Finding a site in the city to self-build your own dream home If you know an urban site that you think might have potential find out below if its worth investing in urban backland development. Architect Garry Thomas
How to build your own care space for an elderly relative and help finance the costs? Are you looking at alternative ways to finance the provision of care for mum or dad in their ‘golden-years’? Do you, or your parents,
How to get planning permission for a house: Do I Have a Chance? Thinking of taking a punt on a plot but not sure of the planning angle? Architect Garry Thomas looks at a variety of different planning issues
Fill in your details below to arrange a FREE 15-minute call back with architect Garry Thomas. This FREE 15-minute call back is for anyone who has a site on the edge of a rural village, or near to a settlement
The 10 key principles securing the future for arts centres. Here are ten key principles how building-design can help to secure the future of arts centres particularly when considering making alterations and adapting for change. Here
Thomas Studio is proud to announce that Architect Garry Thomas has been elevated to Court Assistant to The Worshipful Company of Constructors. The installation event took place at Wax Chandlers Hall in the City of London in December 2017.
The Listed Building Review is the starting point for those thinking about buying a listed building or renovating or extending. The Listed Building Review will provide you with the right advice on important preliminary steps, gaining the right
A Directory for Self-Build If you are planning a self-build project and need advice – this self-build directory will help you! Architect Garry Thomas has worked in the construction industry for over 20 years. This Thomas Studio Directory
Free self-build-home-planning guide This FREE self-build-home-planning guide produced by Architect Garry Thomas is designed for anyone who wants to build a home and wants to know what’s important when designing and self-building their own dream home. The guide
Here's how to avoid the number one most costly mistake in your self build If you are building your own home then it’s important to take action to avoid the number one most costly mistake people make when doing a
We caught up with Kevin McCloud to get his thoughts on ‘golden years’ homes for elderly people. Architect Garry Thomas caught up with Kevin McCloud's views on a 'Golden Years' home for mum & dad. This is what he had
How to convert a Dutch Barn to make more money from a redundant farm building If you are looking to convert a Dutch barn to make more money from a redundant farm building, then this FREE eBook could be the
FOUR GREAT TIPS FOR RURAL PLANNING PERMISSION FOR A NEW BUILD OR RENNOVATION PROJECT Be sure to check out this month's PROPERTY DROP "ADVICE" column, which features expert architectural advice by architect Garry Thomas. This handy property information magazine is
Do you want to get planning permission? Do you own a plot and are thinking of building your dream home? Watch this short video about the guide and the 8-ways to gain planning for a self build... Fill in
Below are 10 Top-Tips from people who have created the 'best houses' of the year Before reading the 10 top tips for the best house of the year 2017, if you want to find out how to write a
Architect Garry Thomas, has been helping families provide new-build dwellings for elderly people, often getting planning for a golden years home for mum and dad in open-countryside sites. We share with you below how Garry helps clients overcome difficult planning
Thoughts on Grand Designs How to create your own Grand Design, whether for television or not, is typically going to be either unusual or extreme. Construction projects are rarely smooth-running and if TV is involved they are going to love
50 Ways to green your home Being green doesn’t require spending lots of money on fancy gadgets. An environmentally-responsible home not only saves you money, but saves the earth too. Below are 50 ways to make your home more sustainable.
At Thomas Studio you can hire THE TEAM to manage any, or all, parts of the design and construction process. THE TEAM help you to define your objectives for your project, interpret your ideas imaginatively and expertly. Work with you
Ever dreamed that you lived in a fairytale location, like the depths of a forest or on top of a mountain? At Thomas Studio we are enjoying the BBC 2 series focusing on houses that architects love. With a global
Ask the expert, Thomas Studio: At Thomas Studio we have a track record in gaining planning permissions for bespoke homes in open-countryside locations. If you would like to understand the process and how to develop a home in an open-countryside
Are you looking to secure Heritage Lottery Funding, now could be the right time. If you are looking to secure Heritage Lottery Funding: then the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), is offering a range of different grant programmes, with grants from
Neighbourhood Development Plans can provide you with a real development opportunity. How to make your Neighbourhood Development Plan work for you. If a parish area has not progressed with its Neighbourhood Development Plan, and it’s silent on housing land allocation,
You are looking at a development opportunity. Read on to find out how to get planning for a Dutch barn. Over the years Architect Garry Thomas has been a regular contributor in the world of barn conversions, especially given his
Herefordshire Art Gallery - A life long dream Last autumn saw the completion of the most fantastic contemporary art gallery in rural Herefordshire, during Canwood Gallery's successful opening night. The project is the dream of retired Farmer, Stephen Dale, a
