Just about to submit a planning application for this staggered, single storey dwelling with exposed trusses internally for a one- off rural house in Mayo: This will be under S.I No.9 of 2014 and is outlawed so that it cannot Read More …
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 favourite Read More …
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 ‘Designer’ and Read More …
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 more experienced practioners. Click HERE for the full listing of Read More …
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 impossible to travel to sites free Read More …
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 my appointment for the design and Read More …
Below are a few projects we’ve ‘on’ at the moment giving current status. If you would like something similar then please CONTACT ME… New one-off house in County Mayo, granted Planning Permission, Building Commencement Notice issued & starting on site Read More …
I’m currently working alongside Fergus (Certified Passivhaus Consultant) at Comfort Solutions providing Passivhaus consultancy on a new house in Mayo. I’m not the architect on this one but we’re providing Passivhaus/PHPP modelling together on a new one-off house in Mayo Read More …
I’ve now written 10 Fact sheets on the sister site TeachPassiv.com You can access the FACT SHEETS HERE.
What possible connection could there be between the Passivhaus methodology and Triathlon? If you’re in the Passivhaus world then you couldn’t help but notice the split between The Passive House Institute based in Germany and the Passive House Institute US. Read More …
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