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

House Planning Help Podcast Ben Adam-Smith

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

    HPH347: Common pitfalls to avoid when building a house – with Amelia Lee

    HPH347: Common pitfalls to avoid when building a house – with Amelia Lee

    Amelia Lee from Undercover Architect shares some common themes that tend to crop up on owner-builder projects (particularly with people who are doing this for the first time) and explains how they can be avoided by creating a clear foundation of your values and project intentions.
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    • 57 min
    Passivhaus homes where cooling is a key consideration – with Andy Marlow

    Passivhaus homes where cooling is a key consideration – with Andy Marlow

    Andy Marlow from Envirotecture explains why Passivhaus homes are a good fit for most climates in Australia, how they approach these projects and what is needed beyond shading to keep the homes comfortable when the outdoor temperatures soar.
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    • 41 min
    Why is the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) such a useful tool? – with Sarah Lewis

    Why is the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) such a useful tool? – with Sarah Lewis

    Sarah Lewis, the Research and Policy Director at the UK Passivhaus Trust and author of PHPP Illustrated, explains what the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) is and how it is used during the design process.
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    • 43 min
    Hazel Tree Passivhaus – with Janice Gardiner

    Hazel Tree Passivhaus – with Janice Gardiner

    Janice Gardiner, an ecologist and the client of last week’s interviewee Josh Wood at Green Trace Architect, is here to tell us what it is like to be the client on a Passivhaus project and share what she has learnt from the experience.
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    • 30 min
    A low cost eco home on a challenging infill plot – with Josh Wood

    A low cost eco home on a challenging infill plot – with Josh Wood

    Architect Josh Wood gives us an insight into his own self build project, where the balance between keeping costs low and creating a sustainable home have pushed him to come up with creative solutions. By undergoing most of the work themselves, Josh and his partner Amy have been able to transform their snug, back garden plot, into a comfortable and energy-efficient home. Josh explains how thinking outside of the box may be an excellent option if you are looking to get on to the property ladder with a smaller budget.
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    • 42 min
    How to incorporate reused materials on a self build - with Kirsty Maguire

    How to incorporate reused materials on a self build - with Kirsty Maguire

    Architect Kirsty Maguire explains why reusing an existing building is always preferable to demolishing and rebuilding. However, when buildings are in terrible condition or need radical alterations to make them habitable we should be looking to reuse, recycle and reclaim as many materials as possible. Kirsty shows us that with intentional and sustainable design, you can create a new structure with a wealth of history.
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    • 40 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
5 Ratings

5 Ratings

Garyion ,

Clients, Architects and Passive House Designers should listen to this amazing set of podcasts

This podcasts is a series of of interviews with the main people working in the Self Build, Passive House space in the UK. The Irish market is tiny in comparison to the UK and its great to see so many people in the community sharing their knowledge. From designers to MVHR engineers, builders, Architects, Clients, Window Experts, etc. I have learnt a lot from these fearless folk who want to make better buildings.

I am slowly making my way thru everyone of the 250+ episodes while running - just now I listened to 258 - Scottish architect manufacturer builder - Neil Sutherland and 254 Jeremy Lent for the big picture. Truly inspiring stuff.

This podcast might change the way you look at building houses.

The podcast has spurned me on to continue on my path as certified passive house designer. The passive house design course will change how you design things forever, for the future of the planet and better homes for people to enjoy. @haus_ie

Grace13131311 ,

Very nice informative

Great podcast with interesting guests and a blow by blow of the host building his own home. Very useful and really enjoy. Keep up the good work 👍

olearyd ,

A mine of information delivered in practical, useful episodes.

This is a great podcast if you're looking to build your own home. I listen to it on my commute and I'm busy catching up on all the old episodes. It covers all aspects of the process and gives great insights without getting too technical. Highly recommended and I will be hoping to apply some learnings when we start our project.

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