Caelan is a registered architect and member of the RIAI. Her work specialises in ecological and sustainable approaches to building design. She is a graduate of Bath University's M.Sc. in Architectural Engineering & Environmental Design, has studied in Sci. Arc. California and the AA in London, and has a B.A. from the American University in Paris.
Recently completed work includes the energy upgrade of Dance Limerick’s performance space located in the 18th century St John’s Church and the design of the Cloughjordan Amphitheatre roof canopy and entrance complex.
Prior to extablishing her practice Caelan’s experience includes working with Regeneration Partnership in UK; as a freelance designer; with Mackel & Doherty Architects, Belfast and with Solearth Ecological Architects where she acted as project architect on the Cloughjordan Eco Village master-plan.
She also has extensive artwork commissions including curating and running of exhibitions and workshops. In 2009 she was project manager and lead designer for the Student Art & Design show at Ulster University Belfast. In 2015 she project managed the Irish Showcase at Dutch Design Week 2015.