Here you can read about Visitors of the Centre who have been inspired by the resources at the NSBRC, be it our popular National Self Build and Renovation Shows, or the array of Training Courses and Workshops run throughout the year, many have gone on to successfully complete a construction project. Why not take a look and see how the NSBRC can help you with your project?
Dan Stewart
Dan Stewart, an Architect & Self Builder, built a modern, low energy, 'forever home' in Wembury, South Devon using ICF (insulated concrete formwork). ‘Birdsong’ is designed to the Passivhaus standard, and is certified to the AECB CarbonLite New Build Standard.
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Alan Muncaster
Alan completed a major retrofit of his detached bungalow in Weymouth, Dorset. The project included better insulation, photovoltaic systems, mechanical ventilation with heat recovery, battery storage, and an air source heat pump, preserving the original floor plan. The bungalow's 82 square meter area saw its Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating rise from D in 2011 to A, significantly lowering imported electricity requirements.
Tom Evans & Louise Howson #2
Tom and Louise successfully transformed a damp, mouldy, and chilly 1960s bungalow through an EnerPHit renovation. They applied insights gained from NSBRC events, and a prior project, to create a property achieving an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of A.
Charles Vickery
Charles Vickery completed an ICF self build in Berkshire, blending modern features with traditional Georgian styling. The three-storey house appears as two-storeys from the front due to the sloping plot.
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Frank & Pauline Mace
Tanglewood is a breathtaking two-story, five-bedroom timber frame home built by Frank & Pauline Mace. Nestled in the beautiful location of Herefordshire, this house is an outstanding demonstration of an eco-friendly property that exceeds energy efficiency standards while remaining uniquely designed to the self-builder's specific needs.
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Dave & Kellie Signorelli
Dave & Kellie undertook an extension / renovation project in Swindon on a house originally built in 1929; they used block & cladding to construct a modern-style family home.
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Damian & Claire Le Gresley
Damian & Claire recently completed an extension and re-modelling of their existing house in Wiltshire, using SIPs for the walls and roof to create their bespoke, modern & more energy-efficient home.
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