Paul Osborne Architect

16/01/2026

18/03/2025

Conservation Advice Grant Scheme for Vacant Traditional Houses

Deadline 02 May 2025

The Conservation Advice Grant Scheme for Vacant Traditional Houses is an expanded funding scheme to provide grants for expert conservation advice to owners of traditional houses who are availing of, or considering, the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant.

The Conservation Advice Grant Scheme provides grants to cover 67% of the costs (up to a maximum grant of €5,000) of having a conservation expert with proven and appropriate expertise:

visit a vacant or derelict traditional building
conduct a survey, and
compile tailored conservation advice for the property owner.

https://www.gov.ie/en/service/7241b-conservation-advice-grant-scheme-for-vacant-traditional-houses/

12/03/2025

Conservation Advice Grant Scheme for Vacant Traditional Houses

Deadline 02 May 2025

The Conservation Advice Grant Scheme for Vacant Traditional Houses is an expanded funding scheme to provide grants for expert conservation advice to owners of traditional houses who are availing of, or considering, the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant.

The Conservation Advice Grant Scheme provides grants to cover 67% of the costs (up to a maximum grant of €5,000) of having a conservation expert with proven and appropriate expertise:

visit a vacant or derelict traditional building
conduct a survey, and
compile tailored conservation advice for the property owner.

https://www.gov.ie/en/service/7241b-conservation-advice-grant-scheme-for-vacant-traditional-houses/?fbclid=IwY2xjawI-kSdleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHb4eXOdKVN475rCaOS45WU0xs-KBvL1e1NemG7y8kTLPBKJwHztazzCf_w_aem_iA424Ih4acruEEgC9hRMJw

06/03/2025

04/03/2025

Sustainable Home Design: How to Build an Eco-Friendly House

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As sustainability becomes a key priority in modern architecture, more homeowners are looking for ways to build eco-friendly houses that reduce energy consumption, minimise environmental impact, and promote healthier living spaces. Whether you’re planning a new build or considering an upgrade, here’s how you can design a home that is both beautiful and sustainable.

https://www.paulosbornearchitect.com/sustainable-home-design-how-to-build-an-eco-friendly-house/

04/03/2025

A common house type found throughout rural County Wicklow (Coolattin estate), the granite cottage. I am often asked to provide various design solutions for individual owners needs. Other house type examples of a similar scale belonging to other large estates can be seen nationwide. Many are abandoned and in need of renovation works. Sensitive design proposals can bring these buildings back into use by utilising the vacant property grant scheme.
https://www.gov.ie/en/service/f8f1b-vacant-property-refurbishment-grant/

31/08/2024

Design proposal for alterations and additions to a rural house

31/08/2024

Design proposal for alterations and additions to an existing house.

27/08/2024

Not your everyday type of building project, recently constructed aviary and imprint buildings.

22/08/2024

3D visualisation of an extension to a stone cottage which was recently granted planning.