Planning granted on this linked pavilion type extension to house in Co. Mayo

Just received notification that this extension was granted planning in Co. Mayo – concept is a similar form to the existing house (to the left in the image) linked by a glazed walkway that forms a courtyard between the two Read More …

Why have triple-glazed windows? #Passivhaus – #3 – Solar Gains a bit more & g value

OK here we go, third post on ‘Why have triple glazed windows? following on from Solar Gains and Why have tripled glazed windows?… Here’s the third instalment on the same subject that focuses on Solar Gains and that elusive g-value for Read More …

Why have triple-glazed windows? #Passivhaus – #2 – Solar Gains & more maths…

Following on from Why have tripled glazed windows?… I was intending to write this on Monday but I just couldn’t wait. Here’s the second instalment on the same subject that focuses on Solar Gains. As a counterbalance to the transmission Read More …

And the best house in a TV advert goes to…

This follows on from the post I did ages back on the Greatest Fictional Architect and House (book and film category), plus it’s a bit of fun for Friday. Drum roll, the Best House in a TV advert has to Read More …