AOF Architectshttp://www.aof.ie/blog.aspxhttp://www.aof.ie/blog/article/room-to-improveMax gives a tour of a refurbished house on Leinster Road, Rathmines to Dermot Bannon for RTE's 'Room to Improve'.<BR />http://www.aof.ie/blog/article/room-to-improvehttp://www.aof.ie/blog/article/can-you-put-an-en-suite-into-a-protected-structureWe find that this question comes up again and again from owners or potential owners of a protected structure. This short blog answers this seemingly straight forward question as best as possible.<BR />http://www.aof.ie/blog/article/can-you-put-an-en-suite-into-a-protected-structurehttp://www.aof.ie/blog/article/good-news-from-london'House on Mount Anville' wins Best International category of this year's Brick Awards.<BR />http://www.aof.ie/blog/article/good-news-from-londonhttp://www.aof.ie/blog/article/house-by-the-seaThis is a video of a new house, recently completed, on a beautiful site by the sea in Wexford. The house is located on a headland in a protected scenic amenity area with spectacular views. &nbsp;The challenge was to create a home that made the most of this site while respecting it. <BR />http://www.aof.ie/blog/article/house-by-the-seahttp://www.aof.ie/blog/article/brick-awards-2012House on Mount Anville had been shortlisted in the Best International category of this year's Brick Awards.http://www.aof.ie/blog/article/brick-awards-2012http://www.aof.ie/blog/article/thank-youThis is a note to thank everyone who voted for us in the RIAI Public Choice Award.<BR />http://www.aof.ie/blog/article/thank-youhttp://www.aof.ie/blog/article/good-news-from-grand-designs'House on Mount Anville' wins HIGHLY COMMENDED at Grand Designs Awards.<BR />http://www.aof.ie/blog/article/good-news-from-grand-designshttp://www.aof.ie/blog/article/finding-the-right-architectSo, you need an architect; whether it is for a new build project or for works to an existing building, you know that it is wise to retain an architect. But how do you go about finding the right architect for you? <BR />Here is what you need to know.<BR />http://www.aof.ie/blog/article/finding-the-right-architecthttp://www.aof.ie/blog/article/grand-designs-awards-Our House on Mount Anville has been shortlisted for the Grand Designs Awards 2012. <BR />http://www.aof.ie/blog/article/grand-designs-awards-http://www.aof.ie/blog/article/we-have-moved-The practice has just moved into the City Center after 11 great years in Rathmines.<BR />We are now located in 32 Nassau Street, in the beautiful Morrison Chambers, opposite Trinity College, just around the corner from Dawson Street.<BR />Our new number is 01 672 99 32.http://www.aof.ie/blog/article/we-have-moved-http://www.aof.ie/blog/article/a-year-build-in-5-minsThis is a short video of the construction of one of our recent projects, a low energy house on Mount Anville.<BR />http://www.aof.ie/blog/article/a-year-build-in-5-minshttp://www.aof.ie/blog/article/wexford-house-nears-completionThis project is for a new house on a spectacular site by the sea in Wexford.http://www.aof.ie/blog/article/wexford-house-nears-completionhttp://www.aof.ie/blog/article/energy-efficiency-and-historic-building-conservationWhile period properties undoubtedly can have huge charm, they also can be associated with high heating / energy costs. Below are some practical ways on how to reduce those energy costs while maintaining the charm.http://www.aof.ie/blog/article/energy-efficiency-and-historic-building-conservationhttp://www.aof.ie/blog/article/before-you-buy-a-period-propertyIf you are serious about buying a period property, look before you leap. The more research you do before you buy the better.The more informed you are, the more problems you will avoid later. I recommend the following essential research.http://www.aof.ie/blog/article/before-you-buy-a-period-propertyhttp://www.aof.ie/blog/article/aughey-oflaherty-architects-at-open-houseWe were delighted to participate in Open House.http://www.aof.ie/blog/article/aughey-oflaherty-architects-at-open-househttp://www.aof.ie/blog/article/low-energy-home-in-open-house-2011This bright, contemporary home is a combination of the best of low-energy prefabrication technology and the traditional crafts of masonry and joinery.http://www.aof.ie/blog/article/low-energy-home-in-open-house-2011http://www.aof.ie/blog/article/a-guide-to-polished-concretePolished concrete floors, when done properly, can be wonderful.http://www.aof.ie/blog/article/a-guide-to-polished-concretehttp://www.aof.ie/blog/article/low-energy-home-nears-completionThis low energy A-rated tailor made home is to be completed by the end of August.http://www.aof.ie/blog/article/low-energy-home-nears-completion