Louise Smith
Senior Architect
Qualifications
M.Arch, B.Arch (Hons) B.Arch
![Louise Smith](https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/People/featureds/AHR_LouiseSmith_Featured.jpg?w=1200&h=1300&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015367&s=d3d35762d83089be708748b8730a91e3)
Senior architect and certified Passivhaus designer Louise Smith has so far enjoyed a varied and exciting career at the practice over the past eight years. Based in our Glasgow office, Louise’s multisector experience means she is able to contribute meaningful insight and understanding to every project she undertakes, no matter the scale or complexity.
“Above everything, what motivates me is seeing our designs brought to life and seeing people enjoying and thriving in the spaces that we shape and create.”
As a certified Passivhaus designer, sustainability remains a top priority throughout her work. Louise enjoys supporting her team to create smart designs which both minimise their impact on the environment and provide a safe and comfortable environment for the people who use them in equal measure.
Louise’s greatest motivation comes from finding solutions to difficult challenges, working alongside both her team at AHR and the clients she works with to produce bespoke designs that not only meet but exceed all expectations. Her ability to build strong relationships with clients and take them on the project journey with her is owed to this.
She appreciates working alongside a diverse and talented group of people, tapping into different knowledges and specialisms to create unique, efficient and sustainable design solutions.
A people person both in and outside of the office, during her spare time, Louise’s enjoyment comes from spending quality time with her friends and family.
Related Projects
![Subway Station Refurbishments](https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Subway-Station-Refurbishments/2008_00219_005_124.jpg?w=100&h=75&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015941&s=a6278cd7b237b746449527c4aa34b9c0 100w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Subway-Station-Refurbishments/2008_00219_005_124.jpg?w=400&h=300&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015941&s=437cb1419ebd791037e29dc3ab42c04f 400w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Subway-Station-Refurbishments/2008_00219_005_124.jpg?w=600&h=450&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015941&s=2b84434329360b8a3ca1b5d3085a5084 600w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Subway-Station-Refurbishments/2008_00219_005_124.jpg?w=800&h=600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015941&s=86cc3bc6df425f7ae142282af964f181 800w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Subway-Station-Refurbishments/2008_00219_005_124.jpg?w=1000&h=750&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015941&s=46c35c54322de4ce1b7c1488c8413468 1000w)
Subway Station Refurbishments
Refurbishment of Glasgow subway stations to create an enjoyable passenger experience.
![Fife Nurseries](https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Fife-Nurseries/AHR_003-Halbeath-Nursery-2.jpg?w=100&h=75&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015603&s=8deea8b9a48df8e8e116425c8d432649 100w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Fife-Nurseries/AHR_003-Halbeath-Nursery-2.jpg?w=400&h=300&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015603&s=dc8fddfda57aea65f85316f87dab43fb 400w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Fife-Nurseries/AHR_003-Halbeath-Nursery-2.jpg?w=600&h=450&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015603&s=c35373f23b3fac70c8afd6f5ffecffb3 600w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Fife-Nurseries/AHR_003-Halbeath-Nursery-2.jpg?w=800&h=600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015603&s=11bd553c01faeb29090102cd033cbf5d 800w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Fife-Nurseries/AHR_003-Halbeath-Nursery-2.jpg?w=1000&h=750&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1684015603&s=cf56d672099307a889bfe9ad9817594a 1000w)
Fife Nurseries
We have designed three new, adaptable nurseries, as part of Fife Council’s ‘exemplar’ early year provision.
![Fair Isle Family Nurture Centre](https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Fair-Isle-Family-Nurture-Centre/FINK-0923-0252.jpg?w=100&h=75&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1698221391&s=b68efe0ceb0fc26e45f57692ddc89b33 100w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Fair-Isle-Family-Nurture-Centre/FINK-0923-0252.jpg?w=400&h=300&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1698221391&s=ac641165ce79f0f6d3df1a3ce96405fb 400w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Fair-Isle-Family-Nurture-Centre/FINK-0923-0252.jpg?w=600&h=450&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1698221391&s=3a36181200e7759d964719e5c5ff8ed1 600w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Fair-Isle-Family-Nurture-Centre/FINK-0923-0252.jpg?w=800&h=600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1698221391&s=f33e2e43bd85ca0c1eada3e5a4d1bae4 800w, https://ahr-website.transforms.svdcdn.com/production/uploads/Projects/Fair-Isle-Family-Nurture-Centre/FINK-0923-0252.jpg?w=1000&h=750&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop&crop=focalpoint&fp-x=0.5&fp-y=0.5&dm=1698221391&s=dcfa412a84496cb3e2eeb32813e5460d 1000w)
Fair Isle Family Nurture Centre
As part of the Scottish Government’s 1,140 hours provision, Fair Isle Family Nurture Centre provides early learning and childcare (ELC) for children between two and five years old.