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Choosing tiles for your family home’s floors can be a fantastic, durable and sustainable choice. There are so many options now, with colours and patterns to suit any home. Yet, many homeowners are put off by tiles, and keep them purely to their bathrooms and laundry.  Thinking them too hard, or too cold, I see homeowners avoid them for their main flooring. However, they’re a brilliant and affordable flooring choice when you understand the terminology, know how to choose well, and can make a great selection for your home. During our conversation, we dive into … + the different tile materials and terminology + what to know about the various tile types + tile batching + tips to get a great result with tiled floors I hope you enjoy this episode. Listen now. INTERIOR DESIGN 101 Would you like to simplify your choices, and have total clarity and confidence that your interior design will help create your beautiful, functional, feel-good home? Interior Design 101 is a self-study, DIY program. It contains the full version of all interviews from the podcast, plus extra content specifically created for Interior Design 101.  In this full interview featured inside Interior Design 101, Frances and I also talk about digital printing on tiles, which is how a lot of the patterns on tiles is achieved these days. Frances shares some awesome and key tips to know before choosing digitally printed tiles.  In addition, we talk about grout colours and how to test your grout choice. We also talk about dealing with corners and how to get the best results with your tile setout. You’ll also find full transcripts, videos, checklists, guides and so much good stuff to support you in the Interior Design of your renovation, new home or smaller project.  Interior Design 101 has been designed to help you gain clarity and confidence in all those selections and decisions you need to make for the finishes, fixtures, colours, materials and items you’ll be living with every day.  RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: Learn more about the online program, Interior Design 101 >>> www.interiordesign101.com.au For other links mentioned on this podcast, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/podcast-id101-choosing-tiles-flooringSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Frances Cosway and I share our thoughts on timber flooring. We talk about solid timber and engineered timber flooring, why we’d love to see laminate flooring never be used again, and what you need to know before choosing vinyl flooring. SHOW NOTES: Timber flooring can be a great and sustainable choice for your family home. However, many are making terrible, low-cost choices that will be terrible to live with long-term. In this episode, we talk about timber flooring: what choices you have available and what you need to know to make a great, durable and sustainable choice for your own home. During our conversation, we dive into … + what choices are available for you in timber flooring + what should you speak to suppliers about so you understand installation requirements + how to choose colour for your flooring so it suits what’s already in your home + why laminate flooring is a terrible choice + what you need to know about vinyl flooring before you choose it I hope you enjoy this episode. Listen now. INTERIOR DESIGN 101 Would you like to simplify your choices, and have total clarity and confidence that your interior design will help create your beautiful, functional, feel-good home? Interior Design 101 is a self-study, DIY program. It contains the full version of all interviews from the podcast, plus extra content specifically created for Interior Design 101.  In this full interview featured inside Interior Design 101, Frances and I go through additional choices such as bamboo, choosing pre-finished boards or finishing your boards after completion, and more detail about timber flooring overall. You’ll also find full transcripts, videos, checklists, guides and so much good stuff to support you in the Interior Design of your renovation, new home or smaller project.  Interior Design 101 has been designed to help you gain clarity and confidence in all those selections and decisions you need to make for the finishes, fixtures, colours, materials and items you’ll be living with every day.  RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: Learn more about the online program, Interior Design 101 >>> www.interiordesign101.com.au For other links mentioned on this podcast, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/podcast-id101-timber-flooring  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Choosing your flooring is the first decision to make in your interior design selections. And we know, from experience, that many homeowners DON’T start here.  Frances is an interior designer, principal of White Pebble Interiors, and author of “Your Forever Home”. In this episode, Frances and I talk about what she believes is the first decision you need to make in your Interior Design selections. During our conversation, we dive into … + why flooring is the first place you start + mistakes that many homeowners make, and  + the criteria you can use to choose the right floor for you, your family, and your project. In Season 7 of the podcast, builder, Duayne Pearce and I spoke about the importance of knowing flooring choices early in your project. They’re important because they'll determine how your concrete slab needs to be set out and poured, and the overall levels you have to think about early if you wish to have flush sills etc.  So, knowing Frances also considers your flooring as the first choice you need to make, I was really looking forward to hearing her views on why it's essential to choose flooring early, and the different materials to consider. There are loads of choices you can make when it comes to flooring … polished or burnished concrete, toppings over concrete, timber, tile, carpet, bamboo, cork, linoleum, rubber, laminate and vinyl.  I hope you enjoy this episode. Listen now. INTERIOR DESIGN 101 Would you like to simplify your choices, and have total clarity and confidence that your interior design will help create your beautiful, functional, feel-good home? Interior Design 101 is a self-study, DIY program. It contains the full version of all interviews from the podcast, plus extra content specifically created for Interior Design 101.  In this full interview featured inside Interior Design 101, Frances and I go through the criteria for selecting your flooring in more detail, especially looking at functionality, who will be using your floors and environmental sustainability.  We also look at how the thickness of your flooring choices need to be considered, and what you can do about your flooring selection if sound and acoustics concern you in your home.  You’ll also find full transcripts, videos, checklists, guides and so much good stuff to support you in the Interior Design of your renovation, new home or smaller project.  Interior Design 101 has been designed to help you gain clarity and confidence in all those selections and decisions you need to make for the finishes, fixtures, colours, materials and items you’ll be living with every day.  RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: Learn more about the online program, Interior Design 101 >>> www.interiordesign101.com.au For other links mentioned on this podcast, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/podcast-id101-choosing-flooring  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Having worked in this industry for 25 years now, I’ve seen all sorts of things get said and thought about Interior Designers and Interior Design. Interestingly, when I first started my career, it wasn’t that common to work with an Interior Designer.  Working in a small architecture practice in my early 20s, I found we did the Interior Design on all our projects. I learnt that, as an architect, I had to think about, understand and design ALL the components of any project … from the big, chunky, 50m decisions, through to the small, detailed, and intricate 5mm ones too.  And it was really interesting to see my early experience was all about the importance of these 50m and 5mm decisions having a relationship to each other in order for a building (whether a large public project or an individual home) to hang together as a holistic experience and project. As I chatted to Frances about assumptions and myths, we could see how easy it is for a homeowner to get caught out. So listen in to learn more about fee structures, why briefing your Interior Designer early can be so important, and the assumptions you might be mistaken about. I hope you enjoy our conversation. Listen to the episode now. INTERIOR DESIGN 101 Would you like to simplify your choices, and have total clarity and confidence that your interior design will help create your beautiful, functional, feel-good home? Interior Design 101 is a self-study, DIY program. It contains the full version of all interviews from the podcast, plus extra content specifically created for Interior Design 101.  In this full interview featured inside Interior Design 101, we discuss more myths … one especially being an assumption that many homeowners have that all Interior Designers understand construction and building codes. There are experienced Interior Designers out there who understand how buildings get put together, but I’ve also had far too many scary conversations with Interior Designers, Decorators and Stylists who’ve been advising homeowners on construction and building decisions, and seriously jeopardising the homeowner and themselves in the process.  It can be super risky when your Interior Designer doesn’t understand building codes and standards, so we talk more about this area … as well as the animosity we see in the industry, and how to create collaboration and trust within your team overall. You’ll also find full transcripts, videos, checklists, guides and so much good stuff to support you in the Interior Design of your renovation, new home or smaller project.  Interior Design 101 has been designed to help you gain clarity and confidence in all those selections and decisions you need to make for the finishes, fixtures, colours, materials and items you’ll be living with every day.  RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: Learn more about the online program, Interior Design 101 >>> www.interiordesign101.com.au For other links mentioned on this podcast, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/podcast-id101-top-myths-interior-designers  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frances is an interior designer, principal of White Pebble Interiors, and author of “Your Forever Home”, and she has some great insight to share so you can determine if an Interior Designer would be useful to have on your project, and how and when you can get them involved. Many homeowners are confused about if they need an Interior Designer, or when to bring one on board. I know some architects see them as superfluous, and other architects and designers see them as helpful in purely dealing with and documenting all the tile and colour selections!  I've had homeowners tell me they wish they'd brought one on board to narrow down their decision-making, so they didn't get so overwhelmed. It wasn’t until they started researching all the finishes they needed to decide on that they realised just how many options were available.  Added to this is the fact that the industry of Interior Design is an unregulated one. Unlike architecture, where it’s very clear what someone has to do or qualify in to call themselves an Architect vs a Building Designer or draftsperson, Interior Design is not like this. Anyone can call themselves an Interior Designer. And you can have Interior Designers, Interior Decorators and Interior Stylists.  I've professionally worked in many different ways with Interior Designers, from having them as external consultants within a project, through to them being fellow team-mates within the same business.  Given Frances’ experience in the Interior Design industry, I was keen to hear her thoughts on what she recommended when it comes to choosing and working with Interior Designers, and where and how she sees her work happening best, and adding the most value to a homeowner and their project. In this interview, we talk about the differences between the various types of roles in the industry, how to choose and know the one you’re working with is what you need when to get them involved in your project.  I hope you enjoy our conversation. Listen to the episode now. INTERIOR DESIGN 101 Would you like to simplify your choices, and have total clarity and confidence that your interior design will help create your beautiful, functional, feel-good home? Interior Design 101 is a self-study, DIY program. It contains the full version of all interviews from the podcast, plus extra content specifically created for Interior Design 101.  In this full interview featured inside Interior Design 101, we explore the specific ways an Interior Designer can help you with your floor plan, your brief, your specifications and all the selections you’ll need to make.  We also talk about the ways that an Interior designer can really support you in making sure all these choices not only look great but are affordable and functional as well. You’ll also find full transcripts, videos, checklists, guides and so much good stuff to support you in the Interior Design of your renovation, new home or smaller project.  Interior Design 101 has been designed to help you gain clarity and confidence in all those selections and decisions you need to make for the finishes, fixtures, colours, materials and items you’ll be living with every day.  RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: Learn more about the online program, Interior Design 101 >>> www.interiordesign101.com.au   For other links mentioned on this podcast, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/podcast-id101-why-use-an-interior-designer  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello and welcome to a brand new podcast season! In this episode, I’m going to be giving you an outline of the season to come, plus tell you more about my co-host, and an exciting new online program that’s been created to celebrate this season too. Listen to this episode now. SHOW NOTES: I’m super excited about this upcoming season.  Firstly, because I know how massively helpful it’s going to be for you … not only if you’re planning a renovation or new home, but even if you’re doing smaller projects in your home. Secondly, I know that this season is going to uncover a lot of nitty gritty topics that I consistently see confuse or frustrate homeowners. Often because a lot of this information is sourced through the process of buying the things we’ll be talking about … and so you’re never sure if the information and advice you’re receiving is impartial or simply someone trying to sell you something. Thirdly, the decisions that you have to make in this particular area of your building or renovation project, often feel really exciting, but also BIG and impactful … because it’s an area where you, as the homeowner, can actually feel and touch and envisage the results of your choices, but it’s a huge area of choice, and that can be really overwhelming when you get into the deep end of all of your decisions. So, what am I talking about?  Well, in this season, we’re going to be diving into Interior Design Basics. Materials, finishes, fixtures, design ideas, inspiration, how to choose, how to get help and support and what decisions really matter in the creation of your future home’s interior design. My co-host for much of this season is Interior Designer and Author, Frances Cosway. Now, if you listened to the season on sustainable design, you may have heard my interview with Frances Cosway about her own sustainable forever home. Frances is an Interior Designer and Decorator, and a published author of the book “Your Forever Home”. And she’s the principal of her own business, White Pebble Interiors.   Frances is fantastically honest and down to earth. You’ll often hear her say in these discussions that things have to be functional. They have to be practical as well as look good. She has a wealth of experience and expertise in building, renovating, interior design and decoration.  I think you’re going to love all the wisdom and generosity that Frances brings in how she shares her knowledge, recommendations and tips for your interior design throughout this season. And I know it’ll be incredible for helping you make more confident choices in your projects as you move forward. And along the way, I’ll also be chatting to other fantastic industry professionals to add to the extensive info we’re sharing across this season. I’ve connected with some of my favourite brands to ask them to jump on the podcast and share their insights too, so we can really explore and uncover so much nitty gritty know-how. You’ll be super armed for your Interior design journey. Listen to the episode to learn more about what this season will cover, and subscribe so you always know when a new episode is released!   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: For links mentioned on this podcast, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/podcast-id101-interior-design-basics-introduction  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whether you’re renovating or building new, how can you create a home you love? On any budget? Whether you’re renovating or building new, after all that time, money and effort to plan, design and build your project, you want it to be somewhere you love living don’t you! That’s the whole point isn’t it?  Well, in this episode, I’ve got 7 tips when it comes to creating a renovated or new home you love. I’ll be sharing with you what these 7 tips are, and how you can apply them on any budget to create a fantastic home that feels great.  And I also want to share some news with you about my online program “How to Get it Right in Your New Home or Reno”. If you’ve been thinking about joining, and you’re listening to this podcast before the 1st of October, 2019, you’re going to want to hear this important info. SHOW NOTES: Now before we get on with those 7 tips, I’d like you to first think for a moment about what stresses you about creating your future home. Through Undercover Architect, I have the privilege of connecting with and speaking with thousands of homeowners every year, and the fears and challenges they experience are all very similar. Perhaps these may be familiar to you. The 4 main fears I hear are: Budget … can I afford to do what I want to do, and how will I prevent blowouts? Time … how much time will this take, and how will I fit it into my life? Unknowns … and where they might trip you up Not stuffing it up … Getting it right And so, that’s why today, I really want to help you see what mistakes you can avoid so that you can save stress around these challenges. And what you need to know to get it right in the future home you’re creating. I’m going to be sharing the key characteristics common to fantastic homes. In almost 25 years of doing this, I’ve seen what works, and what doesn’t - over the long term. So, I’ll be sharing my proven methods to make your future home work for you. With all the choices you’ll be needing to make, you’ll then know what to prioritise, and what to avoid … and how you can create a renovated or new home you love … on any budget. Listen to the episode now.  And before I go, I want to share some news about my online program “How to Get it Right”. If you’d like more help and support in designing, building and renovating your home, it’s a fantastic way you can get properly prepared, and be supported with guidance, knowledge and tools to get it right in your future home, and the journey to create it. “How to Get it Right in Your Reno or New Home” is perfect if you’re still thinking about renovating or building, doing your research and getting prepared. It will radically streamline your process and help you not waste time or money. It’s also perfect if you’re about to start designing, or already have your design underway - whether working on it yourself, with a designer, or directly with a builder.  If you’re listening to this podcast at the time of release, I want to share with you that “How to Get it Right” is increasing in price on the 1st of October - 2019.  We've been adding new Q & A sessions, plus expert interviews, and it continues to be an incredible program that really helps homeowners get ready for their reno or new build. With no expiry, a monthly Q & A, a raft of know-how, checklists and tools AND a proven system ... it saves far, far more in stress, time and money, than the cost of joining. “How to Get it Right” is my own proven step by step system, that takes you through the 4 stages of any build or renovation project: Before you begin designing, we look at the things you need to do to get yourself prepared, find your team and avoid delays later Getting your design right dives into what are the core fundamentals of creating a great family home, how to get clear on what you need and want, and then communicate those things to those who need to know Before you build looks at getting your approvals, ensuring your quotes are accurate and all the things you need to do before construction so you don’t have variations and budget blowouts on site Getting your project built then steps you through choosing your builder, and sets up the process for great communication on site, as well as maintaining your systems and records during that time Hundreds and hundreds of homeowners have done this online program, and found it to be super helpful in arming them with the knowledge and resources they need to be confident in their project. More than one member has told me they’ve been asked what part of the industry they’re from because they know how to ask great questions and have informed conversations with their potential team members. This program is all about helping you move simply and efficiently through your project, saving time, money and stress. What I love most is hearing from homeowners about how much more relaxed they are about their projects. They still know there'll be challenges and hiccups ... but they have the tools and knowledge they need.   This may sound a little woo woo ... but how you show up in your renovation or new build project will totally impact the results you get. And if you want to show up as an informed and super savvy homeowner, getting educated is key. "How to Get it Right" simplifies this for you, as I take you through my own step-by-step system, with checklists and guides along the way. If you've been sitting on the fence about joining, grab the opportunity to access it now before the price rise on October 1st, 2019.   "How to Get it Right in Your Reno or New Build" will transform your renovation or building experience - and the finished home waiting for you at the end of your journey. Head to https://undercoverarchitect.com/courses/how-to-get-it-right/ to learn more and join us. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: See Amelia’s childhood home here >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/homeyoulove And “How to Get it Right” is here >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/courses/how-to-get-it-right/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you get the best from your budget, your design, your project team and the home you’re creating? Welcome to Episode 10 of Season 10. This episode is a great lesson in what professionalism looks like in the renovation and building industry. Both guests are experienced and passionate about their projects and clients, and helping them get the best results for their projects. My first guest on this episode, is Riye Arai-Coupe, of Bluebird Property Partners in Brisbane. And my second guest is Sarah Heys, owner of The Built Element, a Maitland based, boutique building business. SHOW NOTES: So, firstly let me tell you about Riye. At Bluebird Property Partners, Riye is a Client-Side Project Manager. She helps busy property owners to coordinate their renovations and new builds from start to finish. Most of Bluebird’s clients come to them because they want to renovate but they don’t know the first place to start – or they have some knowledge but just don’t have time to execute the project – between their day jobs and family commitments.  After a long and successful career in property development, Riye left the corporate world in 2018 and founded Bluebird Property Partners with another female development professional Claire O’Rourke. They started Bluebird because they wanted to help people realise their property dreams.  Riye and Claire know that renovating and building can be one of the most stressful processes in a person’s life. They wanted to remove that stress and help make the process more enjoyable! Bluebird is an all-female team and thus like to think that they work with their clients and on each of their projects in a way that is not commonly found in the industry. Not only do they have the experience and expertise, they offer a highly transparent, personalised and thoughtful service to their clients and treat every project like it is their own.  And my second guest in this interview is Sarah Heys, owner and founder of The Built Element. Sarah Heys is director and owner of The Built Element, a construction business she founded in Maitland, NSW, in 2014. The Built Element offers residential and commercial Client Side Project Management consulting services, Residential New Builds and Development Feasibilities with Land Owners.  Sarah has 25 years’ construction experience in the commercial and residential building sectors, on a vast array of projects. She now brings this knowledge to The Built Element projects.  As she outlines in our interview, she has worked on everything from $70 million commercial projects and significant government work, through to high end apartments and everything in between. Sarah’s passion is sustainable design and construction. To build better is not hard, but there are a complex number of factors that all must align, for it to be a well resolved build. At The Built Element, they believe that good building is honest, it is sustainable, it is pleasing and functional, and it feeds the senses. Listen to the episode now. And be sure to get in touch with Riye and Sarah to let them know you heard them on Undercover Architect, and to thank them for all they share!! This podcast is an edited version of the full interviews with Riye and Sarah. Those interviews are now featured inside my online course “How to Get it Right in Your Reno or New Home” for Australian homeowners.   Head to https://undercoverarchitect.com/courses/how-to-get-it-right/ to learn more about “How to Get it Right in Your Reno or New Home”. In the full interview, Riye shares some key knowledge on ... how they ensure projects are designed on budget, with no nasty surprises how closely they work with the designer and client during the design phase, and their involvement in design decisions the key to collaborative teams that work well together her tips for interviewing a builder to choose one well In the full interview, Sarah also shares information on ... how she suggests you choose a builder, and what mistakes she sees homeowners make what you should expect from your builder in the process of signing your contract whether you really need to make all your selections and decisions before finalising your contract what building in a climate region like Maitland’s requires for design and materials how to consider double glazing and BASIX assessments on your project what the differences are for homeowners and builders when their project is in a regional location Wondering how to build or renovate your family home without the drama, budget blowouts or costly mistakes? The “How To Get It Right in Your Reno or New Home E-Course” gives you access to all of the information and knowledge you need to create the home you want. My years of experience with homeowners just like you, has shown me that making mis-steps in the early planning days ... and then continuing to make them ... can fundamentally impact your reno or building project. And send you in the wrong (and expensive) direction. “How To Get It Right” is designed on the system I’ve followed during my own, and my clients', renovation and building projects. It is a framework for your journey from start to finish. I arm you with the tools and knowledge you need to save time, money and stress. And get it right the first time. This detailed, step-by-step framework, will simplify your entire project journey and give you the tools to ... > Feel confident about the steps you need to take in your project. > Know how to keep everything on budget and on time. > Avoid the pitfalls and mistakes that lead to disaster stories. > Be in control, keep your sanity and enjoy the journey! "How to Get it Right in Your Reno or New Build" will transform your renovation or building experience - and the finished home waiting for you at the end of your journey. Head to https://undercoverarchitect.com/courses/how-to-get-it-right/ to learn more and join us. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: Learn more about Riye Arai-Coupe and Bluebird Property Partners, here >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com//podcast-project- management-renovation-new-build-riye-arai-coupe-bluebird Find more information and links to Sarah Heys, The Built Element, here >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com//podcast-best-way-to-build-new-home-or-renovation-sarah-heys-the-built-element Find out about “The Welcome Home Course” for American homeowners here >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/courses/the-welcome-home/ And “How to Get it Right” for Aussie homeowners here >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/courses/how-to-get-it-right/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Want a room by room guide to creating your healthy home? If you want to design your home so it supports your health and well-being, start by understanding key tips and strategies for each room. Hello, and welcome to Episode 9 of Season 10. I bring Kate Hamblet back this week, and we go into more detail about creating a healthy home, looking at your home and project room-by-room. If you haven’t heard last week’s episode, I introduced Kate there, so make sure you check that episode out as well.  Kate is an architect with her own business, Balanced Architecture, and she’s a specialist in how our homes can be designed to support our health and wellbeing, so, let’s dive in. SHOW NOTES: In this podcast episode, we welcome Kate Hamblet back. Kate was on last week’s episode, discussing how to create a home that supports your health and well-being.  This week, she takes us through some key spaces and rooms in your home, and how to design them so they improve your lifestyle, and make your home a healthy one. Kate is owner and architect at Balanced Architecture, and she’s a licensed architect and sustainability expert. (We met Kate in our episode last week, so if you haven’t listened to it, check it out now). Kate also is the architectural force behind the fantastic online business and resource, “Balanced Home, Balanced Life”, where she teaches homeowners everything she knows about creating healthy homes of their own.  Kate also has her own online course “Designed for Wellness” to help you create your own healthy home, as well as packaged services for you to get advice and architectural support along your journey.  Kate says on her own website ... “I started on the path of wellness design in 2015 and haven't looked back.  When I first went back to work after having my son in 2014, the struggle to manage it all definitely hit me hard.  There was stress at work, stress at home, minimal sleep, and so much to do! I barely made my way through that first year, and I knew something needed to change.  I needed to find calm in my life as a working mom. Since I wasn't able to do too much about the stress at work, I decided to look at what was causing my stress at home.  And then I realized that the house I was coming home to was not set up for providing wellness. It was actually hindering my and my family's health and happiness. I went to work making small adjustments to my home that had a big impact on our health and wellness.  Within a few months I was seeing changes in my mood. I was eating better. I was getting a better night's sleep.  I was more productive at work.   And most importantly, the time I spent with my family improved dramatically.  Creating a home that promoted wellness was a life saver for my happiness, my relationships and my sanity!” With well over a decade of architectural design experience, Kate has the expertise to guide families toward the creation of a home they will fall in love with, all while keeping them safe and encouraging a healthy lifestyle.  Listen to the episode now. And be sure to get in touch with Kate to let her know you heard her on Undercover Architect, and to thank her for all they share!! This podcast is an edited version of the full interview with Kate. That interview is now featured inside my online course “The Welcome Home Course” for American homeowners.   Head to https://undercoverarchitect.com/courses/the-welcome-home/ to learn more about “The Welcome Home Course”. In “The Welcome Home Course”, I’ve teamed up with award-winning American architect, Eric Reinholdt, to create a specific course for American homeowners. If you’re planning your renovation or new build, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and confused about the best way forward. Many homeowners make the mistake of diving in, and fall for all sorts of terrible advice as a result. And the journey becomes far more stressful, expensive and time consuming as a result. And their finished home never lives up to the dreams they held so dear. When you have the steps to follow … the map for your journey ahead, you can then move confidently towards that future home you’re dreaming of, and not waste any time or money.  When you know that step-by-step system has been created over decades of experience in hundreds and hundreds of family homes like yours, you can save so much stress in your project, and create a home that works and feels great. And when you have the steps, as well as professional know-how, design knowledge, tools, resources, and guides, you can shortcut your journey, enjoy your experience, and avoid the heartache and drama so many experience. If you’re keen to make your journey simpler, be confident that the home you’re dreaming of is achievable, and know the steps to get you there …’The Welcome Home Course’ is the way. Together with Eric, we’ve packaged up almost 45 years experience to show you the way to your future family home.  Head to https://undercoverarchitect.com/courses/the-welcome-home/ to learn more and join us. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: Find more information and links to Kate Hamblet, Balanced Architecture, here >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/podcast-room-by-room-guide-kate-hamblet-balanced-architecture Kate’s special resource can be found here >>> https://www.balancedhomebalancedlife.com/undercoverarchitect/ Find out about “The Welcome Home Course” for American homeowners here >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/courses/the-welcome-home/ And “How to Get it Right” for Aussie homeowners here >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/courses/how-to-get-it-right/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How can you create a sustainable home that supports your health and well-being? Hello, and welcome to Episode 8 of Season 10. In this episode, I have two American design professionals. Both passionate about sustainability and creating a home that supports your health and well-being … and the planet as well … they have a wealth of knowledge and advice to share with you, wherever you’re building or renovating. Kate Hamblet of Balanced Architecture and Kyle Macht of Macht Architecture are awesome in this interview, generously giving loads of tips and strategies to help you create a sustainable, healthy home.  I can’t wait to introduce them to you, so, let’s dive in. SHOW NOTES: Now first up, we have Kate Hamblet on the podcast. Kate is owner and architect at Balanced Architecture, and she’s a licensed architect and sustainability expert. Balanced Architecture is a residential design studio that puts wellness and sustainability at the heart of every project. As a wellness architect, she designs fresh, modern structures and spaces that nourish the body, the mind and the earth. Her mission is to guide people to make their home environment as healthy as possible and to turn their homes from an unwelcoming environment to a healthful retreat. Kate is also the founder of “Balanced Home, Balanced Life”. This is an online resource that helps and teaches homeowners how to create healthy homes of their own that supporting their well-being and lifestyles in a sustainable way.  With well over a decade of architectural design experience, Kate has the expertise to guide families toward the creation of a home they will fall in love with, all while keeping them safe and encouraging a healthy lifestyle. She has the passion to improve others lives in the same way her own was improved when she created her own healthy home. Kate’s also provided a special resource for the Undercover Architect community - so scroll to the bottom to see that link. Now, let’s meet our next guest. Next, I’d love to introduce you to Kyle Macht of Macht Architecture. After graduating with a degree in Architectural Engineering from Pennsylvania State University, Kyle Macht joined a Green Design/Build firm that specialized in energy consulting. He worked as an energy consultant for commercial buildings and new homes before becoming the lead residential designer and managing construction of several projects.  In 2015, Kyle officially joined his father’s practice to reinforce and add to Macht Architecture’s capabilities and expertise in building science, construction technology, construction management, and residential design.  This move was a return to when Kyle first discovered architecture and engineering by working in his father’s studio while studying at Penn State. Kyle has decided there’s no place he’d rather be than working with his father again to pursue their common vision for architecture, sustainability and building science to translate each client’s dreams to their fullest potential. Listen to the episode now. And be sure to get in touch with Kate and Kyle to let them know you heard them on Undercover Architect, and to thank them for all they share!! This podcast is an edited version of the full interviews with Kate and Kyle. Those interviews are now featured inside my online course “The Welcome Home Course” for American homeowners.   Head to https://undercoverarchitect.com/courses/the-welcome-home/ to learn more about “The Welcome Home Course”. In “The Welcome Home Course”, I’ve teamed up with award-winning American architect, Eric Reinholdt, to create a specific course for American homeowners. If you’re planning your renovation or new build, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and confused about the best way forward. Many homeowners make the mistake of diving in, and fall for all sorts of terrible advice as a result. And the journey becomes far more stressful, expensive and time consuming as a result. And their finished home never lives up to the dreams they held so dear. When you have the steps to follow … the map for your journey ahead, you can then move confidently towards that future home you’re dreaming of, and not waste any time or money.  When you know that step-by-step system has been created over decades of experience in hundreds and hundreds of family homes like yours, you can save so much stress in your project, and create a home that works and feels great. And when you have the steps, as well as professional know-how, design knowledge, tools, resources, and guides, you can shortcut your journey, enjoy your experience, and avoid the heartache and drama so many experience. If you’re keen to make your journey simpler, be confident that the home you’re dreaming of is achievable, and know the steps to get you there …’The Welcome Home Course’ is the way. Together with Eric, we’ve packaged up almost 45 years experience to show you the way to your future family home.   Head to https://undercoverarchitect.com/courses/the-welcome-home/ to learn more and join us. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: Find more information and links to Kate Hamblet, Balanced Architecture, here >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/podcast-healthy-home-kate-hamblet-balanced-architecture Kate’s special resource can be found here >>> https://www.balancedhomebalancedlife.com/undercoverarchitect/ Learn more about Kyle Macht, and Macht Architecture, here >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/podcast-designing-sustainable-home-kyle-macht-architecture Find out about “The Welcome Home Course” for American homeowners here >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/courses/the-welcome-home/ And “How to Get it Right” for Aussie homeowners here >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/courses/how-to-get-it-right/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.