what we are

eto offer feasibility, building design for both new build and existing buildings and consultancy services. We bring an approach to building design deeply rooted in reducing energy consumption energy, and promoting ecological design. This provides clients with energy efficient, healthy buildings, which produce a minimum of carbon, are cost effective to run and good to be in. They are also well able to meet increasing demands from government / legislation.

eto ‘energy and architecture’ is run by patrick myall. patrick registered as an architect in 2000 after studying at Welsh School of Architecture and University of Dundee. He recently completed an M.Sc in Energy and Environmental Studies from Centre for Alternative Technology.

eto’s approach to developing serious energy efficient solution is outlined below.

the approach

  • reduction in energy consumption is the first renewable. Both in new building and building renovations refurbishments, we aim to design and detail buildings to reduce fabric and ventilation heat loss, so less energy is required to heat buildings The targets for insulation and air-tightness always exceed the prescribed values in the Building Regulations.
  • passive design strategies for achieving natural ventilation and integrating natural ventilation strategies with mechanical heat recovery systems.
  • designing for good levels of natural day-lighting and appropriate levels of sun-light, whilst avoiding overheating.

These 3 key considerations can be modelled in both computer and physical (scale) models. Examples of modelling techniques are given here.

In addition,

  • we have an understanding of building materials and their contribution to environmental damage, both in terms of energy content and environmental damage. Careful consideration is given to reducing the energy content of building materials (I.e finding alternatives or partial replacements for cements, exploring the source of timber products ) and avoiding materials which damage the environment in manufacture. (I.e Volatile organic compounds in building materials such as plastic insulants)
  • we aim to specify or detail materials that do not decay and harm internal air quality
  • we work with other consultants to specify and co-ordinate effective resource efficient building equipment. (boilers, sanitary-ware, sewage systems)

current projects

current projects are outlined here.

previous experience

The strategy described above is supported by practical experience of the issues and processes of designing and constructing buildings and the legislation and statutory guidance accompanying this. Patrick has had 8 years of experience working as a project architect in.architectural practices, developing designs and working with building contractors on schools, care homes, social housing projects and large public buildings

Since 2005 Patrick has been employed as a project architect developing and supporting the construction of secondary schools. He developed the design for an academy at Hengrove, Bristol for Oasis Trust and more recently has been project architect for Pendle Vale College, Nelson.

Patrick was also a project architect on Wales Millennium Centre, at Percy Thomas Partnership between 1998 and 2004. He was responsible for the technical rehearsal rooms for the WNO, including the Weston studio, a flexible rehearsal and performance space allowing a full stage rehearsal as well as a 280 seat theatre. Patrick also contributed to design and site architect roles to the WMC public foyers and to the Donald Gordan Theatre. The involvement in design and construction of a major architectural public garden has given him a serious grounding in the practical problems of delivery of complex technical building.

Patrick also has experience in regenerating social housing in London, and developing designs for residential care homes in Sussex and Northamptonshire.