Budget and financing
Deciding on a budget is very individual. It could be…
Pre Design
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Building methods
The most common building methods in Ireland are blockwork and timber frame but…
Choosing an architectural designer
It is not an exaggeration to say that this is a pivotal…
Collating your ideas
Scrapbooks, online ideas or mood board such as Pinterest, Houzz or SB+ Inspiration, as well as pictures on your phone of designs, features,…
Direct labour vs main contractor
Unless you have direct experience at employing trades people and…
Energy efficiency, airtightness and the environment
This is especially a concern in ROI where, in simplified…
Other key structural decisions
The decision to make on the roof at this early stage is…
Working out your requirements
Before you put pencil to paper and start sketching out a design,…
