Episode Information Sussex: The Woodman's Cottage

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1. http://www.ben-law.co.uk/ For more information visit here.

   Posted by N. T. Demir on 23/10/2008 01:35:41

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2. Hi Grand Designs - I'm a big fan of the programme and I'm thinking of buying my Dad a boxed set of the DVD's for Christmas. In particular, I know he would be interested in the Woodsmans Cottage. Please could you let me know which series this is contained in. Many thanks Andrea

   Posted by Andrea on 22/10/2008 14:14:56

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3. hey, im an apprentice carpenter, nearly quaified, this house is inspiring to the true nature of carpentry, or what I believe to be real carpentry. unfortunatly it is so hard to come by this kind of work. Ben is an inspiration and an exceptionally dedicated woodman, it would be an privilage to learn from him, I can imagine im not the only one, good luck ben hope all goes well in your new home. regards matt

   Posted by matt.m on 21/10/2008 20:29:13

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4. hello ben, we were absoloutely intrigued and delighted with your house build and your way of life. we live in kent and wondered whether it would be possible to visit you sometime.......

   Posted by sue sherar on 08/10/2008 13:35:46

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5. This house is utterly, breathtakingly beautiful. Something about it squeezed my heart and brough tears to my eyes. What an odd reaction, perhaps a response that remembers ways of living from times gone by. How I would love a house like this. Nicola

   Posted by Nicola on 07/10/2008 18:11:46

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6. Answer to C P Yardley: you can watch this episode on DVD, it's Grand Designs series 3. It's well worth it, it's fantastic. Especially this episode, but some of the others too.

   Posted by Eolake on 04/10/2008 17:07:49

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7. Out of all the Grand Design episodes so far, I found this the most inspiring. The quiet dignity and humility displayed by Ben, made me take a look at myself and my own use-it-up and throw-it-away lifestyle.

   Posted by Arthur in Oz on 02/10/2008 03:26:35

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8. Is there any way to 'copy' this design (or similar)..... but get contractors to do it for me!:) Legally, what do I need to do, does anyone know, so I can do the same. It will be in Queensland rather than the UK if thats relevant.

   Posted by paul thompson on 30/09/2008 20:53:17

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9. This was defintley the best grand design ever!!!!

   Posted by Orla on 27/09/2008 14:00:30

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10. Of all the grand designs and in terms of sustainability and earthy design I think this has been the best of Grand Design. Ben and his family deserve the best considering their sacrifice. His design has been well thought out and executed with a good use of local materials.

    Posted by Rex from de land of Oz on 25/08/2008 09:19:26

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11. Hi CP Yardley You might be able to watch it on 4oD: http://www.channel4.com/4od/whatson/index.html

    Posted by Lucy 4Homes Ed on 21/08/2008 21:31:12

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12. Is it possible to buy a video of the programme on the Woodmans cottage?

    Posted by C P Yardley on 20/08/2008 17:27:59

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13. I would like to see more programmes about Ben Law's house and other kinds of sustainable and low-impact build - eg earthships, earth-sheltered building, cob, rammed earth, strawbale, cordwood, timber frame, etc. I think these types of build could become very popular with people who care about the environment and their impact on the planet and wish to live lightly on it.

    Posted by Mari Shackell on 15/08/2008 17:26:40

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14. Thought this was the best ever Grand Design. We are sick with envy.... We would like to do something similar by building a mud & stud house in our field in Lincolnshire - there are still a few traditional ones around here but not many. Feel this would be a worthwhile project but, oh the problems of planning... Still, nothing that is worth it is easy eh! Hope Ben and his family have many happy years in their lovely home.

    Posted by Sue on 12/08/2008 20:26:33

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