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Summer 2018
Grass Roofs
July 20, 2018
An overview of how to add some life to your building’s roof covering. There are two types of green roofs:…
Interior Design Flow Explained
July 20, 2018
Hallways, corridors and access points may not be the most glamorous part of designing a home but they’re crucial in…
Planning appeals
June 8, 2018
What if you or your neighbours disagree with a planning decision made by planners in your local authority; can you…
How to choose a designer for your build
May 29, 2018
Although it’s possible to design your new build completely on your own, it’s almost certainly a false economy and a…
How self-builders can make villages thrive
May 29, 2018
We should be building homes in village clusters, argues Emer O Siochru, just like our rural-dwelling ancestors used to. How…
Solar panels lowdown
May 29, 2018
With the price of photovoltaic (PV) modules falling significantly since 2009, by up to 80 per cent depending on installation…
Renovation Examples: Upgrading the energy performance of your home
May 28, 2018
A turnkey solution for ROI renovators who want to heat their home for less, and improve their health. Upgrading the…
Building methods explained
May 22, 2018
Ronan McKee provides a bird’s eye view of the most common building methods available to self-builders in Ireland today. In…
Project management advice for your self-build
May 22, 2018
Eddie Weir, principal partner of Architectural Design Partnership and CIAT Northern Ireland Regional Chairman, shares his thoughts on the pros…
10 step guide to planning an extension
May 21, 2018
1. Check whether you need planning permission You don’t necessarily have to get planning permission to extend your home but…