EDITOR’S LETTER
November 2018
This month, the team and I have the pleasure of announcing the winners of The Daily Telegraph Homebuilding &
Renovating Awards 2018. Our annual Awards scheme, now in its second decade (and swiftly moving towards its third), is unique: the Awards don’t simply celebrate architectural merit and build quality, but the remarkable stories
behind the self-build, renovation, extension and conversion projects entered.
The homes showcased from page 29 onwards, which include both the shortlisted projects and those selected as category winners, are testament to how building projects can transform the lives of their owners, too. For Shelagh Krasno (winner of the Spirit of Self-build award), for instance, building her own home offered an unprecedented opportunity to remain living in a location she loved, against the odds.
This issue is also rather special for another reason. We’ve tapped into the collective knowledge of energy-efficiency experts David Hilton and Tim Pullen to bring you a 21-page heating special (page 145). From our beginner’s guide to underfloor heating to why mains gas remains a viable fuel source despite media headlines, and the innovations which could save you money on your heating
bills, these pages will arm you with the information you need to begin making choices about how to heat your home.
Plus, there’s our usual mix of design ideas and inspiration, planning advice and building know-how.
I hope you enjoy this packed issue of Homebuilding & Renovating.