Tag: Pre Design

  • December 10, 2014
    To assess the quality of the home you are about to build or buy, energy isn’t the only thing to…
  • November 7, 2014
    Steel frame construction is increasing in popularity in Ireland; we look at what this modern material has to offer and…
  • July 7, 2014
    Building with earth isn’t just for hot countries; in fact in Ireland building with cob used to be commonplace and…
  • January 24, 2014
    The most versatile of building materials, timber is eco friendly (if responsibly sourced) and usually a pleasure to work with.…
  • November 12, 2013
    Whether you’re building or improving your home it’s clear that insulation should be on top of your must-have list. Perhaps…
  • October 21, 2013
    Building your walls out of hempcrete, or a mix of hemp stalks and a lime binder, is not only more…
  • October 17, 2013
    Your build will require, at some stage, architectural services. You will not only need to choose a design for your…
  • September 3, 2012
    Xavier Dubuisson dispels the myth that an eco build is an expensive endeavour out of the reach of the average…
  • April 30, 2011
    Design stage Construction