Self Building Your Own Home – Using an Architect and Other Professionals – Part 4
In this, Part 4, of Jonathan Braddick’s regular Guide to Self Build featured in Devon Life Magazine, Jonathan explores the importance of using RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) Chartered Architects when appointing professionals to help you with you self build project / grand design. Jonathan explains how RIBA Chartered Architects are qualified to advise their clients … Continue reading
Self Building Your Own Home – Getting the Design Right – Part 3
The third instalment of my monthly guide to self building your own construction project, as published in Devon Life Magazine. This article explores the importance of investing time and money early on in the project to establish a detailed design so as to avoid unforeseen delays and expense further down the line. The design stage can be seen to have been split into 3 key … Continue reading
Tea With an Architect with RIBA Exeter and RIBA Plymouth, Devon
The recently launched ‘Tea With an Architect’ scheme is a fantastic chance for RIBA chartered architects to take part in an exciting new scheme started by RIBA architect Gabrielle Omar (a participant on the Apprentice television programme). Sessions are taking place and being planned nation wide and aim to attract people to meet up with a local … Continue reading
Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and Plymouth City Council ‘Plymouth Plan’ Evening Event
A very exciting evening event has been organised by the Plymouth Branch of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) in collaboration with Plymouth City Council to discuss and contribute towards the creation of the emerging ‘Plymouth Plan’. The aim is to identify appropriate opportunities to change the future of Plymouth for the better, taking … Continue reading
Self Building Your Own Home Part 2 – Finding a Plot
The current boost in the self build sector means that finding your dream, or even just a suitable, plot of land in the area that you want to live can be one of the hardest parts of carrying out a self build project. However, there are lots of different ways to look and an organised, … Continue reading
An Introduction to Self Building Your Own Home – Part 1
The current downturn in the housing market, as a result of the credit crunch, means that it could be an ideal time to consider creating your dream home through self build, renovation or conversion. Whilst many of the large house builders seem to h…
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