The Client who wanted a Passive House | Interview with David Rhind, Owl Woods...
What happens when you decide you want to build your forever family home as a Passive House? This is the story of a homeowner who did just that. I’m really excited to be introducing you to the Owl Woods...
View ArticleThe Architect who designed a Passive House | Interview with Talina Edwards,...
How is a Passive House designed? And what specialist skills does an architect need to be able to design one? Talina Edwards, of Talina Edwards Architecture, is the architect on the Owl Woods Passive...
View ArticleThe Consultant who tests and measures the Passive House | Interview with Luc...
So you want to build or renovate a Passive House? Your specialist team may need to include a Certified Passive House Consultant to help test and measure your Passive House design. Let me introduce to...
View ArticleThe Builder constructing Passive House | Interview with Stuart Lee, Craftsmen...
How do you build a Passive House? The construction of a Passive House requires specific processes and knowledge. Learn what it takes to build the Owl Woods Passive House Project in my interview with...
View ArticleThe Certifier and an Australian Passive House Pioneer | Interview with Clare...
Is Passive House necessary in Australia? This is a question many ask because they believe the Australian climate is too mild to necessitate the Passive House approach. Yet, Clare Parry disagrees. She...
View ArticleThe Passive House Renovator | Interview with Cameron Munro, Armadale House
How do you renovate a home as a Passive House (or Passivehaus)? Especially when that home is an early 1900s weatherboard cottage? In this episode, I’m going to be sharing the experience of a homeowner...
View ArticleBuilding a Sustainable Forever Home | Interview with Frances Cosway, White...
Want to build a sustainable forever home? Frances Cosway of White Pebble Interiors tells us about her family home. The White Pebble Home is a stunning example of a family home that is designed to be...
View ArticleReal life renovating and building is not the same as reality TV (but how...
You may already be aware that real life renovating and building is not the same as reality TV. But how different is it? And are you REALLY aware of how damaging and misleading it can be to your...
View ArticleHow Renovating and Building can be like having children | How to manage your...
Nervous about building or renovating? Want to manage your project well? You may be surprised to hear many say it’s like having children. This is why. A mum posted this in a Renovating Facebook group …...
View ArticleAnyone can renovate or build their home (can’t they?)
They say anyone can build or renovate their home – can’t they? Then why does it go SO wrong for so many. Well-meaning reality TV renovating and building mentors and online experts will tell you “Anyone...
View ArticleWhat Style is My House? | Why naming your style can be dangerous for your...
What style is my house? And my preferred taste? Do you find yourself asking this question when renovating or building? Everyone wants to know “What style is my house?” But naming your style can be...
View ArticleThe Real Life cost and time of renovating or building
What is the real life cost of renovating or building your home? And why does it seem so much cheaper and faster to renovate or build in the television or online world? The most significant differences...
View ArticleWhat Will Really Get Your Renovation or New Home Built?
If you’re just wanting to get your renovation or new home built, the real life process may be disappointing for you. Why? Reality TV and online renovating / building are ALL about the build … and this...
View ArticleForever Family Home VS Flipping for Profit | Why it’s entirely different
Renovating or building your forever family home is entirely different to flipping a home for profit – but not in all the ways you think. Many homeowners seek advice and guidance from reality TV and...
View ArticleBefore and after renovating and building | Styling and staging are not what...
Are you chasing the after photo? Styling and staging may be seducing you to make the wrong choices for your home design. As you browse the internet, look at glossy magazines and spend hours on...
View ArticleWhat do professionals want you to know about building and renovating? | Meet...
What do the professionals … the industry insiders … think it’s important for you to know when building or renovating? In Season 10 of the podcast, we’re going to hear from a range of clever, talented...
View ArticleHow to be delighted when working with an architect | Interview with Anthony...
Planning on working with an architect? So how do you find a great quality architect: One you have a good fit with, delivers beautiful work, and will take care of you as a client? Meet Anthony Laney...
View ArticleThe one thing to know about renovating and building | Interview with Chris...
What’s the one thing to know about renovating or building your family home? Well, this architect has a lot to share with us, and it includes what he has learnt from his own project (and home), H.I.V.E....
View ArticleThe right way to work with an architect | Interview with Suzie Hunt, Suzanne...
What is the right way to work with an architect? Who should you use, how should they help you, and make sure you stay on budget? If you want to learn the right way to work with an architect, there’s...
View ArticleWhat is important to know when building or renovating? | Interview with Jake...
What is important to know when building or renovating your home? And how can you, as a homeowner, get clear on your project wishes and desires. Jake Krokowski is a designer based in South Carolina,...
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