Architectural Competitions and Me… #RoomwithinaRoom cc @vectorworks

It is very rare for me to enter architectural competitions and recently I threw may hat into the ring for the RIBA Room within a Room ‘Ideas’ competition. Below is an extract from my entry which was a proposal for Read More …

Top tips for new #Architecture Students

So, you’ve received your CAO/A’ Level results and hopefully a place and you’re set to start in your journey to maybe become an architect… Here are my top tips to get you through what can be a difficult and stressful Read More …

Architecture students required reading: #ALevelResults #LeavingCertResults @RIBA @RIAIOnline

Well done to all those getting their Leaving Certificate and A’ Level results over the last few days. If you’re hoping to study Architecture this September then I would highly recommend ‘101 Things I Learned in Architecture School’ by Matthew Read More …

Mentorship #Architalks #27

This post is part of the ArchiTalks series where a group of us (architects who also blog) all post on the same day and promote each other’s blogs. The Topic ‘Leader’ for this post ‘Mentorship’ is Michael Lavalley… Mentorship Writing Read More …

Update on modernist extension to tradition 2 storey farmhouse [slideshow]

Some clients are amazing. And these are such. Where they have just sent me updated photos of the extension we designed & supervised for their farmhouse in County Roscommon. You can download a FACT SHEET HERE on the project or Read More …

Updated website with easier to understand 'Services' sheet and now also Interior Design…

I thought the ‘SERVICES’ section of website was getting a bit confusing so have simplified it with single sheet that outlines what we do; i.e.: • As Irish RIAI and UK ARB / RIBA Architects we provide Architectural Services in Read More …

All RIAI and other 'Marks' updated and on home page

Following on from the previous post, I’ve updated all of the ‘Marks’ to show that I am a ‘paid’ up Registered RIAI Architect and Registered RIAI Practice; other accreditations include: • RIAI Conservation Accredited (III) • RIAI Environmental Accreditation • Read More …

Architects in novels… @RIBAJ mentioned #FridayFun

Just as write THIS POST on The Fountainhead and architects in novels/film, the RIBA Journal has this great article on Architects in Novels (heroes, villains or just a bit useless) I told you the posts would get more fun as 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 …

25 Years in business!

I tweeted this earlier in the month and I think it needs a blog post of it’s own: I’ve been self-employed and in business 25 years! Self-employment started early as I was doing PJ’s (Private Jobs) whilst still at college Read More …