Writing a design brief is the single most important thing you can do when remodelling, extending, building or renovating a home…
The kitchen is the room most people spend the majority of their time in at home so getting it right is essential…
Don’t forget your outside space in the brief including garden pods, sheds and garages, attached or detached, as these should form part of the budget. These, as well as planting schemes may require planning approval.
Picking you windows and doors is often a matter of personal taste or style, however, as they are one of the biggest single items of expenditure it is important to spend time looking at the options available.
Quite often your architectural designer will be able to advise you on any potential planning restriction with your preferred choice of external wall finish and of roof covering.
Planning permission is the government’s written authorisation for you to build a house according to the plans you submit to them, oftentimes with conditions attached.
The drive to improve the energy efficiency of homes and reduce carbon emissions has resulted in a dramatic change in building regulations – particularly in ROI with similar moves expected for NI.
Where heating systems refer to the machinery that produces heat and hot water, heat emitters refer to the equipment through which the heat is delivered.
Ventilation is the method by which fresh air enters the home and stale air leaves it…
Some items will need to be designed early on so that future installation is both quick and inexpensive…
Before work can start on site your architectural designer will need to produce a set of drawings that comply with the building regulations.
The ultimate responsibility for complying with both the building regulations and the health and safety requirements rests with the owner.