Balancing Cost, Durability and Aesthetics

Hello! This is Episode 368, and it’s Part 2 of my conversation with HOME Method members, Jan and Landon, who are currently building a passive house home for themselves in Sydney’s north. 

In this episode, we’re diving into a few key updates, starting with their Granny Flat and how its design and construction are coming together. We also discuss interior design selections, and some challenging stormwater issues they’re needing to resolve.

[For all resources mentioned in this podcast and a free, downloadable PDF transcript, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/368]

If you haven’t listened to Part 1 of my conversation with Jan and Landon in the last episode, head back to Episode 367 to hear more. You can find that at www.undercoverarchitect.com/367 

Jan and Landon first appeared on the podcast in Episodes 338 and 339 to introduce us to their project, so those episodes are there for you to hear more about their journey and where it all began.

In this episode, we also chat through a few specific things they’re navigating right now, and I share some suggestions on what their next best steps might be.

You’ll hear us talk about how they’re working with their hydrologist and builder to figure out a stormwater solution for a pretty tricky site.

We discuss the process of choosing an Interior Designer and building confidence around making selections, especially for kitchen and bathroom finishes. Jan’s been feeling a bit unsure here, so we spent some time talking it through and helping her move forward with more ease.

And we also talk about their Granny Flat in terms of airtightness, blower door testing, and what might be possible even though the intention is not to get it certified at Passive House standards.

We also talk about white paint, and ALL.THE.CHOICES. there … and which one is my preferred.

It’s another great episode if you’re wondering what it looks like to move forward with clarity, even when there are still lots of decisions to make.

Remember, if you’d like to grab a full transcript of this episode, you can find that by heading to www.undercoverarchitect.com/368.

Now, let’s dive in!

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