This first episode of the two part series follows Kevin over five long years as he sets out to prove that we can all have beautiful, affordable, eco homes for the same price as low cost social housing.
Despite spending a decade watching other people build their own homes, Kevin has never built anything before. And it doesn't take long to hit all the same obstacles as everyone else - but this time it's personal. He struggles to find land, runs up against the Nimby brigade, and parts company with his architect - all during the worst property crash for decades.
After partnering up with a housing association, he finally comes up with some land and lays the foundations of his experimental, eco development in the most average town in Britain, Swindon.
When the builders arrive, the hard work begins. Will Kevin be forced to compromise his architectural vision?
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Series 1 Episode 1
This first episode of the two part series follows Kevin over five long years as he sets out to prove that we can all…
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Series 1 Episode 2
Kevin continues in his epic battle to build his very own Grand Design of visionary homes. But as the schedule slips…
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