Architecture Ireland The Journal of the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland

Houseworks Launch Rolf Benz PLURA (Left) Houseworks has launched an exciting new Rolz Benz range in their Dublin showrooms this September. According to the Houseworks team, Rolf Benz PLURA gives you all the options for “living exactly the way you want to. Whether you want to sit upright, lounge about or sleep in total comfort-very little effort is required to ... Read More »

Ecological Building Systems Ltd: Case Study: Thermal Refurbishment of Listed Regency House Historic and heritage buildings require a holistic approach when thermally refurbishing to avoid degradation and damage and to balance energy efficiency with breathability and damp protection. Most important is maintaining the characteristics of the building and preserving the facade. Read More »

A New Series on Health and Safety in Design By Paddy MacNeill, B.Arch, FRIAI, CMIOSH Risk Assessment For Designers Regulation 15 (SHWW Construction (SHWW Construction Regulations 2006) requires designers, when carrying out work related to the design of buildings, to “take account of the Principles of Prevention”. Designers must therefore recognise the significance of the Principles of Prevention. The Principles ... Read More »

Building Information Modelling Works the Way an Architect Thinks by Ralph Montague Our profession is at a crossroads, faced with reduced fees, increased responsibility and higher client expectations. We urgently need to assert new relevancy in today’s rapidly changing industry. By embracing new technology such as Building Information Modelling (BIM) we can replace traditional cumbersome working practices, for a model ... Read More »

Corporate Fit-Out: The Aviva Stadium By Stephanie Lawless The Aviva is Ireland’s first and only UEFA Elite Stadium and the demand for high quality bespoke interior fixtures was crucial to achieve an elite ranking, (which is the highest rank a stadium can have). Read More »