Michael Herron Architects

mha was established in 1991 by chartered architect Michael Herron and is a friendly and approachable architectural practice based in Mid-Ulster, working on projects throughout the UK and Republic of Ireland. From its foundation, the practice has sought to deliver innovative designs and quality buildings to meet and exceed our clients' expectations and strives to offer a tailored service and provide design expertise in architecture, planning, and landscaping for both new build and refurbishment projects.

Our Approach

Our designs originate from thoughtful consideration and understanding of our client's specific needs and requirements, while also carrying out detailed analysis to address wider contextual issues of the project, which include the financial, social, and environmental circumstances. mha strive to reduce our carbon footprint within our design and the construction process. We pride ourselves in the personal approach we have towards our clients and their projects, and allocate a dedicated design team to each scheme, allowing our clients to liaise directly with their allocated contact within mha to ensure information and requests can be responded to promptly, should the need arise or to address any queries they may have.

Our Team

The practice's architects are chartered members of the Royal Institute of British Architects with key members of staff also being members of the Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland and the AECB (Association for Environment Conscious Building). We also have staff qualified in specialist areas, including Health and Safety and Project Management. Our Managing Director, Michael Herron, trained at the Birmingham School of Architecture in the 1980s and gained his chartership in 1991 while working for RMJM, London. In 1997, Michael completed a post-graduate diploma in Project Management at Queens University and became a member of the Association of Project Managers. In 1999, Michael became a registered member of the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI). Michael Herron is accredited to the following institutes: Architects Registration Board (ARB); Association of Project Safety (APS); ISO:9001 & ISO:14001 (Quality Assurance); Constructionline.

Our Services

We offer a wide range of services, including:

• Architecture & Design: Through innovation and creativity, mha strive to provide quality designs for projects of all scales and sizes, which will exceed our clients' expectations and improve our built environment.
• Master Planning: mha have carried out master planning studies and designs for various public and private sector bodies, seeking to meet the client's immediate needs while also catering for future requirements and the potential for further phased developments.
• Project Management: mha have extensive experience in project managing large complex schemes and are able to assemble a comprehensive and knowledgeable design team tailored to suit the specific needs of your project.
• Planning Approvals: mha have a proven record in gaining Planning Approvals for new builds and extensions in both urban and rural settings, and offer services relating to all aspects of gaining Planning Approvals, including outline and full planning applications, PPS21 planning applications, and representation at planning appeals.

Our Expertise

mha's expertise includes:

• Low Energy & Sustainable Construction: We advise on and design sustainable and energy-efficient building solutions that minimize environmental impact while providing a comfortable and healthy indoor environment.
• Principal Designer: mha offer a full Health & Safety service based on the revised CDM Regulations (2016) and can act as Principal Designer on behalf of the client, influencing and managing how health and safety risks are mitigated and avoided throughout a project.
• CDM Compliance: We ensure that our clients comply with the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 and provide guidance on the revised CDM Regulations, which came into effect in 2015.