Impossible Builds follows the exploits of pioneering families building extraordinary 'kit homes' in situations where conventional construction techniques prove impossible.

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Season 26 of 8 Episodes

After years traveling through Europe, Iain and Alyson are ready to put down roots. Their search takes them to Inner Hebridean Island of Skye where they purchase a remote half acre plot, but building a traditional house is a challenge.
Delaval and Veronica are restoring 450 acres for conservation and funding it by building a treehouse in Swanton Novers Wood. A Scottish firm constructs it in 7 sections to minimize damage to the woodland habitat on delivery.
Jamie Feilden's 60-acre farm doubles as a charity for urban youth. To fund it, he now plans two prefabricated elliptical cabins on a remote slope. They'll feature timber decks, open-plan living, and green roofs—though weather may delay the build.
Builder Justin and wife Emma tackle an ambitious modular home build on Scotland's remote North Uist.
Sarah and Adam swap caravan life for their dream home in rural Cornwall.
Paul and Trent want to escape their busy lives to a 600-acre conservation property.

Paul and Trent want to escape their busy lives to a 600-acre conservation property.
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After years traveling through Europe, Iain and Alyson are ready to put down roots. Their search takes them to Inner Hebridean Island of Skye where they purchase a remote half acre plot, but building a traditional house is a challenge.
Upcoming
Jamie Feilden's 60-acre farm doubles as a charity for urban youth. To fund it, he now plans two prefabricated elliptical cabins on a remote slope. They'll feature timber decks, open-plan living, and green roofs—though weather may delay the build.
Upcoming
Sarah and Adam swap caravan life for their dream home in rural Cornwall.
Upcoming
Builder Justin and wife Emma tackle an ambitious modular home build on Scotland's remote North Uist.
Upcoming
Delaval and Veronica are restoring 450 acres for conservation and funding it by building a treehouse in Swanton Novers Wood. A Scottish firm constructs it in 7 sections to minimize damage to the woodland habitat on delivery.
Upcoming

Impossible Builds follows the exploits of pioneering families building extraordinary 'kit homes' in situations where conventional construction techniques prove impossible.

Jamie Feilden's 60-acre farm doubles as a charity for urban youth. To fund it, he now plans two prefabricated elliptical cabins on a remote slope. They'll feature timber decks, open-plan living, and green roofs—though weather may delay the build.
After years traveling through Europe, Iain and Alyson are ready to put down roots. Their search takes them to Inner Hebridean Island of Skye where they purchase a remote half acre plot, but building a traditional house is a challenge.
Delaval and Veronica are restoring 450 acres for conservation and funding it by building a treehouse in Swanton Novers Wood. A Scottish firm constructs it in 7 sections to minimize damage to the woodland habitat on delivery.

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