HPH234 : How well did I do on my self build? – with Ben Adam-Smith
Having completed his house build this year, Ben Adam-Smith evaluates his own performance as a self-builder. Check out the show notes for more information.
Dec 23, 2018•25 min•Ep. 234
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HPH233 : How to choose a construction system for a house build – with Mike Hardwick
Self build consultant, Mike Hardwick, explains the pros and cons of different construction systems. Check out the show notes for more information.
Dec 14, 2018•57 min•Ep. 233
HPH232 : Which parts of a house build can you do yourself? – with Ben Ribbans
Ben Ribbans is a self-builder who decided to take on more and more responsibility during his project. He explains how he gained the confidence to do this, and why research and planning are vital to success. Check out the show notes for more information.
Dec 05, 2018•37 min•Ep. 232
HPH231 : How to design an interior for a modern home – with Gabrielle Blackman
Interior Designer Gabrielle Blackman explains how, when planned properly, good interior design should take the owner's personality and stamp it on the house. Check out the show notes for more information.
Nov 15, 2018•29 min•Ep. 231
HPH230 : What is lime render? – with Martin Brown from Best of Lime
Martin Brown explains how this ancient material can be used in the modern world. Check out the show notes for more information.
Oct 24, 2018•30 min•Ep. 230
HPH229 : How do you build a straw bale house? – with Barbara Jones
Straw Works co-founder Barbara Jones explains the different methods of building with straw. Check out the show notes for more information.
Oct 04, 2018•34 min•Ep. 229
HPH228 : What is a site meeting? – with Ben Adam-Smith
Having had his last site meeting, Ben Adam-Smith explains what they are and how they fit into the construction process when building a new house. Check out the show notes for more information.
Sep 29, 2018•27 min•Ep. 228
HPH227 : What's the best way to build an airtight structure? – with Paul Jennings
Air leakage expert Paul Jennings looks at how best to achieve that all important airtightness when using particular construction methods. Check out the show notes for more information.
Sep 19, 2018•27 min•Ep. 227
HPH226 : 10 things I'm looking forward to about my new home – with Ben Adam-Smith
With a matter of weeks until he moves into his new home, Ben Adam-Smith shares a list of ten things that he's excited about. Check out the show notes for more information.
Sep 14, 2018•22 min•Ep. 226
HPH225 : How to create a load-bearing straw bale Passivhaus home – with Andrew Goodman
Architect Andrew Goodman explains what it took to create the UK's first load-bearing straw bale Passivhaus home. Check out the show notes for more information.
Sep 08, 2018•24 min•Ep. 225
HPH224 : What due diligence should you carry out before buying land? – with Rob Wiggans
Rob Wiggans explains how you can minimise risks when buying land for development. Check out the show notes for more information.
Aug 29, 2018•36 min•Ep. 224
HPH223 : What is it like to self build at Graven Hill? – with Dean Scott
Dean Scott takes Ben on a tour of the Graven Hill development, and of his own energy-efficient self build. Check out the show notes for more information.
Aug 22, 2018•40 min•Ep. 223
HPH222 : How easy is it to buy land at Graven Hill? – with Karen Curtin
With the first phase well under way and residents already moving in, Karen Curtin, Managing Director of Graven Hill Village Development Company, talks through the process of finding and buying a plot at Graven Hill. Check out the show notes for more information.
Aug 15, 2018•39 min•Ep. 222
HPH221 : The build schedule for my cavity wall Passivhaus home – with Ben Adam-Smith
As Ben Adam-Smith's build enters the final few weeks he reviews his project's schedule and sequencing. Although a lot of the detail pertains to building a masonry wall Passivhaus, it still serves as an example of the stages any house build might go through. Check out the show notes for more information.
Aug 08, 2018•26 min•Ep. 221
HPH220 : How to finish a self build when money is tight – with Mike Coe
Mike Coe provides a progress update on his second self build project, with finances being stretched as construction is set to begin. Check out the show notes for more information.
Jul 01, 2018•38 min•Ep. 220
HPH219 : Why landscaping plans always get put on hold – with Ben Adam-Smith
Ben Adam-Smith looks at why self build projects often eat into the budget set aside for landscaping. This includes Ben's new home where initial garden plans have been put on hold! Check out the show notes for more information.
Jun 19, 2018•25 min•Ep. 219
HPH218 : Stopping and later restarting a self build – with Alex Baines
Alex Baines explains the impact a mid-construction delay has had on him, his family, and his Long Barrow Passivhaus project. Check out the show notes for more details.
Jun 06, 2018•31 min•Ep. 218
HPH217 : What to do if your partner wants to build a house! – with Kay Adam-Smith
Ben Adam-Smith chats to his wife Kay about what it's been like building a house. She never wanted a new build, preferring to buy a period property instead. So why did she agree to do this? And what can we learn about trying to get a partner on board with a self build? Check out the show notes for more information.
May 31, 2018•24 min•Ep. 217
HPH216 : Do self builds get any easier for a seasoned pro? – with Mark Brinkley
With decades growing his knowledge of self-building, Mark Brinkley shares some of the surprises, challenges and joys involved. Check out the show notes for more information.
May 23, 2018•38 min•Ep. 216
HPH215 : 10 things I've learned during construction – with Ben Adam-Smith
Ben Adam-Smith reflects on what he's learned so far during the construction phase of his self build. The project is halfway through and the finished house will meet the Passivhaus standard. Check out the show notes for more information.
Apr 28, 2018•18 min•Ep. 215
HPH214 : What self-builders can learn from commercial land buyers – with Rob Wiggans from RMP Property
Rob Wiggans shares his expert tips on how to find a plot of land for a self build project. Check out the show notes for more information.
Apr 18, 2018•33 min•Ep. 214
HPH213 : Do I need a contract with my builder? – with Steven Thompson from RICS
Steven Thompson, from the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, explains why it can be sensible to have a contract, and what type you might need for a self build project. Check out the show notes for more information.
Apr 11, 2018•43 min•Ep. 213
HPH212 : What challenges does an 'L' shape Passivhaus present? – with John Fenwick
John Fenwick discusses the challenges of building his award-winning Passivhaus with an atypical form. Check out the show notes for more information.
Apr 04, 2018•32 min•Ep. 212
HPH211 : How does a local building contractor approach a competitive tender? – with Mark Feldman
Mark Feldman of MARS Building Ltd offers an insight into how he prices up potential new jobs (including when he's invited into a tender process). Check out the show notes for more information.
Mar 19, 2018•23 min•Ep. 211
HPH210 : A future-proof contemporary eco home – with Liz and Mike Hill
Liz and Mike Hill explain the decisions behind the design of their contemporary eco home. Check out the show notes for more information
Mar 10, 2018•26 min•Ep. 210
HPH209 : Why consideration for others matters when designing a new home – with Marlen and Tony Godwin
Marlen and Tony Godwin explain why it was important for their modern, minimalist Passivhaus home and office designs to be sympathetic to the neighbourhood. Check out the show notes for more information
Mar 02, 2018•35 min•Ep. 209
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 23, 2018•30 min
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 16, 2018•23 min•Ep. 207
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.
Feb 07, 2018•27 min•Ep. 206
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 31, 2018•29 min•Ep. 205
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