Tired of spending all your home working hours plonked in front of the kitchen table? We look at what’s involved in creating an inspiring, practical and enjoyable office space to work from home Over the past year, millions of us have been forced to work from home (WFH) – often…
Planners rejected our pre-application. What should we do next? Has this happened to you, have you had planning rejected? “We have a bungalow that we wish to replace with a contemporary L-shaped house, where one side will be single storey and the other double. We made a planning pre-application, which…
When you need approval You must check if you need approval before you construct or change buildings in certain ways. You do not need to get approval yourself if you use someone registered with a competent person scheme. Find out about the rules in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Building regulations approval is different from planning…
How to find the perfect architect for your project. The title ‘architect’ is protected under Section 20 of the Architects Act 1997. What this means is that the title can only be used by someone that has completed the training – a minimum of 7 years in all areas of…
Numerous building techniques are available, and selecting the most suitable one will depend on your budget, the requirements of planning approval, and your design preferences. BRICK AND BLOCK CONSTRUCTION In contemporary conventional homes, the construction of walls involves two layers. An internal wall made of blockwork is paired with an…
We delve into how contemporary construction methodologies are adapting to enhanced efficiency objectives, assisting self-builders in realizing a home with low energy consumption and minimized carbon footprint. Building Regulations dictate the minimum acceptable standard for house construction. Therefore, it’s promising to see amendments made to these regulations that promote more…
