CREATING A BETTER HOME
Self building gives a blank canvas to design a home that offers everything you need and eliminates the common issues that come with existing builds. Here, we explore some of the measures you can incorporate into your plans that will help turn your home into a sanctuary you want to spend time in
ORIGINAL WORDS GEORGINA CROTHERS & LINDSAY BLAIR
Shortlisted for Best Turnkey Home in the 2023 Build It Awards, the large swathes of triple glazing on this self build by ARCO2 Architecture fill the property with an abundance of natural light. Placement of the windows has been carefully considered and the roofline extended to provide solar shading, ensuring the home doesn’t overheat in the summer months
CHRIS HEWITT
Building your own home from scratch is a major investment. This is your opportunity to create something perfectly tailored to you and, for many self builders, it’s their forever home. It’s easy to focus on the aesthetic, functionality and energy efficiency of a design, and rightly so. But it’s equally important to invest in the products and strategy that go into developing a scheme which enhances your wellbeing.
From natural, healthy and eco-friendly materials and high-quality products, to clean indoor air and ample natural light, here are some measures worth considering during the design stage of your build to make your home an inviting space that improves your quality of life.