The vision was to create a modest, sustainable two bedroom home, which took full advantage of the views over Snowdonia. We can’t quite believe that our client has managed to undertake the majority of the work himself, with occasional assistance from friends at key moments. He has no background in construction, but has applied himself to the task with passion and determination. The outcome is a house built to Passive House standards, which is a challenge even for experienced builders. The only consequence of undertaking the work himself and his meticulous attention to detail is the extra time it takes to complete the work. There have been more than a few winters in the caravan on the site.