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Self Build House by Dominic StevensMany of us dream of one day designing and building our own house - and with economic issues ravaging many countries around the globe and ensuing mortgage crises, it's not surprising that the self-build is becoming a more appealing option. Dubious about getting a mortgage in Ireland, architect Dominic Stevens decided a wooden self-build was the way forward. Armed with a simple design, a few friends, and around $33,000 (€25,613), Stevens started putting together his simple home over a single holiday weekend in his native Ireland. This 3-bedroom self-build project is now a reality just 100 miles from Dublin in County Leitrim, where the timber framehouse blends into the surrounding landscape.1
Self Build House by Dominic StevensMany of us dream of one day designing and building our own house - and with economic issues ravaging many countries around the globe and ensuing mortgage crises, it's not surprising that the self-build is becoming a more appealing option. Dubious about getting a mortgage in Ireland, architect Dominic Stevens decided a wooden self-build was the way forward. Armed with a simple design, a few friends, and around $33,000 (€25,613), Stevens started putting together his simple home over a single holiday weekend in his native Ireland. This 3-bedroom self-build project is now a reality just 100 miles from Dublin in County Leitrim, where the timber framehouse blends into the surrounding landscape.2
Self Build House by Dominic StevensThis 3 bedroom self-build project is now a reality just 100 miles from Dublin, County Leitrim, where the timber frame house blends into the surrounding landscape.3
Self Build House by Dominic StevensStevens first started working on the project following his divorce a few years ago. Without the means to get on the housing ladder he was looking for a way he could be within walking distance of his children.4
Self Build House by Dominic StevensThe answer is this cabin-like design with a lightweight roof and walls made from Onduline, made from plants.5
Self Build House by Dominic StevensMany of us dream of one day designing and building our own house - and with economic issues ravaging many countries around the globe and ensuing mortgage crises, it's not surprising that the self-build is becoming a more appealing option. Dubious about getting a mortgage in Ireland, architect Dominic Stevens decided a wooden self-build was the way forward. Armed with a simple design, a few friends, and around $33,000 (€25,613), Stevens started putting together his simple home over a single holiday weekend in his native Ireland. This 3-bedroom self-build project is now a reality just 100 miles from Dublin in County Leitrim, where the timber framehouse blends into the surrounding landscape.6
