House Planning Help Podcast
Ben Adam-Smith
If you want to build a house, where would you start?
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Sep 9, 2020 • 34min
HPH288 : Renovating a 1960s house for comfort and efficiency – with Russel Hayden
Architect Russel Hayden explains how he sought to renovate a derelict 1960s house to EnerPHit standards. Check out the show notes for more information.
Aug 26, 2020 • 35min
HPH287 : A beginner's guide to retrofit – with Russell Smith
Russell Smith of Parity Projects explains why a whole house plan is the best way forward for tackling a renovation. Check out the show notes for more information.
Aug 12, 2020 • 30min
HPH286 : What is the Living Building Challenge? – with Martin Brown
Martin Brown from Fairsnape explains how the Living Building Challenge is a holistic standard that benefits health and the environment. Check out the show notes for more information.
Jul 29, 2020 • 28min
HPH285 : Developing plant-based building materials – with Judith Thornton
Dr Judith Thornton of Aberystwyth University explores how plant-based materials are being used in the building industry, and why they are so important for our future. Check out the show notes for more information.
Apr 1, 2020 • 36min
HPH284 : Build It magazine's Self Build Education House – with Calum Taylor and Opinder Liddar
Calum Taylor and Opinder Liddar talk through the design and construction of the 'Self Build Education House' at Graven Hill. Check out the show notes for more information.
Mar 25, 2020 • 29min
HPH283 : Modelling the embodied carbon of your build – with Tim Martel
Tim Martel explains how to model the embodied carbon of your build using PHribbon, a tool that plugs in to PHPP (Passive House Planning Package). Check out the show notes for more information.
Mar 18, 2020 • 32min
HPH282 : How to share knowledge, test and debunk! – with Nick Grant
Nick Grant, an expert in environment-conscious building, shares insights on the challenges of embracing change in architecture and sustainable design. He discusses the difficulties and potential solutions of retrofitting existing buildings. The podcast also explores contrasting visions of the future and reflects on the impact of the ACB conference on the building industry.
Mar 11, 2020 • 36min
HPH281 : What's it like to be an owner builder? – with Tully Gallagher
Tully Gallagher of Beartooth Passive House, explains what it was like to take a leap of faith in swapping a desk job with building a 'forever home' for his family. Check out the show notes for more information.
Mar 4, 2020 • 41min
HPH280 : A beginner's guide to the Passivhaus Standard – with Jon Bootland
Jon Bootland, Chief Executive of the Passivhaus Trust, discusses building your house to the Passivhaus Standard. Topics include origins and development of the standard, adoption and growth, adaptations, building materials, and advice for beginners.
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Feb 26, 2020 • 33min
HPH279 : A beginner's guide to building terminology – with Lee Fordham from Architype
Lee Fordham from Architype simplifies building terminology for beginners. Topics include the concept of Passive House, the use of the PHPP tool, MVHR and its benefits for ventilation, different types of foundations, the importance of low U values for insulation, understanding building construction and operation, and an announcement of a live training session on offsite semi modular construction.
