House Planning Help Podcast
Ben Adam-Smith
If you want to build a house, where would you start?
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Mar 1, 2023 • 36min
HPH328 : Insulating internally with a thin layer of wood fibre board - with Martin Twamley from Steico
Martin Twamley from Steico explains how to use breathable internal insulation, while avoiding the risks of condensation and mould. Check out the show notes for more information.
Feb 15, 2023 • 56min
HPH327 : Upskilling in DIY during a home retrofit – with Es Tresidder
As someone with no previous interest or skills in DIY, Passivhaus Consultant Es Tresidder explains why he went about changing that for his own deep retrofit project. Check out the show notes for more information:
Feb 1, 2023 • 33min
HPH326 : Is it worth upskilling your knowledge of Passivhaus? – with Simon Bell
Landscape Architect and Director of HLM Architects, Simon Bell, explains why he decided to upskill when it came to building his own house. Check out the show notes for more information.
Jan 18, 2023 • 32min
HPH325 : What reduces the performance of insulation? – with Mark Siddall
Mark Siddall explains how thermal bypass – or air movement around insulation layers – might impact a self-build or retrofit project. Check out the show notes for more information.
Jan 4, 2023 • 35min
HPH324 : Why robust planning is vital for a home retrofit in stages – with Alan Budden
Alan Budden explains how a phased retrofit might work and what preparation is required. He also shares how he's retrofitted his own home, which includes trialling an innovative roof solution. Check out the show notes for more information.
Nov 16, 2022 • 35min
HPH323 : Can I heat my home with an air source heat pump? – with Nathan Gambling
Influential podcaster and heating systems expert, Nathan Gambling, explains why choosing the right installer is even more important than selecting the heat pump. Check out the show notes for more information.
Nov 2, 2022 • 39min
HPH322 : An EnerPHit standard retrofit of a Victorian mid terrace home – with Guy Hargreaves
Homeowner Guy Hargreaves reflects on adapting and expanding his Victorian mid terrace home, retrofitting the whole building to EnerPHit standard. Check out the show notes for more information.
Aug 31, 2022 • 32min
HPH321 : How do you make an existing home energy efficient? – with Paul Ciniglio
With price hikes being caused by the volatile energy sector, Paul Ciniglio from the National Energy Foundation explains what we can be doing to our homes to reduce our energy consumption and be better protected from rising bills. Check out the show notes for more information.
Aug 17, 2022 • 25min
HPH320 : Precision-cut timber frames – with Antoine Costantini from Kithurst Homes
Antoine Costantini explains how Kithurst Homes has embraced modern cutting technology to increase efficiency and minimise waste. Check out the show notes for more information.
Jul 22, 2022 • 50min
HPH319 : Natural materials and healthy homes – with Tom Woolley
Architect, educator and builder, Tom Woolley, takes us through some of the natural construction materials we should be using to build healthier homes. Check out the show notes for more information.
