Chris Croly
Building Services Engineering Director, Head of Building Services Dublin
Dublin- Qualifications
- 1997: BSc (Hons), Trinity College, Dublin 1997: Dip Eng, Dublin Institute of Technology 2001: CEng Institution of Engineers of Ireland 2011: Registered BREEAM Assessor 2011: BREEAM Accredited Professional 2024: Fellow CIBSE IGBC Net Zero working group

Chris has worked on many of Ireland’s lowest energy buildings including the record breaking ESB’s Headquarter offices, the National Gallery of Ireland, Waterford Institute of Technology Tourism and Leisure building, University College Cork Environmental Research Institute and Colaiste Choilm Secondary School low energy research project. He has also assisted our international studios with developing sustainability strategies for many exemplars low energy projects internationally.
The buildings that he has worked on have achieved an exemplar energy performance that has been achieved through the application of innovation in both passive and active design rather than resorting to high-cost solutions.
The performance of the buildings that he has worked on has been proven through extensive building monitoring and the projects have been recognised through over 50 awards for sustainable design and quality.
Beyond the scope of his project work, Chris has been involved in a number of research projects, the results of which have been readily shared with the industry through the provision of regular speaking engagements at conferences and through a series of publications and papers. This sharing of information assists in the development of the industry’s knowledge and development of improved design. He also occasionally assists university and post grad students with their project work and research papers.
Chirs brings significant technical expertise to each project, with a wider range of knowledge in many sectors from Healthcare to Education.
Projects
ESB Offices
The redevelopment of Ireland’s Electrical Supply Board’s Dublin office building has seen it become one of the most sustainable workplaces in Ireland.
Wren Urban Nest
Tucked into a quiet enclave of the bustling city centre, this small but clever hotel boasts compact, cosy rooms.
Sligo Mental Health Unit
A new 25 single-bed Acute Mental Health Unit at Sligo University Hospital campus.