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20/10/2026

Surely the new luxury has got to be your home built for health, resilience and long term accessibility?

Longevity is an over used buzz word but its key in this whole piece of thinking long term for wellbeing.

One of our latest projects was incredibly thought out for the above reasons.

Dr duMont had planned her home to be comfortable through changing seasons, easy to move around and low maintainance to supprt the family as they aged.

Having a chronic health condition meant that she knew it was important to have low toxic materials and reclaimed materials throughout the building.

When you visit this home it always feels light, the air quality feels clean and there is none of that "new furniture" smell.... especially as the kitchen was made from a 200 year old Oxfordshire barn.

After attending the Healthy Homes in Net Zero talk last night i cant stop thinking about how we can assist more home owners into looking at healthier options. I have ideas but more to come on a later date.

In the meantime i have written a blog of things you can do now for more comfort in your home and work environment check linkinbio

01/10/2026

As a poetry lover it would be outrageous to let this day slip by when there is so much Wonder in the world.

Whether its man-made and hand built or here in nature theres so much to be in awe of and inspired by everyday..

Less AI and tech more observation of the world 🌎 around us.

More personality in the buildings around us please 🙏

22/09/2026

10/09/2026

Not often a client says they miss their builder...

When you get the opportunity to work with a client and you understand the vision it can be a really incredible experience.

*Delroy trying to save a bee 🐝

During the process of filming client testimonials my favourite content has been the caught off guard moments... sorry ive not got round to sharing the polished stuff yet.

08/09/2026

We are seeing more and more clients request quotes before the project information is ready.

This can make quotations difficult to prepare and even harder to compare because each builder may be making different assumptions about items that havent yet been clearly defined.

One builder may include something another has excluded. Allowances maybe based on completely different specifications and important details may still be missing from the drawings.

This doesn't mean you need to have chosen every handle, tile or paint colour. However, the more clearly your project is defined, the more accurate ans useful your quotations will be.

We've created a free guide.

12 things to have before asking builders to quote

It will help you understand what information to prepare, what may affect the price and how to compare quotations more confidently.

DM checklist and I will send you the link to download it.



Featuring bathrooms from Oxford Kitchens & Bathrooms Ltd

01/09/2026

⚠️ AI can tell you which quote is cheaper but can it tell you WHY its cheaper?

Missing works, unrealistic provisional sums, different specs and important exclusions could be in one quote and not the other. Two quotes that look comparable on screen could actually be offering very different things.

using AI to compare quotes by any construction professional not just builders may not be giving you the interpretation you require. Read our latest blog to see what questions to ask.



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20/08/2026

Keeping an old building breathable and fresh...

Listen to Delroy explain how lime plaster has been used to enhance the original features, walls and edges.






📌 Long Hanborough

Architect
Interior designer

06/08/2026

Architects, do you want a young apprentice?

I think Levi captured all of the key bedroom essentials.

✅️ ensuite bathroom entered via a mini hall
✅️ gaming area
✅️ design desk
✅️ play area
✅️ model area

✅️ bed
✅️ drawers for storage

He has noted recently that he'd like a balcony 😅

Myself and Delroy Ireson better get our next house found.

04/08/2026

Never taking our kids to site again 😅

📍The Buford Sweet Shop... Pudding Lane

Go, you will not be disappointed and the ice cream parlour is exceptional too.

27/07/2026

There is so much to look at here in Lake Garda