ECD Architects

ECD Architects is an award-winning practice specialising in the design of low energy, low environmental impact buildings, cost effectively and to the highest quality standards. ECD was established in 1980 with a focus upon sustainability as Energy Conscious Design. Today we have offices in London, Preston and Glasgow, and employ 90+ staff. Our projects range in value from £1M to £100M, spanning the sectors to cover the full range of architectural services – Capacity and feasibility studies; Phased master plans; Concept development and detailed design; Planning Submissions; Drawings and specifications; Oversight of on-site construction; and Completion and post completion review.

Awards & Recognitions 2024

Winner - International Green Apple Environment Awards 2024
National Gold Award for Property and Estate Management: Regeneration
Bowhill Housing

Winner - CIAT AT Awards
Award for Excellence in Architectural Technology
Thornhill Primary School

Winner - CIAT AT Awards
Chartered Architectural Technologist of the Year Award
Claire Raftery

Shortlisted - AJ Architecture Awards
School Category
Thornhill Primary School

Highly Commended - AJ Retrofit & Reuse Awards
Retrofit Revisited Category
Wilmcote House

Shortlisted - Building Awards
Architecture Practice of the Year
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Achievement - Building Top 150
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Achievement - AJ Top 100
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Shortlisted - Unlock Net Zero Awards
Collaboration of the Year - Retrofit Projects
ECD Architects + Keegans + Mears

Shortlisted - Unlock Net Zero Awards
Company of the Year
ECD Architects

Shortlisted - Unlock Net Zero Awards
Green Homes Upgrade of the Year
Netherfield SHDF Retrofit

Shortlisted - Constructing Excellence Awards
Regeneration & Retrofit Category
Netherfield SHDF Retrofit

Shortlisted - Retrofit Academy CIC Awards
Retrofit Designer of the Year
ECD Senior Architect, Marion Gray

Shortlisted - Retrofit Academy CIC Awards
Best Employer Award
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