I’ve gone through this a million times but it’s important to reiterate it again. Why an architect should never design what the client asks for… In a similar vein to the saying “Don’t keep a dog and bark yourself”, interestingly Read More …
I’ve been thinking about this one for a while and it was reading through ‘the process’ of Bernbaum-Magadini Architects that I thought it would be a help to potential clients to see each stage and what is required and to Read More …
We’ve all been there, asked as a young architect by the partner or office manager to get the time sheets up to date. It was one of my least favourite jobs; I have difficulty trying to remember what I did Read More …
This continues on a bit from the last post on the problems with Inspecting and Certifying Self-Builders and I’ve written stacks already on the Building Control Amendment, here’s one of the posts HERE. The main item that’s going to hit Read More …
Following on from previous posts on: Architect as Actor Architect as Writer Architect as Psychologist This simple post says what the architects most important role is: Architect as Interpreter and Translator I am always amazed following that very first meeting Read More …
Another step closer… Here’s the previous post on the Building Control Amendment Regulations 2013 (it also references other posts I’ve written on the subject). Only additional news is that the Amended Regulations were announced yesterday by Minister for the Environment, Read More …
One of the construction mile stones in the UK is ‘Topping out’ where the point is reached when the topmost part of the building is completed and this moment is acknowledged. I’ve written about this (and other) construction ceremonies in Read More …
It’s funny how you get a flurry of potential project inquiries in specific areas when you already have a job in that area or you’re posting images/blogging about it. At the moment I’m currently working out of my native county Read More …
The promised conclusion of the Blog Post on The Problem With Planning Compliance Certificates explains the role of the Planning Compliance certificate and when it’s required. In order for your solicitor to discharge his responsibilities regarding the deeds and mortgage Read More …
Irish Planning Myth #2 – you can demolish a house as long as you build the new the same Again a myth. Irish builders love knocking old cottages down: “Ah she’ll fall down when we start building” “It’s a lot Read More …
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