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Jan
2016
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When Phil Newbold and his wife, Joy, decided to embark on building their own low-energy house in County Durham, obtaining planning consent in a Conservation Area and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty proved to be the biggest hurdle.
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Nov
2015
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A local presentation in their hometown inspired Mr and Mrs Young to commission a two-bedroom single-storey bungalow built to Passivhaus standards.
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Jun
2015
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Country house
Written by Emily Smith (editor)
When a London couple were searching for a house in the country, they found the ideal plot, the only problem was the dated brick cottage that stood within it.
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May
2015
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A Gloucestershire extension project has incorporated the refurbishment of a derelict gasworks, transforming it into a sensational contemporary annex for the nineteenth century home.
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Jan
2015
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The perfect Retirement gift
Written by Emily Smith (editor)
Jane and Ian McClintock have built a modern home for retirement on the land of their family heirloom farmhouse.
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Dec
2014
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Life off-grid
Written by Emily Smith (editor)
Maes Yr Onn Farm, Manmoel, sits high above the Gwent valleys as Wales’ first fully off-grid and truly self-sufficient farm.
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Oct
2014
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Every architect’s dream
Written by Emily Smith (editor)
When architects Adam and Annelise Penton visited a plot for their development company they were so blown away by its natural perfection that it led them on an unexpected self-build journey.
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Aug
2014
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In separate quests in find the perfect plot, two couples – both first-time self-builders – became great friends, consequently hiring the same architect to design highly eco-efficient homes right next door to one another.
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Jun
2014
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Honey, I'm home
Written by Emily Smith (editor)
Honeycomb is an efficient hexagonal structure built by bees in which to live and work. This fascinating natural process was the inspiration behind Barry Jackson’s new modular living system, Hivehaus.
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Apr
2014
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No place like dome
Written by Emily Smith (editor)
Nestled into the Norwegian landscape between the fjords and mountains is Benjamin and Ingrid Hjertefolger’s breathtaking sustainable self-build.
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