From concrete desert to green oasis, this is the story of The Yard, a community-led, self-build housing development in inner-city Bristol.

I am one of the group of people who built their houses here, and in this book I tell of how a piece of concrete-covered industrial land became a thriving community.

More than simply a record of the project, the book aims to inspire and inform others who want to study or create similar developments themselves.

It incorporates practical tips and resources and provides case studies giving an insight into the person or family who created each house.

The book explores ideas of community, self-determination and the creative potential of resistance.

I created this book while studying for a master’s degree in Photojournalism at the University of Westminster.