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How to design a house in Ireland

Where to start with your house design in Ireland, from getting your design brief just right to house shapes and sizes. In this article, Les O’Donnell talks about: The design brief: what to include in it, what to avoid Working with an architectural designer: what to expect Common house shapes and sizes to maximise energy […] More

by Leslie O'Donnell September 5, 2022, 3:10 pm
in Advice, Choosing an architectural designer, Design, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, Pre design, The design brief and getting the space right, Working out your requirements

Introduction to practical house design

Practical house design is a balancing act. At the end of it you will get a beautiful, functional and affordable eco home. In this article, Les O’Donnell talks about: The basic principles of good house design How to approach your self-build How to design a contemporary home suitable for modern day living How to define […] More

by Leslie O'Donnell August 31, 2022, 11:02 am
in Advice, Design, Designing the outside space, Exteriors & Landscaping, Landscaping: Watchpoints, On site, Pre design, Working out your requirements

Debate: Is fake grass a good idea?

Artificial grass is low maintenance, but should you have it in your garden? We look at the fake grass debate on Twitter. In this article we cover: Benefits of fake grass Why people are installing it Drawbacks of fake grass Citizens Assembly on Biodiversity Pros/cons of fake grass if you have children It’s made of […] More

by Astrid Madsen August 31, 2022, 9:46 am
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Are we over reliant on tech?

These days, we have become increasingly reliant on mechanised systems to help bring comfort into our homes, but how much tech do you really need? In this article we cover: What a tech reliant home looks like What mechanised systems need to work at their best What the design implications are How tech impacts on […] More

by Patrick Waterfield August 19, 2022, 2:18 pm
in Building methods, Choosing wall and floor finishes, Choosing windows and doors, Collating your ideas, Energy Efficiency, Airtightness & The Environment, Foundations, subfloors and screeds: Watchpoints, Heating systems, Insulation and airtightness: Watchpoints, Podcast, Pre design, Roofing & External finishes: Watchpoints, SB+ Podcasts, Ventilation, Ventilation and heating systems: Watchpoints, Windows and doors: Watchpoints, Working out your requirements

Ep52 – What to consider when self-building plus thoughts about the mica grant scheme

Resident construction expert John Corless chats about flash points to consider when building your home, including: • Managing heat loss, U-values and airtightness• Ventilation• Insulation• Space and water heating including thoughts on PV• Intermediate floors• Roofs• Contracts• List of other considerations: security, waste, health and safety, equipment hire, etc. Michael Doherty of the Mica Action […] More

by Astrid Madsen July 25, 2022, 3:35 pm
in Budget & Financing, Building methods, Choosing an architectural designer, Collating your ideas, Podcast, Pre design, SB+ Podcasts, Working out your requirements

Ep51 – Modern Building Methods in Ireland Part 2

Brian Corry of Selfbuild+ introduces self-builders to modern ways of building in Ireland today. In Part 2 he chats about: – Insulating Concrete Formwork (ICF) with Ballantine Building Solutions– Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) with FutureTek– Hemp block construction with Hempbuild Favourite More

by Astrid Madsen June 14, 2022, 11:31 am
in Budget & Financing, Building methods, Choosing an architectural designer, Collating your ideas, Podcast, Pre design, SB+ Podcasts, Working out your requirements

Ep50 – Modern Building Methods in Ireland Part 1

Brian Corry of Selfbuild+ introduces self-builders to modern ways of building. In Part 1 he chats about: – Timber frame construction with Redwood Timber Frame in Dungannon– Structural polystyrene construction known as M3 with Passive Housing in Kildare– Steel frame and precast concrete with Future Cast in Leitrim For more about the building methods available […] More

by Astrid Madsen May 29, 2022, 7:51 pm
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Ep49 – Where to start with your self-build

This podcast is the first in a series of talks for mica affected homeowners. Mica is a naturally occurring material that has been the cause of thousands of homes crumbling; a redress scheme is being devised through the ROI government to rebuild affected homes. The topic for this first instalment is what to expect from […] More

by Astrid Madsen April 14, 2022, 8:11 am
in Advice, Budget & Financing, Choosing the bathrooms, Design, Kitchen and bathroom designs, On site, Pre design, Working out your requirements

Bathroom layouts and clearances

Considering that fixtures are virtually permanent, and expensive, it’s important to get the layout right. What you are seeking is a room that performs its task, is easy to keep clean, durable and at the same time comfortable and a pleasure to use. Number of bathrooms For many self-build projects, a common solution is a […] More

by Myles McCAnn March 1, 2022, 3:04 pm
in Advice, Budget & Financing, Choosing the kitchen, Choosing wall and floor finishes, Extension/Renovation Advice, Foundations, subfloors and screeds: Watchpoints, On site, Pre design, Second fix: Watchpoints, Ventilation and heating systems: Watchpoints, Working out your requirements

Top 5 reasons the budget can run out of control

Even when carefully planned and managed, self-build projects tend to come under financial strain – not so much because of the builder but because of you, the client. There is no doubt that material costs, from steel to timber, have gone through the roof. And while this is a serious issue for anyone who wants […] More

by Keith Kelliher February 7, 2022, 3:27 pm
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How much will your bathroom cost?

As with many of the other elements of your self-build, there’s a lot that goes into a bathroom – all of which will have an impact on the final cost, and on construction. In this article we cover: At first glance, it doesn’t seem like there is much to consider when it comes to planning […] More

by Keith Kelliher February 7, 2022, 11:56 am
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How much does a kitchen cost?

All aspects of a self-build are affected by the budget. This is particularly true of the kitchen, where costs can quickly mount. So the question stands, how much does a kitchen cost? In this article we cover: In the world of kitchen design and manufacture, all kitchens are created fundamentally equal. The shell, which is […] More

by Astrid Madsen November 29, 2021, 2:37 pm

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How to design a house in Ireland

Introduction to practical house design

Debate: Is fake grass a good idea?

Are we over reliant on tech?

Ep52 – What to consider when self-building plus thoughts about the mica grant scheme

Ep51 – Modern Building Methods in Ireland Part 2

Ep50 – Modern Building Methods in Ireland Part 1

Ep49 – Where to start with your self-build

Bathroom layouts and clearances

Top 5 reasons the budget can run out of control

How much will your bathroom cost?

How much does a kitchen cost?

Costed new build in Co Tyrone

Scandi design for Co Meath new build

Traditional build in Co Down

Cottage with brick extension