Expertise

Cowan Architects are a multi-sectored influential Architectural Design Practice, employing the best Architects, Designers and Technologists to deliver creative and energy efficient buildings and spaces. As a RIBA Chartered Practice with accreditations including BIM Coordination, Passivhaus design, Retrofit Coordination and ISO 9001/ 14001 governance we follow the RIBA Plan of Work developing clients’ strategic briefs, design concepts and prepare documentation for planning, building control and construction. We are Lead Consultants, Contract Administrators and CDM/ Building Regulation Principal Designers. Our service is design and technically exemplary, committed and tailored to suit your specific project needs, including procurement advice.

We are passionate about the circular economy and provide insights for our clients to understand carbon impact, energy consumption, building performance and ESG goals. Cowan Architects are committed to a Net Zero future and support clients on Passivhaus, Retrofit EnerPHit, low energy predicated projects where data analysis (PHPP) and future project outcomes are critical to be understood early in the design process.

We are a progressive and environmentally conscious Practice offering design flair, technical rigour, pragmatism with inclusivity across every aspect of our work. Our architecture engages across multiple sectors with specialisms in the 3R’s – Residential, Retrofit and Remediation.

Our work is founded upon a wealth of collective insight and experience, producing buildings that respond to their brief and environmental context, whilst demonstrating a uniqueness, comfort and quality to their owners and occupiers. We create rich and memorable design experiences which engage the senses and inspire current and future generations to come.