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The connection between home and garden was a top priority in James Lockwood’s redesign and extension


Finishing touch


ON THE COVER... © DAN GLASSER (PAGE 46)


Jason Nicholson from K Rend discusses why silicone render makes the perfect fi nishing touch for your project


Whether you’re planning a complete new build or a renovation, I hope the issue gives you plenty of inspiration for making your project as sustainable as possible!


ROSEANNE FIELD FROM THE EDITOR...


Headlines and stories about building more sustainably are everywhere. The Future Homes Standard comes into force from early 2027 – applicable to all new build homes in the UK – and the Passivhaus Trust is hoping to see Passivhaus projects account for 10% of all new builds in the UK by 2035.


While the Trust’s target is certainly admirable, is it realistic? Following our inaugural Selfbuilder Survey in the last issue which explored attitudes towards building sustainably, we’ve turned our attention this time to the ‘gold standard for energy effi ciency’. The Passivhaus Trust says  of new build housing in the UK is currently built to Passivhaus standard, but how much of that is being delivered by self-builders? Find out what our respondents had to say in the report on page 23.


Passivhaus or not, our case studies in this issue are proof that energy effi ciency is often high on the agenda of self-builders. James Sellicks wanted to create a high performing building that would exceed the requirements of Building Regulations – architect Richard Norwood talks to Jayne Dowle on page 58.


For James and Rachel Tilson, making their substantial extension sustainable meant using timber frame to reduce embodied carbon and create a high performing thermal envelope, alongside a planner-imposed green roof. Read the full case study on page 46.


And while these are great examples of sustainability in action in new build structures, improving energy effi ciency isn’t out of reach for those undertaking a renovation. The latest NSBRC Masterclass on page 18 explores the ways you can improve energy effi ciency when renovating or retrofi tting.


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