MEET THE TEAM

EMILY SMITH is Build It’s deputy editor and supplements editor. She coordinates our stunning reader homes to inspire your project (page 19). For more from Emily log on to self-build.co.uk/emily

ANAMIKA TALWARIA is Build It’s features editor. This month she’s put together our 10-page complete guide to smart homes (page 80). Read more from Anamika at self-build.co.uk/anamika

TASHA OKEKE is Build It’s digital editorial assistant. She’s put together tonnes of practical, inspiring content for you at Self-build.co.uk and via our social media pages @Builditmagazine

TIM DOHERTY was the founding MD of the NSBRC. He runs chartered property surveyors, Dobanti, and has built his own family home. Read more from Tim at self-build.co.uk/tim-doherty

MIKE DADE is a planning specialist and plot-finding expert. This month he looks at the benefits of lawful development certificates (page 105). For more see self-build.co.uk/mike-dade

JULIAN OWEN is a self build architect, the founder of the Association of Selfbuild Architects and a regular Build It Live expert. Read his advice at www. self-build.co.uk/julian-owen

ALAN TIERNEY is a historic buildings expert and conservation specialist. He’s currently taking on his own heritage renovation. Follow his build at www.selfbuild.co.uk/alan-tierney

OPINDER LIDDAR is director of Lapd Architects and the design brains behind the Build It House. On page 99 he reveals how to make an extension work effectively with your home.

NIGEL GRIFFITHS is a sustainability consultant and a fount of knowledge for heating and energy efficiency solutions. On page 94, he looks at the best natural construction techniques for self builders.