The pursuit of sustainable design in the built environment
Deeper Green is a consultancy which was founded in 2020 by Ian McKay, who nearly 25 years of experience as a practising architect and architectural educator to the pursuit of sustainable design in the built environment.
Conceiving convivial places for people in balance with the environment
Deeper Green's belief is that great architecture can bring joy and improve well-being, while being constructed and operated in a way that respects the bounds of the Earth's finite resources and 'carrying capacity'.
Are you taking action against climate change?
We are able to help clients navigate the complex and wide-ranging sustainability issues that can arise in setting briefs, and designing and constructing buildings in the age of the climate emergency.
Deeper Green is looking to work with clients and construction professionals who share a commitment to respond responsibly to the climate challenges we face. As a sustainable design and architectural consultancy for the built environment, Deeper Green provides expert advice, as well as RIBA design services, on a wide range of projects.
Striving for delight, sustainability and practicality through architectural design
Employing net zero carbon performance know how
Drawing from ancient and modern technologies and through the careful attenuation of landscape and building form, we aim to mitigate the extremes of climate, find net-zero carbon solutions for the built environment and create convivial and delightful indoor and outdoor spaces.
Specialising in
eco-retrofit solutions
Understanding what is economically and technically viable is key to any successful eco-refurbishment project, and Deeper Green brings to bear a wealth of knowledge gained from many years of research and conscientious implementation including award winning and published examples.
Instilling 'cradle to cradle' design expertise
Deeper Green’s founder, Ian McKay, draws on his extensive career as an environment-conscious architect with a strong focus on cost management, eco-retrofit, the use of locally sourced mineral and bio-based materials, design for deconstruction and circular resource use.
Designing buildings as habitats towards improving biodiversity
Searching for the special qualities of place
At Deeper Green, we are passionate about finding meaning in each project through homing in on the special qualities of place. We strive to imbue all of our projects with a sense of belonging and contextual relevance through ‘resource mapping’ the hinterland.
