"It is essential you see through the Greenwash" Eco-Architecture is difficult enough without manufacturers muddying the waters with unsubstantiated claims and false promises. When designing and specifying a building it is essential that you can see through the ‘greenwash’ of terms and graphics used to obfuscate, confuse and in many cases deliberately mislead. Often the [...]
DOENI recently concluded consultation on "Living Places" the new Urban Design and Stewardship Guide for Northern Ireland. "C60 comment on Living Places Design Guide" The guide attempts to bring together the principles of design and management of Urban spaces and the importance that both quality stewardship and design have in planning and the contribution they [...]
C60 is delighted to have just issued practical completion on major flood defence works to the Coca-Cola production site at Knockmore Hill, Lisburn for the Coca-Cola Hellenic Bottling Company. The project was delivered below the project budget despite the addition of significant landscape works and without any reduction in project scope or quality. Initial concepts [...]
C60 were delighted to be invited by the Wilson Group to present and discuss some of the key policies that are facing the construction industry. Wilson Group have three divisions covering healthcare, property development and construction. Both the Zero Carbon Policy and BIM will effect all three of their core divisions and effect their competitiveness [...]
Links to Building Control Advice and Factsheets: Loft Conversions Alterations to Conservatories / Sunrooms Heating Systems Exemptions These links outline the work which requires Building Control Approval for House Extensions, Loft Conversions and Alterations in Northern Ireland. C60 Architects and Town Planners can assist you with professional advice and guidance relating how best to extend [...]
Links to Planning NI Advice and Factsheets: Extensions, Alterations and Additions Roof Alterations (Including Dormer Windows) Porches Repairs and Maintenance Chimneys and Flues Solar Panels Satelite Dishes and Aerials These links outline where Planning Permission is required and what can be carried out as Permitted Development in Northern Ireland. C60's Chartered Town Planners provide Professional [...]
Minister of the Environment Alex Attwood has concluded his review of Planning Policy Statement 21. The review has not proposed any change to the Policy implemented in June 2010. “In summary, this operational review into PPS21 has both identified and addressed how there can be more consistency, opportunity and flexibility [...]
Yesterday, C60's Town Planning Consultants successfully gained Planning Permission for the renovation and extension of a terraced town house in the Malone area of Belfast. "Planning Permission Gained by C60 Architects and Town Planners" The works comprise of a complete refit, internal remodelling and extension to kitchen and dining area to significantly increase the avaialble [...]