Property development:
Grand plans

Developers are constantly building new homes to keep pace with demand. But we rarely pay attention to properties' aesthetics. Crispin Kelly did, bought a plot of land and hired a team of experts to show what can be done. Here, we follow his progress.

		I've no time for lazy designs - nor should you At last, the officials agree: what we all want to live in are proper houses, not noddy boxes. My own grand plans, however, are hitting the buffers... Turning up the volume

CRISPIN KELLY'S CAREER From doing up his own flat and learning more about design, to going on to be President of the Architectural Association.		CRISPIN KELLY'S BLOG "I have to admit that in a free-for-all, rubbish will be built." More property blogs

PICTURE GALLERY What exactly is good design and how do properties benefit? Crispin Kelly takes a tour of his favourites.		RELATED LINKS For more about planning and housing design... www.cabe.org.uk www.audacity.org www.planningportal.gov.uk www.designforhomes.org www.baylight.co.uk

SEND YOUR PICTURES We want to know what it is about your home you love. Whether it's your room, a favourite chair, a place that says 'this is me' - send in your pictures.		YOUR VIEWS My Telegraph: Start a blog about building or renovating your own home.