Aug 26, 2014
Charlie helps Richard Southgate and his wife Kate as they build a five-bedroom family home in the beautiful Shropshire countryside
Building The Dream
Many people think building their dream home is out of their budget. But it doesn't have to be. As far as architectural designer Charlie Luxton is concerned, it doesn't have to break the bank, and he wants to prove it. As presenter of `Building the Dream', Luxton works with potential homeowners looking to turn a plot of land into their dream home that suits their lifestyles but doesn't cost too much to build. He helps them get the best out of their designs and introduces them to others who have created their own dream homes. The first-time builders then must choose whether to take the advice under consideration in their designs or ignore it and stick to their original plans.
Season 2 Episodes
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Sep 2, 2014
Charlie assists with an eco-build on the banks of the Severn. Ele and Steve George could save themselves £50,000 and it should be a fast build - but manufacturing hold-ups and bad weather don't help.
Sep 9, 2014
Charlie assists with an eco-build on the banks of the Severn. Ele and Steve George could save themselves £50,000 and it should be a fast build - but manufacturing hold-ups and bad weather don't help.
Sep 16, 2014
Charlie Luxton looks to help retired couple Steve and Chris Elliot realise their dream of a modern eco-home inspired by the Arts and Crafts movement
Sep 23, 2014
Mark and Gillian Webb plan to build a large, modern home in the style of a Georgian rectory in Hertfordshire
Sep 30, 2014
Royal Navy helicopter pilot Chris Bennett and wife Sonya plan on demolishing a rundown bungalow and replacing it with a modern, two-storey home packed full of eco-features
Oct 7, 2014
Charlie Luxton heads to Devon to help glass-blower Siddy Langley self-build a combined home and studio. But flooding and huge interest payments on a loan put the project in jeopardy.
Oct 14, 2014
Gavin Panella and Chantal Schaul are self-building a little bit of continental Europe in the heart of Norfolk
Oct 21, 2014
Tim and Fliss hope to get on the property ladder by self-building their first home together on a tiny strip of family land, saving £70k
Oct 28, 2014
Charlie helps fellow architect Jamie Ashton and his fiancée Joanne Scurr to self-build the perfect family home in Hull without compromising on design
Nov 4, 2014
Charlie Luxton heads to East Sussex, where paramedic Steve and his partner Hannah are self-building a straw-bale house in a beautiful woodland glade
Season 2 FAQ
Quick answers about this season's release timeline and episode lineup.
When did Building The Dream Season 2 premiere?
Building The Dream Season 2 premiered on August 26, 2014.
How many episodes are in Building The Dream Season 2?
Building The Dream Season 2 has 11 episodes.
What is the first episode of Building The Dream Season 2?
The season opens with Season 2 Episode 1, "Shropshire". It aired on August 26, 2014.
Go to Season 2 Episode 1