Update to 2 storey contemporary extension to traditional farmhouse…

Many thanks to Denise at Denise K Images (photographer) and Self Build Ireland who published the recent article on our contemporary, modernist extension to a traditional 2 storey Irish farmhouse in Castlerea, Co. Roscommon. Below are a few images from Read More …

3D Rendered view vs ‘as built’ – contemporary extension to Irish farmhouse

Following on from this morning’s POST on the mono-pitched, contemporary extension to a two storey Irish farmhouse. Thought it would be interesting to see the early 3D design views vs. what was actually built. Pretty close πŸ™‚

New Office Opening – It's not a party! Fri 2nd Oct @allthingsmayo

If you’re in the Swinford area next Friday (2nd October), why not pop for a free glass of bubbly to mark the opening of our new office in Swinford. Nothing too fancy; as the invite says. “Pop in. Say hello. Read More …

Tear-sheet on this A3 rated house added to [PROJECTS] section of website

Following on from the tiled gallery I posted last week on this new, A3 rated, one-off house recently completed; below is image & link for ‘Tear-sheet’ on the same project: This is also included in the PROJECTS section of the Read More …

This A3 rated, one-off house now at completion [slideshow]

We’ve reached Completion on this A3 rated house in County Mayo, it is the first project we have completed under S.I. 9 of 2014. Below is a slideshow of a few images click on any of the images to enrage/move Read More …

How to complete all your CPD in one hit: #Passivhaus

CPD or Continuing Professional Development is part and parcel of the architects duties and responsibilities and is summarised by the RIAI below: “The systematic maintenance, improvement and broadening of knowledge and skill and the development of personal qualities necessary for Read More …

Project Update: one-off house County Longford

Below are a few images from the County Longford house; work progressing well; plastered inside & out, 1st fix electrics & plumbing, now to get it finished! What’s interesting is that this project could not have taken place after March Read More …

Advice note on S.I. No.9 of 2014 for Clients, Builders, Suppliers & Certifiers

With just over a week to go before SI. No.9 of 2014 kicks in (March 1st); below is an ‘Advice Note’ I am giving to clients, builders, suppliers & ancillary certifiers to ease the transition. I’ve also included this sheet Read More …

Slideshow update on almost (sorry) Passivhaus in County Mayo, my last self-build?

Here’s a few photos from site visit at weekend (team meeting on percolation area) on the low-carbon new house in County Mayo. Features include: β€’ Design to Mayo Rural House Design Guidelines β€’ Very high levels of insulation & airtightness Read More …

Who are you? Post #1 Where are you from? #Cornwall #Mayo

This is the first in a week of blog posts following on from my blogging tip of A blog post a day on a specific subject. For those not completely up to speed the topic is a big one and Read More …