Nov 26, 2015 | News for architects
These are my thoughts on housing policy as I see it currently; We are in the middle of a housing crisis, with homelessness at shameful levels, rent and purchase prices at levels that exacerbate the issue. Part of the solution is of course to build more houses, but the...
Sep 4, 2014 | Advice for Clients, News for architects
Thermal Bridge assessment for Part L compliance It seems a shame that due to restriction of competence to calculate thermal bridges for Part L compliance to only registered assessors, that it is very unlikely that these calculations will be carried out at all. There...
Jul 28, 2014 | News for architects
This blog is aimed at other practicioners rather than potential clients. But clients may find it interesting also. I have spent a lot of time in the last year or so researching and educating myself a little about the business of architecture. Those of you interested...
Jul 2, 2014 | Advice for Clients, News for architects, Practice news
Introduction by Paul McNally Architect The following advice comes from Paul Overy, of Overy Associates in Clonmel, Co. Tipperary with whom I have collaborated on several low energy and passive projects. Overy Associates provide expert Building Services Consultant...
Jul 2, 2013 | Advice for Clients, News for architects, Sustainable/Passive
We are the pioneers.. No drugs were used in the inspiration for this piece and alcohol had yet to be consumed! I was lucky enough to spend a night in Killarney on the shores of the lakes recently and had some time to day-dream. Day-dreaming is something we rarely get...
