3D Design Bureau

Construction Begins on LDA’s Major 542-Unit Development in Dublin! March, 2025

Construction is now underway on a new residential development at the former St. Teresa’s Gardens site. Developed by The Land Development Agency (LDA), the scheme secured planning approval from An Bord Pleanála in 2023.

Shadow study report which is a part of Daylight & Sunlight assessment
Beakonshaw obtains approval for a new large residential development in Delgany March, 2025

An Bord Pleanála has granted conditional planning permission to Beakonshaw Hill Limited for the construction of a new large-scale residential scheme at Chapel Road, Delgany, encompassing 84 dwellings and a crèche on a 2.67-hectare site.

Computer-generated imagery of the approved development in Delgany
Nearly 600 Apartments Break Ground in Saggart January, 2025

South Dublin County Council has approved significant modifications to a previously permitted residential development on Fortunestown Lane, Saggart. Initially approved for 488 residential units, the scheme will now feature 574 apartments across five separate blocks.

Computer-generated imagery of the underway development in City West, Saggart
LDA’s Latest Development to Bring 345 New Apartments to Galway February, 2025

Construction is progressing on Crown Square, a €200 million mixed-use development in Galway’s Mervue area. The latest Land Development Agency (LDA) project will deliver 345 A-rated apartments, comprising 86 one-bedroom, 240 two-bedroom, and 19 three-bedroom units. These residences will be allocated as cost rental and social housing, addressing the pressing need for affordable housing in the region.

Computer-generated imagery of the underway development Crown Square in Galway
Corballis East: Over 1,000 residential units under construction in North Dublin February, 2025

Construction has commenced on a new large-scale residential development comprising of a whopping 1,020 units in Corballis, Donabate, with an estimated investment of €220 million. The LRD application received approval from Fingal County Council in April 2024, replacing a previously approved Strategic Housing Development (SHD) granted by An Bord Pleanála in November 2022, which is currently under judicial review. Corballis East is expected to provide a diverse range of housing options to meet growing demand in the area.

Computer generated imagery of the proposed development in Corballis
Santry Avenue: Planning Approved for 321-Unit Apartment Development February, 2025

An Bord Pleanála has upheld Dublin City Council’s decision to grant planning permission, with revised conditions, for a large-scale residential development at the junction of Santry Avenue and Swords Road, Dublin 9. The approved scheme, developed by Dwyer Nolan Developments Limited, will replace the existing Chadwicks Builders Merchants with a modern residential and commercial development.

Computer-generated imagery of the approved development in Santry
How to Conduct a Successful Daylight & Sunlight Assessment

There are various stages involved in the production of a comprehensive daylight and sunlight assessment. From building the detailed analytical 3D model to writing the final report, a huge amount of work and understanding of data takes place during the course of a project.

Computer generated imagery for daylight and sunlight assessment
3D BIM Explained: The Foundation of a BIM Journey

Building Information Modelling (BIM) is transitioning from a ‘modern way’ to design, build, and manage construction projects to a ‘compulsory way’ for all projects, big and small.

Connecting collaborative models with psychical on-site structures.
Building Information Modelling (BIM): Answering the Web’s Most Asked Questions

We have scoured the internet’s biggest forums, search engine queries, and keywords to find the web’s most asked questions about BIM (Building Information Modelling).

All you need to know about Impact Assessments for the latest edition of BRE Daylight and Sunlight assessments

This blog takes a deep dive into the metrics assessed for Impact assessment under the BRE Guidelines 2022. If you are new to Daylight and Sunlight Assessments, we suggest that you first read Daylight & Sunlight Assessments: A Vital Component to Planning Applications to understand the what? how? and why? and in turn, help you better understand the content below. All terminology is industry standard and should be used in daylight and sunlight assessment reports.

Computer generated imagery for daylight and sunlight assessment
Architectural Visualisation: Answering the Web’s Most Asked Questions

We have scoured the internet’s biggest forums, search engine queries, and keywords to find the web’s most asked questions about architectural visualisation.

Team 3DDB’s 5km Architectural Gems Challenge

The opening up of our country marks the start of the end of a tumultuous year for us all. As we welcome life beyond our 5km, we look back at the architectural beauty we found on our doorstep.

Team 3DDB's 5km Architectural Gems Challenge

No posts found!

No posts found!