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More recognition for Bellsmyre!
Our Bellsmyre Regeneration project in Dumbarton has been shortlisted for Best Regeneration Project at the Inside Housing Development Awards 2026! The £21m project for Caledonia Housing Association is delivering 204 new-build affordable homes as part of the wider regeneration of the Bellsmyre neighbourhood, helping to create high-quality homes and a renewed, connected community. It is fantastic to see the project recognised once again and shortlisted alongside some of the UK’s leading housing and regeneration schemes….
Award news for Dalintober!
We are delighted that our Dalintober Regeneration project in Campbeltown has been shortlisted for Best Affordable Housing Development (Rural) at the Inside Housing Development Awards 2026. Working with Argyll Community Housing Association Group, the project is regenerating the former Dalintober Estate to provide 37 new-build affordable homes, creating high-quality, energy-efficient housing for the local community. The Inside Housing Development Awards celebrate the very best residential developments across the UK, recognising the projects and teams making…
James Traynor joins Passivhaus Retrofit panel at UK Construction Week
James Traynor is joining the ‘Passivhaus Retrofit: How far can every building go?’ panel at UK Construction Week. Drawing on ECD’s experience of Passivhaus, EnerPHit and large-scale retrofit, James will be discussing how we balance ambitious performance targets with the realities of existing buildings – and how staged retrofit can help us achieve more over the longer term. 📅 Tuesday 29 September 🕥 10:30 Find out more and sign up via the Passivhaus Trust website….
Have your say on the Scottish Passivhaus Equivalent
ECD Architects is proud to support the Passivhaus Trust’s work around the Scottish Passivhaus Equivalent policy. The Scottish Government’s Stage 2 consultation represents an important opportunity to help shape the future of building standards in Scotland – with proposals including a stronger focus on actual building performance, absolute energy targets and recognition of Passivhaus certification as an alternative means of compliance. The Passivhaus Trust is encouraging individuals and organisations across the industry to respond before…
ECD makes Building Top 150!
We are delighted to see ECD Architects recognised in Building magazine’s 2026 rankings of the UK’s leading consultants, as well as being named among the UK’s Top 50 Architects. This year, ECD is ranked #98 in the Top 150 Consultants and joint #36 in the Top 50 Architects. Run annually by Building magazine, the Top 150 survey brings together practices from across the UK’s professional services sector, covering architecture, engineering, surveying and project management. The…
