House Planning Help Podcast

Ben Adam-Smith
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House Planning Help Podcast

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

  1. Becoming a housing activist – with Cypren Edmunds

    22 HR. AGO

    Becoming a housing activist – with Cypren Edmunds

    Cypren Edmonds, a housing activist and advocate for bio-based building materials, describes the challenges he has faced living in social housing in London, and the health benefits and energy efficiency that can be achieved through building with straw. Check out the show notes for more information.

    38 min
  2. The power of community led housing – with Kareem Dayes from RUSS

    NOV 6

    The power of community led housing – with Kareem Dayes from RUSS

    Kareem Dayes, co-founder of RUSS in Lewisham, explains why setting up a Community Land Trust was a route to deliver genuinely affordable housing and create a better neighbourhood. Check out the show notes for more information.

    1h 3m
  3. Is it worth getting an asbestos survey for an existing home?

    OCT 23

    Is it worth getting an asbestos survey for an existing home?

    Greg Byrne from RB Asbestos Consultants explains what asbestos is, why it was used so widely in construction, its potential impact on health, and how you go about identifying and removing asbestos products. Check out the show notes for more information.

    49 min
  4. An easier way to build a certified Passivhaus – with Clare and Ross Booth

    OCT 9

    An easier way to build a certified Passivhaus – with Clare and Ross Booth

    Clare and Ross Booth from Coldwells Build share details of their prefabricated, turnkey Passivhaus designs that aim to simplify the delivery of high performance homes in Scotland. Check out the show notes for more information.

    34 min
  5. What's the difference between a renovation and a retrofit?

    SEP 26

    What's the difference between a renovation and a retrofit?

    Paul Testa from HEM Architects explains the difference between renovation and retrofit, using his own home as an example of a deep retrofit. Check out the show notes for more information.

    44 min
  6. Why MVHR maintenance and servicing is important – with Richard Hollas

    SEP 11

    Why MVHR maintenance and servicing is important – with Richard Hollas

    Richard Hollas from 21 Degrees explains why regular MVHR maintenance and servicing is essential, what it entails, and we accompany him step-by-step as he services a unit. Check out the show notes for more information.

    36 min
  7. External shading solutions – with Paul Morris

    AUG 28

    External shading solutions – with Paul Morris

    Paul Morris from Solar-Shield explains how external shading can help control solar gains and reduce internal temperatures, keeping your home cool as temperatures rise. Check out the show notes for more information.

    35 min
  8. Getting the right mortgage for a house build project – with Tom McSherry

    AUG 14

    Getting the right mortgage for a house build project – with Tom McSherry

    Tom McSherry from BuildStore explains the importance of cashflow when it comes to building a house and why a big part of selecting the right mortgage product is about planning your project around your budget and making sure you have accurate costings. Check out the show notes for more information.

    43 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 - 2024
  • Episodes
    368
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    Clean
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    © Regen Media 2024
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    House Planning Help Podcast

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