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For starters, it’s a great way to improve daylight and create a feeling of openness in your planned home renovation. Picture window by O Driscoll Lynn Architects Co. Wexford In the image above, you can see a picture window in all its glory. It frames an outside view, bringing sunshine Read more…

This article was written by David Moran of David Moran Architects based in Dublin 9, Ireland From 2021, all new homes must comply with the nZEB (nearly Zero Energy Buildings) standard as an EU directive.  This means that new homes being then completed must have a BER rating of A1 Read more…

This article was written by David Moran of David Moran Architects based in Dublin 9, Ireland Methods for choosing an architect for a project vary considerably.  Throwing a dart at a map or flicking through the web, phone the R.I.A.I. (Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland) or by listening Read more…

Some local council’s in Ireland have produced some great guides on home design. Book a Consult

I advise clients that a typical house design timeline happens over roughly three years with almost a year for each major stage; – Year 1 Design – Year 2 Build – Year 3 Snagging The first year, Design, is detailed in the Timeline image above. You can see that it Read more…

Is planning permission needed for a timber building? Whether a building requires planning permission or not depends on the location, size and use to which it is to be put.  To build a separate building on land for use as a home requires planning permission.  Building a garden shed may Read more…

Submit your project details on our homepage to receive suggested services from our Archly members. This is based on location and expertise needed. Book an online consult by choosing a date & time after checkout. Given the current COVID situation we are restricting face to face meetings being booked.. You Read more…