Martin started as an architectural technician before studying for his BA in Architecture at the Art College Belfast. He has since continued to become a certified Passive House Designer and Passive House Trades Person. He has worked for 3 of the top architectural practices in Northern Ireland, with over 20 years of experience in practice, working on award-winning projects up to £105 Million. Martin has vast experience in technical issues, particularly environmental and thermal performance.Martin heads up the detailed design, everything technically, geeky and construction for Marshall McCann Architects.Their strapline is 'Designing a better future together'.On the surface, this seems to refer to environmental, sustainable & healthy buildings, but that is only a small part of it.'Everyone knows that to be successful in business, you need a business plan, but who does a life plan?'Martin also has a background in personal transformation and mentoring business startups. He is combining these disciplines to help transform people's lives through architecture. He has trained with and mentored by some of the biggest names in the personal development world.Martin is passionate about architecture and design because quality architecture transforms lives and businesses. When we design your house, we are helping you develop your life ideal life plan.'To further his knowledge of the finer details of environmental construction and the cost implications within the design process, Martin decided to work for a PassivHaus registered builder, glazing specialists and roofing and cladding specialists, learning from the inside how to design more cost-effective buildings.Martin has also trained with Passive House Ireland in 'thermal bridging' calculations. He has worked on several Zero Carbon Houses, including his own house, which has been designed to meet both Passive House and Zero Carbon standards. He is the first to design, build and be living in a Passive House in Northern Ireland. His own house won 'FMB Energy Efficient House of the Year UK' – the first in Northern Ireland to win this prestigious award!