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Beyond passive house
December 10, 2014
To assess the quality of the home you are about to build or buy, energy isn’t the only thing to…
Building methods: Steel frame construction
November 7, 2014
Steel frame construction is increasing in popularity in Ireland; we look at what this modern material has to offer and…
Rammed earth
July 7, 2014
Building with earth isn’t just for hot countries; in fact in Ireland building with cob used to be commonplace and…
Lifecycle series: Timber
January 24, 2014
The most versatile of building materials, timber is eco friendly (if responsibly sourced) and usually a pleasure to work with.…
Ventilation systems guide
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…
Building with hempcrete
October 21, 2013
Building your walls out of hempcrete, or a mix of hemp stalks and a lime binder, is not only more…
A meeting of minds: choosing a designer
October 17, 2013
Your build will require, at some stage, architectural services. You will not only need to choose a design for your…
Eco build on a shoestring
September 3, 2012
Xavier Dubuisson dispels the myth that an eco build is an expensive endeavour out of the reach of the average…
Don’t be left out in the cold!
April 30, 2011
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