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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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    • 4.9 • 121 Ratings

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.
    Check out the show notes for more information.

    • 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

4.9 out of 5
121 Ratings

121 Ratings

Stuart Dodd ,

A fantastic resource…

I have now listened to every single episode and finally joined the hub. What a fantastic resource for anyone building or retrofitting a home whether that be a self builder or ‘professional’ contractor. Learn learn learn and we might just build better homes. I’ve built my own passivhaus and now starting a deep retrofit barn conversion for my mother-in-law. Never stop learning. Great work Ben keep it going. Stuart in South Yorkshire.

bez1234567890 ,

Helped us soooo much!

Brilliantly presented, diverse mix of super helpful podcasts. I love the ‘entire story’ episode of Ben’s (and Kay’s!) build the most. Can’t recommend it enough if you want to start researching your own self-build project.

buzz941 ,

Fantastic resource

I’m considering a self-build, and House Building Help has been a fantastic resource for getting me up to speed across so many different aspects. Keep up the great work!

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