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Articles in this issue
Below is a selection of articles in Build It May 2018.
Welcome
editor’s letter
In the past few weeks we’ve seen the launch of a new draft National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF), which contains a couple of useful nuggets for those of us keen to self-bui...
inspiration
news
CHETWODERAM
Stunning views meet energy efficiency
This new build in the countryside, south west of Cubert and three miles from Newquay, is the work of Laurence Associates. The ho...
need to know
New tech could change how we build houses My neighbour Ian is a proper technophile. Whenever there’s a new product on the market, he’s the first one to get his hands on it. Each item’s arrival is anno...
product news
Great shopping ideas for your custom home project spendvsave
from £60 per m2
These wood-effect porcelain tiles are virtually maintenance-free, so you can enjoy the traditional timber look w...
Interiors notebook
Create a versatile living space by integrating patterns and a geometric interior scheme in your self-build or renovation
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