Webinar: How to Transition Your Architectural Practice into a Passive House Practice Without Risk? Tips and Tricks. 

In this informative webinar, architects Jarek and Claire from Smith Scott Mullan Associates will present an account of their practice’s transformative journey. They will discuss the progression from a traditional architectural practice to one capable of successfully working on multiple Passive House projects. Jarek and Claire will share valuable insights, reflecting on the challenges and opportunities encountered during this evolution, including new relationships, processes, and documents. This webinar offers a unique opportunity for attendees to learn from the experiences of Smith Scott Mullan Associates and gain actionable knowledge to help transition to Passive House methodology as a “new normal” whilst avoiding the risks associated with uncertainty.

Smith Scott Mullan Associates is an architectural practice based in Edinburgh. Their expertise covers a diverse range of projects, with a particular focus on residential architecture, sustainability, and conservation. With a team of dedicated professionals, including five certified Passive House designers, two PAS2035 coordinators, two Conservation Architects, an urban planner and a RIAS Sustainability accredited architect, Smith Scott Mullan Associates presents a science-based, human-centric approach to architecture. The company is aiming to be amongst the leaders driving the industry’s transition towards sustainable design practices.

SMITH SCOTT MULLAN Associates “Enhancing lives by designing great places”

We deliver sustainable design solutions across a diverse range of projects with an organised, creative and problem-solving approach. We provide a high-quality service for our clients and design great neighbourhoods and buildings. We believe in a professional, people-centred and collaborative approach to each project, putting clients and communities at the heart of everything we do.

We operate in accordance with our Practice Values of Quality of Service, Creativity, Collaboration, Integrity and Respect for People and Planet. We are a RIAS Chartered Practice, have a certified Quality Management System and Advanced CHAS Accreditation. We are members of the Passive House Trust and have five certified Passive House Designers who are currently designing and delivering several large-scale Passive House accredited and Net Zero Carbon projects.

We have successfully delivered numerous masterplans and over 5,000 new homes throughout Scotland. We have a group of very loyal clients, a list of awards for our work and a team eager to take on the next challenge.

Speakers: 

Jarek Gasiorek 

Jarek is an Architect, a certified Passive House designer, and an Associate at the Edinburgh-based Smith Scott Mullan Associates, a practice leading sustainable design in Scotland. He is a dedicated advocate for sustainable architecture and Passive House methodology. He has led teams in completing a diverse range of projects, covering all stages of conservation, retrofit, and new build projects, emphasising Passive House and low embodied carbon processes and solutions. Within Smith Scott Mullan, he is one of the leaders of the transition to widely understood sustainable design. He actively develops the industry’s capacity to deliver sustainable designs through influencing, internal and external upskilling, training, and consultancy. Jarek is an AECB Trustee.

Claire Cockburn 

Claire is a certified Passive House Designer and a Senior Architect at Smith Scott Mullan Associates. Claire is strongly involved in the sustainable design activities of the company, with a particular focus on conservation and Passive House methodology. She is the Project Architect for the Burnbrae Road and Buccleuch Street Passive House projects for Midlothian Council. These projects were the beginning of her Passive House experience, and led to her gaining her Passive House Designer certification, which greatly assisted her with managing the projects from inception through to completion.

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