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Get rid of that shit cement strap pointing for a start otherwise you’ll end up with spalled brickwork.

With a lot less imagination too!

Central living space - bedrooms to each end.

A couple of sketches I’ve done in the past.

There’s nothing wrong with your concept - take a look at contemporary Scottish vernacular architecture - here in Ireland the development of the home started off in a linear fashion - a central living space - much like what you have with bedrooms off the room and a long front corridor. Leave it with me. I’ll sketch a few ideas.

So much great Scottish architecture out there.

Not a fan of the floor plan or elevations. I see the concept but I think it could be handled a bit more rationally. Sorry.

If there is unsupported masonry - pins (cut reinforcement bars) or a new throating piece should be installed. I see it all the time. Don’t forget to install a flexible flue liner, a raised hearth and a CO alarm/detector.

Yep…..that’ll stop damp coming through the wall!😂😂😂

Speak to Visqueen - they will do you a detail.

Might be the time to get yourself a new builder and joiner - sorry carpenter!

Just finished the following for a Forum member.

Posting again to bump up the forum. Relatively free at the moment if anyone needs help.

I’m surprised your architect doesn’t know anyone. Most architects will know an M&E consultant who should be able to knock up a few layouts. The other option is to speak to your local friendly plumber and electrician who can do a few proposals on the understanding that they will get a shot at pricing the job.

Go with a warm roof.

Between the windows.

Timber.

Won’t comply.

My thoughts.

Christ no!