The Flood Proof Home of the Future | Grand Designs

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  • Kevin McCloud is in East Essex to meet Geoff, a newly divorced and retired man with an ambitious plan for his new home.
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  • @isaacnaughton5206
    @isaacnaughton5206 2 ปีที่แล้ว +92

    "You're a man of interesting taste". So much more polite than what I was thinking.

    • @barbrn
      @barbrn ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Did you notice the coral carpet in the bedroom at the top of the stairs? Probably for his granddaughters. I hate the bold yellow with the soft green downstairs. Hate the couch.

    • @BMTurceanuHikeRun
      @BMTurceanuHikeRun 11 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      it looks bad :D

  • @clivealive6261
    @clivealive6261 2 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Probably the hardest part was pushing himself on his own, to be honest and say he was lonely got to me

  • @C-CEuroPopMusic
    @C-CEuroPopMusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    After witnessing Geoff doing this incredible project successfully, he is truly an inspiration to many coming through this pandemic! Now everyone instead of believing in life and always saying 'I cannot' believe in yourself and learn to say, Yes you can! An Incredible home, furnishings and commentary. I envy you living there Geoff I really do , enjoy the fruits of your labor.

  • @coolthought8456
    @coolthought8456 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    the massive overhang is what make this house really stand out. Bold idea and great engineering.

  • @jankarel6454
    @jankarel6454 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    What a stunning home. And after watching news of recent flooding in the country, this may well be the standard for homes for the future. Very well done.

  • @Suzyfromtheblock
    @Suzyfromtheblock 2 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Very clever design, hats off to Geoff, he was in control all the way

  • @princealexyonwuren4028
    @princealexyonwuren4028 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Geoff you are bold and gentle, truly you are the Godfather of construction and design, who can not fail. Thank you for the entire information of laying the foundation deep into the earth instead of the piling up suspension like they do in Florida is absolutely genius. This video will help me to implement my coastal home building in the near future.

  • @mssn3166
    @mssn3166 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This guy is very strong and brave!

  • @0vesl0
    @0vesl0 2 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Who knew a Grand Designs episode didn't have to be 45 minutes?

    • @sararichardson737
      @sararichardson737 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      I never want them to end.

    • @0vesl0
      @0vesl0 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@sararichardson737 I mean true lol but some episodes seem like they have a bit of filler lol

    • @niklar55
      @niklar55 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      6:20 if you double speed, and use subtitles, instead of listening to the chipmunks!

    • @Alex-cw3rz
      @Alex-cw3rz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@0vesl0 this one in particular didn't have filler watched it two days ago and a lot of stuff went wrong

  • @raa1496
    @raa1496 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Well done Geoff , great achievement

  • @jimdavid7710
    @jimdavid7710 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Geoff has the solid new home & can now get-on with his life..

  • @veronicajohnson8920
    @veronicajohnson8920 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The building is a saviour! And so are you! Truly impressive. I love this show. Well done 👍✅

  • @leejentaylor6195
    @leejentaylor6195 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    top floors need to be the height of street lights nowadays if Queensland and New South Wales recent floods are anything to go by, when building in flood plain

  • @lingth
    @lingth ปีที่แล้ว +1

    NSW, Victoria should consider such designs, there is so much floods in those areas.

  • @thetechnicanwithaheart1682
    @thetechnicanwithaheart1682 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh my God talking about unbelievable amount of cost in parts and labor this is not for your typical family not even close. This guy must be pretty wealthy and able to have this actually built in place.

  • @clementifangblog8583
    @clementifangblog8583 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great design I real love this house

  • @lucindawilson5510
    @lucindawilson5510 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    amazing challenge

  • @iraq865
    @iraq865 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wonderful house nice design

  • @mowattlavern62
    @mowattlavern62 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Spacious and gorgeous

  • @evanprinsloo2416
    @evanprinsloo2416 ปีที่แล้ว

    Geoff is a cool chap, that's for sure.

  • @isaccarvalho2652
    @isaccarvalho2652 2 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Nice house, very clever design, hopefully he can get some peace and get on with his life. Good luck Geoff!

  • @RJ-se9op
    @RJ-se9op 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    an inspiration. a man has a goal in mind and he goes for it despite how unconventional it is. in the town i live in they are building on the historic floodplain with no thought to the inevitable. our culture could do with more great ideas like Jeff’s.

  • @blackpool321
    @blackpool321 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    I would have stayed in the villa in spain .

    • @maryann2970
      @maryann2970 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Brexit may have made that impossible.

  • @rebeccakeltie5181
    @rebeccakeltie5181 ปีที่แล้ว

    Now after Hurricane Ian in Florida and my now having to remodel/mitigate my condo….I’m taking notes!

  • @user-go7zy3fc5f
    @user-go7zy3fc5f 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    cool editing

  • @peterlarsen7779
    @peterlarsen7779 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    CRACKING house!!! 👍👍👍

  • @tommash.r.2606
    @tommash.r.2606 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    9:38 The roof line looks like the building is sinking/warped..

  • @alexandercory7351
    @alexandercory7351 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    so the ground floor is also flood proof?

  • @silentthunderbird3390
    @silentthunderbird3390 2 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Q: How to build a flood proof home? A: Move to a place where it does not flood.

    • @angelaburrell4649
      @angelaburrell4649 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This design would work perfectly in Australia, at the Hawkesbury NSW right now as its flooded again this year 😉 or Brisbane QLD or Lismore NSW .... Goondiwindi Qld 😉

  • @bryan3dguitar
    @bryan3dguitar 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What happened to the rest of the house tour? We saw the kitchen and dining room. What about the bedrooms with their own en-suite bathrooms? And their own spectacular views of the estuary?

  • @Bryceshey
    @Bryceshey ปีที่แล้ว

    What software dose the animation

  • @michaelbenton2518
    @michaelbenton2518 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Flood proof house, seriously all that money, House boat that's what it's called ,and you can move with that and go to the shops.

  • @spartacus9852
    @spartacus9852 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    LOOKS OK. IS IT FLOOD PROVE? FOR SURE A FLOATING WATER VILLA IS FLOOD 🌊PROVE. 👌

  • @sararichardson737
    @sararichardson737 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Isn’t K wonderful. Chose the right hat for the right place n occasion , Quite the gentleman.

  • @yeahbee8237
    @yeahbee8237 ปีที่แล้ว

    No stairs from the balcony down to the garden?
    The overhang to the right should have been more garage

  • @POTThaesslich
    @POTThaesslich 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    great concept, a shame he didn't pull through with the curved garden walls and the bespoke windows from the renders, that would have made it a true Grand Design. It now lacks a bit of finesse. But still a great home

    • @jep1912
      @jep1912 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Because true class will always shine through... and if you ain't got it...

    • @Tokaisho1
      @Tokaisho1 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It’s not finished yet in this video, look at the balcony area not having fencing etc yet

  • @yatzyart
    @yatzyart 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Lucky bar steward!

  • @WannabeMarsanach
    @WannabeMarsanach 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Flood resistant. Not flood proof.

  • @rebeccavalicoff1581
    @rebeccavalicoff1581 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Those are my colors too!

  • @B.H90
    @B.H90 ปีที่แล้ว

    when the power is down, solar will not work either, unless u have battery back up sys, then most of the electric panels has to be on 2nd floor above flood water line

    • @velianlodestone1249
      @velianlodestone1249 ปีที่แล้ว

      Can guarantee he's got the electrical either waterproof or upstairs.

  • @NathanEllery
    @NathanEllery 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't understand the avoidance of a couple of extra columns under and knock off $100k+ on the price.
    Perhaps it was those %(*$_)$))# planners?
    Better still raise the land and build on a hill. The view gets even better.

  • @user-wy2iv9xn9o
    @user-wy2iv9xn9o 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The weight refine the design and the costs it's always a Shep go up and down

  • @Blake-pz7jj
    @Blake-pz7jj 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I think it's way too low to the ground to be calling it flood proof.

    • @velianlodestone1249
      @velianlodestone1249 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's not going to withstand a tsunami but rain floods? Should be fine.

  • @jayaychare7318
    @jayaychare7318 2 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    take away the fact it's on high, it just looks like an unremarkable bungalow. a missed opportunity i reckon.
    the interior is all his personality and hes happy so fair play

    • @PLuMUK54
      @PLuMUK54 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My first thought was "oh, a bungalow on stilts". I agree, a missed opportunity to have had spectacular instead of mundane.

    • @MisterMaster-fy8no
      @MisterMaster-fy8no 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      it is his house and as long as he is happy with the design there is so opportunity to be missed

  • @davepennington3573
    @davepennington3573 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You could probably build 100 houseboats for that money

  • @GG-ch1hm
    @GG-ch1hm 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Flood proof until sea levels rise

  • @rowredround7206
    @rowredround7206 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why the carpet? Really messes up the flow.

  • @BigBirdy100
    @BigBirdy100 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Because building on a flood plain is such a good idea....and necessary? 🤔🙄 Apparently he likes making things harder than they have to be. He's the type that has to climb Mt Everest and comes back missing his nose.

    • @barbrn
      @barbrn ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm surprised the land was not owned by a conservatorship.

  • @JO_Artificial
    @JO_Artificial ปีที่แล้ว

    In my opinion, Jeff made the most expensive Ugly house, I've seen cheaper houses on this channel that dwarf this in beauty.

  • @micesserono2966
    @micesserono2966 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Building a little hill would have been cheaper and nicer.

  • @SevenEllen
    @SevenEllen 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    That house may be flood-proof but I don't fancy the chances of that glass in really high winds. It's going to get really hot in there in the future summers without some serious additions, like green rooves, shutters, passive coolling, etc. THREE loos??? That's a LOT of water wastage. Where are you going to get enough when demand outstrips supply? You'll need water butts to collect a LOT of rainwater.

  • @marie.s9995
    @marie.s9995 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wonder why celebrities and entertainers who have the means don't think like him? 🤣⚡

  • @Gerberous
    @Gerberous 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    “It’s a huge cantilever, nobody’s ever built this”
    Uhhhhhhhh…ok pal

  • @marieslabbert6009
    @marieslabbert6009 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    The weather and murky waters around his new home will depress me. I live in a sub tropical area with a lot of sunshine and colourful plants. His house is very impressive, but may not withstand the rise of the sea eventually.

    • @ergo6381
      @ergo6381 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Even Conservative estimates of rising sea levels will have his ground floor under water in the years to come. He won't be able to sell that place.
      Sold my house by a river threatened with future flooding. Property value dropped nearly six figures because of the report on projected sea level rise over the next few years. But you take the hit, better to sell when I did than wait any longer than I did.

    • @cuneyt4313
      @cuneyt4313 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Right?! I don’t think this house makes any sense however you look at it.

    • @UnseenSpirit
      @UnseenSpirit 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Well he left Spain to live there so he wanted to be near family. Murky water is standard around an estuary around England.

    • @Michael-yz4mc
      @Michael-yz4mc 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Welcome to England

    • @peterherrington3300
      @peterherrington3300 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      It won't depress you , you don't live there .

  • @FernVert
    @FernVert 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Meh. Understand all the motivation and admire his fortitude but the house is just ... meh.

  • @jep1912
    @jep1912 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Essentially the guy built a mirror of his caravan on a flood plain and filled it with tat from a Butlins Blackpool liquidation sale. Grim.

  • @justthink5854
    @justthink5854 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    $$$$$$$$$$ house. unless this guy's a zillionaire he's reeeally underwater.

  • @protonneutron9046
    @protonneutron9046 ปีที่แล้ว

    silly man. He did it complicated and WAY overpriced. We have to do this stuff down in Florida. One simply puts down the concrete pilings (which don't experience upthrust) and next a monolithic dome on top. You put NO living spaces at ground level (that's just stoopid) but garage and cars.

  • @mauni2000
    @mauni2000 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is EXACTLY what happens when you dont have a good architect throughout the hole project, from start to finish. What a waste of money and time...

  • @TheSimonpearse
    @TheSimonpearse 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    wow thats extremely ugly building.

  • @portman2396
    @portman2396 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks like it belongs on a caravan park.

  • @back2basics597
    @back2basics597 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    To be honest, it's ugly.

  • @niklar55
    @niklar55 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Seems grossly over engineered to me.
    Why not just mah#ke the house a floating structure, so it can go up and down with any variations in water level?
    .

  • @kevinchomyshyn523
    @kevinchomyshyn523 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing build; but the location & views are awful- each to their own 🤷

  • @lordwalker71
    @lordwalker71 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    His decor doesn’t work with the modern design of the home

  • @emilynorris4263
    @emilynorris4263 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Anyone else find this completely tacky and lacking finese?

  • @nickmail7604
    @nickmail7604 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Looks like all the other "21st century style homes" a cross between an ugly warehouse and a bloody awful anything.

  • @ec5747
    @ec5747 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Building on a wetland with future climate change just starting? sounds like a terrible idea and waste of money even with the best technology..

  • @wanguikiruthi1930
    @wanguikiruthi1930 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    He's very selfish!
    The activity on this flood plain will affect users downstream!
    Not a fan!
    It doesn't matter how sophisticated this is!
    I detest what he's doing to nature. Let flood plains be flood plains! Leave the flood plain alone!
    It may be private property but it's impact will be at a whole public level!

  • @PLuMUK54
    @PLuMUK54 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    "Grand Designs"? Not really. "Mediocre Designs", more like. A basic bungalow on stilts, a depressing area, and interior design past its sell-by date. I got the distinct impression that Kevin was struggling to make positive comments.

    • @TheNaijaboy007
      @TheNaijaboy007 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      ...the cantilever is what I love!