BESPOKE timber frame supplier Frame Technologies has been crowned a winner at the 2021 Build It Awards, securing the accolade in the prestigious ‘Best Timber Frame Home’ category.

The Presteigne-based firm put forward Gryphon House, a stunning contemporary five-bed, two-storey house set in a spectacular location in Warwickshire. The self-build used the TechVantage S timber frame system, a super insulated breathable closed panel system, which is unique to Frame Technologies.

The build was judged on overall design, efficiency, innovation and how the owners’ needs were addressed. The Build It Awards judges commended Frame Technologies for the contribution that they made to the final result by suggesting design and engineering improvements for a beautifully detailed self-build home.

Homeowners Chris and Jenny Shepperd worked with Frame Technologies to achieve large connected internal spaces, cantilevered balconies and a feature curved staircase; all built to Passivhaus air-tightness standards.

Simon Orrells, managing director of Frame Technologies, said: “We’re thrilled to have won the Best Timber Frame Home category in this year’s Build It Awards.

“There was some tough competition and to get this recognition with such a beautiful, sustainable build really means the world to us. We work with self-builders across the country to create stunning, bespoke, energy-efficient timber frame homes and it’s an honour to be recognised for the work that we do in this way.

“Chris and Jenny wanted some specific design features in their build and knew these might prove difficult to achieve. At Frame Technologies we love a design challenge and it was a privilege to overcome these and integrate them into the couple’s dream home. We’re delighted the judges appreciated the extent of the design and engineering challenges we overcame.”

Also talking on the win, Chris added: “We can’t believe that our forever home won the Best Timber Frame Home in these prestigious awards.

“It was a fantastic evening celebrating the self-build industry and we were honoured to support Frame Technologies at the event. We couldn’t have achieved our dream, energy efficient house without their invaluable input.

“At the start of our self-build journey we approached other timber frame suppliers, but Frame Technologies was the only one to offer the energy efficiency we required at the right price point, while also being incredibly flexible and accommodating in their approach. They pulled out every stop to deliver on time and paid incredible attention to detail and we think there is a lot of value in that level of service.

“We will always be so thankful to Frame Technologies that we’ve got a house that we love and does exactly what we wanted it to.”

This year’s Build It Awards were held in a special ceremony on Friday, November 26, at the Hilton Bankside London.

The Build It Awards recognise excellence across self-build suppliers, projects and services and bring together architects and manufacturers, as well as key industry figures in recognition of innovation and excellence in the custom and self-build home sector.

Frame Technologies designs, manufactures and installs a wide range of timber frame solutions, including its innovative TechVantage systems. The systems deliver exceptional, energy efficient buildings, with the capability of exceeding building regulations to deliver Passivhaus performance, if the brief demands it.

They are available as full design, supply and erect packages or supply only, and include engineered timber products and roof systems.