Unquestionably, the most OMG moment of our house build.
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Category Archives: Roderick James Architects
And the two shall become one
Making the Grade
In by Christmas
On the ceilings – Part 2, the sequel
I LOVE this look! More
A Visible Difference
Getting Plastered
Flurry of Activity
The Leading Edge
Some people dream of building a ‘Grand Design’ using ‘Leading Edge Eco materials’, but what they forget is that just beyond the leading edge lies a vast abyss of ignorance. The day you find yourself staring into it, you might just have to hope that an unexpected hero will suddenly emerge to save the day. Luckily for us, Chris Brookman and his products from Back to Earth appeared just in time. More
A Breakthrough!
Even if it looks more like a break-in than a breakthrough… More
New Year’s Resolutions
Now where have we got to…
We’ve had a long, self-indulgent period where we were hardly ‘self’ building. The amazing Mike Roberts with his able Whiteway Carpenters has been the real project manager (not me!) – every so often saying – ‘Time to order your insulation’ or ‘Better get the plumber in now’. He will still be coming in to help us with the ‘design and build’ – where he teaches us how to build something, then leaves us to get on with it. But Monday marked the end of an era.
Topping Out
Had intended to have a big party, but Steve, our roofer has finished two days early. More