House Planning Help Podcast
Ben Adam-Smith
If you want to build a house, where would you start?
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May 1, 2019 • 28min
HPH248 : The benefits of joining a cohousing development – with Jan Chadwick
Resident of Marmalade Lane cohousing, Jan Chadwick, explains why living in a multi-generational community is so important to her. Check out the show notes for more information.
Apr 24, 2019 • 35min
HPH247 : Two radical retrofits that use an internal wall insulation strategy – with Bill Butcher
Bill Butcher from Green Building Company, the construction division of Green Building Store, explains how they tackled two radical retrofit projects in West Yorkshire. Each took a 'whole house' fabric first approach in order to improve comfort levels and reduce the heating bills. Check out the show notes for more information.
Apr 17, 2019 • 30min
HPH246 : Self build mortgages that promote sustainable living – with Paul Ellis from Ecology Building Society
Paul Ellis, Chief Executive of Ecology Building Society, explains their approach to mortgages that reward energy efficiency and sustainability. Check out the show notes for more information.
Apr 3, 2019 • 41min
HPH245 : How do you create a healthy home? – with Elinor Olisa
Elinor Olisa explains why her family's health was always paramount to the decision making on this build. Check out the show notes for more information.
Mar 27, 2019 • 28min
HPH244 : Is tiny house living right for me? – with Jenna Spesard
Tiny house and lifestyle blogger, Jenna Spesard, explains why she didn't want to spend her life working to pay for a house, but instead wanted a house that would work for her. Check out the show notes for more information.
Mar 20, 2019 • 33min
HPH243 : Embracing the "Not So Big" philosophy – with Sarah Susanka
Architect and author Sarah Susanka explains why bigger isn't always better when it comes to building a house. Check out the show notes for more information.
Feb 21, 2019 • 43min
HPH242 : How to make a cohousing scheme a reality – with Phil McGeevor from Cannock Mill Cohousing
Phil McGeevor, Chair of Cannock Mill Cohousing, describes the 12-year journey it's taken to realise their cohousing community for older adults. Check out the show notes for more information.
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Feb 8, 2019 • 22min
HPH241 : 10 tips for better budgeting on a self build – with Ben Adam-Smith
Ben Adam-Smith, an expert in creating detailed and realistic budgets for self builds, shares 10 tips for budgeting. They discuss the importance of a starter budget, dealing with provisional amounts, allocating costs for various trades and suppliers, setting a contingency, using a quantity surveyor, and making smart financial decisions. They also cover challenges in preparing strip foundations for a masonry build.
Jan 30, 2019 • 24min
HPH240 : How to start planning a self build – with Ben Adam-Smith
Self build expert Ben Adam-Smith discusses how to start planning a self build journey, including finances, land search, and location. He also highlights the benefits of attending industry events and seminars for self-build planning and discusses the resources and support they offer. They also touch upon building digital resources, design development, and preventing overshadowing in house builds.
Jan 23, 2019 • 33min
HPH239 : 3 great eco developments in New Zealand – with Matthew Cutler-Welsh
Matthew Cutler-Welsh takes us through three exciting projects that are making an impact in New Zealand. Check out the show notes for more information.
