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Building the Geothermal Energy Sector in Northern Ireland

2023-07-07T11:43:38+01:00

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 [...]

Building the Geothermal Energy Sector in Northern Ireland2023-07-07T11:43:38+01:00

Why should clients make space for nature in every project?

2023-06-19T17:31:22+01:00

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 [...]

Why should clients make space for nature in every project?2023-06-19T17:31:22+01:00

Changes that will decarbonise the NI Economy by 2050…

2023-05-03T10:46:36+01:00

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.

Changes that will decarbonise the NI Economy by 2050…2023-05-03T10:46:36+01:00

Launch of RSUA`s Climate Action Paper 2023

2023-02-03T10:27:36+00:00

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 [...]

Launch of RSUA`s Climate Action Paper 20232023-02-03T10:27:36+00:00

Roger Perrott appointed to RIBA Standards Committee

2023-05-11T16:09:29+01:00

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 [...]

Roger Perrott appointed to RIBA Standards Committee2023-05-11T16:09:29+01:00

Apply for the Community Halls Programme

2016-11-11T11:52:01+00:00

Department for Communities (DfC) Community Halls Programme The Department for Communities (DFC) are calling for applications for the Community Halls Programme. This is an opportunity to apply for up to a £25,000 grant towards the upkeep of your community hall. Communities Minister, Paul Givan, has encouraged eligible organisations to the Community Halls Pilot Grant Programme [...]

Apply for the Community Halls Programme2016-11-11T11:52:01+00:00

Passive House in Northern Ireland

2019-03-26T17:43:17+00:00

We are very excited to be attending the Towards Zero Carbon Dwellings - Passive House in Northern Ireland briefing tonight at Ulster University. This is guaranteed to be a really interesting briefing on the future of building in Northern Ireland both from a technical and a political perspective. It will include talks on Passive [...]

Passive House in Northern Ireland2019-03-26T17:43:17+00:00

A week working at C60

2019-03-26T17:43:17+00:00

A week of work experience working at C60 Architects and Town Planners My name is Juliette Moore and I am currently two-thirds of the way through a 3 Year BSc in Architecture at Queen’s University Belfast. I am always keen to gain more experience outside of the university course to learn more about what architects [...]

A week working at C602019-03-26T17:43:17+00:00

Closure of Northern Ireland Renewable Heat Incentive announced.

2019-03-26T17:43:17+00:00

Although we all knew this was inevitable the announcement today, by the Enterprise, Trade and Investment Minister, Jonathan Bell, of his intention to close the domestic and non-domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) schemes will still come as a shock and a big blow to the Renewable Energy sector. Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) Commenting on his [...]

Closure of Northern Ireland Renewable Heat Incentive announced.2019-03-26T17:43:17+00:00

Belfast House Extension

2019-03-26T17:43:17+00:00

We`d like to thank our client for sending us some great photos demonstrating an interesting lighting installation within their new house extension. This medium size house extension in Belfast has had some creative input from the owner, creating a space that can reflect the mood of the family. We think it’s great and adds some [...]

Belfast House Extension2019-03-26T17:43:17+00:00
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