The consultants listed here (in alphabetical order) are all members of EBUK
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Arc Architects
Summary: Arc Architects has broad experience of working with earth materials in new buildings, in conservation and in research projects. Arc holds professional accreditation in Conservation and Sustainable Design.
In new buildings, earth materials form part of a holistic sustainable design approach. Projects have included earth bricks, light earth, clay plasters and cob. Arc’s expertise in the conservation of earth structures, especially cob and earth mortared structures, has won many awards, including a Europa Nostra. Arc is actively involved in research in both fields and currently is monitoring and evaluating the effects of climate change on cob buildings. We welcome inquiries for new projects and collaborations.
Website: www.arc-architects.com
Contact: Tel: 01334 659800
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Clayworks
Summary: Clayworks have been building with clay since 2002. They are the first UK manufacturer of ready-to-use, pigmented topcoat plasters for contemporary interior design. Clay-works plasters provide a sustainable alternative to conventional plasters and paints. Claywork’s naturally beautiful, pigmented clay plasters come in an exciting range of pre-mixed, nature-inspired colours. The unique blend of minerals and pigments is designed to bring a piece of the natural environment into the home.
Contact:James Bryce, Katie Bryce , Adam Weismann call us on either 01326 341339 or email us at info@clay-works.com
Website: www.clay-works.com/
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Summary: Little and Davie have been building with earth for 15 years and have experience of cob, light earth, earth block and clay plasters, as well as lime and stone materials. Working in both new build and conservation, the firm is based in Scotland but has worked in England and Ireland as well. In 2009 Little & Davie won the Marsh National Craftsperson of the Year Award for their work on earth construction and they are recognised as national experts in Scotland. The firm has run many workshops and training events for all kinds of audiences, from pre-school children to conservation professionals.
Website: www.littleanddavie.co.uk
Contact: Tel 07968 494063
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Summary: Louise specialises in archaeology and heritage research of earth structures and landscapes, including documentation, condition assessment and conservation plans.
Website: http://lucooke.wordpress.com/
Contact: Dr Louise Cooke / Tel: 01944 728441 / e-mail - lucooke@btinternet.com
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Summary: Ram Cast are experts in building in new rammed earth. They have wide experience of building with earth in the UK and Africa. Ram Cast have been involved in some of the most iconic new earth building projects in the UK, at the Eden Project (Cornwall) and WISE building (at the Centre for Alternative Technology).
Website: http://www.rammed-earth.info
Contact: Rowland Keable (Rowland is a co-Director of EBUK) / Tel: 020 7241 4684 /
e-mail: rowland@rammed-earth.info
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Summary: The practice specialises in environmentally sustainable design, the conversion of historic buildings, energy conservation and environmental assessments. We have a particular interest and knowledge of natural materials such as timber and earth, including the East Anglian technique of clay lump.
Website: http://www.wckdesign.co.uk
Contact: Colin Williams / Tel: 01362 850171 / e-mail - colin@wckdesign.co.uk
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Ecological Architecture
Summary: A Collaborative Architectural Practice based in Scotland with a focus on low energy buildings that inspire people and meet their needs.They provide a complete range of architectural services for individuals, businesses, organisations and community groups. We offer a flexible consultation process from the discussion of preliminary ideas and project initiation to design development and construction management.
Website: http://www.ecological-architecture.co.uk/index.php
Contact: Mary Roslin / Tel: 01475 529003 / email -mary@ecological-architecture.co.uk
Sue Manning / Tel: 01567 829355 / sue@ecological-architecture.co.uk
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4 people
Summary: 4 people is a consultancy and coordination project for the institutions involved in social and economical improvement of developing countries. They work on projects in the UK and throughout the world with a focus on sustainability and building with earth.
Website: www.4-people.org
Contact: 4people.info@gmail.com
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Contact: Dr Paul Jaquin
e-mail - PJ@integral-engineering.co.uk
Website - http://www.integral-engineering.co.uk/
Speciality: At Integral we deliver creative and sustainable structural and civil engineering design solutions. The service we provide is characterised by the friendly, practical attitude of our team and the personal commitment and enthusiasm of our Directors. Whatever the engineering challenge, we’re here to help.
