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Work Underway on Glenveagh’s 181-Unit Development in Mullingar September, 2025

Construction is progressing on Glenveagh Homes’ large-scale residential development (LRD) in Mullingar, Co. Westmeath. The scheme, located in the townland of Rathgowan, received planning permission from An Coimisiún Pleanála in May 2024 (with revised conditions) and is now delivering 181 new housing units.

Computer generated imagery of the proposed development Farranshock Park in Mullingar
Athlumney to Gain 322 Homes, Neighbourhood Centre, and Public Park September, 2025

An Coimisiún Pleanála has granted planning permission, following an appeal, for a major new residential and mixed-use scheme in Athlumney, Navan, Co. Meath. The approved development will deliver 322 homes, alongside extensive community amenities, a neighbourhood centre, and a new public park.

Architectural computer generated imagery of the approved development in Athlumney, Navan
Application Submitted for over 1,000 New Homes in Clonburris Strategic Development Zone August, 2025

South Dublin County Council has lodged a Part 10 planning application to An Coimisiún Pleanála for a major residential development across three sites within the Clonburris Strategic Development Zone (SDZ). The proposed scheme will deliver 1,252 new homes in a mix of houses, duplexes, triplexes, and apartments, alongside childcare, community, and retail facilities.

model of the Clonburris SDZ produced for daylight and sunlight assessment
246-Bed Student Accommodation Approved Adjacent to Connolly Station August, 2025

Dublin City Council has granted planning permission for a new purpose-built student accommodation complex at 96–99 Amiens Street, Dublin 1. The approved scheme will deliver 246 bedspaces in a modern, high-density building ranging from six to nine storeys over a lower ground floor.

Architectural computer generated imagery of the approved development in Dublin 1
Institute of Education Extension Approved at Leeson Street Lower August, 2025

An Coimisiún Pleanála has approved plans, following an appeal, for the redevelopment and extension of existing buildings at 19–20 Leeson Street Lower, Dublin 2. The approved scheme, designed for the Institute of Education, will provide additional classrooms and ancillary facilities through a combination of refurbishment and new-build elements.

Proposed state verified view montage of the Institute of Education Extension in Dublin produced for visual impact assessment
An Coimisiún Pleanála Approves 67-unit Housing Scheme in Sandyford August, 2025

A planning application has been lodged to Dun-Laoghaire Rathdown County Council for a new residential development off Sandyford Road in Sandyford, Co. Dublin. The proposed scheme will feature 73 residential units, comprising a mix of houses and apartments.

Proposed state Verified View montage of the planned development in Sandyford, created for a visual impact assessment (cropped)
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
All you need to know about scheme performance for the latest edition of BRE Daylight and Sunlight assessments

This blog takes a deep dive into the metrics assessed for Scheme Performance under the latest edition of the BRE Guidelines. 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
Expert Guide: Expected Timeframes for 3D Architectural Services

Introducing our expert guide to expected timeframes for 3D architectural services such as Architectural Visualisations, BRE Daylight and Sunlight Assessments and Virtual Tours.

Expert Guide: Expected Timeframes for 3D Architectural Services
Global Building Information Modelling (BIM) Market €7.4 Billion Value by 2025

According to a report by Market and Markets, The Global BIM Market is projected to grow from €3.78 billion in 2020 to €7.39 billion by 2025, with year-on-year growth of 14.5%.

Key Players Driving Growth in the BIM Industry

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