Eight self-build housing projects from the UK, US, and Denmark
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Lizzie Crook
Summary
This article from Dezeen showcases eight successful residential self-build projects from their archives, featuring homes in the UK, US, and Denmark. The projects are designed to inspire readers considering building their own custom-made houses, with examples ranging from Peckham House in London (built by the directors of Surman Weston) to other innovative self-build residences across different countries.
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DezeenEight self-build housing projects from the UK, US, and Denmarkdezeen.comKey quotes
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Considering building your own custom-made house? Here are eight examples of successful residential self-build projects from the Dezeen archives to get your creative juices flowing.
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