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When they bought a 1980s house, Eilidh and Rob called in the experts to turn it into an eco-friendly family home

When the owners of a 1930s detached house needed more light and space, the solution was an extension with a perpendicular placement

Novice self-builders, Ben and Anna Humphrey, demolished a semi-detached bungalow to make way for a contemporary detached reverse-level family home

We reveal why rising stars of architecture are leaning into the importance of place to create more beautiful and sustainable homes in the countryside, and what freedoms, opportunities and challenges arise from building in a rural setting today

After years of travelling on the pro-surfer circuit, Jayce Robinson and Hannah Michael chose West Cornwall to build their dream country life

A round-up of the latest self-build and home renovation news, products and events. By Jennifer Grimble