House Extension and Alteration to a Farm House, Co. Cork.

The main Farm House is going to be refurbished to keep the character and features of it and the new two storey  living space will be attached to the back of the house,
making the most of the sunlight and views surrounding the site.
the existing house will be refurbished to retrofit standard and the new extension to passive house standard.
house extension cork
house extension Cork
house extension Cork

Semi-detached house extension, Douglas, Cork.

This is a timber frame house extension and a full alteration to the house with external wall insulation.

a permanent  a demand control ventilation system was installed for a permanent good air quality, no dampness on bathroom wall and ceiling,

no maintenance cost.

Air tigtness was improved with membrane and taping.

New high condensing gas boiler and solar thermal hot water system.

The house was D1 and is now A3


house extension cork

house extension cork

house extension cork

house extension cork

House Extension at Maryborough Hill, Douglas, Cork.

Semi detached house extension.

Brief : Extension of a  1990 semidetached house, new kitchen /dining/family room open plan, 5 bedrooms, bathroom and en-suite.

Energy efficient Feature to bring the house Rating from D1 to B1 :

-High level of insulation to match new part L  building regulation

– Solar air vacuumed tube  and new cylinder for hot water

– heating with zoned control

– High condensing Gas Boiler

– Large glazed section on the south elevation, A rated double glazed windows and doors.

– Demand-controlled mechanical extract ventilation with humidity and presence automatic sensors. ( Aereco )

Sustainable approach was made for the building process and running :

– Water harvesting system ( 3750 liters ) with U.V filter to extend use of rainwater to the shower and bath.

– Reusing existing roof tile of on site from demolition (existing garage)

– Using Cellulose Fibre Insulation made from recycled newspaper locally.

– LED lighting

– Airtight stove

– A rated appliances

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BeforeAfter

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See site progress click here : https://www.ldarchitects.ie/maryborough-hill-cork-house-extension-site-progress/

Semi-detached House Extension, Douglas, Cork.

Semi detached house extension.

Brief : total refurbishment of a 1930 semidetached house, new kitchen /dining/family room open plan, 4 bedrooms, 1   no office, bathroom and en-suite.

back hall

tv roomkitchen

Energy efficient Feature to bring the house Rating from D1 to A3 :

-High level of insulation to match the 2012 building regulation

– Airtightness , the air leakage test results is 3.5 air changes per hour using 50 Pascal  under pressurisation testing.

– Heat air recovery ventilation system 85% efficiency

– Solar air vacuumed tube  and new cylinder for hot water

– Underfloor heating with zoned control

– High condensing Gas Boiler

– A rated double glazed windows and doors, Alu clad From Nord Dan.

Sustainable approach was made for the building process and running :

– Water harvesting system ( 3750 liters ) with U.V filter to extend use of rainwater to the shower and bath.

– Using reclaimed roof tile for a better integrity

– Reusing existing roof tile of on site previous extension

– Using spread foam soya based insulation, oil free.

– Using recyclable aluminium cladding

– LED lighting

– Airtight stove

– A rated appliances

– Gas Cooker and oven

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Before –  After

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Semi-detached House Extension, Cork

Semi detached house extension at O’Donovan Rossa Road, Cork. ( Working Progress )

Brief : Convert the house for a full wheel chair access including a lift for first floor access,

New open plan kitchen/dining / family room, 5 bedrooms, bath and en-suite, office, utility room, garden landscape.

front existingnew front

Before / After

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