Hi All,
I live in Ireland and I would like to know if there has been any wiki house projects in Ireland. Any architects, engineers, manufacturers based in Ireland?
I would love to engage with the prospect of building a double storey four bedroom house in Ireland using wikihouse skylark 250.
Thank you,
Peter.
I use chat GPT as my main research tool these days. I tuned a session for wikihouse. Here is what the Ai answered. At the end I asked it for projects closest to Ireland.
As of now, there are no publicly documented WikiHouse projects in Ireland. The WikiHouse Projects page does not list any completed structures within the country.
Regarding professionals in Ireland, the WikiHouse Providers directory does not currently feature any architects, engineers, manufacturers, or installers based in Ireland. However, the WikiHouse system is open-source, allowing local professionals to adopt and implement it. If you’re interested in initiating a WikiHouse project in Ireland, you can collaborate with local architects and engineers who are willing to work with the system. The WikiHouse team offers support to professionals new to the system, as mentioned on their Services page:
“If your project is located somewhere else, you can still use WikiHouse, but you will need to find a CNC manufacturer and a structural engineer who are interested in working with WikiHouse. They can contact us, and we will provide them with free support to get them started with WikiHouse.”
Therefore, while there are no existing WikiHouse projects or listed professionals in Ireland, the framework is accessible for new projects. Engaging with local professionals and the WikiHouse community can facilitate the development of WikiHouse structures in Ireland.
The closest documented WikiHouse projects to Ireland are located in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. Notable examples include:
South Yorkshire Housing Association (SYHA) WikiHouse Project
• Location: Sheffield, UK
• Details: In 2018, SYHA completed two semi-detached homes using the WikiHouse system. This pilot project aimed to assess the viability of WikiHouse for affordable housing, focusing on cost-efficiency, environmental performance, and scalability. The homes were praised for their warmth and low energy bills. 
• Collaborators:
• Architects: Open Systems Lab (Alastair Parvin) and Architecture 00 (Clayton Prest, David Saxby)
• Engineers: Momentum
• Manufacturers: Chop Shop
• Assembly and Installation: Castle Building Services, supported by Mascot Management
WikiHouse Neighborhood in Almere
• Location: Almere, Netherlands
• Details: As part of the Housing 4.0 Energy project, Almere developed the world’s first inhabited WikiHouse neighborhood. This initiative aimed to create affordable, sustainable, and digitally produced homes, with plans for 15 to 25 flexible residences. 
• Collaborators:
• Initiator: Woningbouwatelier
• Support: European funds through the Interreg North-West Europe Housing 4.0 Energy project
These projects demonstrate the adaptability of the WikiHouse system in different European contexts, focusing on sustainability and affordability. While there are no documented WikiHouse projects in Ireland, these nearby examples could serve as valuable references for potential developments.
The closest documented WikiHouse projects to Ireland are located in the United Kingdom and the Netherlands. Notable examples include:
South Yorkshire Housing Association (SYHA) WikiHouse Project
• Location: Sheffield, UK
• Details: In 2018, SYHA completed two semi-detached homes using the WikiHouse system. This pilot project aimed to assess the viability of WikiHouse for affordable housing, focusing on cost-efficiency, environmental performance, and scalability. The homes were praised for their warmth and low energy bills. 
• Collaborators:
• Architects: Open Systems Lab (Alastair Parvin) and Architecture 00 (Clayton Prest, David Saxby)
• Engineers: Momentum
• Manufacturers: Chop Shop
• Assembly and Installation: Castle Building Services, supported by Mascot Management
WikiHouse Neighborhood in Almere
• Location: Almere, Netherlands
• Details: As part of the Housing 4.0 Energy project, Almere developed the world’s first inhabited WikiHouse neighborhood. This initiative aimed to create affordable, sustainable, and digitally produced homes, with plans for 15 to 25 flexible residences. 
• Collaborators:
• Initiator: Woningbouwatelier
• Support: European funds through the Interreg North-West Europe Housing 4.0 Energy project
These projects demonstrate the adaptability of the WikiHouse system in different European contexts, focusing on sustainability and affordability. While there are no documented WikiHouse projects in Ireland, these nearby examples could serve as valuable references for potential developments.
Thank you for the feedback.