Photograph of a U-Build Tiny House Self Build

Are you thinking of going off grid?

With the cost of fuel, food, energy and general living being a constant challenge for many, alternative ways to remove dependence on traditional systems are often considered. In one way, The U-Build project is an attempt to help folks turn on, tune in and grow up, to this fringe movement.

A cosy spruce-panelled wooden room with a large circular window overlooking a garden. Cushions and potted plants sit on a built-in bench, while shelves below hold books, towels, and toys for a sustainable touch.

Know your material… Plywood

Mathilde Savary at the Building Centre speaks to Nick Newman at Studio Bark & U-Build about the creation of their first Tiny House made of cork and the meaning behind the Tiny House Movement.