Self-build

, Nederland) Self-build is the process of creating an individual home or building through a variety of methods. The self-builder's input into this process varies from doing the actual construction, also known as DIY, to contracting certain works to an architect or building package company.

, Nederland)]] Self-build is the process of creating an individual home or building through a variety of methods. The self-builder's input into this process varies from doing the actual construction, also known as DIY, to contracting certain works to an architect or building package company.

Motivation

ers visiting a self-made renovation project of low-cost housing (Brazil)]] People do self-build for many reasons. One common reason, especially in poorer countries, is that they may not be able to afford such housing on the open market. Another motivation can be the wish to create something tailored to their family's requirements and/or lifestyle.

Methods

, Spain).]] Self-builders create their homes through a variety of methods, and seldom build it entirely themselves. In rich countries, many of them hire an architect to design the home, and a builder to construct it. Others use so-called 'package' companies to handle the entire project. Many others find themselves managing building sites and dealing directly with planners, tradespeople and materials suppliers.

Current Issues

.]] The main impediment to the UK self-build market is the shortage of building plots available to the self-builder, high land prices and the restrictive planning regime. in 2008 the National Self Build Association (NaSBA) was established to order to put pressure on relevant bodies, including the Government, to remedy this situation. The founding members of NaSBA are Bath and District Self Build Association, Build It magazine, BuildStore, Potton/Kingspan, Architecture Verte and Ecomotive. The Association changed its name to the National Custom & Self Build Association (NaCSBA) in July 2014 – borne out of a desire to officially welcome the custom build community. Since 2016, local authorities in England are required to maintain a register of people and groups who want to build their own home.

See also

Green building Walter Segal Custom Builder

Books

References

External links

Self Build Resources Build It magazine, expert advice & inspiration for UK self-builders at self-build.co.uk Homebuilding & Renovating magazine, advice, case studies, directory and ideas from homebuilding.co.uk The Self Build Guide The Self Build Portal - The gateway to more custom build homes (from the National Self Build Association) Other Countries Self-building project in the Netherlands Info for the Self-Builder in Australia Self Building Resources in America

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