Preplanning Differences across the State I’ve written previously HERE about the benefits of a pre-planning consultation prior to getting too deeply involved; and that advice still holds. But I was contacted via a colleague who has had less than satisfactory Read More …
I thought it useful to outline what the current situation is regarding the Building Regulation Amendments: 1. For a one-off house or extension> 40m2 you can either opt-in to S.I No.9 of 2014 (where you need an Assigned Designer/Certifier etc…) Read More …
There has been such a response to THIS POST on the Statute of Limitations and Planning Enforcement that I can no longer provide the response to specific questions free of charge. So, if you have a question on any of Read More …
Over the last week I’ve presented five different sketch scheme ideas to five different clients. They’re always a bit nerve wracking in that you never know whether you’ve interpreted their brief or requirements correctly. Luckily all five presentations went well. Read More …
Again I’m having to reevaluate how to handle ‘Initial Consultations’; if you want to see how many times I’ve changed this policy type Initial Consultation into the search field of this site. So this is what I’m now doing: • Read More …
I’ve written copiously on the subject of building size. Generally about the need for us to build smaller. You can read the last post and links to the previous ones HERE As a rural architect (based in County Mayo) this Read More …
Here’s the LINK to the original post and comments; main text included again below: Continuing the theme of ‘debunking Irish planning myths’, this one is especially for @ccferrie: Planning Myth #3 – If it’s up more than 7 years you Read More …
Over the last year we’ve branched out working with other architects in Dublin and London, and are delighted to announce our new appointment undertaking the construction drawing package for a refurbishment/renovation of residential and office units in London, UK. This Read More …
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 …
Mark Stephens Architects are pleased to announce the opening of a branch office in Dublin in association with Paul Cuddy and Associates – Chartered Structural Engineers. The intention is to provide the same high level of architectural service to a Read More …
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