The latest Google SketchUp model has arrived so as usual we thought we’d share it with you by clicking HERE (500k) The model is not yet complete to the new specifications but we wanted to see a before and after, so they’ll be a newer version posted shortly. This will include extra Velux windows, the internal balcony overlook closed up

As promised here is the Google SketchUp model for you to play with. The model is the first bit of work we have from David who took the previous contractors ArchiCAD drawings and converted it for us so that we could pan around the property and get some sizes etc etc .  In time we will of course release the

There is an update to this post at the bottom of this article. So with the job up on ELance we are getting a staggering response to our request for some help modifying the plans. This is all great and encouraging, however some people seem to be having issues downloading the provided files so its time we made them available

Please note there is an update at the bottom of this post dated 21 Jan 09 It’s no secret that we feel we’ve had a total disaster with our first architect and while i want to vent my spleen and name and shame there comes a point where you have to accept that people run into unexpected circumstances that impact

Well who says “free” tools don’t work? After trying to find sizes, stock and then going through a whole will it, wont it fit dilemma i finally went back to the B&Q website and used their planner to check some space arrangements. On doing so i selected their Barcelona range and dropped items in and then got a nice surprise

Given the “credit crunch” and the fact that we are going to change our renovation lans there are nothing i like to hear more than “FREE” and that’s exactly what we have here. Now it’s no secret that our plans for the major renovation will have to wait due to the awful €/£ rate so we’ve decided to rip out

Here’s a brief post to let you know that finally after 3 month we have started to get the house plans through! I KNOW I am as shocked as you are and later we will go into all the trouble we have had but to get a first round of drawings through is very exciting for us so we thought