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Hi PeterW, Thanks for the quick reply and info. Forgive me if this is a daft question - if one went this route, would that create an level of airtightness then that MHRV is required? Also just out of interest, why beads over more PIR in the cavity? Thanks again

Ahead of design... I'm looking to gain some insight from those with the experience... If you were building a masonary build (block and brick) from new.... What wall construction/make up would you choose and why? I'm talking about cavity size, insulation choice (which brand too) and then interior side finish? *just to add, supposed you are in the North of England, non coastal region.

Thanks all... I think, best course of action is to contact the original author, as it were. To see what comes from a conversation.

As mentioned before on here I'm at the very start of my self build journey. I have a plot, kindly gifted to us by my father in law. Right next to where he chose to build his house some 30 years ago. After constant searching for pieces of inspiration to take to an architect... I came across a design of a house which I've seen and absolutely love, done by an architect practice online (not local to us). They have it up as a previous project page sort of thing, with front, side, rear and cross section drawing. Along with a ground and first floor layout. And a few words about the design, building orientation and materials etc. Its exactly what we would have wanted, and it's what we would take to an architect as say that please (I know this may all seem rather uninspiring, but after searching and collecting bits and snaps of aspects of a stuff we love.. We came across this house. Also I'm not looking for a grand design, just a functional family home, with a few bits and pieces. So my (main) question is - do I need an architect? Obviously, I know some people have the skill to do this work themselves. But, Could I not take this to a local architectural technician, save some pennies and get them create me my own set of drawings, dicuss materials etc. Will an architectural technician be able to help guide us through the whole site, foundation type, spec pathway as well as an architect. Basically if I don't need the 'design' aspect, can I not use an architect. The site is a relatively simple site, 'infill' grassland (currently sometimes used for the family pony!), good access, level, no soil issues for either of the houses when built either side, neighbours are family and then a very welcoming old couple that we know well. Opposite side of the road is farm land and also behind owned my father in law (and our plot is large enough that there will be at least 15m either sidep). Side questions.. not that anyone would ever know... But do people think this is OK, almost plagiarising? There minor details we would have differently. Should I stop being a cheapskate and either contact the original architect and/or a local architect and have a full design etc done? As they may just make it that 1% better that pushes it into a fantastic building? Should I just be thankful that I've stumbled across soemthing that we both instantly went.. Yes!? Thanks in advance. Sorry for the ramble!

Hello, been reading the forum for a while. Tyring to soak up as much as possible as we begin our self build journey. Have to say already think this is a great place, so many questions I had...already asked and answered on here! Does anyone have a detailed costing spreadsheet for a block and brick or timber frame project. I know this has been asked lots and people have shared many times before, however everytime I find a topic on here it says the document is unavailable!? I've seen people say they'll pm some docs - wondering if that might work for me?) Thanks in advance. A