showcases the most innovative and useful eco-friendly gadgets and products on the market. His hand-picked selection reveals the latest trends in green technology and shines a light on new directions in product design.
• Self-Build on a Shoestring (in association with NaCSBA) – This competition, open to all, sets the challenge to design a stylish 65 sq m starter home that can be built for £50,000 – ideally less. Selected entries are displayed at Grand Designs Live and the winners are awarded a share of a £5,000 prize fund.
• Grand Room Sets – The theme ‘famous places that never existed’ is brought to life by top designers in this inspirational interiors installation.
• The Light Lab – A first for this year’s show, The Light Lab showcases what has become a major trend in recent years; the smart bulb. Visitors are invited to come along and see for themselves how much the humble light bulb can now do, by using an iPad to control music, colours and CCTV – all coming from the bulb itself.
• Bird Box Lounge (sponsored by the Pension Insurance Corporation) – Another new addition for this year’s Birmingham show, the Bird Box Lounge, will share tips and tricks on how to encourage wildlife into the garden. The lounge will also provide a tranquil spot for visitors to have a cup of tea or a bite to eat.
Grand Designs Live takes place from 19-23 October at Birmingham’s NEC. Save £5 when you book in advance: visit
www.granddesignslive.com or call the booking hotline 0844 854 1348.
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