Thu, 24 August 2017
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. |
Sun, 20 August 2017
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. |
Fri, 11 August 2017
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. |
Wed, 26 July 2017
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. |
Fri, 14 July 2017
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. |
Tue, 4 July 2017
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. |
Thu, 22 June 2017
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. |
Thu, 15 June 2017
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. |
Thu, 8 June 2017
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. |
Thu, 1 June 2017
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. |