Let's start by demystifying the often misunderstood term 'Self-Build'. Contrary to popular belief, it doesn't always mean you'll be personally getting your hands dirty and laying the bricks—although some of our clients do get this involved, the vast majority don't.

We asked co-founder, director and highly experienced architectural technologist Johnan Clarke to answer our wide-ranging Q&As covering everything from his favourite films to advice to new clients.

We asked co-founder, director and architect Chris Brightman to take a short break from his daily tasks and answer some wide-ranging questions.

We recently stood at The Homebuilding and Renovating Show (HB&RS) in Harrogate. It attracted almost 10,000 visitors, and whilst we didn't chat with everyone, we certainly smiled and said hello to hundreds of people.

Green Belt Land and Sensitive Sites. As architects, we respect a location's unique character; our designs are created with thought, sensitivity and care.

It has been hot over the last few weeks, and summer has really arrived. It’s at times like this we think about all our clients who have recently embraced inside-out living spaces, relaxing and entertaining family and friends.

Brightman Clarke Architects: latest artist’s impressions of The Stables, an architect design new build house at Cotton Mill Hill, Holymoorside, Derbyshire

Brightman Clarke Architects were appointed to design a large replacement dwelling at Ravenshead, near Newstead Abbey, Nottinghamshire.