Business Week: budget hints, tax summit, housing crisis and a raft of jobs

McGarry Ní Éanaigh Architects wins for Coláiste Ailigh, Seán Harrington Architects for Malahide Parish Centre

Abseiling pensioner, nun in Africa, gay rights activists and philanthropists to receive Presidential awards

Methodist meeting hall for auction has permission to be two-bedroom home

At least 100 ‘stackable’ factory-built housing unites to be located at two city centre sites

Beauty contest ranks capital’s neighbourhoods using factors including traffic and trees

For this year’s winning home designs, architects came up with ingenious solutions to size and other restrictions

President of Royal Institute of Architect says exemption of some one-off housing from statutory building regulations could have wider implications

The Finglas site was awarded the top building prize by ‘Architecture Review’ magazine

‘Dublin Strolls’ authors Gregory and Audrey Bracken are passionate about architecture, travel and their favourite buildings in our capital city

Ibec’s property division says it called for working models to test Government guidelines

The winner of the James Gandon Medal reflects on his achievements

Corrigan House has undergone a recent revamp by its owner, the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland

Outgoing chief executive professionalised architects’ organisation since taking helm

Tenant purchase discounts must not be reinstated, conference hears

Studios of 40 sq m should be built to ease housing shortage, says advisory body

Building federation wants taller apartment blocks and increased density allowed

Once finances are in place, you can optimise your property search by following our quick guide for househunters

Irish firm tipped for shortlist for prestigious Stirling Prize

Plans for development of Smithwick’s brewery site unveiled last night