Ruth Elwood worked with English Courtyard Association (until their demise) & their architect’s, Sidell Gibson Partnership, for almost 15 years, during previous employment & since setting up ELD in 1999. The original concept for ECA developments was based on the traditional courtyard plan of almshouses, with the relationship of the buildings to the space around them of great importance. Ruth has worked on 12 out of 36 award winning sites across the country, to provide outstanding courtyard designs from inception to completion.