About Philip McNeill
Est. in 1989 for the general practice of Architecture and Project Management.

Project experience includes: local auth housing; city centre apartment schemes from 4, to 65 units; conservation area 3 and 4 town house design and planning approval, conservation reports, holiday homes, factory and office accommodation, including design of reception and boardroom furniture and interiors; refurbishment projects on residential, retail, and industrial properties; consultation on the accommodation needs of expanding and changing businesses. Education: Schools 1st level several refurbishments including alterations and additions to a “protected structure”. Several new houses and alter/extend home projects over 24 years. Consultant to leading property agents to provide independent certification and reports to factory, office, houses and apartments. 8 years part-time studio master in Interior Architecture Dublin. VEC to establish architectural course in Understanding Architecture. 2 years part-time contract with National Building Agency on several project followed by independent consultancy services on a Bray housing project.
Skills
Architectural practice demands the ability to manage time and human resources, while meeting ever more demanding client requirements. Running a small practice demands a very wide range of skills such as;
Project Management, Architectural Design, Detailed knowledge of building construction, Planning Law, Building Control Regulations and building contracts together with ability to respond to the needs of clients and budgetary constraints.
Featured articles and news
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Free exhibition at the RIBA Architecture Gallery until 31 May.
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The Buildings of the Malting Industry. Book review.
Conserving places with climate resilience in mind.
Combating burnout.
The 5 elements of seiri, seiton, seiso, seiketsu and shitsuke.
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The Architectural Technology Awards
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Grenfell Tower Principal Contractor Award notice
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Passivhaus social homes benefit from heat pump service
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Concern over lack of understanding of how roles have changed since the introduction of the BSA 2022.
British Architectural Sculpture 1851-1951
A rich heritage of decorative and figurative sculpture. Book review.
A programme to tackle the lack of diversity.