Building for the future: stonewater’s vision for greener, smarter homes

As renewable energy overtakes coal for the first time, a street in East London is taking itself off the grid this winter by installing solar panels. And residents hope to inspire other neighbourhoods

Marian Boswall defends the building of lakes, which bring both beauty and biodiversity

Bringing a dilapidated barn back to life using sympathetic materials proved a winning move for John and Cat Frankitti

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

Discover the measures taken to radically improve the thermal performance of these existing homes

Built to the highest of Passivhaus standards, this colourful contemporary home in Suffolk is a solace in all seasons