Hello I'm Colin, ecoips Design Director. 

At ecoips we believe every home, should be accessible for all ages and abilities, sadly this is currently not the case. 

Most homes built in the last 2o years have been designed to be visitable but not accessible, and the vast majority of older homes in Ireland will need to be made more accessible in most cases.

Every one us or an elderly parent at some stage will find ourselves wishing we could navigate our home more easily.

Truly "universally accessible" homes (usable by everyone regardless of age or ability) are estimated to represent less than 5% of the total private housing stock.

We provide inclusive design and assisted project management services that bridge the gap between premium, inclusive design, planning and the project execution phase.

Our focus is to ensure your home and garden are designed holistically to evolve with your families present and future needs. But why choose us?

With over 30 years experience in healthcare architecture and accessible design we can offer real expertise in universal home design:  

Sensible well-managed improvements

At ecoips, we provide a project-managed service for homeowners across Dublin, Wicklow, Meath and Kildare

We handle the technical details, the tradespeople, and the paperwork, so you can focus more on enjoying your home in comfort.

We coordinate with Occupational Therapists and other Consultants to ensure the works planned for home is correct and for your specific needs.

We manage the Consultants and Contractors to ensure your home is finished to a high standard.

Interior comforts

True luxury isn't about gold-plated faucets or keeping up with the neighbours. It's about the quiet confidence of a home that works for you—today, tomorrow, and ten years from now.

We specialise in Universal Design that blends high-end comfort with effortless accessibility. 

Our mission is to transform your residence into a sanctuary of independence, without ever making it feel like a "facility."

We identify potential hazards (like trip points, slippery or uneven surfaces, restricted access issues, inaccessible storage or poor lighting) and solve them with practical and beautiful design solutions.

We can create step free barrier free transitions and many other effortless accessibility descrete features for bathrooms, wetrooms, kitchens, bedrooms and living areas with seamless transitions to outdoor areas.

High-quality dignified aging-in-place design is an investment that pays for itself by avoiding the high costs of assisted living.

Accessible Garden spaces + Outdoor rooms

Transform your garden into a barrier-free retreat. We combine accessible landscape design and garden architecture with 

tried and tested project execution strategies designed to deliver outdoor rooms and spaces that promote greater independence without sacrificing style.

We specialise in what we call "invisible accessibility"—incorporating cane and wheelchair-friendly surfaces, trellises and pergolas with raised planters into a high-end aesthetic.

 We can create beautiful solutions for accessible outdoor dining, meditation, little hidden workshops and accessible gardening zones, 

Which can if required include creative water features, tactile and sensory planting, outdoor lighting and theatrics with safe high-contrast step free pathways and secluded rest areas.

Typical project phases + What we do + How it benefits you

Phase 1 - Assessment 

Meetings with you and your OT or healthcare consultant - Refining the project brief - To ensure it will be safe for you and fit for purpose.

Phase 2 - Planning + Design 

 We develop simple to understand plans and layout and help you to decide on material choices - So there are no surprises - You see exactly how it will look.

Phase 3 - Management 

Vetting and supervising specialist trades like electricians, plumbers, painters, carpenters etc.- So you don't have to chase builders or manage schedules.

Phase 4 - Administration 

Managing Grant applications and Part M compliance - We help you to secure available funding and to meet regulations. 

Real value - not just high spec features

Even for what you might call comfortably well-off households, value for money is essential. We focus on creating a feeling of "unostentatious sustainable luxury"

By specifying and selecting high-quality finishes and durable and sustainable materials designed to last a lifetime! 

Financial Support: 

We are experts in the Housing Adaptation Grant process. We can manage your application for up to €75,000 in funding (as of 2024/2025 revisions) , ensuring the project is as affordable as it is effective.

The real value we offer isn't just in a beautiful design for a new bathroom or a ramp; it's the ability to stay in your family home for the next twenty years with independence, dignity, and comfort.

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Services + Solutions 

We can provide the initial site analysis, front end design, planning and procurement services and advise on innovative project solutions 

We specialise in home adaptations and additions, studios, home offices and ancillary garden rooms

Designed to comply with planning regulations, current building regulations, local authority zoning and development plans

Engineered to exceed current standards, specified to comply with the new EU ZEB directives, 

Specified to satisfy EU Taxonomy and Green Finance objectives, SDGs and Passive House principles.

Accessibility is always a sustainable choice.

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Assisted build system

- Patent pending designed for -

Energy positive homes, Zero emission buildings + Low carbon + Passive house developments

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Eco-inspired project solutions

The ecoips rapidly erectable thermal envelope assisted build system is designed to be delivered pre-assembled to your home or project site,

 Anchored to its foundation, rapidly unfolded and fully erected enabling accelerated design-build programmes, faster hook ups to essential utilities,

 And enabling internal and external finishes to start without delay completed by a small team and or with a little of your own 'sweat equity'.

For a closer look at the 'assisted build system' just click on this link or pick up the phone for a chat :)

Simplicity is the key to sustainability.