Category: Architecture (Page 14 of 29)

House Extension in Wexford – Drinagh – SketchUp Animation

November 22, 2013 / barros / 0 Comments

This extension was mostly inspired by the existing roof and all the triangular shapes it creates.

The existing house is a 2 storey detached house built in Wexford, Ireland in 2005.

The proposal aims to provide a bigger dining space and a living room that is connected to the kitchen while taking advantage of the solar path and the garden views.

The use of simple volumes and materials contributes to the contemporary design we want to achieve.

Our proposal blends well with the existing house while providing a modern edge. The new extension gives a new personality to this house.

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The Secret Guide to Deal with Architects – Take 4

September 18, 2013 / barros / 3 Comments

This is our 4th secret tip about how to deal with an Architect.

If you have just landed here do not miss our previous tips:

This time we give you some tips about ‘Your Budget’. Your budget may be restricted by the personal savings you have or by the bank loan or mortgage you can get, or by a mixture of both.

4. Your Budget

Be realistic about the cost to build your project!

The current economic climate may lead you to think everything is cheap or even free. That is not correct and if you look at our latest article about Construction Costs you will realise that prices are actually increasing.

And if that was not enough, increased responsibilities required from designers, builders and clients due to new regulations are also rising the construction costs.

Hot tip: Ask your Architect for an average construction price per square metre. Multiply that figure by the area you will need for your project (you can also ask your Architect for an approximate area needed to accommodate your Brief), add between 5% and 10% for contingencies and add costs for renewable energy systems. Also be aware of the typical exclusions of the Irish Construction Costs (read last section of our article Construction Costs in Ireland 2013).

Go to Take 5 – Be Honest.

Start from Take 1 – Stages.

House Extension in Wexford – SketchUp Animation

August 23, 2013 / barros / 0 Comments

We are very excited about this small project!

The existing house is a bungalow built in Wexford, Ireland during the 70’s and currently with a BER rating F.

The proposal includes an extension with a mezzanine floor overlooking the sea and an extensive reconfiguration of the existing layout. The form of the existing bungalow influenced the design of the new extension. The use of simple volumes and materials contributes to the contemporary design we want to achieve.

We have been adopting the principles of sustainable construction from the very start. We will continue seeking opportunities to minimise energy/water use and waste production. We will be looking at upgrading the existing fabric of the building to achieve a more energy efficient house. And we aim to specify sustainable construction products and green building materials throughout the process.

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