80% of the buildings that will exist in 2050 are already built
To maintain, repair and upgrade them we need to understand the many layers and systems that they impact
Our 'take-make-dispose' economy undervalues investment of social, environmental and financial resources
We see a world where communities and the environment we live in is valued, where nothing is lost
Our buildings support our communities. Currently 24.6% of Scottish households are in fuel poverty
By enhancing our existing buildings we can enhance our communities, supporting a just transition to a sustainable future
Our buildings leak - energy, money and the social investment - put in over decades if not centuries
By correcting this, a future is possible where what we put in is conserved, enhanced, and collectively impacts our communities.
Eala Impacts CIC is a social enterprise Conservation Architecture and Chartered Building Surveying practice.
We work on projects that transition the built environment to a safe and just place for humanity. We use our skills to plan and deliver a sustainable future for every existing building and community.
Our Work
We work for not-for-profit clients - communities of private individuals, public sector, and third sector. They already want to do the right thing with their buildings, we help them find the way.
Our Services
We see the lifespan of buildings as endless as the communities they serve. Our involvement always starts with understanding where in that lifespan the building is, its wider context, and only then planning for its future. It all starts with a survey…
