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Wicklow County Council has granted planning permission with conditions for a large-scale mixed-use development in Wicklow town. The approved scheme includes the redevelopment of the former ‘Veha’ factory site, a substantial brownfield plot along The Murrough Road, into a new residential neighbourhood featuring a 116-bedroom hotel, commercial amenities, and a crèche.

Dublin City Council has granted planning permission, with revised conditions, for a new student accommodation development at Independent House in Dublin 1. Located at Nos. 87–93 Middle Abbey Street, the approved scheme will transform the 0.33-hectare city centre site into a purpose-built student accommodation comprising 316 bedspaces, alongside new cultural, retail, and hospitality spaces.

An application has been submitted to Fingal County Council for a new Large-scale Residential Development (LRD) on lands at Forest Road in Swords, north of Dublin. The proposed scheme will deliver a total of 109 residential units across a range of house types.

Note: 3D Design Bureau is NOT an agent for the sale or letting of any properties within this development. An Bord Pleanála has granted planning permission with revised conditions to […]

A planning application has been submitted to Cork City Council for a large-scale residential development (LRD) on the site of the former Vita Cortex Plant, located between Kinsale Road and Pearse Road in Cork City. The brownfield site, inactive for many years, is now the focus of a major regeneration effort aiming to deliver new homes and community-focused amenities.

Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council has granted planning permission for a Large-Scale Residential Development (LRD) in Kilternan, Dublin 18. The approved scheme, named Kilternan Village, spans two sites totalling approximately 14.2 hectares, separated by the future Glenamuck Link Distributor Road (GLDR).

In a landscape where sustainability affects our built environment, governments are setting ambitious climate action targets, and consumers are becoming increasingly conscious of environmental impact when making decisions, the Home Performance Index (HPI)certification helps design teams deliver high-quality homes that are sustainable and efficient, minimising waste and reducing environmental damage.

Artificial intelligence is transforming the AEC industry, with applications spanning from digital modelling to post-production in 3D imagery. Our team has been exploring these tools for over a year, applying them across various stages of our workflow. In this article, we share our experiences, insights, and takeaways.

This article highlights three key trends the 3DDB team predicts will lead the way in 2025. While design remains at the heart of the AEC sector, this year’s advancements are heavily influenced by data-driven insights and a steadfast commitment to sustainability.

Visual impact assessments can play an important role in the planning application process. Whether you have been instructed to provide an LVIA (Landscape Visual Impact Assessment) or TVIA (Townscape Visual Impact Assessment) by a planning consultant or a local council, submitting a complete and well-crafted report can have an impact on the outcome of your submission.

Undeniably, sustainability is an important part of planning, building, and delivering properties. As Europe makes significant commitments towards achieving Net Zero Emissions, the AEC industry finds itself with increased responsibility.

In this first interview of our Spotlight series, we delve into the daily routines and experiences that shape our talented team at 3D Design Bureau.

Welcome to Ep. 1 of the 3D Design Podcast. We have scoured the internet’s biggest forums, search engine queries, and keywords to find the web’s most asked questions about architectural […]