Got expertise or skills in architecture, design, sustainability, event organising or administration? Do you want to work with RUSS’ architects and self-builders as they embark on the process of designing new affordable homes for London? RUSS is calling for volunteers

On Friday 18th March RUSS’ members gathered at the Council Chamber of Lewisham Town Hall for the Church Grove ballot. From the 150+ applications received, the ballot randomly selected 32 successful applicants to design and self-build their own home in Ladywell. More

Applications have now opened for our first RUSS housing project at Church Grove. Here’s the full press release: A rare opportunity for Lewisham residents to apply for one of 33 affordable new homes within the borough has been announced. Expressions of

In December RUSS’ Board and Project Team spent a day in Bristol visiting innovative projects to tackle the housing crisis in the city. We were invited by Bristol Community Land Trust (BCLT) on a board-to-board knowledge exchange funded by the National

Exhibition: Walter’s Way: The Self-Build Revolution Where: Architectural Association School of Architecture36 Bedford Square, London WC1B 3ES When: 16 January 2016 – 13 February 2016 Mondays to Fridays, 10am – 7pm, Saturdays 10am – 5pm Free entry Presenting the work

One of our founding members Barbara Hicks has passed away. Barbara was one of the original self-builder at Walters Way in Honor Oak Park. Her success at building her own timber frame eco-home whilst simultaneously teaching full time and raising a

RUSS was invited to have a spot on the Community Stall at the Ladywell Christmas market in December. It was a great opportunity for us to meet local community groups, local residents and raised awareness of our work within the

RUSS, an innovative community self-build group that aims to provide homes for those priced out of the housing market, has just been been named preferred bidder by Lewisham Council to deliver homes in Lewisham, South London. RUSS will develop a