Brian O'Brien is an honours graduate of the School
of Architecture at Bolton St, DIT Dublin and has a Masters in Architecture (specialising in sustainability/ energy
efficiency and ecological design) from the University of California
at Berkeley. Brian set up Solearth to create design that bridges ecological quality and
design excellence.
He has provided green architecture consultation and led the design
and completion of architectural projects with a number of distinguished
firms in Ireland, Britain, France and the United States. He has
worked with green architects Sim Van der Ryn of the Ecological Design
Institute, Pliny Fisk III of the Center for Maximum Potential Building
Systems in Austin Texas, and Daniel Liebermann (of Taliesin) on
sustainable buildings, community and urban designs in Texas, Illinois,
and California, USA. Brian studied under Sim Van der Ryn while at
Berkeley.
Brian has vast experience on designing and realisig exemplary green projects. Over the years he has lead the development of a number of landmark building including The Daintree Building, The Village and The Emerald Project.
He consults to The Energy Research Group at the University College
of Dublin, Ireland. Brian has worked with the Center for the Built
Environment at Berkeley and has taught Sustainable Architecture
there.
Professional Standing And Education
Brian O Brien RIAI
B ArchSci(Hons). D.I.T Dublin
M Arch. University of California Berkeley
Certificate in Bau-biologie
Registered Architect Ireland MRIAI