Ecological Building Systems

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Our ethos at Ecological Building Systems is to achieve 'Better Building' by adopting a 'Fabric First' approach to design, with the use of more natural materials to optimise building performance and durability.  We deliver quality products with full technical support.

Ecological Building Systems was set up in Athboy, County Meath, Ireland in 2000, the UK division was established in 2007 and is based near Carlisle in Cumbria.  Ecological's parent company is MacCann & Byrne, a family owned company steeped in history having been established on the same premises in Athboy since 1906.

Product Range

Our focus is to deliver building products that achieve 'diffusion open' buildings.  Forming strong relationships and networks with our European partners, the first products that Ecological imported was the Pro Clima range of airtight and windtight building products.  The company then went on to establish itself as sole importers of some of the highest performing, quality natural insulations available on the market.

Our Service

At Ecological we back up our high-quality goods with a technical service second to none. Our dedicated teams in Ireland and the UK support specifiers, home owners and contractors to achieve their goals to build healthy, durable constructions.

Our Distribution

As sole importers of the building products we offer, we endeavour to stock and efficiently supply as broad a range as possible from our own warehousing.  We have extensive warehouse and distribution channels in both Ireland and the UK to ensure that our supply chain is serviced. 

For our Pro Clima range of airtightness and wind tightness products, we supply through a network of stockists, who have been trained by ourselves and are fully supported by our backup technical support.

Our Commitment

We are not a large corporate team at Ecological and although we are small, we do always strive to offer the best possible service to our customers.  Where possible we try to respond within 24 hours, even if it is to acknowledge receipt of your technical request or query.  We will ship our goods as quickly, safely and efficiently as possible and endeavour to meet your deadlines.

Group Technical Manager
Niall Crosson (+)
087 1234567
UK director
+353 (0)46 943 2104
Station Approach
Main Street
Athboy
Co. Meath
C15 Y678
Ireland
Dalston, Carlisle
CA5 6LF, UK
+44 1228 711511
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Ecological Building Systems

Product certifications

British Board of Agrément
Certified passive house components
NSAI Agrément certificate

Memberships

Irish Green Building Council
Passive House Association of Ireland
Passivhaus Trust
The Alliance for Sustainable Building Products
The Association for Environment Conscious Building
Mount Merrion passive house
Mount Merrion passive house

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Completed in 2011, this pioneering certified passive house was designed by Des Crabbe of OA Studios, and is packed to the gills…

Douglas passive house
Douglas passive house

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Designing a dwelling to take advantage of the sun’s free heat is a big part of what makes a passive house passive. So how do you…

Project
Project

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DESRC

The Airtightness Challenge From Specification to Site

Niall Crosson, Group Technical Manager at Ecological Building Systems describes the challenges of ensuring an airtight building specification is effectively executed on site; explaining what happens with…
Airtightness summary

Cumbria passive house, July 2015

At Ecological Building Systems we’ve a host of products to help build your PassivHaus building. Ecological are based in Cumbria and that’s why we’ve been pleased to help bring this video together with Eden…
Rain Protection with GUTEX Ultratherm

Our latest video explores GUTEX Ultratherm - an external woodfibre insulation board. The video highlights how the board repels water, the tapered T&G joints keep rainwater running away from the joints preventing…
Diathonite Evolution - Thermal Plaster - Helpful Application Tips

This short video provides guidance for the spray application of Diathonite Evolution thermal plaster system.
Ecological Building Systems Masterclass - CLT & GUTEX…

During a recent Ecological Building Systems Masterclass Niall Crosson explored some basic principles about Cross Laminated Timber & how GUTEX /CLT work together.

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Building solutions since 1906. Ecological building since 2000

Ecological Building Systems has been at the forefront of providing Sustainable Building Products for over a decade. Based in Athboy, County Meath, the company has developed a complete range of environmental, energy efficient and low-carbon natural products.

Our range includes the Multi Award Winning Products:

  • ThermoHemp CombiJute Insulation
  • Pro Clima Intelligent Airtight Systems
  • Calsitherm Climate Board
  • Thermafleece Natural Sheep's Wool insulation
  • Gutex Insulating Woodfibre Boards
  • Dammstatt - Cellulose Insulation
  • Auro Natural Paints & Finishes

Ecological Building Systems is about supporting and supplying the Irish and UK markets with both technical know-how and quality tried and tested products for sustainable building.

Since 2000, with the advent of ecologically conscious building, MacCann & Byrne have dedicated themselves to the genesis and development of the sustainable building industry. MacCann & Byrne acknowledge that our European friends are far advanced when it comes to understanding and constructing sustainable buildings. Sourcing only the highest quality sustainable building products for the Irish and UK Market, MacCann & Byrne developed a separate part of their group dedicated wholly to the concept of Ecological Building.

Ecological Building Systems based in Athboy, Co.Meath is now the One-Stop-Shop for Sustainable Building supporting and supplying both the Irish and UK markets with both the technical know-how and quality tried and tested products for the sustainable building industry. Currently, the main focus is on the supply of airtight systems and thermal and acoustic insulation products for Low Energy and Passive House Construction.

Ecological Building Systems also deliver training in our Centre of Knowledge, Athboy, Co.Meath. Ecological Building Systems train in excess of 400 people per year. Our pro clima Intelligent Airtightness Training Course helps participants understand the core principles of airtightness & vapour control. Learn more about our airtightness training. In 2016, Ecological Building Systems launched a new Low Energy Retrofits Training Course which Challenges, Solutions & Opportunities to Retrofitting Insulation & Airtightness in Buildings.

MacCann & Byrne

The parent company of Ecological Building Systems and Ecological Building Systems UK is MacCann & Byrne who were established in 1906 and are still to this day based in Athboy, County Meath in the heart of Ireland.

MacCann & Byrne are importers, manufacturers and distributors of quality timber and building products and have built their philosophy around sourcing and delivering to the Irish and UK market only the best products available. Offering a nationwide, reliable delivery service, MacCann & Byrne, back up their quality promise with a matching customer and after sales service that is second to none. A reputable provider to the Irish and UK construction industry. The mission of MacCann & Byrne is to lead and help develop welcome changes within Irish and UK building practices