External examination

External insulation examined: the reasons why placing insulation outside makes most sense, with six example projects

External insulation examined: the reasons why placing insulation outside makes most sense, with six example projects

Turning a ruined farm house into a usable dwelling has been a dream for decades, but can an age-old structure really be brought-up to the cutting edge of energy efficiency? Architect Frank Cooney has found a way with a ruin in Cavan currently undergoing renovation. Jason Walsh visited the site to find out more.