Paul FOULKES has a solid background in engineering. Starting with an apprenticeship he then specialized in aeronautical engineering, specifically avionics. Upon relocating to France a change of direction led to working in the building industry. Registering as an artisan in 1999 Paul has constantly strived to expand his knowledge base. With a long term interest in environmental issues he has set up with his wife, Jill the company Echohouse, specialising in project management and all aspects of eco building.

Engineering apprenticeship
BTEC National Diploma in Electrical engineering
BTEC Higher National Diploma in Electronic engineering from Stockport College
Specialising in avionic engineering working in the Research and Development department for British Aerospace civil aircraft division

Relocated to France in 1991 registering as an electrician with the ‘Chambre de Metiers’ in 1999

ADEME course ‘Photon’ in photovoltaic installations; free standing and grid connected
QualiPV since 2008 – Grid connected photovoltaic installations
QualiSol since 2007 – Solar thermic domestic hot water installations
CAPEB courses in;
......Bio electricity – electromagnetic pollution in the house
......Heat pumps – installation of geothermic ( ground source ) and aerothermic ( air source ) ............systems
......Grid connected photovoltaic installations
......Whole house heat recovery systems and ‘Canadian’ well installations ( VMC )
FEEBAT modules 1 and 2;
......Energy audits and remedial options
......Site, team and project management
......Risk assessment
......Insurance implications

Awarded ‘Eco-Artisan’ label at the end of 2009. One of the first nine in the Lot department
PROMOTELEC ERE ( ‘Expert en Renovation Energetique’ )
PROMOTELEC  ‘Expert domotique’
Hager Specialist TEBIS domotique Installer