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 26, 2018•34 min•Ep. 204
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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 22, 2018•36 min•Ep. 203
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.
Jan 15, 2018•32 min•Ep. 202
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 31, 2017•31 min•Ep. 201
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 26, 2017•33 min•Ep. 200
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.
Dec 19, 2017•33 min•Ep. 199
HPH198 : Creating an interior that works perfectly with the exterior – with Emily Bizley
Interior designer Emily Bizley explains how she and her husband, an architect, co-designed their RIBA shortlisted self-build home. Check out the show notes for more information.
Dec 11, 2017•31 min•Ep. 198
HPH197 : Taking risks, overcoming challenges and achieving outstanding results – with Jon Martin
Jon Martin explains how he beat the odds with his extraordinary self-build tree house. Check out the show notes for more information.
Dec 05, 2017•38 min•Ep. 197
HPH196 : Why communication is central to self build success – with Lucy Pedler
Lucy Pedler, architect and founder of The Green Register, talks about the importance of good communication throughout a self-build project. Check out the show notes for more information.
Nov 27, 2017•37 min•Ep. 196
HPH195 : What is cellulose insulation? – with Gordon Lewis
Gordon Lewis explains what cellulose insulation is, how it's applied and why self-builders can benefit from choosing it. Check out the show notes for more information.
Nov 13, 2017•26 min•Ep. 195
HPH194 : What are the hidden costs of building a house? – with Paul Testa
Paul Testa from Paul Testa Architecture talks about how to predict the costs of a house build and shares his tips on limiting a self-build budget. Check out the show notes for more information.
Oct 13, 2017•34 min•Ep. 194
HPH193 : Should you specify uPVC windows? – with Simon Corbey from ASBP
Simon Corbey from ASBP shares some of his research into the costs and life cycle of plastic windows and suggests some considerations for self-builders. Check out the show notes for more information.
Oct 03, 2017•24 min•Ep. 193
HPH192 : How 'Right to Build' can help custom and self-builders find land – with Michael Holmes from NaCSBA
Michael Holmes from NaCSBA explains the Right to Build initiative and how it will impact on the future of custom and self-builds. Check out the show notes for more information.
Sep 29, 2017•29 min•Ep. 192
HPH191 : Key decisions that impact on the sustainability of a house build – with Lloyd Alter from Treehugger.com
Lloyd Alter from TreeHugger shares his advice on what we should be prioritising as 21st century self-builders. Check out the show notes for more information.
Sep 25, 2017•40 min•Ep. 191
HPH190 : How we are specifying our self build project – with Ben Adam-Smith
Ben Adam-Smith explains how he and his wife have been specifying their new home (which will be built to Passivhaus standard). Check out the show notes for more information.
Sep 19, 2017•31 min
HPH189 : Is an electric car the perfect accompaniment for a low energy home? – with Robert Llewellyn from Fully Charged
Actor and TV presenter Robert Llewellyn shares his insights about the future of electric cars and energy production. Check out the show notes for more information.
Sep 02, 2017•39 min•Ep. 189
HPH188 : What are Paragraph 55 builds and how do they work? – with Richard Hawkes from Hawkes Architecture
Richard Hawkes from Hawkes Architecture tells us about the exceptional circumstances in which planning for rural new builds may be granted. Check out the show notes for more information.
Aug 24, 2017•45 min
HPH187 : What keeps a self-builder awake at night? – with Will Kirkman from Ecomerchant
Will Kirkman from Ecomerchant shares the key results of a survey the company ran to find out what self-builders worry about most. Check out the show notes for more information.
Aug 20, 2017•39 min
HPH186 : Choosing windows for a Passivhaus home - function versus aesthetics
Ben and Kay Adam-Smith have a difference in opinion over which windows to specify for their new build Passivhaus home. While Ben is keen to minimise mullions, transoms and window frames, Kay believes this takes away from the aesthetics. Check out the show notes for more information.
Aug 11, 2017•19 min
HPH185 : Why engaging in the planning process is so important
Ben Adam-Smith reviews what it took to be granted planning permission for his new Passivhaus home. Check out the show notes for more information.
Jul 26, 2017•27 min
HPH184 : Balancing a self build with work and family life – with Donal O'Leary
Donal O’Leary tells us about his self-build in Ireland and shares advice for a successful project. Check out the show notes for more information.
Jul 14, 2017•36 min
HPH183 : How to achieve an outstanding airtightness result
Buckinghamshire Passivhaus has become one of the most airtight buildings in the UK. As such, we consider what factors contributed towards their exceptional result of 0.08 air changes per hour at 50 Pascals. Check out the show notes for more information.
Jul 04, 2017•24 min
HPH182 : Extracting energy from watercourses by generating electricity and extracting heat – with Justin Broadbent from ISO Energy
Justin Broadbent from ISO Energy explains the options available for extracting energy from water on your plot of land. Check out the show notes for more information.
Jun 22, 2017•24 min
HPH181 : Improving acoustics, noise control and soundproofing – with Jack Harvie-Clark
Jack Harvie-Clark from Apex Acoustics provides an overview of acoustics in the home. He also explains how we might go about controlling noises and soundproofing. Check out the show notes for more information.
Jun 15, 2017•28 min
HPH180 : Where to live during your house build – with Ben Adam-Smith
Ben Adam-Smith runs through the main options of where to live while your new home is under construction. While there's potential to save a lot of money it should not impact significantly on your comfort, state of mind or key relationships. Check out the show notes for more information.
Jun 08, 2017•26 min
HPH179 : How to deal with sewage for a self build home – with Cath Hassell
Cath Hassell from ech2o consultants explains why connecting to mains drainage is generally the best option for a new build home. She also runs through some alternatives if this is not possible. Check out the show notes for more information.
Jun 01, 2017•34 min
HPH178 : Natural clay plaster wall finishes – with Clare Whitney from Clayworks
Clare Whitney from Clayworks explains how clay plasters are made, their applications and why we might choose them over other wall finishes. Check out the show notes for more information.
May 25, 2017•25 min
HPH177 : Redeveloping a brown field site for a contemporary home – with Ruth Butler
Architect Ruth Butler shares the story of building a contemporary Passivhaus on an overlooked, brownfield site. Check out the show notes for more information.
May 17, 2017•28 min
HPH176 : A self build case study of 'The Den' Passivhaus – with Dennis and Nicola Merrigan
Dennis and Nicola Merrigan talk about the highs and lows of their Passivhaus self-build project, sharing lessons learned. Check out the show notes for more information.
May 11, 2017•35 min
HPH175 : From briefing to planning – with Chris Parsons
Ben reviews the journey from briefing to planning stage for his own self-build project, with their architect Chris Parsons from Parsons + Whittley. Check out the show notes for more information.
May 03, 2017•28 min
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