New branch office in Dublin 7 open

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 …

This is the real problem in rural Irish construction (Part 2)

This is Part 2 following on from This is the real problem in rural Irish construction (Part 1). It takes the ‘Dream Team’ discussion a little further… You have to remember the background of rural residential architecture; in my opinion Read More …

#BIM for Beginners – BIM in action – @bobborson and LifeofanArchitect mentioned

This is the fifth post on BIM following on from: BIM for Beginners – what is BIM BIM for Beginners – A simple BIM example and BIM for Beginners – Client Benefits BIM for beginners So is BIM just software Read More …

Why time sheets are important and why you should love them…

We’ve all been there, asked as a young architect by the partner or office manager to get the time sheets up to date. It was one of my least favourite jobs; I have difficulty trying to remember what I did Read More …

I've just earnt my RIAI Architectural Practice Accredited in Conservation 'badge'…

A little bit like Scouting badges, I’ve just received the latest one from the RIAI as an architectural practice accredited in conservation (badge below): You can read more about these new RIAI marks HERE There’s a few more badges still Read More …

RIAI launches new 'marks' for registered architectural practices…

The RIAI has developed a new suite of special Marks to create a strong and recognisable image brand for registrants and members as well as for specialist accreditations in CPD and Conservation. The Marks will give strong visual recognition to Read More …

Architects and Architectural Technologists – let’s work together…

Now I like my job. I like every aspect of my job; from the sketch design to the certification but in today’s market balancing everything out gets tricky. It’s a cut-throat business out there when architects are undercutting each other Read More …