House Planning Help Podcast
by Ben Adam-SmithIf you want to build a house, where would you start?
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Episodes
HPH351: Creating affordable, high quality, low carbon homes - with Linda Farrow
31m · PublishedLinda Farrow from Agile Homes explains how their prefabricated panelised system can deliver high quality and truly affordable homes that are good for the planet.
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HPH350: What is value engineering?
29m · PublishedBen 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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HPH349: Timber build approaches – with Meredith Bowles
50m · PublishedMeredith 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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HPH348: Why do homes get mould? – with Alexx Stuart
42m · PublishedAlexx 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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HPH347: Common pitfalls to avoid when building a house – with Amelia Lee
57m · PublishedAmelia 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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HPH346: Passivhaus homes where cooling is a key consideration – with Andy Marlow
41m · PublishedAndy 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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HPH345: Why is the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) such a useful tool? – with Sarah Lewis
43m · PublishedSarah 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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HPH344: Hazel Tree Passivhaus – with Janice Gardiner
30m · PublishedJanice Gardiner, an ecologist and the client of last week’s interviewee Josh Wood atGreen 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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HPH343: A low cost eco home on a challenging infill plot – with Josh Wood
42m · PublishedArchitect 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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HPH342: How to incorporate reused materials on a self build - with Kirsty Maguire
40m · PublishedArchitect 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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House Planning Help Podcast has 389 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 205:49:02. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on November 23rd 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 21st, 2024 07:12.