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Thanks for the input! Did you mention this in the survey? There is this question in the survey: "What would you change or improve about the self-build process in the UK?"

Hi, thank you! Are you referring to self-building or conducting surveys?

Thank you!

Thank you so much!

Thank you so much!

Sure! It’s really great to find the right audience who’s interested in this topic. I’d be happy to share my findings once it’s completed I will also mention the Buildhub community generally in my thesis. But I still have 1 more year to complete my PhD

Thank you! I’d love that. After completing the survey study, I might continue conducting interviews about self-build and possibly visit and meet you in person However, my priority right now is reaching at least 60 participants for the survey—I’m currently at 43.

Thank you very much! I hope I will get permission from the university to revise that question

Thank you very much!

Thank you for your feedback—it’s very helpful! I completely understand your point, and I’ll speak with my supervisor to see if I can adjust the part about eco-features, as you and Conor mentioned. I’m working on making that question clearer and more specific. I’d also love for more people to participate and share their opinions—it’s invaluable to hear different perspectives and make the survey as effective as possible. So if you have any suggestions on where I could reach out to engage more self-builders or enthusiasts, I’d love to hear them! Thanks again for taking the time to share your thoughts—it’s much appreciated!

Thank you for your feedback! Were you able to find questions in the survey that allowed you to express the issues you faced? I want to make sure the survey provides an opportunity for you to share your experiences fully.

Thanks very much for completing the survey and sharing your feedback! Breaking down the eco feature question and using percentages instead of absolute values is a solid suggestion. I’ll definitely keep that in mind for the next steps. Really appreciate your input! Cheers

Hi All, I’m a PhD student at the University of Nottingham researching self-build processes in the UK and would greatly appreciate your input through a quick survey (7-12 mins). Your responses will remain anonymous, and you can withdraw at any time. As a thank you, there’s an optional £50 Amazon gift card draw for participants. Self-Build Research Study Survey Thank you for your time and valuable insights!

Hello everyone! My name is Cem, and I'm a PhD student in Architecture at the University of Nottingham, focusing on self-build housing. As part of my research, I am conducting interviews with self-build enthusiasts and owners to gain insights into your experiences, challenges, and aspirations within the self-build journey. Your input would be invaluable in shaping my research, which aims to develop tools that make the design and building process more accessible for everyone. Participation is completely voluntary, and all information shared during the interviews will remain confidential and will be used only for academic purposes. I would love to connect with those of you who are interested in self-build projects. If you're open to sharing your experiences and answering a few questions, please feel free to reply here or message me directly for more details on how you can participate. I look forward to learning from this fantastic community! Best, Cem