House Planning Help Podcast
Ben Adam-Smith
If you want to build a house, where would you start?
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Apr 14, 2021 • 27min
HPH300 : The houses I've lived in - with Ben Adam-Smith
As a way of celebrating our 300th episode we're doing something a little different. Ben Adam-Smith reflects on the homes he's lived in and what he's learnt from living in them. Check out the show notes for more information.
Mar 24, 2021 • 21min
HPH299 : Is mechanical ventilation just something else to go wrong? – with Ben Adam-Smith
Ben Adam-Smith shares his own experience of living with a mechanical ventilation system. While he's clocked up a few error messages on the unit and had more problems than most, he explains why he wouldn't want to go back to natural ventilation. Check out the show notes for more information:
Mar 10, 2021 • 32min
HPH298 : Do I need self build insurance? – with Andrew Reardon
Andrew Reardon from ProAktive explains the insurance options that are available to anyone carrying out a self build or renovation. Check out the show notes for more information.
Jan 20, 2021 • 26min
HPH297 : Why retrofit a Victorian terraced home to Passivhaus standard? – with Guy Hargreaves
Guy Hargreaves explains why he wanted to renovate his Victorian terraced house to Passivhaus standard and how this is going to be achieved. Check out the show notes for more information.
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.
