Real Life Architecture

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I make videos about the reality of altering, extending and refurbishing private homes in the UK. You can book an online consultation with me, to discuss altering or extending your home, building or building a house in the UK.

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How to Get Building Regs Exemption in the UK (Don't Listen to TikTok)

How to Get Building Regs Exemption in the UK (Don't Listen to TikTok) Real Life Architecture

4.2K views - 4 days ago

How My Neighbour Replaced His Gas Boiler With a Heat Pump (Real UK Costs)

How My Neighbour Replaced His Gas Boiler With a Heat Pump (Real UK Costs) Real Life Architecture

2.5K views - 1 week ago

How to LEGALLY Reduce VAT on a UK Renovation or House Extension

How to LEGALLY Reduce VAT on a UK Renovation or House Extension Real Life Architecture

3K views - 2 weeks ago

How to Design the Perfect Staircase for a UK Home (5 Lessons from Europe)

How to Design the Perfect Staircase for a UK Home (5 Lessons from Europe) Real Life Architecture

1.1K views - 1 month ago

I'm a UK Architect. Belgium is 15 Years Ahead of Us

I'm a UK Architect. Belgium is 15 Years Ahead of Us Real Life Architecture

1.2K views - 1 month ago

I Found the UK's Next Self-Build — It's in Portugal

I Found the UK's Next Self-Build — It's in Portugal Real Life Architecture

966 views - 1 month ago

This House Extension Was Installed in 3 Hours

This House Extension Was Installed in 3 Hours Real Life Architecture

5.6K views - 1 month ago

This is Better than Recycling

This is Better than Recycling Real Life Architecture

919 views - 1 month ago

5 Top Tips for Renovating or Extending a UK Home in 2026

5 Top Tips for Renovating or Extending a UK Home in 2026 Real Life Architecture

7.2K views - 3 months ago

Will the UK Government Force You To Hire an Architect?

Will the UK Government Force You To Hire an Architect? Real Life Architecture

2.3K views - 4 months ago

How to Knock a Load Bearing Wall in the UK

How to Knock a Load Bearing Wall in the UK Real Life Architecture

5K views - 5 months ago

Three Expensive Mistakes When Ordering New Patio Doors

Three Expensive Mistakes When Ordering New Patio Doors Real Life Architecture

2.9K views - 5 months ago

Terrible Real Estate Photos (Architect Reacts)

Terrible Real Estate Photos (Architect Reacts) Real Life Architecture

1.7K views - 5 months ago

Ask an Architect Before Buying an Older Property in the UK

Ask an Architect Before Buying an Older Property in the UK Real Life Architecture

10.7K views - 5 months ago

How To Insulate a Suspended Timber Ground Floor

How To Insulate a Suspended Timber Ground Floor Real Life Architecture

39.8K views - 6 months ago

Build Without Permission in the UK? (The Shocking Consequences)

Build Without Permission in the UK? (The Shocking Consequences) Real Life Architecture

2.1K views - 7 months ago

How I Converted a Victorian Shop into a Luxury Flat

How I Converted a Victorian Shop into a Luxury Flat Real Life Architecture

2.6K views - 7 months ago

Bifold V’s Sliding Patio Doors - WHICH IS BEST?

Bifold V’s Sliding Patio Doors - WHICH IS BEST? Real Life Architecture

21K views - 7 months ago

UK Architect Makes BBQ Pulled Pork

UK Architect Makes BBQ Pulled Pork Real Life Architecture

672 views - 8 months ago

Wait…Did an Architect Design This?

Wait…Did an Architect Design This? Real Life Architecture

4.6K views - 8 months ago

15 Things NEW German Flats Do DIFFERENTLY - UK Architect Reacts

15 Things NEW German Flats Do DIFFERENTLY - UK Architect Reacts Real Life Architecture

123.1K views - 9 months ago

I Found a Tiny German City With Better Architecture Than Most of the UK

I Found a Tiny German City With Better Architecture Than Most of the UK Real Life Architecture

3.4K views - 9 months ago

How I Re Roofed a Listed Building Without Causing Rot or Damp

How I Re Roofed a Listed Building Without Causing Rot or Damp Real Life Architecture

2.4K views - 9 months ago

An Architect Talking to Property Experts in Edinburgh

An Architect Talking to Property Experts in Edinburgh Real Life Architecture

343 views - 9 months ago

Do Solar Panels Work on a Hip Roof in the UK?

Do Solar Panels Work on a Hip Roof in the UK? Real Life Architecture

1.8K views - 10 months ago

3 Homebuyers, 3 Renovation Dilemmas — Here's What I Told Them

3 Homebuyers, 3 Renovation Dilemmas — Here's What I Told Them Real Life Architecture

3K views - 10 months ago

How my design TRIPLED the Value of this Edinburgh Bungalow

How my design TRIPLED the Value of this Edinburgh Bungalow Real Life Architecture

9.2K views - 10 months ago

Why am I the Only UK Architect Who Publishes Fees — Should Everyone?

Why am I the Only UK Architect Who Publishes Fees — Should Everyone? Real Life Architecture

2.2K views - 11 months ago

How To Build a Two Storey House Extension WITHOUT PLANNING PERMISSION

How To Build a Two Storey House Extension WITHOUT PLANNING PERMISSION Real Life Architecture

5.8K views - 11 months ago

You Need Advice BEFORE Buying a House in the UK

You Need Advice BEFORE Buying a House in the UK Real Life Architecture

3.3K views - 11 months ago

£282,000 Inheritance: What Can You Really Afford to Build?

£282,000 Inheritance: What Can You Really Afford to Build? Real Life Architecture

2K views - 11 months ago

The Thinnest Insulation in the UK

The Thinnest Insulation in the UK Real Life Architecture

164.2K views - 1 year ago

When Is A Building Architecture?

When Is A Building Architecture? Real Life Architecture

987 views - 1 year ago

Find out if upgrading your home will save money UK

Find out if upgrading your home will save money UK Real Life Architecture

2.1K views - 1 year ago

Advice BEFORE buying an old house in the UK

Advice BEFORE buying an old house in the UK Real Life Architecture

5.1K views - 1 year ago

Are Timber Frame Homes OK in the UK ?

Are Timber Frame Homes OK in the UK ? Real Life Architecture

37.4K views - 1 year ago

How To Insulate Inside a Solid Wall in the UK

How To Insulate Inside a Solid Wall in the UK Real Life Architecture

414.2K views - 1 year ago

Would You Buy The Drawings For This House Extension?

Would You Buy The Drawings For This House Extension? Real Life Architecture

1.8K views - 1 year ago

You Wont Believe How Much A Luxury Garden Room Extension Costs in 2025 (UK)

You Wont Believe How Much A Luxury Garden Room Extension Costs in 2025 (UK) Real Life Architecture

11.1K views - 1 year ago

How Many Bathrooms Should a House Have? (UK)

How Many Bathrooms Should a House Have? (UK) Real Life Architecture

4.1K views - 1 year ago

From Ireland to Edinburgh: How Growing Up in The Wesht Made Me Who I Am

From Ireland to Edinburgh: How Growing Up in The Wesht Made Me Who I Am Real Life Architecture

789 views - 1 year ago

How I Designed a Kitchen Extension for this Terraced House

How I Designed a Kitchen Extension for this Terraced House Real Life Architecture

10.2K views - 1 year ago

How to RUIN a House Extension

How to RUIN a House Extension Real Life Architecture

3.6K views - 1 year ago

I Redesigned This UK Semi Detached House TWICE

I Redesigned This UK Semi Detached House TWICE Real Life Architecture

4.9K views - 1 year ago

I Redesigned this House in the Country

I Redesigned this House in the Country Real Life Architecture

3.6K views - 1 year ago

I Redesigned This Tiny House in England

I Redesigned This Tiny House in England Real Life Architecture

7.2K views - 1 year ago

I Redesigned This Bungalow in England

I Redesigned This Bungalow in England Real Life Architecture

26.4K views - 1 year ago

I Redesigned this Suburban House in the UK

I Redesigned this Suburban House in the UK Real Life Architecture

72.8K views - 1 year ago

How To Save an Old Building

How To Save an Old Building Real Life Architecture

3.3K views - 1 year ago

Don't buy a plot at auction if you want to build a house in the UK

Don't buy a plot at auction if you want to build a house in the UK Real Life Architecture

2.2K views - 1 year ago

Do You Know How To Make An Old House Airtight?

Do You Know How To Make An Old House Airtight? Real Life Architecture

5.6K views - 1 year ago

Creating A Vaulted Ceiling With Exposed Roof Beams in the UK

Creating A Vaulted Ceiling With Exposed Roof Beams in the UK Real Life Architecture

33.5K views - 1 year ago

Make Your Home Look Expensive for Less (UK)

Make Your Home Look Expensive for Less (UK) Real Life Architecture

4.9K views - 1 year ago

Five House Extension Design Mistakes That Will RUIN YOUR HOME

Five House Extension Design Mistakes That Will RUIN YOUR HOME Real Life Architecture

4.3K views - 1 year ago

How To Save Thousands of Pounds Renovating Your Home

How To Save Thousands of Pounds Renovating Your Home Real Life Architecture

2.7K views - 1 year ago

How to build an extension on top of your garage in the UK

How to build an extension on top of your garage in the UK Real Life Architecture

15.3K views - 1 year ago

Size V’s Location - Watch this BEFORE you buy a house in the UK

Size V’s Location - Watch this BEFORE you buy a house in the UK Real Life Architecture

3K views - 1 year ago

The Best Self Builder in the UK?

The Best Self Builder in the UK? Real Life Architecture

1.8K views - 1 year ago

Don’t Convert Your Loft Unless it’s THIS BIG

Don’t Convert Your Loft Unless it’s THIS BIG Real Life Architecture

4.8K views - 1 year ago

12 Steps to Build the Cheapest House Extension in the UK 2024

12 Steps to Build the Cheapest House Extension in the UK 2024 Real Life Architecture

12.9K views - 2 years ago