When Michael and Gráinne Keane got the opportunity to purchase a site and move to the country, they jumped at the chance. Living in Dublin at the time, the idea of relocating to County Meath (Grainne is from the area), and building their dream home was too good an opportunity to pass up.
In this article we cover:
- How they found their architect and how the design process went
- Planning permission snags with Meath County Council and how they were overcome
- Details of heating system and ventilation
- Insulation and airtightness strategy with details
- How they worked with their main contractor
- Lighting design
- Window details
- Full specification and supplier list
Site size: 2.5 acres
House size: 4,500sqft/418sqm