Merry Christmas. One week to go... Big shout goes out to Betty, our cook. Thanks for a great party last night. The site is looking amazing and the crew are having a day off (shh! don't tell but I think they all nursing hangovers)....
Tucked away in a valley in south-west Wales, lies Tony Wrenches round house, Built 10 years ago using wood from his own forest with cob walls and a grass roof, its a real gem and along with his book on the construction techniques a lovely example for anyone planning to self-build a sustainable home. Unfortunately it didn’t have planning permission and he has been in a continuous struggle with the authorities, facing the threat of demolition. Britain has the lowest proportion of self-built home...