House Planning Help Podcast

HPH101 : 5 Common Traits of Self-Builders - with Michaela Benson from Goldsmiths

30 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Michaela Benson is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Sociology at Goldsmiths, University of London. She has spent the last three years working o...

HPH100 : Constructing Long Barrow Passivhaus - with Alex Baines

22 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

We catch up with Alex Baines, a Passivhaus consultant who you may remember from episode 74. We spoke to him then about how gaining support for his se...

HPH099 : My New Developer House has No Insulation - with Luke Mahon

16 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

It has been almost a year since Luke Mahon took ownership of a new-build developer house, which he soon discovered lacked insulation! He talks us thro...

HPH098 : An Off-Grid, Earth-Sheltered Passivhaus - with Christina Snyder

09 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Architect, builder and Passivhaus Consultant, Christina Snyder shares the story of the experimental zero-energy Passivhaus self-build that she and h...

HPH097 : What Do You Get for Passivhaus Certification? – with Peter Warm from WARM (Passive House)

02 Sep 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Peter Warm from WARM: Low Energy Building Practice explains why building to Passivhaus standard is desirable, how certification comes into the equatio...

HPH096 : Is Natural Ventilation Fit for Purpose? - with Kara Rosemeier from Passive House Academy New Zealand

26 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Kara Rosemeier from Passive House Academy New Zealand looks at why natural ventilation leads to little control of ventilation. She also shares why th...

HPH095 : The Saskatchewan Conservation House - with Harold Orr

19 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Harold Orr reflects on why the Saskatchewan Conservation House was a landmark on the road to high performance buildings.

HPH094 : 10 Insulation Types and When to Specify Them - with Brian Murphy from Green Building Encyclopaedia

12 Aug 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Brian Murphy from Green Building Encyclopaedia runs through the most common types of insulation and explains why they each have strengths and weakness...

HPH093 : Building a House . . . And 10 Years Later Retrofitting It! – with Tad Everhart

28 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Tad Everhart, an energy adviser from Portland, Oregon, shares his story of building a house . . . which he retrofitted 10 years later after learning a...

HPH092 : Is Hempcrete a Good Material for Ecological Buildings? – with Professor Tom Woolley

15 Jul 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Tom Woolley from Rachel Bevan Architects explains what hempcrete is, how it is mixed and applied, and what the pros and cons of using it ...

HPH091 : Why Build to Passivhaus Standard? - with Tomas O'Leary from Passive House Academy

27 Jun 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Tomás O’Leary from the Passive House Academy explains why he became an early adopter of the Passivhaus standard and also shares why we need to t...

HPH090 : Should Your Architect, Builder and Tradespeople Have Certified Passivhaus Training? - with Darren Macri from Bleu Nest

29 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Darren Macri from Bleu Nest is a certified Passivhaus builder and consultant, and he explains what this means and how putting together a team who hav...

HPH089 : Can You Build to Passivhaus Standard Using Only Natural Materials? - with Bjørn Kierulf from Createrra

09 May 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Bjørn Kierulf from Createrra explains how you can have the best of both worlds, using almost entirely natural materials to create a house that reach...

HPH088 : Successful Tiny House Living - with Jay Shafer from Four Lights Tiny House Company

25 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Jay Shafer from Four Lights Tiny House Company gives us the lowdown of tiny house living. He explains why he initially made the choice, how different ...

HPH087 : Assuring Quality When Building a House - with Andrew Peel from Peel Passive House Consulting

06 Apr 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Peel from Peel Passive House Consulting explains why the quality assurance procedure is at the heart of the Passivhaus standard. He also feels ...

HPH086 : How to Visualise a New House - with Dylan Lamar from Green Hammer

23 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Dylan Lamar from Green Hammer explains how design ideas are communicated in various different ways, from sketches drawn by hand to sophisticated compu...

HPH085 : 10 Environmental Design Myths - with Sofie Pelsmakers from UCL

11 Mar 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Sofie Pelsmakers, environmental architect and doctoral researcher at University College London (UCL), busts 10 common environmental design myths. This...

HPH084 : Is the Passivhaus Standard a Good Choice in All Climates? - with Clare Parry from Australian Passive House Association

18 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Clare Parry, Director of the Australian Passive House Association, explains what it means to work on Passivhaus projects in different climates. What,...

HPH083 : Can You Live Sustainably in a City? - with Michael Mobbs

02 Feb 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Author Michael Mobbs reflects on what he’s learnt about sustainability over the last 20 years. From living without a car and bringing key services ...

HPH082 : Do I Need Solar Photovoltaic (PV)? - with David Winterton from Ecological Design

29 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

David Winterton from Sydney-based consultancy Ecological Design gives us a rundown of solar photovoltaic (solar PV). We find out how it works, what t...

HPH081 : Rainwater Harvesting From Your House - with Cath Hassell from ech2o consultants

11 Jan 2015

Contributed by Lukas

Cath Hassell from ech2o consultants explains what rainwater harvesting is, why it’s useful and how to get started. If you haven’t heard our fir...

HPH080 : Behind the Scenes of Our Housing Documentary - with Paul Jennings from ALDAS

08 Dec 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Jennings from ALDAS talks through some of the findings from the airtightness tests we carried out as part of our documentary.

HPH079 : How Ventilation in the Home Has Evolved - with Mark Chesney from Beam

22 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Chesney from Beam Vacuum & Ventilation explains how houses have become increasingly airtight and why this has had a significant impact on energy...

HPH078 : Externally Insulating a Bungalow with Straw Bales - with John Butler

12 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

John Butler tells the story of how he retrofitted a bungalow to be more energy efficient. Having carried out a lot of the work himself, he also shares...

HPH077 : Inspiration as a Big Developer Loses Out on a Plot to a Local Group - with Jackson Moulding from Ashley Vale

03 Nov 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Jackson Moulding from Ecomotive tells the story of Ashley Vale, a group self build scheme in Bristol, UK, that initially had to fend off a large devel...

HPH076 : Getting the Foundations of a Building Right - with David Sharpe from Thomasons

25 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

David Sharpe from Thomasons explains what the foundations are, why they must be site specific and how they could impact on the design of a building...

HPH075 : Is a HUF HAUS the Ultimate Turnkey Solution? - with Dani and James McDonald

21 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

James and Dani McDonald reveal why they were drawn to HUF HAUS, how the process worked and why they have become very loyal to the brand.

HPH074 : How a Public Consultation Helped a Rural Self Build - with Alex Baines

10 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Baines talks through the plans for his semi earth-sheltered home, to be constructed to Passivhaus standard, and explains why involving the local...

HPH073 : How Alterations to Period Properties Affect Performance - with Richard Oxley from Oxley Conservation

03 Oct 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Richard Oxley from Oxley Conservation explains why understanding an old house is such a vital first step to take before upgrading its performance.

HPH072 : A Radical Retrofit of an End of Terrace House - with Tim Nicholson

25 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Nicholson reveals why he chose to retrofit rather than build new and, having selected a suitable property, what the strategy was and why. Tim has...

HPH071 : Open Source, Digitally Manufactured Homes - with Alastair Parvin from WikiHouse

17 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Alastair Parvin explains how WikiHouse has developed and why it is so significant when it comes to enabling more people to build affordable, high qua...

HPH070 : Can You Create an Ecological Building with Insulated Concrete Forms (ICF)? - with Jake White from Ecotecture

10 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Jake White from Ecotecture shares the story of The Curly House, an award-winning project that was built using insulated concrete forms (ICF). He expla...

HPH069 : What is Active House? - with Rory Bergin from HTA Design LLP

03 Sep 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Rory Bergin from HTA Design LLP explains why building standards are devised, the pros and cons, and why people adopt voluntary standards. He also giv...

HPH068 : Is a Green Roof a Good Choice? - with Dusty Gedge from Livingroofs.org

28 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Dusty Gedge, founder of Livingroofs.org, explains the benefits of installing a green roof, how it can be simple and why lots of people get swayed by c...

HPH067 : How a Home Energy Assessment Can Inform Retrofit Measures - with Graham Hunter from Parity Projects

21 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Graham Hunter from Parity Projects explains how data collected from one of their energy assessments is then turned into a report of options for the ...

HPH066 : The Main Reasons Why Airtightness Can Be Compromised - with Stephen Gurney from Ecological Building Systems

13 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen Gurney from Ecological Building Systems explains the main causes of poor airtightness test results.

HPH065 : How Simple Design Decisions Can Impact on Energy Performance - with Alan Budden from Eco Design Consultants

07 Aug 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Alan Budden from Eco Design Consultants explains how simple design decisions can drastically alter the energy performance of a house and why this mea...

HPH064 : Should You Expect Overheating in a Passivhaus? - with Ken Levenson from 475 High Performance Building Supply

30 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Ken Levenson from 475 High Performance Building Supply explains what overheating is, why it happens and how to deal with it.

HPH063 : Smart Energy and Data - with Doug King

23 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Doug King explains what smart energy systems are, how they work and whether we should be embracing them in our new homes.

HPH062 : Does a Passivhaus Need a Heating System? - with Alan Clarke

16 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Building services engineer Alan Clarke explains what factors should be considered when choosing a heating system for a low energy home.

HPH061 : Should My House be Off-Grid?

10 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

If the idea of going 'off-grid' excites you, then perhaps now is a great time to be doing it. We live in an era where the cost of items such as solar ...

HPH060 : What to Expect from a Detailed Energy Assessment - with Graham Hunter from Parity Projects

03 Jul 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Graham Hunter from Parity Projects conducts an energy assessment of a country house. He talks through the process as he goes about it and explains h...

HPH059 : What Qualities Should an MVHR System Bring to a Low Energy Building? - with Andrew Farr from Green Building Store

25 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Farr from Green Building Store explains what qualities mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR) should bring to a house. He also shares...

HPH058 : Does it Cost More to Build a Passivhaus? - with Chris Parsons from Parsons + Whittley

19 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Chris Parsons from Parsons + Whittley architects shares his experience of the costs behind Passivhaus. Interview with Chris Parsons Chris Parsons fr...

HPH057 : Low Impact Living Affordable Community (LILAC) – with Joe Atkinson

07 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Joe Atkinson explains how the LILAC cohousing community came together and why their project is affordable for everyone.

HPH056 : Which Build System is Best to Create a Low Energy Home? - with Piers Taylor from Invisible Studio Architects

04 Jun 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Piers Taylor from Invisible Studio Architects explains what a build system is, why you would use one over another and whether any are preferable when ...

HPH055 : Homes That Are Resistant to Extreme Weather (Hurricanes) - with Steve Mouzon from Original Green

28 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Steve Mouzon from Original Green helps answer a question (from Frank Wiley) about what houses we should be building in areas that are prone to hurrica...

HPH054 : Building an Autonomous House - with Mike Coe

21 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Coe lives in an autonomous house with his partner Lizzie Stoodley. He shares the story behind this self-build project and why it's ultimately l...

HPH053 : An Introduction to the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) - with Mark Tiramani

14 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Tiramani, the self-builder behind the UK's first certified Passivhaus, shares his experience of building Y Foel and how this got him interested i...

HPH052 : Identifying Construction Defects by Using Thermal Imaging Cameras - with Lisa Ann Pasquale from Six Cylinder Limited

07 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Lisa Ann Pasquale from Six Cylinder Limited explains what thermal imaging is and how it can be used in quality assuring the construction of low energ...

HPH051 : Crowd-Funding a Documentary on 'The Future of Housing' - with Ben Adam-Smith

01 May 2014

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode Ben Adam-Smith explains why he wants to crowd-fund a documentary about airtightness, what it will entail and how you can hel...

HPH050 : Hiring Contractors and Subcontractors - with David Snell, Author of Building Your Own Home

30 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

David Snell, author of Building Your Own Home, shares advice on acquiring land, building up a skilled and reliable team, and keeping contracts simple...

HPH049 : Collective Custom Build - with David Rudlin from Urbed

23 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

David Rudlin from Urbed explains what collective custom build is and why it would be beneficial to build more houses this way.

HPH048 : Making Incremental Improvements to Your House - with Sarah Lonsdale

15 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Sarah Lonsdale, an eco columnist for The Telegraph, shares a list of 30 home improvements she has made to reduce energy bills, and save energy and wat...

HPH047 : Choosing a Suitable Property to Eco Retrofit - with Ian McKay from BBM Sustainable Design

07 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Ian McKay from BBM Sustainable Design shares how to find a property that will lend itself well to an eco retrofit. He also contrasts two very differe...

HPH046 : Manufacturing a House On-Site Using a Mobile Production Facility - with Diana Woodward

02 Apr 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Diana Woodward explains how her house was first modelled on a computer and then the 3D digital information was transformed into exact physical replica...

HPH045 : Why Are More People Not Retrofitting Their Homes?

26 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Upgrading your property so that it is more comfortable and costs less to run makes sense. If we're serious about tackling climate change then retrofit...

HPH044 : Avoiding the Risks of Poor Ventilation - with Mark Siddall from LEAP

17 Mar 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Siddall from LEAP (Low Energy Architectural Practice) explains the circumstances under which poor ventilation can occur and why the control strat...

HPH043 : Building an Energy-Efficient Home on a Tight Budget - with David and Penny Learmonth

28 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

David and Penny Learmonth share their experience of building an ultra low energy home on a budget. They also project managed this themselves.

HPH042 : Can a Straw Bale House Reach Passivhaus Standard? - with Fran Bradshaw from Anne Thorne Architects

10 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Fran Bradshaw from Anne Thorne Architects shares her experience of building an ultra low energy home using natural materials such as straw bales, lime...

HPH041 : 5 Fundamentals to Creating a Better House - with Ben Adam-Smith

05 Feb 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Adam-Smith looks at some of the essentials that you need to understand if you are going to create an energy-efficient house. There is more detail ...

HPH040 : Is the Passivhaus Standard a World Standard? - with Martin Holladay from Green Building Advisor (Passive House)

22 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Martin Holladay from Green Building Advisor talks about the pros and cons of the Passivhaus standard. He also explains why he believes the German stan...

HPH039 : Planning a Phased Retrofit - with Mark Elton from Sustainable BY Design

01 Jan 2014

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Elton from Sustainable BY Design explains what a phased retrofit of a house entails and the steps necessary to make it a comprehensive set of me...

HPH038 : What Type of Windows Do You Need in a Passivhaus? with Bronwyn Barry from One Sky Homes

17 Dec 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Bronwyn Barry from One Sky Homes explains the evolution of windows and why modern windows are really pieces of equipment. She also shares what's invol...

HPH037 : Overcoming the Challenges of Self Build - with Jason Orme from Homebuilding & Renovating

02 Dec 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Orme, editor of Homebuilding & Renovating, shares some of the key challenges that self-builders face and what can be done to make sure they don'...

HPH036 : How to Save Water in Your Home - with Cath Hassell from ech2o consultants

18 Nov 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Cath Hassell from ech2o consultants shares why saving water - particularly hot water - is something we should all be doing. She also explains how we c...

HPH035 : Worldwide Trends in Green Design - with Lloyd Alter from TreeHugger

05 Nov 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Lloyd Alter, Managing Editor of TreeHugger, explains how worldwide trends in green building have developed. He also shares his tips for self build su...

HPH034 : Balancing Environmental Design and Low Energy Design - with Wilf Meynell

23 Oct 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Architectural designer Wilf Meynell explains the concept of environmental design and why it is not the same thing as low energy design. He also shares...

HPH033 : Are Conservation Techniques Becoming More Energy Efficient? with Douglas Kent from SPAB

09 Oct 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Douglas Kent from The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings explains how to look after period properties and what advances are being made ...

HPH032 : Insulating a Period Property - with Tim Hulse from Ecovert Solutions

25 Sep 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Tim Hulse from EcoVert Solutions explains what insulation is and why there are often trade-offs to be made when selecting insulation.

HPH031 : Is There an Optimum Housing Density When We Consider Sustainability? With Graham Towers

10 Sep 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Architect, planner and author Graham Towers explains the fundamentals of housing density and why we really need to get it right in future developments...

HPH030 : How Do You Specify Sustainable Materials? - with Mark Wilson from BuildingDesignExpert.com

27 Aug 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Wilson from BuildingDesignExpert.com shares why he believes there is no such thing as a sustainable material and why it is our environment we are...

HPH029 : The Benefits of Scaling Down Your Build - with Sarah Susanka, Author of The Not So Big House

12 Aug 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Architect and author Sarah Susanka shares why scale is such an important aspect to consider when building a house. She also explains how a 'not so big...

HPH028 : How Cohousing Helps Build a Community - with Mark Westcombe from Lancaster Cohousing

29 Jul 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Westcombe, one of the founding members of Lancaster Cohousing, explains the cohousing concept and why creating an intentional community like this...

HPH027 : Does Hiring a Project Manager Save Money? - with Mike Jacob from Trunk Low Energy Building

17 Jul 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Mike Jacob from Trunk Low Energy Building provides an insight into the benefits of hiring a project manager for a house build. Also Ben Adam-Smith ref...

HPH026 : Achieving Airtightness in Low Energy Buildings - with Paul Jennings from Aldas

03 Jul 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Jennings from Aldas explains why airtightness is an important factor to grasp when constructing an energy efficient home. He also shares how forw...

HPH025 : The Myths of Passivhaus (Passive House) - with Elrond Burrell from Architype

12 Jun 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Elrond Burrell from Architype helps bust some of the common myths that surround the Passivhaus standard.

HPH024 : Designing Buildings That Are Radically Sustainable Yet Elegantly Simple - with Jonathan Hines from Architype

03 Jun 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Jonathan Hines from Architype explains the concept of eco-minimalism and also the very different approach that guides them as a business. We discover ...

HPH023 : A Cottage Built with Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) - with Kingsley Barraclough (Client Case Study)

20 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Kingsley Barraclough shares his experience of building a house and explains why he decided to use structural insulated panels (SIPs).

HPH022 : Why Build a House with Straw Bales? - with Mark Saich from Green Building Solutions

04 May 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Saich from Green Building Solutions gives an insight into why straw bale building is becoming popular. He also addresses some of the issues that ...

HPH021 : Creating Healthier Homes For New Zealand - with Matthew Cutler-Welsh from Home Style Green

11 Apr 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Matthew Cutler-Welsh from Home Style Green explains some of the challenges of creating sustainable urban systems. He also shares his goals as a podcas...

HPH020 : An Introduction to Ventilation in The Home - with Andy Simmonds from Simmonds Mills Architects

05 Apr 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Andy Simmonds from Simmonds Mills Architects explains ventilation in the home, why it's important and what the options are if you're looking to retrof...

HPH019 : How Does Self Build in the UK Compare to Germany? with Mark Brinkley, Author of The Housebuilder's Bible

23 Mar 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Brinkley considers why the UK has the smallest proportion of self build across Europe and what changes might need to occur if we wanted to adjust...

HPH018 : Ecobuild 2013

13 Mar 2013

Contributed by Lukas

London's Ecobuild has just concluded for another year and Ben Adam-Smith shares his experience of the event. In this episode he chats to four people h...

HPH017 : Can a Ground Source Heat Pump Make an Old House Energy Efficient? with Justin Broadbent from ISO Energy

26 Feb 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Justin Broadbent from isoenergy explains what a ground source heat pump is and how it could be used as a solution to make a period property energy eff...

HPH016 : Finding The Balance Between Heritage and Sustainable Design

20 Feb 2013

Contributed by Lukas

What's more important - preserving heritage architecture or retrofitting it to high energy efficiency? In our first forum on a Google+ Hangout we disc...

HPH015 : How Content Marketing Could Help to Promote Positive Actions Against Climate Change

12 Feb 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Adam-Smith shares an idea he has about using the Internet to communicate the need for incremental lifestyle change as an action to combat climate ...

HPH014 : Low Energy Barn Conversions - with Bill Butcher from Green Building Store

29 Jan 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Bill Butcher from Green Building Store shares his approach to creating a low energy barn conversion by building a box within a box. Stirley Community ...

HPH013 : What Preparation is Necessary Before Building a House? - with Jason and Lucy Reeve (Client Case Study)

16 Jan 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Jason and Lucy Reeve share what preparation was necessary to commission their new-build home and Ben Adam-Smith considers what's more important in ren...

HPH012 : Should You Invest in Renewable Energy? - with Dr Derek Taylor from Altechnica

02 Jan 2013

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Derek Taylor from Altechnica weighs up the pros and cons of various renewable energy sources and shares his thoughts on whether you should be gener...

HPH011 : Building Houses That Alleviate Fuel Poverty - with Dr Brenda Boardman from the Environmental Change Institute (ECI), Oxford University

17 Dec 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Brenda Boardman reflects on the world's energy situation, climate change and the growing problem of fuel poverty. She gives practical advice on how...

HPH010 : Can You Damage an Old House When Making it Energy Efficient? - with Roger Hunt

04 Dec 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Roger Hunt explains how to make a period property energy efficient without damaging the building or creating problems for yourself in the future. Als...

HPH009 : Retrofitting a Victorian House to Passivhaus Standard #2 - with Alex Rice from Green Tomato Energy

20 Nov 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Alex Rice, Senior Engineer at Green Tomato Energy, explains that there are few technical challenges that remain when retrofitting a period home into a...

HPH008 : Retrofitting a Victorian House to Passivhaus Standard #1 - with Tom Pakenham from Green Tomato Energy

05 Nov 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Tom Pakenham from Green Tomato Energy describes the practical challenges of making a Victorian house energy efficient. Plus how passive house principl...

HPH007 : A Client's Perspective of Building an Eco House - with Tahir Sharif

23 Oct 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Tahir Sharif talks about how he built up his knowledge in order to commission an energy efficient home, while Ben discovers some great thinking from t...

HPH006 : How to Save Money When Buying Land

08 Oct 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Ted Stevens, Chairman of the National Self Build Association in the UK, gives his advice on how to find a good plot of land at a reasonable price. Plu...

HPH005 : The Passivhaus Standard #3 Retrofitting to Passivhaus (Passive House)

24 Sep 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Dadeby from Passivhaus Homes talks about some of the challenges he faced when retrofitting his own home to the Passivhaus standard. He's also co-...

HPH004 : The Passivhaus Standard #2 Dr Wolfgang Feist (Passive House)

10 Sep 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Wolfgang Feist describes how better energy efficiency opens a path to making us less dependent on fossil fuels and we have that knowledge now.

HPH003 : The Passivhaus Standard #1 A Passivhaus Builder's Story (Passive House)

28 Aug 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Pat Wilkinson from Touchwood Homes reveals why he decided to build to the Passivhaus standard and there's a resource for young industry professionals ...

HPH002 : The House Design You Want And The Low Running Costs

14 Aug 2012

Contributed by Lukas

Martin Evans from The Malthouse Consultancy talks about energy efficiency and Ben Adam-Smith sets up a consumer mastermind group on LinkedIn to collat...