  • We approached EA for our proposed energy efficient house build because of their principles of sustainability, and their experience in the use of natural and renewable materials. We have highly valued the professionalism and patience with which they have advised and guided us through the process of design, choice of materials and engagement with specialist expertise.

    Alan and Jane Hill - Scroggiehill

  • EA have been excellent throughout. From concept sketches to oversight of the actual build they have been diligent and professional. They have steered us through hard design decisions and even harder bureaucratic challenges. I would not hesitate to recommend them.

    Matt Green - Mid Auchencloich