9 Rathmines Crescent

Quick Facts

  • Client – Dublin City Council
  • Contractor – Dunwoody and Dobson
  • Architects – Dublin City Architects
  • Year of completion – 2016
  • Type of development – 9 Apartments

Details

Project: 9 Rathmines Crescent, Dublin 6
Developer(s): Dublin City Council
Level: Certified
Completion date: 09/03/2016
Number of Units: 9

Description

Key facts on the performance of the homes.

Costs
  • Low heating costs due to careful design of form, insulation and junctions.
  • Low costs associated with transport due to location
  • Smart controls allow easier monitoring of energy use.
Wellbeing
  • Ventilation system provided to ensure good indoor air quality.
  • Designed for thermal comfort by high performing components.
  • Outstanding levels of natural lighting.
  • Location enables active life styles.
  • Good levels of sound proofing from neighboring dwellings.
Our Planet
  • Excellent dense use of existing brownfield site helps preserve global habitats.
  • Low carbon emissions from energy systems.
  • Location enables very low carbon footprint from transport
  • Permeable surfaces help reduce flood risk in the greater area.