BA Degree Architecture from Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh College of Art (1989)
Corporate Member of Royal Institute of British Architects Heriot Watt University Edinburgh (1997)
Master Degree in Urban Design, Heriot Watt University Edinburgh (1999)
Project architect for design of Cedar Primary School, Crossgar; Malone College, Belfast; Cranmore Primary school; Belfast; Cregagh Primary school, Belfast; whilst working at Knox & Clayton Architects in Lisburn ( 1995- 1999)
Project architect, for eleven months construction phase, of Belfast Metropolitan College, Millfield Campus, a PFI contract of 22million value, whilst working at JNP Architects, Belfast ( 1999-2002)
Established ‘Paul McAlister Chartered Architect’ Practice, August 2002. Part time lecturing at Belfast Metropolitan College 2002-2005.
Royal Society of architects diploma in Project management and Member of the Association of Project Management (2004
Planning permission granted for conversation of agricultural Barn to office 2006. Office relocates to temporary accommodation on site 2007 to oversee work and allow expansion.
In 2007 begin to implement an environmental policy which focuses on CO2 reduction through highly energy efficient building envelope and services.
In 2010 office is awarded Best Green Business Award.
In 2010 Paul McAlister becomes the first Person in Northern Ireland to be accredited as Certified European Passive House Designer ( CEPH ) from the Passive house Institute in Germany.
Other interests include spending time with family, sport, rugby, cycling and the great outdoors. In 2003 qualified as referee with Ulster Society of Rugby Football Referees.
