In a grand Regency house in Cheltenham, a couple burdened by its upkeep resolved to downsize. They envisioned a modern, low-maintenance dwelling in their own garden. Yet, strict height regulations dictated that sixty percent of their new ho…

Henry Chopping's aspirations to construct a new dwelling in Oxford are complicated by a scheduled wall and stringent planning regulations. Possessing a budget exceeding seven figures, he remains resolute in realizing his vision for the hous…

The architect envisioned a home for his family, conceived as a study in white. He intended a dwelling of pure, bright surfaces. Yet, the materials he ultimately selected leaned toward the utilitarian, the kinds of things one finds more read…

Jo and Shaun Bennett aspire to construct a Gothic house reminiscent of the Addams Family, operating under a £400,000 budget. However, the project's complexities quickly escalate beyond their initial expectations, leading to mounting financi…

Pru and Richard began to map out the creation of a custom family home on a former industrial site nestled within the Midlothian countryside. The plot, a relic of its past featuring remnants of lime kilns, presented a unique stipulation.…

Kevin offers his assistance to Tiffany and Jonny as they pursue their vision of an ultra-modern, environmentally conscious home in Bath, in the southwest. Instead of embarking on conventional construction, Tiffany and Jonny chose a pre-…

Three years have passed since Kevin McCloud last visited artists David Westby and Leonie Whitton, who embarked on an ambitious project: to transform an olive farm in Puglia, Italy, into a home with a budget of just £25,000. He returns now t…

Kevin McCloud visited the home of John and Terri Westlake, a striking contemporary dwelling they constructed themselves. The house features a remarkable wall of glass, offering expansive vistas over the open countryside surrounding Peterbor…

Kevin returned to visit David and Greta Iredale, finding their new home a stark contrast to their original creation. They had traded the self-designed and self-built house for a meticulously crafted Huf Haus, engineered in Germany with exac…

Kevin McCloud returns to Philip Trail and his wife Angela, who sought respite in the tranquil countryside of Surrey. Following Philip's diagnosis with a brain tumour, they embarked on a project to renovate a 150-year-old threshing barn, tra…

Five years have passed since their move, and now Kevin McCloud returns to the rugged landscapes of Cumbria to observe how the Reddy family has settled into their earth-sheltered home, designed with ecological principles in mind.

In Maidstone, Jean and Bill Letley, a couple in their seventies, are planning a strikingly modern bungalow. The design incorporates underfloor heating and innovative steel foundations – a construction that would challenge even the most skil…