House Planning Help Podcast
Ben Adam-Smith
If you want to build a house, where would you start?
Episodes
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Dec 30, 2020 • 28min
HPH296 : How to connect a new water supply to your home – with John Hernon from Thames Water
John Hernon from Thames Water explains the process of installing a new connection to a water main. He also outlines the role of water services company that delivers clean water and takes away waste water. Check out the show notes for more information.
Dec 16, 2020 • 29min
HPH295 : How to connect a new electricity supply to your home – with Neil Clarke from UK Power Networks
Neil Clarke from UK Power Networks explains how to get mains electricity to a new build home. Check out the show notes for more information.
Dec 2, 2020 • 41min
HPH294 : Using a package supplier to deliver an ecological home – with Adrian Reith
Adrian Reith explains why the joined up design, engineering and quality of a Baufritz home appealed to him. Check out the show notes for more information.
Nov 18, 2020 • 25min
HPH293 : What is Passive House Accelerator? – with Zack Semke
Zack Semke explains why he's passionate about facilitating the communication and flow of information around Passive House. Check out the show notes for more information.
Nov 4, 2020 • 35min
HPH292 : What home automation do you really need? – with Mark McCall and Scott McMurray
Mark McCall and Scott McMurray explain what fully integrated home automation is all about. Check out the show notes for more information:
Oct 21, 2020 • 29min
HPH291 : Having the freedom to build what you want – with Werner Brouwer
Werner Brouwer explains why being able to build a house without restrictions in Oosterwold is also about working together to build a community. Check out the show notes for more information.
Oct 7, 2020 • 45min
HPH290 : Being resourceful to bring down the cost of a build – with Colin Rice
Self-building an annexe in an area of coastal erosion meant a low-cost but high-performance build was a priority for architect Colin Rice. Check out the show notes for more information.
Sep 23, 2020 • 27min
HPH289 : Retrofitting period properties – with Roger Hunt
Author Roger Hunt explains why period properties need treating differently when it comes to achieving successful retrofit projects. Check out the show notes for more information.
Sep 9, 2020 • 34min
HPH288 : Renovating a 1960s house for comfort and efficiency – with Russel Hayden
Architect Russel Hayden explains how he sought to renovate a derelict 1960s house to EnerPHit standards. Check out the show notes for more information.
Aug 26, 2020 • 35min
HPH287 : A beginner's guide to retrofit – with Russell Smith
Russell Smith of Parity Projects explains why a whole house plan is the best way forward for tackling a renovation. Check out the show notes for more information.
