Here you can read about Visitors of the Centre who have been inspired by the resources at the NSBRC, be it our popular National Self Build and Renovation Shows, or the array of Training Courses and Workshops run throughout the year, many have gone on to successfully complete a construction project. Why not take a look and see how the NSBRC can help you with your project?
John & Amanda Tarrant
John and Amanda self-managed an extension to their existing house in Surrey and used the NSBRC to find solutions to the construction challenges they faced.
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Clive Spencer
Clive successfully completed a Self Build project in Wiltshire back in 2019, creating a “healthy, uplifting and highly sustainable new home” to the Passivhaus standard, using timber frame, replacing a beyond-repair bungalow.
Richard & Diane Boutcher
Richard and Diane self built their home in Norfolk, achieving an A-rated house with a traditional front façade and a more modern rear elevation.
Ben & Kay Adam-Smith
Ben and Kay Adam-Smith are Video and podcast production company owners from Hertfordshire who completed their certified passivhaus Self Build in 2018.
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Mandy & Carlton Ridd
After completing various renovations and extensions, Mandy & Carlton self-managed their new build in North Devon using ICF to create a bespoke, modern and energy efficient home.
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Claire & Peter Dickinson
Claire and Peter self built their modern four-bedroom home in Shropshire which has been designed to meet their future needs and is certified to Passivhaus standard by WARM.
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Trevor & Rachel Bridgwood
Trevor and Rachel completed their self build project back in 2013, a timber-frame with an array of eco features. It is A rated and one of the first in Lincolnshire.
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