Aleyn Chambers
Aleyn is an Architect and certified Passive House designer based in Dalkey, Co Dublin.
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Cold water supply
When it comes to your water supply, there are three questions to ask yourself: where is it going to come from and will it be of sufficient quality and pressure? Mains water is supplied to your home through pipes by gravity, so the water pressure into your home will be directly affected by your elevation […] More
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in Advice, Choosing windows and doors, Design, Extension/Renovation Advice, Interior Advice, InteriorsDouble versus triple glazing
There’s a debate around the need for triple glazing on the side of the house that’s facing south. Some argue that double glazing is more effective in areas that are most exposed to the sun while others say triple glazed should be installed all around. Here are the pros and cons. If you have a […] More
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in Advice, Design, VentilationLow cost ventilation but at what cost?
There is a misconception that you can’t have an airtight building with natural ventilation. Architect Aleyn Chambers looks at how it can be done and the downsides to this approach. Natural ventilation (fresh air supplied through holes, often in the wall or integrated in windows) is the most cost-effective way to comply with the Building Regulations […] More
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in Advice, Extension/Renovation Advice, Free Content, Insulation and airtightness: Watchpoints, On siteGuide to external wall insulation
Your guide to planning for, and installing external wall insulation in your Irish home. In this article we cover: External Wall Insulation (EWI), which is also referred to as ETICS (External Thermal Insulation Composite Systems) is a method of insulating the outside walls of either a new or existing house, and involves directly applying insulation […] More
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