Work progressing well on this contemporary timber frame extension to 2 storey farmhouse [slideshow]
Quick update and slideshow on this contemporary timber framed extension to a traditional 2 storey Irish farmhouse:
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County Mayo sun room house extension completed [slideshow]
Done so badly across Ireland, here’s my take on this tricky piece of design: We also did a new zinc clad dormer (replacing a rooflight) and a new kitchen. Architects: Mark Stephens Architects Contractors: P Fallon & Sons Ltd Kitchen: Read More …
How much does an architect cost ? The answer is… [new business model update]
The faithful readers will know I’ve written on this subject a few times (type in ‘how much does an architect cost’ in the search box!). This post also gives an update on our new business model where the first stage Read More …
Tips for Designing Your Home Office
If you’re working from home, it’s tough to focus on the actual task at hand instead of constantly visiting the kitchen for a snack or taking a quick nap on your dangerously comfy bed. At Home Improvement Leads, they’ve found Read More …
Planning permission granted on this new house #Westport #Mayo
Just received notification of Grant of Planning Permission on this 2 block, narrow plan (Read HERE about Narrow plan forms) new house with connecting link near Westport, County Mayo. A tricky amount of Further Information required, too painful to go Read More …
My #Passivhaus guest post on Garden Designer @LinseyEvans blog…
Click HERE to view my guest post on Garden Designer Linsey Evans blog (opens in new window)
“This design is perfect and I don’t want to change it!” – You know it could get better! #Planning #Clients
Don’t get fixed on the design This is something that happens a lot. This is how it goes: 1. I analyse the clients brief, site topography and other constraints 2. I produce a design 3. The client loves it 4. Read More …
@Vectorworks #Energos Review for #Passivhaus #Passive #House Design Pt1
VectorWorks Energos – Passivhaus Plenty of #’s in this title! I’ve been using the new Energos energy analysis commands in Vectorworks for a little while now and thought I’d share my thoughts. I’m probably one of a select number who Read More …
Planning Permission Granted on this traditional design cottage in County Mayo #Vectorworks #Walkthrough
Traditional but contemporary We’ve just received final approval of Planning Permission on this traditional, 3 bedroom cottage in County Mayo: Even with a more traditional designs we still integrate contemporary touches such as the open plan kitchen-dining-living and the angled Read More …
Sometimes you don’t need to build anything… #Design
I may be unique but if something doesn’t need to be built then I don’t recommend building. If the same can be achieved with maybe moving a few walls, creating new openings, changing windows to doors or integrating the architecture Read More …
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