Building your own home is about desire, fantasy. But it's achievable; anyone can do it. Kevin McCloud achievablebuilddesire Change image and share on social
As a property developer, I learned a long time ago to choose your battles wisely and that, unfortunately, compromise is a given. Kevin McCloud agobattlechoose Change image and share on social
Every decently-made object, from a house to a lamp post to a bridge, spoon or egg cup, is not just a piece of 'stuff' but a physical embodiment of human energy, testimony to the magical ability of our species to take raw materials and turn them into things of use, value and beauty. Kevin McCloud abilitybeautybridge share on social
Because I live in the countryside, I want a building which encourages me to have a fully formed relationship with the environment. It gives me an opportunity to not just be inside or outside, but in a range of contexts. Kevin McCloud buildcontextcountryside share on social
My favourite authors include Trollope and Dickens. Kevin McCloud authordickenfavourite Change image and share on social
Every breath we take as human beings damages the planet. Kevin McCloud beingbreathdamage Change image and share on social
It's possible to be satisfied with a day's work or a cake, but a life... what is a life but a history of events badly remembered? Kevin McCloud badlycakeday Change image and share on social
A friend of mine once wrote a silly article about all these metrosexuals like David Beckham wearing sarongs, and she described me as a 'heteropolitan.' I don't know what that means. I think it was a joke. Kevin McCloud articlebeckhamdavid share on social
When I left university, I idled around without focus for much too long. Kevin McCloud focusidleleave Change image and share on social
I'm quite shy. Television presents an amplified version of yourself. When I'm on camera I'm pumping more adrenaline, I'm being a bit more engaging than I am in everyday conversation, but that's normal, isn't it? Otherwise nobody would want to watch. Kevin McCloud adrenalineamplifybite share on social
