House Planning Help Podcast
Ben Adam-Smith
If you want to build a house, where would you start?
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Feb 23, 2018 • 30min
HPH208 : Bringing down the cost of my self build – with Ben Adam-Smith
Ben Adam-Smith looks at some of the reasons why his tender returns might have been so high. He then sits down with his wife Kay to consider possible savings. Check out the show notes for more information.
Feb 16, 2018 • 23min
HPH207 : Opening our tender returns – with Ben and Kay Adam-Smith
Chris Parsons from Parsons+ Whittley outlines a traditional procurement route. And Ben and Kay Adam-Smith receive their tender returns. Check out the show notes for more information.
Feb 7, 2018 • 27min
HPH206 : What solar PV panels should I get for my roof? – with Robert Flynn from Solarbarn
Robert Flynn from Solarbarn explains how to choose a solar array to suit your needs. Check out the show notes for more information.
Jan 31, 2018 • 29min
HPH205 : Specifying a house and creating tender documents – with Dan Higginbotham
Architectural technologist Dan Higginbotham from Parsons + Whittley Architects talks about producing construction drawings and a scheme of works from an architect's design. Check out the show notes for more information.
Jan 26, 2018 • 34min
HPH204 : Why you shouldn't rule out custom building on a developer estate
Five self-builders explain how they came to build their houses on the edge of a developer estate. Check out the show notes for more information.
Jan 22, 2018 • 36min
HPH203 : Putting craftsmanship at the centre of your eco build – with Will Anderson
Author and self-builder Will Anderson talks about realising his self-build dream not once but twice! Check out the show notes for more information.
Jan 15, 2018 • 32min
HPH202 : Designing the ventilation, heating, and hot and cold water systems for Ben's house – with Alan Clarke
Building Services Engineer Alan Clarke explains how he has designed and specified the ventilation, heating, and hot and cold water systems for Ben's new house. Check out the show notes for more information.
Dec 31, 2017 • 31min
HPH201 : A recap of my self build journey (after reviewing 200 podcasts!) – with Ben Adam-Smith
Ben Adam-Smith reflects on how he's changed while making 200 podcasts about self and custom building. He also looks at how the podcast has changed with him. Check out the show notes for more information.
Dec 26, 2017 • 33min
HPH200 : 20 Self build tips (learned from 200 podcasts) – with Ben Adam-Smith
Ben Adam-Smith shares 20 insights about self-building that he has learned while making 200 podcasts and also tackling his own project. Check out the show notes for more information.
Dec 19, 2017 • 33min
HPH199 : The challenges of building close to your boundaries – with Oliver Smallman
Self-builder Oliver Smallman tells us about planning, building and living in his London Passivhaus. Check out the show notes for more information.
