Embodied carbon in housing construction makes up a large proportion of emissions from the housing sector. Shifting to timber framed...

If you are thinking about embarking on a self-build journey, there are several things that you will need to consider to ensure a...

If you’re seeking to build your own home but are unsure of how to finance your project, there’s a number of different routes that you can...

What is design and build? Design and build is a procurement route that allows the client to hire one main contractor to conduct both the...

You might have heard of the phrase ‘off-site manufacturing’ or ‘modern methods of construction’ when looking into a self-build project –...

We all know the benefits of owning an eco-friendly home: they use less power and electricity and they’re easier to keep warm, saving you...

Building your own green home or having one designed and built by a sustainable architect are both excellent ways to drastically reduce...

We all understand the dire conditions the earth is facing. Many of us already take steps to reduce our own carbon footprint by recycling,...

Whether you’ve dreamt of building your own green home for years or you’re just discovering the benefits of sustainable design, the idea...

This is our fifth and final installment of our five-part series on green home building tips to make your new home as energy-efficient as...

This is the fourth installment of a five-part series on how to make your green build home as environmentally friendly as possible....

This is the third installment of a five-part series on how to make the most from your green build home. Whether you’ve purchased one of...

This is our second post in a five-part series on how to make the most of your green build home to maximise efficiency, reduce energy...

You know you want to build your own green home. But where do you start? At Sustainable Design Collective, we’ve put together a five-part...

One of the many benefits of green building is that the same principles that help protect our environment – the use of low-energy options...

Building your own home can be one of the most stressful and financially taxing undertakings of your life. However the reward is a bespoke...

Sustainable factory built kit homes have not yet entered the mainstream in the UK, despite some notable and award winning schemes. Kit...

Fully Engineered Timber Frame Design Our Kit Homes design and build process provides total assurance and peace of mind for the...

On 26th September we invited people to view our 4 house sustainable social housing in Thurlestone, Devon. The event was an opportunity...

Download this report from our site. Published by the Health and Safety Executive, the report identifies some of the major benefits of...