I received confirmation today that I will be a ‘Poster Presenter’ giving a short presentation at the 2018 International Passivhaus Conference in Munich next year. My paper/presentation & poster is on: “Designing with the vernacular in relation to planning & Read More …
As the faithful reader will know we have a grá for the three-roomed, traditional Irish Cottage. We have done numerous restorations, refurbishments and extensions to this ubiquitious, traditional architectural form across Ireland. It was of great interest therefore that I Read More …
We’ve added THIS TEAR SHEET on the proposed Passivhaus (Passive House) that has just been granted Planning Permission in County Mayo, Ireland. Mark Stephens Architects are appointed as Project Architects providing a full architectural service from inception to completion was Read More …
This final post follows on from: Part 1 on Vectorworks Energos Passivhaus Part 2 on Vectorworks Energos Passivhaus This will serve as a few added points and a bit of a conclusion: I was speaking to Elrond Burrell following the Read More …
Sometimes in this job you’re involved in a cracking tale. And this is such. I’ve got clearance from the person concerned for it’s go-ahead – names, counties and auctioneers omitted! • I’m approached via email enquiring on my interest on Read More …
“I say I say I say, what is the secret to great comedy” “I don’t know what is the secret to great…” “timing” The same applies in the construction world. The secret to great construction is timing. Or as it Read More …
Saw this in current Western People: The architect referred to in the piece by Marian Duggan is yours truly, opening very soon now…
I contributed THIS OPINION PIECE to the BregsForum last year concerning Part L compliance of the Building Regulations. In it I said: “The only way numerically (currently) to assess conformance with Part L of the Building Regulations is via the Read More …
Quick reminder that I’ve put together a stack of PASSIVHAUS FACT SHEETS ON TEACHPASSV.COM More to follow!
Mark Stephens Architects are announcing that they’ll be opening a new office in Swinford, County Mayo for 2015. The premises are on the corner of Bridge Street but don’t hold your breath as there’s a bit of work to be Read More …
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