If you are planning a self
build project, or simply renovating your existing house, maybe
we can provide the information you need on line. We offer a wealth of information on
self build and eco homes.
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but not solely UK based, and there is huge amount of material
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Founded in 2002, theHousePlanner
has since passed one and a half million total visitors to this
site, and continues to go from strength to strength.
Site of the month:
July 2012: Hannah
Lobley -Hannah is a designer spaecialisiing in art commissions
and bespoke products made entirely from recycled paper and books
that are compressed and work like wood, creating fantastic patterns.
Past featured sites of the month -every month we select
and feature a website of particular value.
Channel 4 -Beat my
Beat
Have you recently bought a
renovation project?
Are you about to start renovating
a property?
If the answer is YES, then
you could be in with a chance of winning £5000...
No matter the size or extent
of your renovation we want to hear from you!
Lion Television are about to
start production on an exciting new property renovation series
for Channel 4 and are looking for people to take part
Developers will compete against
each other hoping their project will emerge triumphant, with
the winner bagging a cash prize of £5000
We're looking for people across
the UK who are renovating their properties with a schedule of
no more than 6 months. If you fit the bill contact us now
Email: renovation@liontv.co.uk
or Call 0141 331 6051 for more information and an application
form.
Off
grid riverside retreat for sale
Located near Ombersley, Worcestershire,
a beautiful, secluded potential eco home or off-grid holiday
let on the banks of the River Severn. Surrounded by trees and
meadows, and overlooking the river this could be a very peaceful
rural weekend retreat -read
more.....
Loving your Sash Windows
Paul Burnett of TheSashWindowMan
explains why it may be both cheaper and more sustainable to have
your sash windows restored by a professional than replace them
-read more.....
Selecting a Staircase Design
Building a home from scratch
involves a great many different features all coming together.
Ben Winton of Complete Stair Systems offers some tips -read
more.....
Featured DVD
Grand Designs -Series 4
Complete
featuring Kevin McCloud.
Includes episodes on
The Violin Factory, Waterloo
- Louise and Milko
German Kit House, Surrey -David
and Greta Iredale
Revisited: The Inverted-Roof
House, Bucks
19th-Century Sandstone House,
Edinburgh -Reuben and April
To be held at Event City by
the Trafford Centre, the Northern Home Show offers a one-stop-shopping
opportunity covering all aspects of home improvement, renovation,
self-build, interiors, energy efficiency and gardens. The Show
features free seminars, live demonstrations and advice from the
experts, giving you the skills and information to tackle your
home and garden projects with confidence. Taking place during
the Love Architecture Festival 2012, you can also arrange short
consultations with chartered architects from the Royal Institute
of British Architects, there to help make your dream home a reality.
Tickets are £8 per person on the door (children under 16
go free).
15th-24th
June -National
Love
Architecture -organised
by the Royal Institute of British Architects, this is a nationwide
series of events -walks, talks, tours, films and exhibitions
that aim to de=monstrate the possibilities of good architecture.
Runs between 15th and 24th June.
One of the world's most important
contemporary architecture and interior design exhibitions presenting
the latest furniture, lighting, accessories etc.
See our calendar
page for or other self build and home improvement events.
Eco Refurbishment:
The vast majority of us will never design and build our own new
eco-homes, yet our existing houses can make a massive contribution
to our carbon footprint and wider environmental impact.
A comprehensive look at all
aspects of sustainable construction, from Relevant Sustainable
Construction Legislation including the Green Deal, Sustainable
Water Use in the UK through to Low Carbon Technologies, allowing
you to take away a greater understanding of what works and what
is just eco-bling.
See our page on courses
for other training events.
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Design and construction information.
Covers topics such as self build, renovation, finding an architect
specialising in sustainability, building and planning regulations,
finishes, components and building materials
General information on environmental
issues and green design -covers energy use (solar and wind power,
chp systems), recycling and re-use, green materials, construction
with earth, straw and timber, insulation and eco homes.
Resources on sustainable garden
design, plus water reuse using wetlands, composting of waste,
organic produce, planting for biodiversity and garden materials.
Buying, selling and renting
property in the UK; where to find green mortgages, estate agents,
surveyors and legal advice; ethical investment, insurance and
other useful information related to the UK housing market.
The Housebuilder's Bible: An Insider's Guide to the Construction
Jungle, 8th Edition
Mark Brinkley
This definitive guide offers
information, advice and costings from an experienced builder
-ideal companion for any self builder
Paperback - Ovolo Publishing Ltd
Off
grid riverside retreat for sale
Loving your Sash Windows
Selecting a Staircase Design
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