Tond Trethán is maremoto's response to the ongoing housing crisis in Ireland.
As a practice, we are passionate about sustainable urban development, and are acutely aware of the need for clarity and nuance in discussions around housing, urban development, planning & policy.
We consider it our social responsibility as architects & urbanists to actively support & empower public understanding of housing policy issues, such as Asset Urbanism which increasingly demands policy concessions in the shape of homes and communities optimised to perform as assets and wealth extraction vehicles. This is hindering the development of liveable, affordable & equitable built environments.
Our contributions to the housing discussion in Ireland have included appearances in national print & broadcast media.
Housing in Ireland with Lorcan Sirr, Robin Mandal & Rob Curley • Ranelagh Arts • Culture Night 2022
"A 'Rigged' Housing System": Article by Rob Curley • VIEW • Issue 62 • August 2022
Busting the NIMBY Myths • Una & Andrea's United Ireland Podcast
Living Room: Rory Hearne, Orla Hegarty + Rob Curley • Ireland's Edge Podcast
Investor Fund Build-to-rent Dystopia in Drumcondra • Reboot Republic Podcast
Housing For All - Political Change? • Reboot Republic Podcast
Demonised Funds Say They Are Part of the Solution • Killian Woods, Business Post
Ireland's Housing Crisis Just Got Personal • Jude Webber, The Financial Times
Build-to-rent row: are we getting our housing mix wrong? • John Meagher, The Irish Independent
Drumcondra Build To Rent Labeled "Completely Inappropriate" • Pat Kenny, Newstalk
Drumcondra residents oppose build-to-rent scheme • Olivia Kelly, The Irish Times
Build to let apartments - Fergal Keane, Drivetime, RTÉ Radio 1
