C60 News
In the ongoing battle against climate change, the Retrofit Coordinator emerges as a linchpin in the process of retrofitting existing buildings to meet modern energy efficiency standards: . This pivotal role has gained prominence in Northern Ireland's energy strategy, aligning with global efforts outlined in legislative acts like the Climate Change Act 2019. The [...]
Fantastic morning at the new Queens University - Riddle Hall Business School building, hearing how geothermal energy could be the solution to Northern Ireland`s heating needs. The speakers were: Opener - Richard Rodgers - Head of Energy: Department for the Economy Keynote - Dr Matt Trewhella - Chief Executive Officer: Kensa Heat Pumps Riddle Hall [...]
As we all slowly melt through another heatwave, what can we collectively do to help mitigate the effects of climate change. Architects should engage with clients to advocate for and reinforce the benefits of nature, and specifically trees, within the design strategy of every project. While trees are one key measure to help reduce the [...]
Check out the interview with C60 Director and Chair of RSUA Climate Emergency Committee, Alan Ritchie, in this months NI Builder Magazine. Alan talks about the RSUA Climate Action Paper, recently launch at Stormont.
Check out the interview with C60 Director and RIBA Accredited Conservation Architect, Roger Perrott in this today's Belfast Telegraph! Some great advice for anyone considering purchase of an historic building...
Delighted to see Prime Minister Rishi Sunak choose the Coca-Cola HBC facility at Knockmore Hill in Lisburn to announce the revisions to the Northern Ireland protocol and highlight the investment that our current expansion project at the site represents for the local community and Northern Ireland more widely.
Tonight finally sees Restoration Rescue air on BBC1 Northern Ireland. It follows our restoration and conversion of a listed former Ulster Bank into a stylish contemporary home for clients Alison and Ronnie. You can view it now on BBC iPlayer: Click HERE to watch on iPlayer "Its beautiful, I'm Jealous... a wee piece of heaven." [...]
As the current Chair of the RSUA`s Climate Emergency Committee, it gave me great pleasure to help launch the RSUA`s Climate Action Paper 2023. The Climate Emergency Committee was formed from the RSUA members, to help radically reduce our built environment’s contribution to climate change and to help prepare for the impacts of climate change [...]
C60 is delighted to announce that Director Roger Perrott has been appointed to the RIBA Professional Standards Committee. Roger has been driving C60 Architects own in-house policies and standards, and this appointment is a recognition of his determination to ensure the profession is meeting the needs of clients and the wider industry. "I am looking [...]
 C60 Architects are delighted to be supporting Strangford Lough Yacht Club in developing exciting new plans to provide modernised facilities and at their stunning Strangford Lough site. More details to follow soon!