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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.

Following an appeal, An Coimisiún Pleanála has upheld planning permission for a new residential development in the townland of Kinsaley, Malahide, Co. Dublin. The approved scheme comprises 83 two-storey houses, a two-storey childcare facility, and extensive open amenity spaces.

Fingal County Council has granted planning permission, subject to conditions, for a new 99-bedroom hotel alongside the refurbishment and extension of The Coachman’s Inn, off the R132 near Dublin Airport. The project will modernise the long-established venue into a contemporary hospitality destination while retaining its original character.

Property planning varies from country to country and depending on the efficiencies of the application process it can greatly affect the design, construction, and delivery of new developments in urban and suburban areas.

Following the publication of the 3rd Edition of BRE Guidelines in June 2022, it is now a requirement to include trees within a daylight and sunlight assessment. Depending on the metrics being assessed for Impact Assessments or Scheme Performance, evergreen and deciduous trees need to be included in different states within the analytical 3D model.

For 3DDB, the Navigation Square Office project was a combination of creative flair and ability, careful planning with a seasoning of thinking outside the box! The final product needed to grab the attention and interest of potential tenants right away and to provide a clear overview of the impressive floor area of this office scheme.

One of the most controversial buildings in Dublin, O’Connell Bridge House, aka. the “Heineken Building”, has a rich history dating back to the 1960s. Read more!

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.

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.