Tag: McCloud
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Kevin McCloud says ‘heat pumps aren’t good for poorly built, leaky houses… but neither are gas boilers’
Kevin McCloud, known for his expertise in home design and sustainability, remains a strong advocate for heat pumps as a greener alternative to traditional gas boilers. Despite their growing popularity, McCloud acknowledges that heat pumps are not a universal solution, especially for homes that are poorly constructed or lack proper insulation, but neither are gas…
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Kevin McCloud returns to allergy-proof home to see if measures to improve air quality helped improve family’s health
In the latest episode of Grand Designs, a South West London couple set out to build a house like no other, a home designed from the ground up with one purpose: to create a safe, low-allergen environment for their children. Born, a fitness entrepreneur, and Elinor, a gallery owner, took on a bold self-build project…
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Kevin McCloud hails ‘happy ending’ as family builds red home on 66m² garage plot after tragedy
On a narrow plot once occupied by two lock-up garages, a red house now rises discreetly above the rooftops of south London. In Grand Designs’ latest revisit, Kevin McCloud returns to a site he first saw in 2021 – then a concrete slab – to see a completed house that was built as a response…
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Kevin McCloud says ‘it’s never too late’ as Grand Designs sees 82-year-old widow build her forever home
In one of the most moving episodes of Grand Designs this series, 82-year-old Kathryn took on an ambitious new chapter: building her forever home right next door to the one she’s lived in since she was 24. With the help of her architect son, James, Kathryn is saying goodbye to her beloved family home of…