Bell Architects: Passionate about creating buildings that are sustainable and eco-friendly, we work hand in hand with every client. With us, the process is smoother from inception to completion; we offer carefully considered design solutions at a competitive rate, making structures that leave a lasting impression. We have extensive experience with the use of eco-technologies, and are able to apply that knowledge-base into energy saving solutions without becoming distracted by the latest gadgets.
Our eco-friendly approach would be best described using the mantra 'local need, local solution', i.e. we will endeavour to find a solution that fits with the specifics of the site, rather than simply respond to the latest trend. The practice draws on a wealth of experience in residential housing, commercial and ecclesiastical design for new build, restoration and refurbishment to produce creative, inspiring designs with a sustainable approach.
We are proud to have been one of the few practices in the UK to achieve a 'passive house', and have designed homes that achieve Code 4, Code 5 and Code 6 of the 'code for sustainable homes'.
Our eco-friendly approach would be best described using the mantra 'local need, local solution', i.e. we will endeavour to find a solution that fits with the specifics of the site, rather than simply respond to the latest trend. The practice draws on a wealth of experience in residential housing, commercial and ecclesiastical design for new build, restoration and refurbishment to produce creative, inspiring designs with a sustainable approach.
We are proud to have been one of the few practices in the UK to achieve a 'passive house', and have designed homes that achieve Code 4, Code 5 and Code 6 of the 'code for sustainable homes'.
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At Bell Architects, we create beautiful bespoke buildings which are environmentally-friendly, functional, and a joy to live or work in.
From our first day of operation in 2000, our practice has been focused on combining excellent architectural design with environmental awareness - not just for the sake of it, but for the benefit of future generations.
In 2007, we designed and built Northern Ireland's first zero-carbon house in Holywood, Co Down and since then, have become one of the UK's most established design consultants.
From our first day of operation in 2000, our practice has been focused on combining excellent architectural design with environmental awareness - not just for the sake of it, but for the benefit of future generations.
In 2007, we designed and built Northern Ireland's first zero-carbon house in Holywood, Co Down and since then, have become one of the UK's most established design consultants.
When a new client first contacts us, we will generally ask them to write down what they want.
This becomes the 'brief'.
Sometimes it's an A4 page, and occasionally it's a book of text and magazine scraps.
Whatever the format, this is the beginning of the process - the client tells us what they would like, or what they need.
What follows is a sequence of meetings and discussions around concept sketches.
These are often very high-level blob diagrams that start to look at general issues and which, most importantly, address the brief, but also start to incorporate themes of light, view, sun and environment.
This becomes the 'brief'.
Sometimes it's an A4 page, and occasionally it's a book of text and magazine scraps.
Whatever the format, this is the beginning of the process - the client tells us what they would like, or what they need.
What follows is a sequence of meetings and discussions around concept sketches.
These are often very high-level blob diagrams that start to look at general issues and which, most importantly, address the brief, but also start to incorporate themes of light, view, sun and environment.
Bell Architects has been designing and building bespoke homes for over 15 years.
So, when it comes to creating beautiful dwellings that are full of character and style, as well as being eco-friendly and sustainable, you're in safe and experienced hands.
While some of our past projects have attracted media attention, we respect the privacy of our clients and understand that not everyone wants their new home featured in a magazine or on TV.
At Bell Architects, we design and build homes for living in and we're just delighted to enjoy the satisfaction on someone's face when they see their dream home brought to life.
So, when it comes to creating beautiful dwellings that are full of character and style, as well as being eco-friendly and sustainable, you're in safe and experienced hands.
While some of our past projects have attracted media attention, we respect the privacy of our clients and understand that not everyone wants their new home featured in a magazine or on TV.
At Bell Architects, we design and build homes for living in and we're just delighted to enjoy the satisfaction on someone's face when they see their dream home brought to life.
Our work is not just in buildings - often we are asked to assist communities with their Master planning proposals - or simply managing and organising spaces and people.
We have many years' experience of this and as a result, we have skills to offer community developments - from regeneration projects to community gardens and allotments, and historical regeneration.
The purpose of architecture is more than simply to provide a roof over our heads.
Architecture provides us with a refuge, a home, a workplace; spaces which we can truly inhabit and belong to.
We have many years' experience of this and as a result, we have skills to offer community developments - from regeneration projects to community gardens and allotments, and historical regeneration.
The purpose of architecture is more than simply to provide a roof over our heads.
Architecture provides us with a refuge, a home, a workplace; spaces which we can truly inhabit and belong to.
As a rural practice, we're tasked with all kinds of commissions at Bell Architects and have worked with a wide range of commercial clients over the years.
From designing and building industrial sheds and agricultural structures, to developing retail outlets and office spaces, we do all this and more.
We also develop unique energy solutions for our buildings and are skilled in using thermal imaging and incorporating geothermal solutions into our architecture where applicable.
We're aware of fashions and fads in the building industry however, and will always give clients the benefit of our extensive experience and viewpoint when advising on development.
From designing and building industrial sheds and agricultural structures, to developing retail outlets and office spaces, we do all this and more.
We also develop unique energy solutions for our buildings and are skilled in using thermal imaging and incorporating geothermal solutions into our architecture where applicable.
We're aware of fashions and fads in the building industry however, and will always give clients the benefit of our extensive experience and viewpoint when advising on development.
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