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PDA have been responsible for a wide variety of project types from Housing to Industrial, Public Realm to Educational, Conservation and Urban regeneration and much in between.

Living and working in South-West Donegal, our work is deeply rooted in community and its context. We design for people and place with a strong emphasis on sustainability.

People

A team of detail-oriented designers who love what they do.

Paul Doherty

Dip. Arch Tech, Dip. Arch, BSc Arch, PG Dip Urban Planning & Sustainable development. RIAI Architect accredited in Conservation Grade 3.

Paul is a graduate of TU Dublin (formerly DIT Bolton St.). He set up practice in Donegal Town in 1998 after previously working in Dublin & London.

Anna Meehan

Dip Arch, BSc Arch, MA . PG Dip Ped. PG Cert Building Energy Performance EED RIAI Architect accredited in Conservation Grade 3.

Anna is a graduate of TU Dublin. She has worked in Dublin, London & Germany before joining PDA in 2001.

Team Member 1

Partner / Architect

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Team Member 2

Partner / Architect

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Approach

The foundation of any successful project is built upon understanding, trust, communication and collaboration. Our goal is to understand your goals.

Discover

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Design

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Deliver

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Services

Over 20 years experience in all areas of architectural practice.

Architecture
Masterplanning
Project Management
Sustainability
Site Selection
Certification

Sustainability

At our architectural practice, sustainability is the cornerstone of our design philosophy. Our commitment goes beyond meeting basic building regulations, as we strive to surpass industry standards in creating environmentally responsible structures. We prioritize thermal performance, minimizing operational energy through meticulous material selection and construction methods. Embracing off-site prefabrication and prioritizing timber structures helps reduce embodied energy and promotes sustainable building practices.

Constantly evolving, we actively seek knowledge to enhance our ability to design better-performing, sustainable spaces. Our approach involves understanding how our buildings function post-occupancy, equipping us to address climate challenges through socially and environmentally responsible design.

Taking a holistic project-specific perspective, we evaluate and incorporate renewable technologies tailored to each project. We recognize the importance of balancing sustainability with budget constraints, ensuring that specified systems and technologies align with economic considerations.

As certified Passivhaus Designers, we integrate the fundamental principles of Passivhaus into every project. This commitment results in energy-efficient, comfortable, and cost-effective buildings that benefit both clients and users.

Clients

Our clients know us for being curious and committed to them and their visions. Selected clients include:

Donegal County Council

Donegal County Council

Donegal County Council