Well January, you haven't disappointed (business wise), one for @priteshpatel9

I posted THIS this at the end of December saying that January is the most popular month when considering construction work later in the year. Well the statistics have been astonishing with a 133% increase in site views since 2012 Read More …

The Building Control Amendment (2013) a step closer…

So, it looks as if the Building Control Amendment is a step closer as far as I know it was signed into law last Friday. Obviously nothing has happened yet as far as working practice and I’m sure there will Read More …

Last blog post of 2012 – the juicy WordPress stats and Happy New Year

At this time every year WordPress summarises the statistics for the website for the year and what a year it’s been – a 4.5x increase in views from 2010 and I thank each and every one of you that has Read More …

The ubiquitous 'Year in Review 2012…' of Mark Stephens Architects:

I’ve been doing these a few years now on this blog and it’s interesting looking back on them: Year in review 2010 Year in review 2011 What’s interesting as you look over the years are the projects that are being Read More …

Merry Christmas from Mark Stephens, Architect & @architectmark

So we’ve reached that time of year again, the Christmas cards have been sent and the presents have been bought and I’ll that needs to be said is Merry Christmas from everyone here: And if you’re not already following me Read More …

2013 Ireland Budget, property tax & house extensions & improvements …

As predicted it was a vicious budget that is draining every one of us for every last drop. Anyway, if you still have a few bob spare and you’re still thinking of extending or improving your property now is the Read More …

YT nominated for @Be2awards #Be2Awards

More good news concerning this blog as I am now also shortlisted as one of the four nominations for a Be2Award in the Best sustainability or built environment blog Category Here’s a snippet from the Be2Award website about what the Read More …

Ti Suaimhnis (neighbour Mary’ house) finished (well almost), design by YT

I wrote about this house a while back in “A conversation between Two Houses”. Well, Mary you’re finished (barring a bit of skirting and architrave) and the house is now in use. But what is ‘Ti Suaimhnis’? It’s Irish for Read More …

Yay, I’ve made the Blog Awards @blogawardsie Ireland Shortlist #bloggm

Yay I’ve made the Short list on the Blog Awards Ireland this year in two categories: Best Blog of an SME and Best Eco/Green Blog Please visit each of the award sponsors websites as without them the awards wouldn’t happen; Read More …

Can someone second me for #Be2awards please…(a third or fourth would be cool too)

It’s the awards nominations season again. I’ve gone and nominated myself for the Be2Awards in the Built environment blogger of the year category. What I need YOU to do is to second, third and fourth me! Simply click on REPLY Read More …