353 episodes
House Planning Help Podcast Ben Adam-Smith
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4.9 • 30 Ratings
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If you want to build a house, where would you start?
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What is value engineering?
Ben Adam-Smith explains what value engineering is and how it can help us to do more with less. He reflects on a short video about Slate House in Herefordshire that includes some great examples of value engineering.
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Timber build approaches – with Meredith Bowles
Meredith Bowles from Mole Architects shares his experience working with timber as a construction material and explains the benefits and drawbacks of the different build approaches.
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Why do homes get mould? – with Alexx Stuart
Alexx Stuart from Low Tox Life shares her experiences of toxic mould exposure and offers some advice on how best to keep your home healthy and mould free.
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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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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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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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Customer Reviews
Fantastic!
This is the podcast that will enlighten you about high performance and passive house building. Must check out!
Under-rated subject and podcast
Essential listening for anyone interested in energy efficient housing, the host is a joy.
Entertaining and so useful!
If you’re considering or planning or in process of building your own house, this podcast is well worth your time. Even if you’re doing a major renovation, there is a lot of useful information here for you. And for building nerds (stand proud!) there’s a chance to learn lots about various eco-conscious construction methods. And somehow almost all of this is entertaining even while you’re learning.