A green gift for mum & dad

Octogenarians Keith and Ann Lewis’ new home was not just a labour of love, but a real family affair, with the couple engaging the services of their son and daughter-in-law to create a self-build that combines barn-inspired architecture with ecology-friendly... View Article

Work to begin on University of Bristol’s new campus

Work on the University of Bristol’s new Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus – a total investment of around £500m – will get underway next month after the University signed contracts with construction company Sir Robert McAlpine. Designed by Feilden Clegg Bradley... View Article

Sustained efforts

Johanna Elvidge at Marshalls shares her advice for building sustainability into your home’s outdoor space to bring life-long benefits Creating a sustainable home is now a top priority for self-builders, from locally sourced materials to energy efficiency measures. When it... View Article

As right as rain

You don’t need to compromise on aesthetics or function when choosing a rainwater system for your home – Yeoman Rainguard explains why Doing your calculations is key when it comes to installing the right rainwater system. To ensure that gutters... View Article

Architect appointment – Boyer’s Design Team

Matthew Robinson has joined the Design Team at Boyer, part of Leaders Romans Group. Matthew, a senior architect at Boyer, has over seven years’ experience in residential design. He joins from Morse Webb, based in Bramley in Hampshire, where he... View Article

Home Styling: Dedicated followers of fashion

When styling your interiors, the year’s emerging trends can be a great source of inspiration, and will help you incorporate fun, flair and individuality into your design. Paul Garland of Andrew Henry Interiors explains how Focusing on concepts which are... View Article

Converted to spirals

Installing and designing a spiral staircase for a conversion project is now simpler than ever, as Richard Harding of British Spirals & Castings explains Conversions offer a great opportunity to transform an unwanted building which is steeped with character, into... View Article

Ashford’s £11.3m investment in warmer homes

£11.3m investment in warmer homes as Ashford Borough Council secures Government funding to retrofit more than 700 homes; tenants to receive FREE energy efficiency upgrades. A bold plan to transform more than 700 of Ashford Borough Council’s most energy-inefficient homes... View Article

Covering practicalities

From increasingly popular large formats, to the importance of meeting British Standards, The Tile Association looks at technical tiling issues in bathrooms Tiles are among the most durable and stylish finishes that can be chosen for any bathroom or wetroom.... View Article

Living Space starts on 48 new homes in Kidderminster

Affordable housing specialist Living Space has commenced construction for the delivery of 48 new homes on the outskirts of Kidderminster for Community Housing. Living Space secured planning permission from Wyre Forest District Council for the development with associated access and... View Article

Natural remedies

Architect Ben Ridley used all of his expertise to upgrade an ageing London dwelling to create a low energy home for his family, whose minimalist interiors bring a focus on the natural materials used TEXT TOM BODDY IMAGES LORENZO ZANDRI... View Article

The latest episode of Builders’ Voices is live

The latest episode of Builders’ Voices, a collaborative podcast between Housebuilder & Developer and the Federation of Master Builders (FMB), is now available. Adrian Swan left David Wilson Homes, after a long stint with the firm, to found Swan Homes... View Article

Orchard Farm submits planning application for 25 self-build plots

Orchard Farm, Kent’s first authentic self-build community, today announced that it has submitted a planning application to Ashford Borough Council for the first phase of 25 self-build residential plots to hit the market in autumn 2023. Orchard Farm Kent Ltd. (OFKL) is a partnership between Steenvlinder, the community-driven developer for individual and collective self-builders, and Urbanise, a Kent-based developer. ... View Article