Emily Brooks

London

Journalist (Design Anthology UK, Grand Designs, Design Centre Chelsea Harbour), mostly design/interiors. Owner of ace holiday let in Rye https://t.co/2zdg4PFrri

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Articles

How to Get Realistic Quotes from Builders – An Expert's Guide

1 month ago | self-build.co.uk | Mike Hardwick |Emily Brooks |Sander Tel |Nigel Griffiths

For building projects, navigating the maze of estimates, quotes and varying prices can feel slightly overwhelming.
Amazing ICF House Ideas – Real-Life Insulated Concrete Formwork Self Builds - Build It

1 month ago | self-build.co.uk | Sander Tel |Erika Chaffey |Emily Brooks |Chris Batesmith

Insulated concrete formwork (ICF) is an innovative structural system that can be used to create impactful architectural features and ultra-efficient homes.
Who Can Design Your New House? How to Choose the Right Team for Your Self Build

2 months ago | self-build.co.uk | Erika Chaffey |Mark Stevenson |Sander Tel |Emily Brooks

Whatever your project goals, electing the right team or individual to translate your vision into a reality is a key ingredient for success. Erika Chaffey explores the different routes to creating your dream home Wondering who can design your dream home?
What Makes Them Winners? Standout Design Features from Our 2024 Build It Award-Winning Homes

2 months ago | self-build.co.uk | Sander Tel |Mark Stevenson |Emily Brooks

Sander Tel speaks to the latest crop of Build It Award-winning architects, designers and homeowners about the work that went into creating a trophy-worthy home Each year at the Build It Awards, I’m consistently impressed by the exceptional quality of architecture, design and craftsmanship on display in the shortlisted projects. From rural self builds to sympathetic period house extensions, every category is filled with unique and spectacular design features, each with their own story....
House Republicans retreat to Trump’s Miami resort to hash out his agenda

2 months ago | fox2now.com | Emily Brooks

It’s decision time for House Republicans as they gather for their annual policy retreat in Florida this week. While they are escaping the frigid conditions in Washington, Republicans must still face divisions in their ranks on how to execute President Trump’s ambitious legislative agenda. In a sign of Trump’s influence over the House GOP, the gathering is taking place at the Trump National Doral just outside Miami — and some GOP members are hoping to catch a round or two of golf on the property.
Designing a Small Extension – How to Create a Compact Addition with Maximum Impact - Build It

Jan 21, 2025 | self-build.co.uk | Emily Brooks |Emily Batesmith |Erika Chaffey

With clever planning, even the most modest of additions can have transformative effects to improve your home’s design and layout.
We designed a house with the ‘formula’ for happiness

Jan 11, 2025 | telegraph.co.uk | Emily Brooks

If you’ve ever been put in a bad mood (or even felt ill) from spending time in a house that was dim, cramped, cold or badly laid-out, then you’ll know exactly how architectural and environmental factors can shape your sense of wellbeing. So it stands to reason that the opposite is true, too – that good design can support and promote wellbeing at home.
Step inside LG’s self-contained Smart Cottage

Dec 10, 2024 | granddesignsmagazine.com | Emily Peck |Emily Brooks |Sara D'souza |Kirstie Pickering

Looking for the ideal home-from-home getaway? When life gets too hectic, retreating to the mindfully designed and sustainable LG Smart Cottage could be just the ticket. It offers all the benefits of a high-tech smart home in a stylish, compact and eco-friendly solution and comes fitted with the latest gadgets and appliances.
Grand Designs Keighley: an accessible home in West Yorkshire

Dec 5, 2024 | granddesignsmagazine.com | Emily Brooks |Sara D'souza |Kirstie Pickering |Jason Podesta

This four-bedroom detached property is a bespoke Grand Designs home in Keighley, West Yorkshire. It belongs to Kara and her husband Jonny, and their two children, Isaac and Winnie. After Kara was paralysed by an auto-immune condition in 2019, the couple sold their townhouse and moved to a two-bedroom bungalow on land belonging to Kara’s parents. But they found the property’s narrow corridors and doorways less than ideal for Kara’s wheelchair.
Climate change mitigation: how to cut a home's carbon emissions

Nov 29, 2024 | granddesignsmagazine.com | Joe Stuart |Karen Stylianides |Mary Richards |Emily Brooks

Our homes are significant contributors to global carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gas emissions. This happens both through the construction process and use of materials, and due to the consumption of fossil fuels for heating and power. The resulting emissions play a major role in climate change and impact our health and wellbeing. Fortunately, there are effective strategies to decarbonise or reduce the carbon footprint existing homes and new-builds.