Ecological Building Systems has appointed George Mikurcik as Technical Specification Architect.

The creation of this new role follows Ecological Building Systems’ recent exclusive partnership with leading straw wall panel manufacturer EcoCocon. Alongside supplying the EcoCocon range, Ecological provides comprehensive technical support, including design consultation, detailing, training and on-site guidance for the prefabricated straw wall system across the UK and Ireland.

Mikurcik will work part-time for both companies; his dual role strengthening ties between them and opening new opportunities for collaboration in natural building innovation.

With extensive knowledge and understanding of the subject, Mikurcik was the first person in the UK to build a home using EcoCocon’s straw panel Passive House system. The project won The Passivhaus Trust Award (Small Projects) in 2018.

Penny Randell, UK Director and General Manager of Ecological Building Systems in the UK, explained: “We are really pleased to welcome George to the business.  He has specified and worked alongside Ecological Building Systems for many years and his in-depth knowledge of our natural building systems, combined with his expertise and understanding of EcoCocon, will be invaluable to our customers looking to build sustainable homes.”

A leading figure in the sustainable projects industry, Mikurcik is an architect by trade and has, for the last seven years, worked as UK Technical Consultant for EcoCocon, a role he will retain on a part-time basis, focusing on research and development.

George Mikurcik said: “I am enjoying working as part of the Ecological Building Systems team to provide technical support for architects, developers and self-builders on straw panel construction. This is an exciting time for anyone looking to build a low carbon, energy efficient home as the opportunities offered by prefabricated straw wall panels make this even more achievable than ever.”