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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 […]

'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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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: […]

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 […]

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) […]

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. […]