q: how much is square metres in square feet?
a: 1000 square metre = 10075 square feet
q: how many acres in a hectare?
a: 1 acre = 0.4045 hectare
q: how long does a planning application take?
a: (who knows) it should take 12 weeks for a decision to grant planning permission
q: when do I not need planning
a: it’s all set out clearly in the ‘doing work around the house’ booklet by dept. of environment
q: what is brise soleil?
a: (not the same as ambre soleire) it is a system of louvres designed for sun control
q: how much will it cost?
a: (you never really know) depending on the complexity and size of design – fees are in accordance with RIAI guidelines, and is usually based on a percentage of the contract sum
q: what is the RIAI?
a: the Royal Institute for Architects in Ireland. we are also members of the finnish architects’ insitute (SAFA) and the french architects’ institute (OAF).
q: what is a double volume?
a: it is a very high space, and more than often is overlooked by an intermediate floor such as a mezzanine or an internal balcony. (don’t ask what a mezzanine is)
a: 1000 square metre = 10075 square feet
q: how many acres in a hectare?
a: 1 acre = 0.4045 hectare
q: how long does a planning application take?
a: (who knows) it should take 12 weeks for a decision to grant planning permission
q: when do I not need planning
a: it’s all set out clearly in the ‘doing work around the house’ booklet by dept. of environment
q: what is brise soleil?
a: (not the same as ambre soleire) it is a system of louvres designed for sun control
q: how much will it cost?
a: (you never really know) depending on the complexity and size of design – fees are in accordance with RIAI guidelines, and is usually based on a percentage of the contract sum
q: what is the RIAI?
a: the Royal Institute for Architects in Ireland. we are also members of the finnish architects’ insitute (SAFA) and the french architects’ institute (OAF).
q: what is a double volume?
a: it is a very high space, and more than often is overlooked by an intermediate floor such as a mezzanine or an internal balcony. (don’t ask what a mezzanine is)