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Net Zero Home Named Finalist at the 2025 Building & Architect of the Year Awards

We are thrilled to announce that our Net Zero Home has been named a finalist in the prestigious 2025 Building & Architect of the Year Awards. This recognition in the Net Zero/Passive House category is a testament to our commitment to sustainability, low carbon design, and energy efficiency.

The Net Zero/Passive House category highlights projects that push the boundaries of what’s possible in sustainable architecture. Being shortlisted in this category not only validates our efforts but also places our project among the top innovators in the field. It is an honour to be recognised alongside other industry leaders who are pioneering environmentally responsible building practices.

Net Zero Home - Isabel Barros Architects Wexford

The full shortlist is available to view here.

Thank you for your continued support on this journey to shape a more sustainable future.

Isabel Completes Postgraduate Certificate in Building Performance

We are proud to announce that Isabel has successfully completed her Postgraduate Certificate in Building Performance (Energy Efficiency in Design) from Technological University Dublin. After a year of dedication, late nights, and countless weekends spent focused on this goal, she officially earned this distinguished qualification.

The course, completed in June, was a transformative journey offering opportunities for learning, reflection, and professional growth. The course was led by the reputable Joseph Little, with the guidance of expert lecturers such as Patrick Daly, Shane Fenton, Beñat Arregi, and Andrew Lundberg.

The curriculum covered several key topics, such as:

  • The transition toward sustainability and decarbonisation of the built environment
  • Building energy/carbon performance, assessment, and modelling
  • Fabric thermal and moisture performance, assessment, and modelling
  • Deep energy retrofit holistic strategies and solutions

A further focus was placed on advanced design and modelling techniques, including:

  • Building Energy Modelling Using PHPP (Passive House Planning Package)
  • Hygrothermal risk assessment
  • Thermal Bridge Calculation
  • Reflective Building Design Practitioner
  • Decarbonising Building Design
  • Net Zero Carbon Residential Design Project
Isabel Barros pictured with Dean Professor James Curtin (left) and Head of Construction Joseph Little (right)

These subjects equipped Isabel with a deeper understanding of energy-efficient design, including how to assess and model building performance, manage thermal risks, and achieve net-zero carbon goals.

Net Zero Home Published in Passive House + Magazine

Our Crossabeg Passive House has been prominently featured in the latest edition of Passive House Plus magazine!

This in-depth 11-page article explains the intricacies of our project, presenting it as a comprehensive case study. It highlights our commitment to sustainable building practices and our ambitious goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions.

Discover how we have seamlessly integrated energy efficiency and innovative low-carbon solutions into this home. The article provides details about the design strategies and technologies that make this Passive House a model of sustainability.

Download the full article here.

Read the full magazine here.

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