Rob Hodgson and Kay Ralph intend to construct an architectural landmark atop a cliff. Their vision is a contemporary glass house, reminiscent of the elegant villas that line the California coastline. Their property commands a view of a p…

Rebecca Sturrock has returned to her family home in Cornwall with Gregory Kewish, her partner, and a remarkably ambitious undertaking. Their goal: to convert a small, damp bungalow into a modern dwelling, all on a budget of £80,000. But as …

Peter Berkin and his wife, Chard, have embarked on the project of building a new home at the garden's far end. From the outset, however, they find themselves at loggerheads regarding every aspect of the design – even the fundamental form. …

In Northern Ireland, a young farmer and architect envisions a dwelling crafted from repurposed shipping containers – four colossal units welded into a striking cross. Patrick Bradley's ambitious design, costing £100,000, proposes constr…

Tracy Fox and her husband, Steve, aspire to construct an 'urban shed' from reclaimed industrial materials within a former milk yard in southeast London. However, their unconventional material choices present significant difficulties and exp…

In the countryside of Norfolk, Natasha Cargill envisions a home sculpted like two colossal periscopes. However, budgetary constraints and stringent planning regulations are proving increasingly challenging. Securing permission for her pr…

Andy and Nicki Bruce are attempting to construct an experimental, flood-resistant floating home on an island in the River Thames. However, realizing such a complex design on a site with restricted access proves to be a considerable undertak…

Kevin McCloud journeys to a secluded corner of France, revisiting a restoration project initiated in 2003 by Denise Daniel and Doug Ibbs. When Denise Daniel and Doug Ibbs abandoned their lives in the UK for a new beginning in rural centr…

Kevin McCloud journeys back to a distinctive home in the Wye Valley, a place where Japanese and Welsh traditions intertwine. He explores how the unconventional structure has stood up to one of the wettest winters in recent memory. Tamayo…

Kevin McCloud revisits Devon to see the progress on a truly remarkable construction project. Marine Captain Jon White and his wife Becky were content in a small cottage in the county until June 2010, when Jon was serving in Afghanistan and …