Jon and Noreen take on an epic self-build, creating a modern tree-house on a half-acre site in the heart of a Gloucestershire town.

Matt and Sophie want to build a giant family house of fun with secret dens, a fireman's pole and a James Bond room. Kevin can't wait to see the final outcome.

Tom and Danielle Raffield use their steam-bending skills to build a wavy wooden house in Cornwall, full of amazing twisty furniture. But with only £100k, have they taken on too much?

Architect David Parsons has designed a sleek, black house hidden away in an idyllic Essex woodland. But will having no windows on two sides make this dream home into a bunker?

Paul Rimmer has worked with bricks for 40 years renovating Victorian houses in Bolton. But now he plans to hand-build a state-of-the-art wooden home. If his funding holds up that is.

Simon and Jasmine Dale want to build a three bed home on a hill with only £500 in the bank. And be self-sufficient in five years. Can it be done?

Kevin McCloud follows people as they build their dream house, often focusing on modern design, energy efficiency, maximizing space and views. Written by wtrdawnlord