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?
Martin & Jane Smethurst
Martin and Jane self built in Milton, a strong conservation area with many surrounding Grade 1 & 2 listed buildings which provided challenges in gaining planning consent.
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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.
Fraser Besant
Fraser Besant, a self builder and exhibitor at the NSBRC (owner of Ablectrics), undertook his project in Bristol in September 2023, demolishing an existing house to rebuild his family’s forever home using block work construction.
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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Jenny & Chris Shepperd
Jenny & Chris self built Gryphon House across 2018 - 2020. The property is a contemporary, two-storey, 5-bed timber frame house located in Warwickshire.
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Mike & Alison Hardwick
Self Build Consultant Mike Hardwick has previously worked as a Technical Adviser at the Centre. Read about Mike’s own experience self building his family home here!
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