Business Details
Trusted Architects in Edinburgh Specialising in Sustainable Design
BPA Architecture brings extensive expertise across diverse sectors including healthcare developments, over-cladding projects, and private residential design. With experience spanning Scotland, England, and Wales, we deliver comprehensive services such as project management, conservation work, sustainability strategies, and urban design. Our team specialises in creating dementia-friendly environments through inclusive design principles, supported by research-driven interior architecture for extra care facilities.We have completed over 30 over-cladding and window replacement projects for educational institutions and residential towers, prioritising non-combustible systems and fire safety compliance. Our commitment to innovation extends to passive house standards, with current projects focusing on energy-efficient housing and refurbishments. As members of the Green Register and Passive House Trust, we integrate environmental responsibility into every design solution.
Services
Project Management
Conservation Work
Sustainability Consultancy
Healthcare Developments
Over-cladding Solutions
Passive House Design
Urban Design
Interior Architecture
Building Warrant
Planning Applications
Highlights and features
- We have completed over 30 over-cladding projects for residential towers and universities
- Our team specialises in dementia-friendly healthcare facility design
- We implement non-combustible cladding systems with fire break specifications
- We are members of the Green Register and Passive House Trust
- We combine historic design research with modern fire safety compliance
Associations and certifications
- Green Register
- Passive House Trust
Services
Healthcare Developments
We design specialist healthcare facilities with inclusive dementia-friendly environments. Our team applies research-led interior architecture to create functional, therapeutic spaces for extra care projects and hospitals. Services include compliance with healthcare regulations and accessibility standards.
Over-cladding Solutions
We provide complete over-cladding systems for residential towers and educational buildings. Our fire-safe designs use non-combustible materials while maintaining building functionality during upgrades. Services include feasibility studies and historic design replication.
Passive House Design
We create energy-efficient housing developments and retrofit existing buildings to passive house standards. Our approach combines thermal performance optimisation with sustainable material selection for reduced environmental impact.
Sustainability Consultancy
We offer sustainability strategies including Green Register compliance and passive house certification. Services cover energy assessments, material selection, and environmental impact reduction across all project phases.
Conservation Work
We specialise in preserving architectural heritage through detailed historic research. Our conservation services include traditional material restoration and planning compliance for listed buildings and conservation areas.
People
Rosemary Parker
Principal
BA(Hons) Dip Arch RIBA RIAS. Principal architect with extensive experience in healthcare design and sustainable architecture across Scotland, England, and Wales.
Sarah Mullin
Architect
BArch(Hons) MArch RIBA RIAS. Architect specialising in over-cladding projects and passive house standards, with expertise in fire safety compliance.
Stephanie Barrable
Architect
BArch MArch RIBA RIAS. Architect focusing on inclusive design principles for healthcare facilities and residential developments across multiple UK regions.
David Burnett
Consultant
DA (Edin) RIBA FRIAS. Senior consultant with specialist knowledge of historic building conservation and traditional construction techniques in Scotland.
Richard Pollock
Consultant
BArch(Hons) M Phil RIBA ARIAS. Consultant architect specialising in urban design and planning applications for large-scale residential and educational developments.
Questions
What architectural services does BPA offer?
BPA provides architectural design, project management, over-cladding solutions, sustainability consultancy, and interior architecture services across healthcare, residential, and educational sectors.
Do you specialise in healthcare facility design?
Yes, we specialise in dementia-friendly healthcare environments using research-driven inclusive design principles for both new builds and refurbishments.
Are your cladding systems fire-safe?
All our cladding systems use non-combustible materials with proper fire breaks, following current fire spread prevention research and regulations.
Can you handle historic building renovations?
Yes, we conduct historic record research to create cladding designs that maintain original architectural intentions while meeting modern planning requirements.
Do you work on passive house projects?
We currently design passive houses and refurbish existing buildings to meet passive house energy efficiency standards.
What geographic areas do you cover?
We operate throughout Scotland, England, and Wales, delivering projects from Edinburgh-based headquarters.
