HBK Architects Aughnacloy T: 028 92 628031 hbkarchitects.com FACEBOOK “HOW CAN I HELP YOU? My name is Stephen Salley and I am the Principal Architect here at HBK Architects. New clients often ask me, why are HBK Architects unique? Good Question! We are unique because we offer a personal design service where all our houses […]
Allan Curran Architects Enniskillen, Ramelton, Donegal Town T: 028 66 323500 We are a medium sized practice, established over 50 years ago covering a broad range of works from small creative projects to larger and more complex developments We live and work in an area with its own unique character and history, and our practice […]
Graham Irvine Architects Lisbellaw T: 028 6638 5804 The practice was established in 2005 by Graham Irvine who qualified as an R.I.B.A. Chartered Architect in 2001. Based in Co. Fermanagh, Northern Ireland the practice currently undertakes work throughout Ireland and the United Kingdom. Projects range from small domestic extensions and bespoke house design to larger […]
Craftstudio are a young, vibrant and innovative design practice. We are driven by the desire to create high quality contemporary architecture. The practice engages in a design process that evolves directly from our client’s aspirations and requirements and the unique context and specific constraints involved with each site. We specialise in house design, house extensions, […]
Established by Robin Gibson in 1989, Gibson Design and Build is a member of both the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) & Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). We are committed to the design and construction of buildings which are commercially sound, sensitively designed, and practically finished. We strive to achieve good quality buildings by […]
APS Architects Cookstown APS Architects was founded in June 2003, which brings together two like minded people with a wide range of experience from different aspects of the Architectural Profession. Services The services, which the practice offers, are: – Outline Planning – Full Planning – Building Control Submissions – Working Drawings / production information for […]
We touched on electricity in our last article- we said that it’s often assumed that electricity from the National Grid is a clean energy source for your home, but the reality is the opposite in most cases. While there are hydroelectric stations, most of the power generated in this country is by means of gas, […]
Traditionally, open fires were used to heat houses. This was because the only fuels available were coal, timber, or turf, and the open fire provided some heat while allowing smoke and other gases to pass out of the building where they dispersed into the atmosphere. Of course we know now that a lot of heat […]
Clearly, a well- insulated house will lose less heat than one with poor insulation. However, that is only part of the energy- saving equation. Even if a house is well- insulated, over half of your heat could disappear through air gaps and badly- fitting doors and windows in the house. It stands to reason that […]
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