Building Dream Homes

Architect Chris Loyn gets to grips with a budget-busting, upside-down house near Cardiff. Elsewhere, David Blaikie is working on a two-storey extension for a family in Edinburgh.

Architect Chris Loyn gets to grips with an amazing upside-down house near Cardiff. But a disagreement over the kitchen threatens to bring conflict to the build.

The upside-down house reaches a critical stage as £93,000-worth of windows are craned into place. But the project is left reeling when one of its driving forces is taken ill.

In Dunblane, a dilapidated old mill is being restored to its former glory. But there's bad news in store for homeowner Darren when the building inspector pays a visit to the site.

In the New Forest, a couple knock down their old house to make room for a stunning new build. But will it measure up to its beautiful surroundings and their expectations?

In Radlett, Hertfordshire, local architect Bob Thompson tackles the design of a new extension to a 1950s house. Will client David be able to deal with the responsibility?

Dorset architects Laurence Bowen and Paul Robinson push ahead with their pioneering factory-built house. But will a major winter storm hamper their plans?

Architect Paul Robinson, his client Marcus and builder Barry Bacon make a visit to the German factory where Marcus's state-of-the-art home is now on the production line.

In Edinburgh, architect David Blaikie is overseeing an unusual but very important project for his client Angelica who has MS - installing a set of £100,000 hydraulic steps.

In the New Forest, architect Wendy Perring is taking on the build of a new cottage on a small site. She has to use every trick in the book to make it into a living space.

In Cardiff, architect Dan Benham is designing an amazing £1.5 million family home. Will the stresses between architect and client threaten to derail the project?

In Stirlingshire, Bobby Halliday's ambitious ten-house farmsteading development in the shadow of Stirling Castle continues through the depths of winter.

Near Edinburgh, Christopher Dinnis and Carolyn Whiteford work with a family to gain planning permission to convert an old silversmiths into a family home.

In Scotland, David Blaikie grapples with a modern extension that will double the size of an old railway station, making it a dream home for a young family.

In Dorset, Paul Robinson and Laurence Bowen design a state-of-the-art house. But the horrific weather and complicated nature of the build threatens to derail the whole project.