House Planning Help Podcast

Martin Brown from Fairsnape explains how the Living Building Challenge is a holistic standard that benefits health and the environment. Check out the show notes for more information.

Dr Judith Thornton of Aberystwyth University explores how plant-based materials are being used in the building industry, and why they are so important for our future. Check out the show notes for more information.

Calum Taylor and Opinder Liddar talk through the design and construction of the 'Self Build Education House' at Graven Hill. Check out the show notes for more information.

Tim Martel explains how to model the embodied carbon of your build using PHribbon, a tool that plugs in to PHPP (Passive House Planning Package). Check out the show notes for more information.

Nick Grant, an expert in environment-conscious building, shares insights on the challenges of embracing change in architecture and sustainable design. He discusses the difficulties and potential solutions of retrofitting existing buildings. The podcast also explores contrasting visions of the future and reflects on the impact of the ACB conference on the building industry.

Tully Gallagher of Beartooth Passive House, explains what it was like to take a leap of faith in swapping a desk job with building a 'forever home' for his family. Check out the show notes for more information.

Jon Bootland, Chief Executive of the Passivhaus Trust, discusses building your house to the Passivhaus Standard. Topics include origins and development of the standard, adoption and growth, adaptations, building materials, and advice for beginners.

Lee Fordham from Architype simplifies building terminology for beginners. Topics include the concept of Passive House, the use of the PHPP tool, MVHR and its benefits for ventilation, different types of foundations, the importance of low U values for insulation, understanding building construction and operation, and an announcement of a live training session on offsite semi modular construction.

Geoff Stow, an experienced self-builder, shares valuable insights on self-building. Topics covered include thorough research, personal organization, choosing the right build route, common pitfalls, time scales, and the process of building a house.

Professor Fionn Stevenson explains why building performance monitoring and post-occupancy evaluation should be mandatory on new homes. Check out the show notes for more information.