The Log House Company were invited to to put forward our opinions on the new draft of The Wicklow County Development Plan. Below is a copy of our presentation to members of Wicklow Co. Co. Planning Authority on 28/11/2008.
1. Climate Change & Energy Efficiency
It states in the CDP that “ Climate change is among the greatest challenge of […]

Filed under: Architecture in Ireland, Log house planning permission in Ireland on November 28th, 2008 | No Comments »

In the 1970’s Jack Fitzsimons brought out a book called Bungalow Bliss. It was basically a book of ideas and designs for the amateur self-builder or architect. The amazing thing is that this tome of amateur architecture has been used as a benchmark for professionals up to the present day. We at the Log House […]

Filed under: Architecture in Ireland on August 12th, 2007 | 4 Comments »

Firstly there are a number of myths that need to be dispelled. A question that I’m asked a lot is, do you need planning permission for a log house? I don’t know where the idea that timber structures don’t need p.p. came from except that timber is mainly used for garden sheds, which depending on […]

Filed under: Architecture in Ireland on June 13th, 2007 | 4 Comments »