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Retrofit Air Tightness Tape + Insulation, Existing Dwelling House, West Waterford, Eoin O’Keeffe Architects

28/09/202005/01/2021Technical Blog: Resource Library + FAQs, Uncategorized

#InOurSpareTime 002 – Front Hall with an Uninsulated Wall, Ceiling + Drafts… & Happy with the results now.

#InOurSpareTime When investigating, why the Front Hall has been cold in previous winters & find: (1) A big hole at the Elec. […]

'Fabric First' Strategies. Traditional Thick Solid Stone Walls. Eoin O'Keeffe Architects | The Connection of People + their House to a Site

17/04/202018/04/2020Technical Blog: Resource Library + FAQs, Uncategorized

Thermal Insulation + Heating System Strategies, Air Tightness Levels + a ‘Fabric First’ Approach: in relation to Traditional Thick Solid Stone Walled Buildings

Some ideas + discussions that recently arose with a Client on a Project: Involving the refurbishment of a traditional Irish Farm House, […]

08/11/201928/12/2020Technical Blog: Resource Library + FAQs, Uncategorized

Glavloc Building System

‪Got introduced the @Glavloc building system yesterday at a presentation in their facility in Cork. ‬‪Very innovative, using recycled timber / waste […]

26/09/201928/12/2020Technical Blog: Resource Library + FAQs

What is the equivalent area of an Air-Tightness Test Result?

Q. In real terms, what is the equivalent area of an Air-Tightness Test Result of 7 m3/(hr.m2)?A. It would be in effect […]

20/10/201828/12/2020Technical Blog: Resource Library + FAQs

‘Why SPECIFICATIONS are still important…..’ 🤓

‘Why SPECIFICATIONS are still important…..’ 🤓 We like No. 11: “By being clear and concise and containing all the information, it SAVES […]

New Dwelling House, Sketch Design, Hand Drawing, Plan, Site Plan, Elevations, Options. Eoin O'Keefe Architects.

13/07/201828/12/2020Technical Blog: Resource Library + FAQs

Today’s work… What we do + how we do it.

Variety is the spice of life… Today: – Presented Sketch Designs of a new Project, – Coordinated works of a current project […]

18/11/201724/03/2020Technical Blog: Resource Library + FAQs

What is ‘nZEB’ (nearly zero energy buildings)?

What is ‘nZEB’? ‘nZEB’ stands for ‘nearly zero Energy Buildings’ which have a “very high energy performance”. The “nearly zero or very […]

18/11/201728/12/2020Technical Blog: Resource Library + FAQs

‪Day 2 – Nearly Zero Energy Building Forum (nZEB).

‪Day 2 – Nearly Zero Energy Building Forum at the Clayton Hotel, Wexford. ‬

16/11/201728/12/2020Technical Blog: Resource Library + FAQs

Day 1 of the inaugural World ‘nZEB’ Forum for nearly Zero Energy Buildings

‪Day 1 – Nearly Zero Energy Building Forum in Wexford County Buildings. ‬ ‪Workshops on Thermal Bridge Modelling + Estimating Costs & […]

11/03/201724/03/2020Technical Blog: Resource Library + FAQs

Passive House – How and Why?

If you would like to get an overview of how and why Passive Houses work, please watch ‘Eco Eye’ on RTE Player […]

17/02/201729/12/2020Technical Blog: Resource Library + FAQs

Advice for your own building project (incl. cost advice)

If you’re thinking of undertaking your own building project, you may find some of the tips and advice from the new Quantity […]

28/05/201510/02/2018Technical Blog: Resource Library + FAQs

RIAI Press Release: “Protect Home Buyers and Construct Better Quality Buildings”

The RIAI has issued a Press Release on Friday 15th May 2015, that proposes solutions to protect home buyers and to construct […]

02/03/201424/03/2020Technical Blog: Resource Library + FAQs

BREGS BLOG: What is PI Insurance?

Re-blogged – originally posted on BREGS BLOG, by bregs blog admin team: Quote from article: PI (Professional Indemnity) Insurance is taken out […]

01/03/201424/03/2020Technical Blog: Resource Library + FAQs

The Requirements of the Building Control (Amendment) Regulations 2014

The Building Control (Amendment) Regulations (BCAR) will apply to most building works (including new houses, housing and apartments, house extensions over 40m2, […]

26/02/201424/03/2020Technical Blog: Resource Library + FAQs

An introduction to the new Building Control (Amendment) Regulations

As of 01 March 2014 the new Building Control (Amendment) Regulations (BCAR) will be enforced. The process of building projects (new builds […]

13/08/201310/02/2018Technical Blog: Resource Library + FAQs

What is “Passive House Design” & “Passive Solar Design”?

“Passive House Design” and “Passive Solar Design” are two terms bandied about. However to the lay person it can be difficult to […]