Building your own home is about desire, fantasy. But it's achievable; anyone can do it. Kevin McCloud achievablebuilddesire Change image and share on social
Every decently-made object, from a house to a lamp post to a bridge, spoon or egg cup, is not just a piece of 'stuff' but a physical embodiment of human energy, testimony to the magical ability of our species to take raw materials and turn them into things of use, value and beauty. Kevin McCloud abilitybeautybridge share on social
Because I live in the countryside, I want a building which encourages me to have a fully formed relationship with the environment. It gives me an opportunity to not just be inside or outside, but in a range of contexts. Kevin McCloud buildcontextcountryside share on social
Every breath we take as human beings damages the planet. Kevin McCloud beingbreathdamage Change image and share on social
A friend of mine once wrote a silly article about all these metrosexuals like David Beckham wearing sarongs, and she described me as a 'heteropolitan.' I don't know what that means. I think it was a joke. Kevin McCloud articlebeckhamdavid share on social
When I left university, I idled around without focus for much too long. Kevin McCloud focusidleleave Change image and share on social
Living an environmentally responsible lifestyle can seem like a Scrooge-like list of don'ts. Don't take that flight, don't buy that car, don't eat those blueberries flown in from somewhere far-flung. Kevin McCloud blueberrybuycar Change image and share on social
I don't know whether other asthma sufferers find this, but I've noticed that even when I've got my asthma under control, I often develop another problem such as an ear, chest or sinus infection and sometimes even joint pains. Kevin McCloud asthmachestcontrol share on social
A great deal of energy is wasted in hating people, and I can honestly say I've no wish to expend such a precious resource on being outraged about anyone. Kevin McCloud dealenergyexpend Change image and share on social
Self-builders are the adrenalin junkies of the DIY world; it's the equivalent of base-jumping off the top of the Gherkin to land in a paddling pool. Kevin McCloud adrenalinbasebuilder Change image and share on social
