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Miles Sampson Sustainable Architecture | Innovative Design

Designers of Sustainable Buildings, Houses and Schools. Experienced in Passive House or Passivhaus designs.

Architects with great track record in obtaining planning permission

03/04/2026

We’ve recently completed this house in Kildangan, near Puckane in Co. Tipperary, and have put together a walkthrough video of the finished interior.

The house combines a reinterpretation of traditional rural form with a considered low-energy approach. Openings are carefully arranged to support passive solar gain, with reduced glazing on the north-facing elevation and larger areas oriented west to capture afternoon light and views across the garden and surrounding countryside.

The house is constructed using a timber frame system with high levels of insulation, airtight construction and mechanical ventilation with heat recovery. Heating is provided by an air-to-water heat pump with underfloor heating throughout

You can watch the full interior walkthrough here: https://milessampson.com/walkthrough-video-completed-house-in-kildangan-co-tipperary/

Walkthrough video of a completed house in Kildangan, Co. Tipperary. Timber frame construction, heat pump system, and site-responsive design.

03/03/2026

We’ve completed a Passive House on Ireland’s Atlantic Coast in County Clare.

This low-energy coastal home was designed in line with Passive House principles, combining airtight construction (below 0.6 ACH), mechanical ventilation with heat recovery and a high-performance thermal envelope to deliver stable comfort in an exposed Atlantic setting.

South-facing glazing maximises passive solar gain while careful detailing ensures long-term energy performance.

More about the project here:
https://milessampson.com/works/passive-designed-coastal-home-liscannor/

Passive designed home in Co. Clare emphasizes energy efficiency, sustainability & comfort in an exposed coastal setting.

01/02/2026

Excited to share that our latest eco-house project in County Roscommon is nearing completion.

Check out the walkaround video to see the stunning views of Oakport Lake from the living areas in this "upside-down" house.

Find out more here:
https://milessampson.com/upside-down-eco-house-county-roscommon-nears-completion/

Upside-down eco-house in County Roscommon is nearing completion. Watch the video walkthrough showing construction progress.

25/12/2025

Construction is now underway on our stone cottage renovation and extension on the Irish coast, Co. Galway. The project combines an full retrofit of the existing cottage with a contemporary extension that will open the home to sweeping coastal views. The public-facing elevation will retain its traditional character, while the new extension will deliver generous living spaces and high levels of energy efficiency.

Read the full construction update here:

Construction underway on a stone cottage renovation & extension in Co. Galway, creating a low-impact coastal home overlooking the Atlantic.

18/11/2025

We’ve just completed a coastal home in Renvyle, Co. Galway that carefully balances local planning requirements with contemporary design.

Behind a traditional Connemara cottage façade, the interior opens up to sweeping views of the Atlantic, creating light-filled, high-performance living spaces.

More info on this Coastal property here:

This new build Coastal Home in Connemara has recently been completed on an exposed coastal site overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

24/09/2025

We're pleased to share our new Publications Page; a curated archive of press articles about our Passive House, eco-build and energy retrofit projects across Ireland. It brings together coverage from Passive House Plus, Irish Examiner Property Section, Construct Ireland and The Irish Times, and highlights real-world performance and design decisions.

Read more here:

New publications page showcasing press articles on our sustainable architecture projects. Insights from eco architects on low-impact living.

07/08/2025

Passive House in Connemara granted full planning permission.

We’re pleased to announce that planning permission has been granted for a new sustainable residential project on the Errislannan Peninsula, near Clifden, Co. Galway.

This project combines the restoration of an existing cottage with a new architect-designed home built to passive house standards.

The new home is oriented to maximise solar gain and sea views, with a compact, efficient layout that makes full use of the sloping coastal site.

Designed for year-round comfort and performance, the project demonstrates how thoughtful architecture can integrate energy efficiency, functionality, and contextual design.

Read more about the project on our website:
https://milessampson.com/passive-house-architect-connemara/

Galway County Council grants full planning permission for our latest architect designed, coastal passive house in Connemara.

30/06/2025

Full planning permission received for a new project in Connemara, County Galway. This innovative extension combines the renovation of a traditional stone cottage with a hidden modern addition that opens up to spectacular sea views.

Full details and images now live on the website:

Clare County Council has granted planning permission for our latest sustainable project. Contact us for assistance with planning application.

22/06/2025

Food resilience is important. Know how to feed yourself from our land. Delighted to share this course run by one of our clients:

Hinterland Food Systems

20/05/2025

The Costa Brava is becoming a hotspot for luxury property investment, particularly among international buyers. As an English-speaking architect based part-time in Cadaqués, I’ve shared some thoughts on why the region is attracting so much interest — and what it means for those looking to build or renovate high-end homes along the coast.

English-speaking architect Costa Brava, helping you to make your dream luxury coastal home on the Costa Brava a reality

18/03/2025

We're happy to share the photos of our finished Eco House project in Mountshannon, County Clare. This project balances tradition and innovation, with a discreet public façade concealing a modern, light-filled interior. Designed for energy efficiency and comfort, it features passive solar design, high-performance glazing, and sustainable materials.

See the full project here: https://milessampson.com/finished-photos-of-eco-home-county-clare/

Our Eco House project in Mountshannon, County Clare, which blends traditional and modern elements, is now complete and photographed.

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