Home Design Academy
by ChrisChris Novelli of n3 architecture reveals his home design and residential construction strategies to help homeowners learn more about the design and construction process so they can be better equipped to collaborate with builders, architects and contractors allowing them to make better, well-informed decisions when constructing or renovating their home. Discover tips to make your home more energy efficient, sustainable and durable to save money in heating and cooling costs. Your house is one of your largest and most substantial investments and you should never cut corners and use the wrong materials, bad design or outdated construction practices. If you are working with a limited budget I highly recommend that more money is put into building correctly and as energy efficient as possible, rather than spending on fancy materials.You will learn about the various phases of planning and implementing a residential construction project and the methods I use to design my projects.
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Episodes
HDA 021: Sustainable Forestry
17m · Published#021: Sustainable Forestry. Learn about how forestry practices effect the environment, natural ecosystems and how certified, sustainable forestry can help.
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Intro music by: Purple Planet Music
HDA 020: The Phases of Design
28m · Published#020: The Phases of Design
I have been talking with many clients lately, who do not know what the phases of design are. I cover the various phases and what to expect in this episode.
HDA 019: How and When to Hire an Architect
22m · Published#019: How and When to Hire an Architect.
You have been thinking about a building project for a long time. Maybe you are looking to build a vacation house where you can spend time with your grandchildren or maybe you are a young family who needs more space, or maybe you have been dreaming of opening / expanding your business, but you don't know where to get started.
In today's episode we are going to talk about how you hire an architect and when to hire an architect.
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Intro music by: Purple Planet Music
HDA 018: How to Choose a Building Site
27m · Published#018: How to Choose a Building Site. There are many things that you must consider before purchasing a lot to build a new house on. Does zoning allow for what you want to build, what about utilities and access? How does topography play into the equation? What are some other things that you need to be aware of before you make the purchase. Involving your architect early in the process and completing a feasibility study will help you make a better decision and avoid getting stuck with a lot that doesn't work for your needs or how you want to live.
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Intro and Some Cut Music by: Purple Planet Music
HDA 017: What Makes for Good Design
23m · Published#017: What makes for good design? Is it a particular style? Is it a level of quality or craft? Do you need to spend a lot of money to get good design?
In this episode I discuss the many ways that I think good design is achieved.
Intro Music by Purple Planet Music
HDA 016: Aging In Place
23m · Published#016: Most seniors want to stay in their current home and community as they age. How do you change the way you think about the design of your home to accommodate aging-in-place, or what can you build now to make that transition easier in the future?
In this episode I discuss strategies for new home construction that can be implemented to allow for aging-in-place as well as things to think about when renovating a home for aging, or what to look for when buying a house.
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Intro music by Purple Planet Music
HDA 015: Things Go Wrong Pt.1
32m · Published#015: The construction industry is one of the last large scale production operations that is assembled by human hands. No matter how experienced your contractor is, things will inevitably go wrong. Other times homeowners make mistakes in both planning and execution that put themselves at risk.
In part 1 of this reoccurring topic we will discuss some of the typical mistakes I see happening on construction projects and what you can do as a homeowner to avoid them.
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Intro music by Purple Planet Music
HDA 014: What is Passive House
15m · Published#014: In this episode I explain the history and basic principles of passive house design as well as some of the associated costs.
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Intro Music by Purple Planet Music
HDA 013: Roofing Types, Mistakes and Tips
23m · Published#013: In this episode I discuss the different types of roofing options available to homeowners as well as talking about some of the common mistakes I see and tips for a better installation.
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Intro and some cut music by Purple Planet Music
HDA 012: Lets Talk About Siding
26m · Published#012: In this episode I break down the various types of siding available for single family residential construction and discuss the pros and cons for each.
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Intro Music by Purple Planet Music
Home Design Academy has 61 episodes in total of non- explicit content. Total playtime is 25:00:19. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on August 8th 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 20th, 2024 20:11.
