The Irish Times

Irish architects Henry J Lyons chosen for Ireland House Tokyo project

Winning entry in international competition is ‘welcoming and vibrant symbol of Ireland’

Thu Sept 17 2020 - 17:26

We are about to build the wrong homes in the wrong places at the wrong price

Developer-led plans for Dublin housing density far exceed 19th-century tenements

Fri Jul 24 2020 - 06:00

Development of 10,000 home scheme moves a step closer in Limerick

€2bn scheme sits on 123 acres near Limerick’s Colbert train station

Fri Jan 10 2020 - 11:20

Most older people not prepared to downsize, study finds

Financial incentives and support on the sales process could help unlock housing supply

Wed Nov 13 2019 - 17:51

The architect with an Irish soul reshaping US cities

Lorcan O’Herlihy on rebuilding Detroit, the Los Angeles housing crisis and designing with climate in mind

Sat Oct 05 2019 - 05:00

The Irish Times view on reclaiming Sandymount Strand: A bold – and flawed – idea

There is a need for debate about how to house rising population. But is Sandymount Strand the place to start?

Thu Aug 08 2019 - 00:01

Reclaiming Dublin Bay land for homes ‘not without merit’

Proposal likely to run foul of environmental worries, says Independent Cllr Mannix Flynn

Tue Aug 06 2019 - 19:41

Get involved: Rate the health of your main street

Does yours have a post office? A library? How many pubs or takeaways? Let us know

Sat Jun 08 2019 - 05:59

Limerick school extension wins RIAI architecture award

Building designed for students with autism named top in people’s choice category

Fri Jun 07 2019 - 12:03

Dublin social housing schemes vie for architecture awards

Dún Laoghaire ‘rapid build’ project the first modular council housing scheme considered

Thu Jun 06 2019 - 01:00

‘Exciting’ co-living scheme slated as ‘21st century bedsits’

Minister for Housing tells architects, ‘we all made sacrifices when were were young’

Mon May 20 2019 - 20:55

Spire architect designs new €6m Dublin bridge

Pedestrian and cyclist bridge will be built in National War Memorial Gardens at Islandbridge

Tue May 14 2019 - 19:04

Irish architects awarded UCD’s highest honour

Grafton Architects founders receive Ulysses medal for ‘outstanding global contribution’

Fri Nov 30 2018 - 17:43

Pedestrian bridge to finally span Liffey at Islandbridge

Lutyens’s design as part of his Irish National War Memorial Gardens has March deadline

Wed Nov 14 2018 - 19:13

Build a taller Dublin: Why higher buildings aren’t a dense idea

Capital Ideas: Dublin needs to stop changing the height restrictions on buildings

Sat Nov 03 2018 - 06:00

Proposal to move Dublin Port to free up housing land in city ‘reckless’

Dublin Port Company chief criticises RIAI president over ‘mischievous’ suggestions

Mon Oct 08 2018 - 00:14

Government should cut house building taxes, says architects’ body

Dublin Port relocation ‘a golden opportunity to create a modern high-density city within the city’

Fri Oct 05 2018 - 20:44

Modular housing could be stacked on existing buildings

Los Angeles development, erected in just three weeks, could be a model for Dublin

Fri Oct 05 2018 - 00:39

‘Horrendous’ procurement rules pushing up social housing costs

Construction of 54 properties at St Teresa’s Gardens to cost almost €500,000 each

Sat Sept 22 2018 - 06:00

Our fire safety certification process will not protect against another Grenfell

A change is urgently required to the wording of the existing building completion certificate

Thu Mar 29 2018 - 06:00

Architect showcases refurbishment of its offices on Merrion Square

Scott Tallon Walker displays ‘an exemplary renovation of two Georgian buildings’

Wed Mar 14 2018 - 06:00

Architect building on tradition of ‘being a service to society’

Friday interview: president of the Royal Institute of the Architects in Ireland David Browne

Fri Feb 23 2018 - 05:30

Grafton Architects wins RIAI gold medal for Milan university

Bocconi University has been critically acclaimed and won the world building of the year award in 2008

Wed Feb 21 2018 - 17:00

‘Another cock-up’ or ‘visionary’? Politicians and industry react to the NDP

There is a clear divide between the business and industry sectors and the political sphere

Fri Feb 16 2018 - 17:47

Social housing: ‘Let’s not make the same mistakes again’

There’s a danger that quick-fix ‘solutions’ to the housing crisis will create new problems

Sat Dec 16 2017 - 06:00

Ideal Home Show: everything you need to know

Builders, renovators and those who simply like looking at the lastest style in mops are heading to the RDS this weekend

Fri Oct 27 2017 - 11:35

Record numbers expected at PTSB Ideal Home Show for October holiday weekend

From colour schemes to €6,000 loos, visitors can get advice on all aspects of home renovation

Sat Oct 21 2017 - 00:00

Regulatory and planning issues ‘delaying delivery’ of new housing

Architects’ body says it can take three years for new houses to come on stream

Tue Sept 19 2017 - 06:30

Simon receives €124,000 from architects to help homeless

Architects donate €90 fee for consultations held during Open Door week to charity

Sun Jul 30 2017 - 21:47

Drama centre at NUIG is Ireland’s favourite new building

One-time flax mill and munitions factory is public choice in Irish Architecture Awards

Fri Jun 23 2017 - 17:05

Easy commute, cheap to run: What people buying new homes want

Buyers will quiz agents on energy efficiency but they still want their own fireplace

Thu Jan 26 2017 - 06:00

Nostalgia at M&S, timeshare in Tuscany and a skilled joiner who won’t retire

Home Front: interiors, design, people, property

Sat Dec 31 2016 - 00:00

A football fairytale: Dundalk dreaming big in season to end all seasons

Club shows money is not insurmountable obstacle if organisation and spirit is right

Fri Nov 04 2016 - 17:00

Buying a new home? Here are 10 questions to ask the builder

Remember to read plans and, if you don’t understand them, find someone who does

Fri Nov 04 2016 - 06:00