03
Nov
2015
0 comment
70-year-old Colin Clarkson has transformed a rundown two-bedroom 1960s bungalow into a modern four-bedroom property with a spacious extension.
Published in
i-build
Tagged under
29
Sep
2015
0 comment
Forget everything that The Three Little Pigs fairytale taught you; straw bale construction is a natural and affordable self-build construction method.
Published in
i-build
Tagged under
02
Sep
2015
0 comment
A house in the country?
Written by Emily Smith (editor)
Securing planning approval for your new self-build home can feel like an arduous task, especially when your site is in the picturesque English countryside. Getting to grips with Paragraph 55 of the National Planning Policy Framework could be the key that unlocks your development, as Richard Hawkes of Hawkes Architecture…
Published in
i-build
Tagged under
28
Jul
2015
0 comment
When looking to build your own house, effective cost and time are considered to be key components to a successful build. Each factor is minimised when a pre-manufactured structure is specified – just one reason why this method of construction is a popular choice for self-build projects.
03
Jul
2015
0 comment
Secret vault
Written by Emily Smith (editor)
Innovative use of vaulted ceilings and clever glazing has transformed an urban infill site into a four-bedroom family home.
04
Jun
2015
0 comment
Out of the woods
Written by Emily Smith (editor)
While timber cladding has boomed in recent decades, it has become particularly popular in the self-build market, and for good reason. Here, cladding expert Vastern Timber explains why.
05
May
2015
0 comment
Paul Joyner, Managing Director of Sustainable Building Solutions, part of the Travis Perkins Group, discusses how SAP assessments have heightened the importance of Y-values and how they can be used to save money and improve efficiency.
02
Apr
2015
0 comment
Mud and Marriage
Written by Emily Smith (editor)
After building her own home Mandy Clark felt that the process deserved to be retold, so put her self-build experience into a book. Here, Mandy discusses the ups and downs of her homebuilding adventure.
Published in
i-build
Tagged under
04
Mar
2015
0 comment
Simon Orrells recognised the potential of offsite construction methods when he started he career in the early 1990s. Here, Simon offers his perspective on why the timber frame industry is at its strongest to date.
Published in
i-build
Tagged under
29
Jan
2015
0 comment
American dream
Written by Emily Smith (editor)
A multi-million pound refurbishment in Suffolk has sought inspiration from American architecture. The revamp has seen significant interior remodelling and extension work completed in order to create the desired look.
Published in
i-build
Tagged under