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South Dublin County Council has granted planning permission with conditions for Phase 2 of Evara’s Adamstown Boulevard Development. Located within the Adamstown Strategic Development Zone in the townlands of Gollierstown and Finnstown, the approved scheme will deliver 877 residential homes across a range of unit types.

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

Construction is now underway on Plovers Wood, a major 576-unit residential development located in Lissywollen, Athlone, Co. Westmeath. Originally granted planning permission by An Coimisiún Pleanála in 2021 (at the time An Bord Pleanála), the €126 million project represents a joint venture between Alanna Homes, Roadbridge, and Westmeath County Council.

Plans have been submitted to Fingal County Council for a new large-scale residential development (LRD) located at Winterwood, Carpenterstown Road, Dublin 15. Spanning approximately 1.87 hectares, the development proposes a total of 175 residential units alongside a comprehensive suite of amenities and community facilities.

Note: 3D Design Bureau is NOT an agent for the sale or letting of any properties within this development. Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council has approved amendments to the Glenageary Gate […]

Dún Laoghaire–Rathdown County Council has granted planning permission with conditions for a new residential development on Leopardstown Road, Dublin 18. The approved scheme will deliver 80 new homes across duplexes and apartments within two blocks, ranging from three to six storeys in height.

Over the years, we’ve seen many of the projects we’ve worked being nominated and winning prestigious prizes. This alone has always been a source of pride. However, being shortlisted and sponsoring a category ourselves represents a new and meaningful chapter. The following is a wrap-up of 3DDB’s 2025 awards season.

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.