Blog Articles Index
We regularly write about all subjects relevant to architecture and building projects (and more) here.
You can access our informative blog articles below:
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November 2019
- Nov 2, 2019 “House Amongst Ruins” - A New Rural A-rated "Nearly Zero Energy" (nZEB) House Nov 2, 2019
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September 2019
- Sep 27, 2019 New Building Regulations energy rules for home renovations and extensions, 2019. Sep 27, 2019
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November 2018
- Nov 29, 2018 Coffee grounds Fire logs Nov 29, 2018
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October 2017
- Oct 2, 2017 New Suburban Dublin House Extension Project Oct 2, 2017
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September 2017
- Sep 24, 2017 In Praise of Shadows Sep 24, 2017
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June 2017
- Jun 27, 2017 We've Just become More SPACIOUS Jun 27, 2017
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May 2017
- May 25, 2017 Simon Open Door Consultations 2017 May 25, 2017
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October 2016
- Oct 25, 2016 New One Off House Design - Rural Co. Wicklow Oct 25, 2016
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August 2016
- Aug 22, 2016 Planning Granted for Sunday Well House, Lucan Aug 22, 2016
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June 2016
- Jun 20, 2016 The worlds most beautiful mid-century furniture... Jun 20, 2016
- Jun 10, 2016 Interior Design & The Coffee Experience. World of Coffee Expo - Dublin. Jun 10, 2016
- Jun 7, 2016 New Family House Design Submitted for Planning - Project Update Jun 7, 2016
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April 2016
- Apr 28, 2016 Simon Open Door Day 2016 - Architect Consultations Apr 28, 2016
- Apr 13, 2016 75% Grant Now Available to Refurbish Old Farm Buildings Apr 13, 2016
- Apr 5, 2016 New Rural House Design, Oldcastle, Co. Meath - Project Update Apr 5, 2016
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November 2015
- Nov 4, 2015 So How the Hell Does a Heat Pump Work? Nov 4, 2015
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October 2015
- Oct 2, 2015 Exempted Development Planning Guidelines for your Home Extension Oct 2, 2015
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September 2015
- Sep 22, 2015 Planning Permission Success in Dun Laoghaire Sep 22, 2015
- Sep 15, 2015 WORKING WITH US ON YOUR HOME EXTENSION, RENOVATION OR NEW-BUILD PROJECT Sep 15, 2015
- Sep 8, 2015 Building a New Dwelling or Extension? Information on Changes to the Certification Process Sep 8, 2015
- Sep 1, 2015 Music in Monkstown Festival 2015 Sep 1, 2015
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August 2015
- Aug 24, 2015 Heritage Week in Dun Laoghaire Aug 24, 2015
- Aug 14, 2015 Industry - Carefully Curated Design Aug 14, 2015
- Aug 6, 2015 The Economics of Happiness Aug 6, 2015
- Aug 4, 2015 Building regulations for one-off homes and extensions rolled back Aug 4, 2015
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July 2015
- Jul 31, 2015 Two of Our Favourite Things... Jul 31, 2015
- Jul 31, 2015 What a Weekend: The Port Eliot Festival, Cornwall Jul 31, 2015
- Jul 31, 2015 Nordic Makers - Design & Craft Arrives in Dun Laoghaire Jul 31, 2015
- Jul 9, 2015 TRADITIONAL BUILDINGS ON IRISH FARMS Jul 9, 2015
- Jul 7, 2015 Skilled Work (Often Goes Unnoticed) Jul 7, 2015
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May 2015
- May 29, 2015 NZEB - Nearly Zero Energy Buildings in Ireland May 29, 2015
- May 27, 2015 Ireland's Largest Strawbale Building! May 27, 2015
- May 21, 2015 On the Boards: A New-Build Costal Eco House May 21, 2015
- May 20, 2015 Alterations to a Terraced Protected Structure, Dublin 6 May 20, 2015
- May 19, 2015 What is an Architectural Conservation Area (ACA)? May 19, 2015
- May 16, 2015 An Bord Pleanála approves Dún Laoghaire urban beach project May 16, 2015
- May 15, 2015 Passive House Principles Simply Explained: May 15, 2015
- May 14, 2015 Monkstown: Free Public Lecture May 14, 2015
- May 14, 2015 On the Boards: New Infill Apartments for Dun Laoghaire May 14, 2015
- May 13, 2015 Protected Structure, Naas - A Domestic Extension & Renovation Project. May 13, 2015
- May 13, 2015 New Building Control Regulations to be loosened - for some. May 13, 2015
- May 13, 2015 An owner’s guide to the Irish Building Control Regulations May 13, 2015
- May 13, 2015 Redevelopment of Dún Laogharie Baths May 13, 2015
- May 13, 2015 Passive House Simply Illustrated May 13, 2015
- May 11, 2015 Aggressive Passive House Strategies May 11, 2015
- May 6, 2015 National Heritage Week May 6, 2015
- May 4, 2015 Positive Feedback May 4, 2015
- May 3, 2015 Changes to the Better Energy Homes Scheme 2015 May 3, 2015
- May 1, 2015 Health & Safety - A Guide for Homeowners Planning Work. May 1, 2015
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April 2015
- Apr 30, 2015 Mount Pleasant Renovation - "As green as a period house can be" Apr 30, 2015
- Apr 29, 2015 Conserving Your Dublin Period House Apr 29, 2015
- Apr 29, 2015 Urban Tenting & Glamping Apr 29, 2015
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