The Irish Times

Planning needs more public input, new RIAI president says

Strategic Housing Development scheme a ‘knee-jerk reaction’ to accommodation crisis

Mon Mar 14 2022 - 03:55

Dublin Port lands earmarked for development as housing

CIÉ land and former Cathal Brugha Barracks among sites being examined in new report

Sat Jul 17 2021 - 03:00

Center Parcs wins 2020 Wood Awards Ireland for innovative use of different woods

Awards celebrate timber in design and aim to acknowledge excellence in wood usage and innovation

Sat Mar 27 2021 - 14:46

Dublin by Design: Meticulously illustrated look at city architecture

Contributors look at the history of Dublin to imagine an even better future

Sat Dec 12 2020 - 05:00

John O’Reilly – architect who nurtured and deepened profession’s ties with rest of Europe

An Appreciation

Sun Dec 06 2020 - 18:01

The problem with preserving historic buildings – and why it needs to change

Blanket protection of structures restricts their use for contemporary living and their overall vitality and viability

Thu Oct 29 2020 - 06:00

Desmond Guinness: Socialite on a mission to save Ireland’s Georgian heritage

Obituary: He revived the Irish Georgian Society, and influenced State policy on historic houses

Sat Aug 29 2020 - 00:00

State architect hopes to push Ireland in Dutch direction

Ciarán O’Connor urges ‘proper dialogue’ on architecture in Ireland

Sat Jan 25 2020 - 05:00

Former Irish Times journalist honoured by College of Surgeons

Frank McDonald ‘worthy of the highest distinction this College has to offer’

Mon Dec 09 2019 - 21:45

House of The Dead: What to do with Joyce’s literary landmark?

If the core and front of the house are safe, does it matter what else gets built around it?

Sat Nov 16 2019 - 05:00

Land development body must have CPO powers, committee hears

New €1.25bn agency needs ‘compellability’ tools to ensure homes are built, TDs told

Wed Oct 16 2019 - 14:03

Harry Crosbie: Reclaim land from Irish sea to tackle housing crisis

Developer says reclaiming land near Clontarf would create homes for 65,000 people

Sat Aug 17 2019 - 15:51

Profiles: Who is on National Paediatric Hospital Development Board?

NPHDB responsible for overseeing building of national children’s hospital

Tue Feb 05 2019 - 13:27

Can we ask our new neighbours to trim the trees blocking light?

Property Clinic: Trees and the related issue of natural light are one of the most common issues for property owners and their neighbours

Tue Dec 04 2018 - 06:00

O’Leary red faced as Ryanair endures torrid week

Business Week: budget hints, tax summit, housing crisis and a raft of jobs

Sat Sept 23 2017 - 08:00

Irish architects scoop international medals for school and parish centre

McGarry Ní Éanaigh Architects wins for Coláiste Ailigh, Seán Harrington Architects for Malahide Parish Centre

Mon Jul 10 2017 - 21:22

Who are the recipients of this year’s Irish diaspora awards?

Abseiling pensioner, nun in Africa, gay rights activists and philanthropists to receive Presidential awards

Thu Dec 08 2016 - 16:23

Former church in Blackrock worshipped by architect owners

Methodist meeting hall for auction has permission to be two-bedroom home

Wed Sept 28 2016 - 04:00

Modular apartments planned for Dublin city sites

At least 100 ‘stackable’ factory-built housing unites to be located at two city centre sites

Tue Sept 27 2016 - 01:00

Usher’s Island Dublin’s ugliest area, says study

Beauty contest ranks capital’s neighbourhoods using factors including traffic and trees

Thu Sept 01 2016 - 10:56

Irish architects think inside – and outside – the glass box

For this year’s winning home designs, architects came up with ingenious solutions to size and other restrictions

Sat Jul 02 2016 - 01:00

Some rural housing ‘could be unsaleable’

President of Royal Institute of Architect says exemption of some one-off housing from statutory building regulations could have wider implications

Thu May 19 2016 - 05:30

Gas Networks building sparks creative success

The Finglas site was awarded the top building prize by ‘Architecture Review’ magazine

Thu May 05 2016 - 05:00

Architectural walking guide to Dublin: don’t just walk on by – stop and take a look

‘Dublin Strolls’ authors Gregory and Audrey Bracken are passionate about architecture, travel and their favourite buildings in our capital city

Thu Apr 21 2016 - 00:00

Industry criticises failure to test size of apartments

Ibec’s property division says it called for working models to test Government guidelines

Tue Jan 26 2016 - 01:00

Des McMahon: Celebrating a lifetime’s work in design

The winner of the James Gandon Medal reflects on his achievements

Thu Jan 07 2016 - 01:00

Refurbished office space for rent in Dublin 2

Corrigan House has undergone a recent revamp by its owner, the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland

Wed Nov 04 2015 - 09:50

Graby to retire after nearly three decades as RIAI chief executive

Outgoing chief executive professionalised architects’ organisation since taking helm

Thu Sept 17 2015 - 05:30

Government must not “sell off the family silver” to social housing tenants

Tenant purchase discounts must not be reinstated, conference hears

Tue Feb 10 2015 - 01:00

Housing Agency calls for smaller apartments in Dublin

Studios of 40 sq m should be built to ease housing shortage, says advisory body

Sat Oct 04 2014 - 01:00

CIF says standards hamper development

Building federation wants taller apartment blocks and increased density allowed