House Planning Help Podcast
Ben Adam-Smith
If you want to build a house, where would you start?
Episodes
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Nov 27, 2017 • 37min
HPH196 : Why communication is central to self build success – with Lucy Pedler
Lucy Pedler, architect and founder of The Green Register, talks about the importance of good communication throughout a self-build project. Check out the show notes for more information.
Nov 13, 2017 • 26min
HPH195 : What is cellulose insulation? – with Gordon Lewis
Gordon Lewis explains what cellulose insulation is, how it's applied and why self-builders can benefit from choosing it. Check out the show notes for more information.
Oct 13, 2017 • 34min
HPH194 : What are the hidden costs of building a house? – with Paul Testa
Paul Testa from Paul Testa Architecture talks about how to predict the costs of a house build and shares his tips on limiting a self-build budget. Check out the show notes for more information.
Oct 3, 2017 • 24min
HPH193 : Should you specify uPVC windows? – with Simon Corbey from ASBP
Simon Corbey from ASBP shares some of his research into the costs and life cycle of plastic windows and suggests some considerations for self-builders. Check out the show notes for more information.
Sep 29, 2017 • 29min
HPH192 : How 'Right to Build' can help custom and self-builders find land – with Michael Holmes from NaCSBA
Michael Holmes from NaCSBA explains the Right to Build initiative and how it will impact on the future of custom and self-builds. Check out the show notes for more information.
Sep 25, 2017 • 40min
HPH191 : Key decisions that impact on the sustainability of a house build – with Lloyd Alter from Treehugger.com
Lloyd Alter from TreeHugger shares his advice on what we should be prioritising as 21st century self-builders. Check out the show notes for more information.
Sep 19, 2017 • 31min
HPH190 : How we are specifying our self build project – with Ben Adam-Smith
Ben Adam-Smith explains how he and his wife have been specifying their new home (which will be built to Passivhaus standard). Check out the show notes for more information.
Sep 2, 2017 • 39min
HPH189 : Is an electric car the perfect accompaniment for a low energy home? – with Robert Llewellyn from Fully Charged
Actor and TV presenter Robert Llewellyn shares his insights about the future of electric cars and energy production. Check out the show notes for more information.
Aug 24, 2017 • 45min
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.
Aug 20, 2017 • 39min
HPH187 : What keeps a self-builder awake at night? – with Will Kirkman from Ecomerchant
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.
