Research and Innovation
Innovation is the lifeblood of any progressive endeavour, and in our building designs we strive to balance the adoption of new technologies, measured against our client’s high performance requirements.
We are standard bearers for construction technological excellence, and have a proud reputation, forever encouraging and demanding greater performance from the construction industry. We don’t simply just demand higher standards; we go beyond, to work with our specialist suppliers, assisting and encouraging the research & development of how they might best deliver our exacting standards, and ultimately their offer to the industry as whole.
Using a vertical structure, in-house research is encouraged and structured around our Graduate Training Programme. Topics of interest generated by graduates are reviewed and selected by the partnership and research group members are drawn from all levels of experience within the firm reporting to a partner in charge. Concluding papers form the basis of lectures and publications.
We seek greater interest in PHD research in the field of architecture, and Scott Tallon Walker are interested in taking a supportive role with students whose research interests are compatible with our own.
No Time to Waste
Donall Dowd and Mark Kelly
May 2010
With target recycling rates expected to reach 90% by 2016 and the possibility of a tax on virgin aggregate before then, C&D waste prevention is becomming key tender criteria. Donall Dowd reports from the Mater Misericordiae University Hospital redevlopment, where a new waste prevention strategy is being pioneered.
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Atria. Design and Technology for the Irish Climate
Andrew Morrison and David Walshe
May 2010
The advantages proffered by atria have particular relevance for the Irish Climate, as the low amount of daylight availability can be maximised and the relatively mild climate buffered by the semi-external space. Research has shown that building occupants who have a view, and are able to control ventilation are generally more content.
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Geothermal Heating and Cooling
Andrew Morrison and David Walshe
December 2009
This article outlines the principal of heat pump technology, explains the terminology utilised for categorising efficiency, assesses the available options for geothermal systems, and highlights relevant applications for which the technology can be applied within the context of Irish conditions.
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Project Showcase: St. Patricks House, Cork
AMS in collaboration with Scott Tallon Walker Architects
July 2008
As part of a stringent sustainability brief and strict architectural performance specification, a full scale mock up of a single bay of a matrix curtain wall system was constructed for St. Patrick’s House in order to test for water tightness, air tightness and thermal performance.
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St. Vincent’s University Hospital Redevelopment - Inception to Completion
Donal Blake
September 2008
Donal Blake was invited to be one of the speakers at the Healthcare Facilities Symposium & Expo in Chicago on 10 September 2008. Donal presented: St. Vincent’s University Hospital Redevelopment - Inception to Completion.
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Double Skin Facades
Andrew Morrison and David Walshe
January 2007
This is the first in a series of technical articles published in Architecture Ireland as part of the 'Products and technology' series of articles, promoting a better understanding of sustainable and low-energy design solutions, with particular focus on their appropriateness to the Irish climate. The Article considers the main attributes of double skin facades in relation to the Irish climate (for example solar heat gain, thermal performance and costs). Identifies what the most suitable configuration of facade is in this context.
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