Building Type Matrix

classification scheme for residential buildings  ---  construction year classes  ---  pictures of example buildings

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Generic Building Types

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Further Building Types

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National Typology Brochure

example buildings  ---  typical energy consumption values  ---  effect of refurbishment measures  ---  building display sheets

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Brochure in English language (in process)


 


 

Statistics of the Irish Building Stock

systematical overview   ---  available statistics for residential buildings and heat supply systems

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Overview

Statistical Table Item Available Remarks
S-1.1 Frequency of building types of the national building stock yes [1]
S-1.2.1 Percentage of thermally refurbished envelope areas

S-1.2.2 Information on insulation level and window types

S-2.1 Centralisation of the heat supply (for space heating) yes
[2]
S-2.2 Heat distribution and storage of space heating systems

S-2.3 Heat generation of space heating systems yes [3]
S-2.4 Heat distribution and storage of domestic hot water systems

S-2.5 Heat generation of domestic hot water systems

S-2.6 Solar thermal systems

S-2.7 Ventilation systems

S-2.8 Air-conditioning systems

S-2.9 Control of central heating systems

 

Remarks

[1] sources: Census 2006, Table 32A

[2] sources: Census 2006, Table 34

[3] sources: CSO Household Budget Survey (2005)

 

Statistic S-1.1: Frequency of building types of the national building stock

 

Dwelling Type

Total

Detached house

Semi-
detached house

Terraced house

Flat or apartment in a purpose-
built block

Flat or apartment in a converted house or commercial building

Bed-sit

Not stated

Before 1919

154,352

82,951

15,748

37,111

3,037

11,235

2,678

1,592

1919 to 1940

107,645

48,394

22,056

29,146

2,552

3,339

978

1,180

1941 to 1960

142,414

49,140

40,935

43,461

4,634

2,300

661

1,283

1961 to 1970

112,969

41,777

40,435

22,727

5,248

1,369

486

927

1971 to 1980

212,382

98,182

67,698

37,306

5,763

1,348

417

1,668

1981 to 1990

166,021

85,700

45,064

24,337

7,977

1,134

396

1,413

1991 to 1995

93,086

43,071

30,232

8,341

9,604

927

243

668

1996 to 2000

154,774

71,973

51,327

11,455

17,093

1,450

355

1,121

2001 or later

249,443

94,408

71,378

32,957

44,991

2,230

783

2,696

Not stated

69,210

10,392

13,487

10,681

8,967

4,674

1,754

19,255

Total

1,462,296

625,988

398,360

257,522

109,866

30,006

8,751

31,803

 

 

Statistic S-2.1: Centralisation of the heat supply (for space heating)

 

Dwelling Age

With Central Heating

Without Central Heating

Before 1919

118,907

32,713

1919 to 1940

87,971

17,708

1941 to 1960

124,459

15,672

1961 to 1970

102,622

8,554

1971 to 1980

196,251

13,210

1981 to 1990

152,031

11,814

1991 to 1995

85,534

6,232

1996 to 2000

144,823

7,932

2001 or later

233,104

12,585

Not stated

42,559

9,735

Total

1,288,261

136,155

 


Statistic S-2.3: Heat generation of space heating systems (combined)

 

Fuel Type %

1987

1995

2000

2005

Solid Fuel

31

21

9

8

Electricity

1

2

4

3

Oil Fired

12

25

39

46

Natural Gas Fired

4

14

25

28

Dual System

4

6

7

5

Total Central Heating

52

68

84

90

 



 


 

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Dwelling Type

Total

Detached house

Semi-detached house

Terraced house

Flat or apartment in a purpose-built block

Flat or apartment in a converted house or commercial building

Bed-sit

Not stated

Before 1919

154,352

82,951

15,748

37,111

3,037

11,235

2,678

1,592

1919 to 1940

107,645

48,394

22,056

29,146

2,552

3,339

978

1,180

1941 to 1960

142,414

49,140

40,935

43,461

4,634

2,300

661

1,283

1961 to 1970

112,969

41,777

40,435

22,727

5,248

1,369

486

927

1971 to 1980

212,382

98,182

67,698

37,306

5,763

1,348

417

1,668

1981 to 1990

166,021

85,700

45,064

24,337

7,977

1,134

396

1,413

1991 to 1995

93,086

43,071

30,232

8,341

9,604

927

243

668

1996 to 2000

154,774

71,973

51,327

11,455

17,093

1,450

355

1,121

2001 or later

249,443

94,408

71,378

32,957

44,991

2,230

783

2,696

Not stated

69,210

10,392

13,487

10,681

8,967

4,674

1,754

19,255

Total

1,462,296

625,988

398,360

257,522

109,866

30,006

8,751

31,803

Last Updated (Wednesday, 11 January 2012 14:51)