New House & Self Build Design

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1. Groundfloor Floor plan help

   By dipz1110, February 12
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   • dipz1110
   • March 5

2. Timber Frame Wall build up for extension

   By southcoastseagull, December 19, 2023
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   • PhilC
   • March 1

3. Roof design for part glazed pitched roof

   By d438a1, February 25
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   • d438a1
   • February 25

4. Who has used, is using, PHPP? 1 2

   By Dreadnaught, July 11, 2018
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   • Russdl
   • February 25

5. contemporary house with basement 1 2

   By sheelg, February 22
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   • Thorfun
   • February 23

6. Airtight walls & fixing stuff to them 1 2

   By WWilts, February 21, 2021
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   • ruggers
   • February 14

7. Does brick plinth really add expense?

   By flanagaj, February 13
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   • saveasteading
   • February 14

8. 1970s House Face-lift help

   By RichM, February 12
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   • RichM
   • February 12

9. Floorplan help!

   By Bournbrook , February 12
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   • Bournbrook
   • February 12

10. Finally plans approved after 2 years …now the surveys… any input?? UPDATE

    By 7dayworker, February 3
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    • Alan Ambrose
    • February 4

11. Planning are insistent on a dormer 1 2

    By Fallowfields, September 8, 2023   

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    • NandM
    • January 30

12. Eaves

    By Selfbuildsarah, January 18
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    • Conor
    • January 19

13. Dwg editor online or service?

    By hotnuts21, January 3
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    • SteamyTea
    • January 6

14. Window detail?

    By Alan Ambrose, January 1
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    • Alan Ambrose
    • January 4

15. How can we make the front elevation look more interesting?

    By LnP, December 31, 2023
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    • JohnMo
    • January 1

16. Early layout plans for rural renovation… would love a critique :) 1 2 3

    By fatgus, February 27, 2023
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    • fatgus
    • December 29, 2023

17. I can't make the kitchen fit! - Floorplan advice sought. 1 2

    By de devil tail, December 19, 2023
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    • Thorfun
    • December 29, 2023

18. PD Extensions and floor plan advice

    By FreddieW, December 23, 2023
    • 13 replies
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    • ProDave
    • December 24, 2023

19. plant room Plant room Design

    By openthegate, December 15, 2023   

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    • Mike
    • December 17, 2023

20. Can I ask - what's the best energy calculation treatment for basements?

    By Alan Ambrose, November 28, 2023
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    • Thorfun
    • December 14, 2023

21. Designing to brick/block dimensions and expansion joints/piers

    By Pabbles, December 6, 2023
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    • Brickie
    • December 10, 2023

22. Roof Pitch, Eaves, and Ceiling Height on Landing / First Floor

    By Gaf, November 30, 2023
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    • Gaf
    • December 5, 2023

23. Passivhaus PhPP help

    By Nic, November 27, 2023
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    • Nic
    • December 3, 2023

24. Ceiling service void size for domestic sprinkler system

    By MattD, November 26, 2023
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    • MattD
    • November 26, 2023

25. What's the best location for the plant room?

    By LnP, November 25, 2023
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    • ProDave
    • November 25, 2023