House Planning Help Podcast
HPH336 : Ben's Passivhaus 5 years on
Oct 11, 2023
A reflection on living in a Passivhaus home after five years, discussing the benefits of passive house standards and the importance of experienced team members. Other topics include driveway design, skepticism about recirculating fans, incorporating a light within thermal mass, office storage transformation, unexpected costs during construction, and planning the garden.
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- The importance of having an experienced team and good communication in achieving a successful self-build project.
- The comfort, energy efficiency, and indoor environment benefits of building a house to passive house standards.
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Experienced team leads to successful self-build project
The speaker highlights the importance of having an experienced team when undertaking a self-build project. The speaker shares their positive experience with a team of experts who helped deliver their vision and ensured a smooth construction process. Good communication, a clear brief, and the ability to find middle ground with their partner were key factors in the project's success.
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