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History
Ellis & Moore Consulting Engineers was formed in 1977 initially to undertake structural designs on projects in the Middle East. The practice grew from strength to strength and expanded steadily to its current complement of approximately 30 members of staff.
In the 1980’s the practice undertook commissions in the UK in both the new build and refurbishment market. The work involved a wide range of structures including housing, hospitals, schools and commercial developments. We also began to develop an interest in the use of lime in both refurbishment and new build projects. The practice also became involved in timber frame self build construction on a small scale.
In the 1990’s the practice was commissioned to undertake work on large estate regeneration projects which involved the design of roads and drains. A group was formed in the office to undertake this work. Many of the estates consisted of tower blocks and experience was gained in the structural assessment and repair of tower blocks including overcladding techniques.
In the late 1990’s two projects became key to the future development of the practice: Gainsborough Studios for Lincoln Holdings and BedZED on behalf of the Peabody Trust. BedZED proved to be the first in a series of sustainable developments and is considered a pioneering project.
Currently the practice is looking at a number of innovative construction methods including factory construction and various combinations of structures to achieve improved structural performance and durability.
Today the practice continues to build on the reputation on quality, integrity and innovation working on a number of high-profile and pioneering projects. Our work has been recognised on a number of occasions. Recent awards and acknowledgments include:
- Sustainable Housing Award 2008 – Finalist
- Housing Design Awards 2005 - Highly Commended
- Environmental Sustainability Gold Award 2007
- RIBA Award 2006 – Winner
- RICS Building Conservation, London Region 2008 - Finalist
- Housing Design Awards 2006 - Exhibition of Excellence
- What House Awards 2006 - Gold Award, Best Sustainable Development
- Building for Life 2007 - Gold Standard
- RICS Awards 2008 South West - Finalist, Community Benefit
- RICS Awards 2008 South West - Winner, Building Regeneration
- RICS Awards 2008 South West - Winner, Sustainability
- RICS Awards 2008 South West - Project of The Year
- RICS National Awards 2008 - Finalist
- Somerset Building Awards 2008 - Commendation for Restoration and Conservation of a listed building
- Civic Trust Sustainability Award 2004 - Winner
- Housing Design Awards 2003: Completed Scheme Award - Winner
- RIBA Journal Sustainability Award 2003 - Winner
- Stirling Prize 2003 - Finalist
- Finalist for the World Habitat Awards 2002 - Finalist
- Building Energy Globe Award 2002 - Winner
- Building Services Award for Innovation 2002 - Winner
- UK Solar Awards 2001 - Winner
- Housing Design Award for Sustainability 2001 - Winner
- Office of the Deputy Prime Minister’s (ODPM) Award for Sustainable Communities 2003 - Finalist