Build It | Build It May 2013
This month’s issue of Build It is all about transitions – from self building your dream abode to completely transforming your current property.
Our real life home stories are packed full of inspiring tales from those who have already taken the plunge – you can garner some valuable tips from them. Diarmid Baird’s contemporary eco home was borne from a childhood sketch and uses a whole host of inventive design elements. Our front cover home belongs to the Malcolmsons, who have managed to construct a highly efficient family dwelling on a budget of just £205,000.
If you want to update your home, add more space or simply create a feature that allows more light in, check out our special focus on glazed extensions. Architect Opinder Liddar runs through the various options and we showcase some of our favourite examples.
Finally, for those of you still searching for a plot, or have concerns about the costs involved in developing one, hunt through our land listings and get some expert advice from Mike Dade.
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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Build It Build It May 2013.