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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)
Plans Granted for Office Expansion at Mespil Court, Dublin 4 July, 2025

An Coimisiún Pleanála has approved plans with revised conditions to extend the existing office building at Mespil Court, Dublin 4, along Mespil Road and the Grand Canal.

Proposed state verified view montage of the Office Expansion at Mespil Court in Dublin produced for visual impact assessment
Major Residential and Hotel Scheme Approved at Former Veha Factory Site July, 2025

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.

Computer generated imagery of the approved residential development in Wicklow
316-Bed Student Accommodation Approved in Dublin City Centre July, 2025

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.

Proposed state aerial photomontage of the approved development Independent house in Dublin, created for a visual impact 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
Expert answers to the top 10 FAQs on Daylight and Sunlight Assessments

This blog provides answers to the top 10 FAQs for daylight and sunlight assessments. As the criteria for daylight and sunlight assessments has changed so much over the past number of years, and reports have

Computer generated imagery for daylight and sunlight assessment

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