Mon, 27 June 2022
Jake Fitness of Self Build Zone explains what a structural warranty is, and why you might need one on your self build or renovation project. Check out the show notes for more information. |
Fri, 17 June 2022
Kit Knowles from Ecospheric explains why he is driven to keep pushing further in pursuit of sustainability in building projects. Check out the show notes for more information. |
Wed, 25 May 2022
Lloyd Alter explains how we can take personal actions to address our own carbon footprints, and why it's more important to do so than ever. Check out the show notes for more information. |
Wed, 11 May 2022
Mike Jacob explains how Kiss House is using timber component based production to deliver homes to the Passivhaus standard.
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Wed, 13 April 2022
Mike Coe gives a final update on his now complete Portree Passivhaus, that has seen budgets stretched, contractors disappear for a year, and a Covid lockdown!
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Fri, 18 March 2022
Gwilym Still, of Max Fordham engineers, explains how good planning and simplicity can improve a home's performance.
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Fri, 4 March 2022
Jeffrey Hart, natural builder and host of the Building Sustainability Podcast, explains what he's learnt designing and crafting his own tiny house.
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Wed, 9 February 2022
Richard Hawkes from Hawkes Architecture reviews the Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) of the RIBA House of the Year longlist and asks why we are showcasing poorly performing architecture.
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Mon, 17 January 2022
Juraj Mikurcik, Nick Grant and Mike Whitfield reflect on the award-winning Old Holloway project, which is built with EcoCocon straw panels and is a certified Passivhaus. Check out the show notes for more information. |
Wed, 1 December 2021
Architects Polly Upton and Kirk Rushby explain how they used their expertise to deliver a striking, high performance home for a very reasonable budget. Check out the show notes for more information. |