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An Ancillary Certificate S.I.9 conundrum for @janmc_ @form_architect &...
This interesting conundrum rose its head today and whilst I’d normally tweet; the blog gives me more space (and characters) to explain. • We’re just about to submit commencement information for a new...
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Architects can do more than just the pretty bit…
The writing was on the wall prior to the implementation of the Building Regulation Amendments under S.I.No.9 of 2014 but since April 1st it looks as if the situation will increase… The situation being...
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Initial Consultation policy changed (again)… @leecalisti mentioned (again)
A big benefit of being a small business is that you can change policy ‘on a sixpence’ and the ‘Initial Consultation’ Policy has changed (again). The problems are still the same: • Economically it’s...
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16 #Passivhaus Fact Sheets on TeachPassiv.com
Did you know I’ve put together now 16 Passivhaus Fact Sheets on Passivhaus theory, design, detailing and construction. From the fundamentals of Passivhaus to technical sheets including PHPP advice for...
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This is my S.I 9 policy…
I’m a great believer in setting your cards out on the table; so with that in mind below is my ‘company’ policy on S.I no.9 of 2014: • So that the Government doesn’t suspect me of overcharging on...
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Some tools of my trade… @vectorworks mentioned
I thought I’d share some of the tools that I use as part of my everyday work to help me in the design and construction process: From left to right: 1. iPhone Indispensable for me with some of my...
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Part L Thermal Modelling/Building Regulation compliance:Pt 3 #Passivhaus...
This third post on the basics of Thermal Modelling and Building Regulation compliance and explains how Thermal Bridging is handled as part of the Passivhaus certification. This FACT SHEET outlines the...
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Test in order to become builder in Ireland [sarcasm] @bregsblog mentioned
Test in order to become builder in Ireland Q. 1 Do you know what these are?: Image from cpwrconstructionsolutions.org n.b Who is competent to undertake the role of a builder? Someone who is competent...
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Site photos update (work in progress)
Below is a gallery of ‘Work in progress’ site photos of a 2 & 1 storey house extension currently under construction in County Mayo where we are providing full architectural services from design to...
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Now’s the time to start thinking of getting an architect…(ahem)
I wrote THIS POST last January on the statistics of enquiries I receive over the year and it peaks it January. If you look at the graph people are starting to look at getting work done either for a new...
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Update ‘Work in progress’ photos on first project under S.I No.9
Below is a slideshow of photos of a rural Mayo house, two storey at front, single storey at rear with single storey link. This is our first under new BuilDing Regulations (S.I. No.9 of 2014). I am...
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Qualifications + experience + CPD = better buildings
I popped up my professional qualifications and accreditations on the home page yesterday (also below): But what do the qualifications really mean? It means I take my work and training seriously; the...
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Project update: photos of work in progress
Below is slideshow of project on site at moment of rural house in Mayo; 2 storey at front – single at rear – some lovely big glass openings to the south. Not a Passivhaus but a lot of features trickled...
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90,000 houses in Ireland required by 2021 to Passivhaus standard? Is there...
The recent ESRI report HERE forecasts that Ireland will need 90,000 new homes by 2021 and recently in the Nzeb conference last week Minister Damien English called for the passive house standard to be...
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Work in progress photos of new house in Co. Mayo
Below are a selection of photos from the new house currently under construction in Co. Mayo where I am providing full architectural + Designer & Assigned Certifier under SI9:
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Are you renovating in Dublin or Galway & fancy being on TV? Please share/RT
Casting Notice: House Hunters International: Renovation is a one hour television show currently airing on the Home and Garden Television Network (HGTV) in America. The first half-hour of the series is...
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I wrote this post in 2011, it’s now updated for 2014 #SI9 #Planning...
I wrote this post in 2011, it’s now updated for 2014 & S.I. No.9… What exactly is the difference between planning drawings and construction drawings suitable for Building Regulation compliance and...
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House under construction update: Trusses arrive
Below is a mosaic of the photos from the site visit this morning on the first SI9 house we’re undertaking for a one-off house in County Mayo. The oak trusses come from Glenfort:
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I have an Assigned Certifier, why do I need an architect?
Since April this year, it is mandatory (for new houses & extensions >40m2) that the works are ‘signed-off by one of three registered professionals: 1. Registered Architect 2. Chartered Engineer...
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#Passivhaus trickle-down on ‘Standard’ projects
What I’m seeing over the last few years is that even if the client doesn’t go the ‘whole enchilada’ with a certified Passivhaus (I would however highly recommend designing, building and certifying to...
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