Micah is an architect based in Co Down
If you’re building in Ireland, this is where to start if you’re renovating or extending an old farmhouse. In this article we cover: Q: I’m renovating an old farmhouse. Where should I start and what do I need to have/know before going to an architect, e.g. should I visit a mortgage broker first? It can […] More
There are a lot of different ways to build a house, but what’s the best building method in Ireland today? Architect Micah Jones gives his answer. In this article we cover: Considering that I built my home out of Cross Laminated Timber (CLT), my favourite building method is mass timber, but all construction methods have […] More
Architect Micah Jones looks at what you can build for 350k in Ireland today, and how to get the most bang for your buck. In this article we cover: Q: Can you build a 5-6 bedroom house with £350k to £400k in today’s climate? Micah says: Yes, but to a build quality, sustainable family home […] More
Next generation timber: The concept of laminating wood to make it stronger has been around for centuries, but it’s only relatively recently that cross laminated timber (CLT) has made an appearance and is being used on self-builds. CLT was first developed in mainland Europe 30 years ago where it is fast becoming a mainstream product. And […] More
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