Build It Magazine May 2024
English | 132 pages | pdf | 42.33 MB
Extension projects are a hugely popular route to a bigger, better home. And, if you’re working on the house you already live in, a huge boon is that you don’t have to go through the rigmarole of looking for a new property in order to get the larger living spaces you’re after. So whether you’re looking to create an open-plan kitchendiner that links seamlessly with your garden, or a new master suite via a loft conversion, we’ve gathered together everything you need to know about taking on a home extension project and packaged it into a brand new edition of our Extensions Bible, bundled with this magazine.
In this issue of Build It Magazine , we’ve got heaps of ideas and expert advice to help, whatever kind of project you’re tackling. Whether you’re building from scratch or working with an existing property, it’s likely that creating a low-bills home is high on your list of priorities. Over on page 82 eco expert Nigel Griffith is investigating whether it’s possible to build a truly zero-bills home and if going off -grid is feasible. While architect Opinder Liddar is discussing how to make energy efficient upgrades as part of a renovation project (page 90). Plus, on page 35 we’re taking a closer look at an amazing forever eco home build in the Scottish countryside.
With Spring now firmly in the air, it’s a great time to be thinking about connecting with the outdoors. Lindsay Blair is sharing why it’s important to start planning your garden at the early design stages of your project (page 76) and Chris Batesmith is investigating how much to budget for an amazing span of glazed sliding doors (page 94). Plus, Georgina Crothers is looking at the wellbeing and property value benefits of carefully considering daylight in your home’s design (page 54).
EMILY BATESMITH, EDITOR
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