House Planning Help Podcast

Ben Adam-Smith
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If you want to build a house, where would you start?

  1. Three couples build a terrace of three Passivhaus homes

    30 May

    Three couples build a terrace of three Passivhaus homes

    Bill Butcher and Chris Herring, founders of 21 Degrees, share details of their own group build, a small terrace of three homes in Marsden, West Yorkshire, designed and built to Passivhaus Plus standard. Check out the show notes for more information.

    54 min
  2. The Good Building Book – with Jon Broome and Nick Grant

    13 May

    The Good Building Book – with Jon Broome and Nick Grant

    Jon Broome and Nick Grant explain why they have written The Good Building Book, what's in it, who it will help and how best to put it all into practice. Check out the show notes for more information.

    1hr 2min
  3. What does it take to create a bio-based Passivhaus? – with Janna and Seb Laan Lomas

    28 Mar

    What does it take to create a bio-based Passivhaus? – with Janna and Seb Laan Lomas

    Janna and Seb Laan Lomas explain the ethos behind their self build which blends low energy design and natural building while reducing plastics in the construction and also minimising waste. The level of detail, the decisions made and the careful use of the budget have been instrumental in delivering this fantastic project, which makes a great home for them as well as a site that encourages wildlife. Check out the show notes for more information.

    1hr 11min
  4. Sheep's wool insulation and other natural fibre options – with Mark Lynn

    23 Feb

    Sheep's wool insulation and other natural fibre options – with Mark Lynn

    Mark Lynn from Eden Renewable Innovations explains how sheep's wool insulation is made, outlines the pros and cons, and suggests how it is best specified and installed. He also shares some common traits of natural fibre insulation as a category. Check out the show notes for more information.

    51 min
  5. Getting planning permission for a replacement dwelling – with Mark Doodes

    9 Feb

    Getting planning permission for a replacement dwelling – with Mark Doodes

    Mark Doodes from Mark Doodes Planning explains what we mean by applying for planning permission to demolish and rebuild a house, how it is done, what some of the challenges might be and how to do as much as possible to improve your chances of a successful outcome. Check out the show notes for more information.

    48 min
  6. How easy is it to insure a natural building? – with Dr. James Glockling

    26 Jan

    How easy is it to insure a natural building? – with Dr. James Glockling

    Dr. James Glockling explains how insurance works and outlines some of the challenges of insuring a natural building. Check out the show notes for more information

    41 min
  7. Could you automate air sealing on a house build? – with Hugh Franklin

    8 Jan

    Could you automate air sealing on a house build? – with Hugh Franklin

    Hugh Franklin from Aeroseal UK explains how the airtightness of a building can be improved using a water-based, low VOC atomised polymer which is delivered when the building is pressurised. This simpler approach speeds up the process of air sealing and gives real-time feedback on the airtightness score. Check out the show notes for more information

    45 min
  8. How can you reduce the embodied carbon of a project? – with Elly Deacon Smith and Kirk Rushby

    17/12/2025

    How can you reduce the embodied carbon of a project? – with Elly Deacon Smith and Kirk Rushby

    Elly Deacon Smith and Kirk Rushby from Arbor Architects explain why they consider the embodied carbon of their projects, how they do it and how it is balanced with competing factors. Check out the show notes for more information.

    39 min
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If you want to build a house, where would you start?

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  • Creator
    Ben Adam-Smith
  • Years Active
    2012 - 2026
  • Episodes
    403
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Regen Media 2025
  • Show Website
    House Planning Help Podcast

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