Buildings

Whatever you have in mind, whether a pre-fabricated timber cabin, converted outbuilding or a substantial new-build annexe, you’ll need to know if planning permission is required, where to seek advice and which pitfalls to avoid.

Grand Designs Competition Winner Enjoys Year-Round Comfort with Panasonic Etherea Installation

Tanya Vincent-Tomlinson and her family have transformed their summer house into a comfortable, year-round space after winning the Grand Designs and Panasonic Heating & Cooling Solutions competition.

This feathered edge wooden garden building was built in red cedar around a silver birch. Photo: Tim Crocker

Garden office ideas: 10 inspiring self-builds

By Paisley Tedder & Caroline Rodrigues

Orangery style conservatory extension by Vale Garden Houses

How to plan a conservatory: everything you need to consider

By Amy Cutmore

Ecoflow's PowerStream balcony solar system, with panels mounted on the balcony railings

Buildings, Home Improvements, Home security, Renovate, Sustainable Design

DIY solar power options

By Simon Handby

How to plan for a greenhouse

By Jason Podesta

Garden outbuildings: tips for an upgrade

Ideas for updating a run-down shed, garage or workshop

Garden room planning permission guide

By Becca Green

Prefabricated garden office built in a day

By Hugh Metcalf

Wabi Sabi garden office pod

A Wabi Sabi-inspired timber work cabin

By Hugh Metcalf

Inside a steel-clad garden bunker

By Caroline Rodrigues

Building a home in your garden: what you need to know

By Hugh Metcalf

Why an Arctic Cabins BBQ Hut is ideal for your garden

By Chanelle Moult