Self Build

If you've ever dreamt of designing and building your own home, this book is for you. Becoming a 'self-builder' doesn't necessarily mean learning to build a house physically from scratch. Anyone can be a self-builder.

For domestic clients, both for large or small projects, and especially those who have never carried out this role before, this guide offers a quick and easy overview of the value, mechanisms and context of appointing your architect.

A superbly illustrated volume showcasing stylish refurbishment projects for small apartments - under 50m2

The first guide to timber framing written specifically for beginners! Expert Will Beemer takes you through the entire process from start to finish, beginning with timber sourcing and ending with a finished building.

A practical guide for those tempted to buy a building which needs extensive refurbishment or who simply need more space to accommodate a growing family or an office at home. Each stage, from getting planning permission to what happens when the builders arrive, is covered and case studies provided.

Dampness can become an enemy when it invades our interior space, when it persists, it spreads and damages our domestic fittings, finishes and furnishings, and it stimulates the spread of fungus and decay in the structure of our houses. This is a guide to the causes and treatment of dampness.

A highly illustrated, practical handbook on eco-friendly self-building