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Does designing a sustainable home really matter? Can we make that much of a difference with one home renovation or new build? The title of this episode is: terminology, the sustainability minefield, and why should we care? SHOW NOTES: Seriously, when it comes to building or renovating a sustainable home, it gets a whole new level of terminology. I sometimes feel that all this terminology does more...

We’re kicking off a brand new season. We’re up to Season 8 and this season is called “A Simple Guide to a Sustainable Home”. In it, we’ll be diving into what a sustainable home is how you can achieve sustainability on any budget know-how you need to navigate the minefield of sustainability, and what to consider and target when you’re renovating or building if a...

Want to learn about underfloor heating? This is a topic of much interest in the UA Community. Previously seen as a luxury item only used in high end homes, in recent years it’s become much more prevalent.   There’s still lots of confusion and misconceptions about how it works, where it can be installed and how to get the most from it – whet...

How can home garden design be inspired by award-winning and large-scale public projects?   Whatever the size of your home garden, there are key tips you can take away from these amazing examples of landscape and building design – The High Line in New York, and The Spheres in Seattle.  SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE:   Now before I get stuck into today’s podcast, I wanted to...

Learn how to avoid 3 expensive mistakes when planning your renovation or new build … and ultimately how to avoid disaster and heartache in your project.   So many homeowners make avoidable mistakes when embarking on their project, so I’ll be taking you through these specific ones I see.  And I’ll also be sharing how we can w...

Hello! In this episode, I’m sharing some exciting news with you – especially if you’re a USA-based member of the UA Community - and I’ll also be highlighting some of my learnings and experiences from my recent trip to the USA, and how these ideas can be translated into your home.  SHOW NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE:   Eric  Reinholdt  of 30X...

In this episode, Despina Priala of Priala Legal, provides fantastic tips and insight into building and renovating contracts. I think you’ll find it super helpful.  PLEASE NOTE: The information contained in the interview does not cons titute legal advice and anyone reading or listening is strongly recommended to seek independent legal advice concerning their...

Want to make your construction process simpler – and you more sane and confident?  Manage Your Build  is my online program that will give you key knowledge, tools, cheatsheets and industry insider checklists and tips, plus strategies to save your sanity and budget as well.   This online program can support you, help you avoid expensive mistakes and drama, and pu...

Want to make your construction process simpler – and you more sane and confident?  Manage Your Build  is my online program that will give you key knowledge, tools, cheatsheets and industry insider checklists and tips, plus strategies to save your sanity and budget as well.   This online program can support you, help you avoid expensive mistakes and drama, and pu...

Want to make your construction process simpler – and you more sane and confident?  Manage Your Build  is my online program that will give you key knowledge, tools, cheatsheets and industry insider checklists and tips, plus strategies to save your sanity and budget as well.   This online program can support you, help you avoid expensive mistakes and drama, and pu...

Want to make your construction process simpler – and you more sane and confident?  Manage Your Build  is my online program that will give you key knowledge, tools, cheatsheets and industry insider checklists and tips, plus strategies to save your sanity and budget as well.   This online program can support you, help you avoid expensive mistakes and drama, and pu...

Want to make your construction process simpler – and you more sane and confident?  Manage Your Build  is my online program that will give you key knowledge, tools, cheatsheets and industry insider checklists and tips, plus strategies to save your sanity and budget as well.   This online program can support you, help you avoid expensive mistakes and drama, and pu...

Want to make your construction process simpler – and you more sane and confident?  Manage Your Build  is my online program that will give you key knowledge, tools, cheatsheets and industry insider checklists and tips, plus strategies to save your sanity and budget as well.   This online program can support you, help you avoid expensive mistakes and drama, and pu...

Want to make your construction process simpler – and you more sane and confident?  Manage Your Build  is my online program that will give you key knowledge, tools, cheatsheets and industry insider checklists and tips, plus strategies to save your sanity and budget as well.   This online program can support you, help you avoid expensive mistakes and drama, and pu...

Want to make your construction process simpler – and you more sane and confident?  Manage Your Build  is my online program that will give you key knowledge, tools, cheatsheets and industry insider checklists and tips, plus strategies to save your sanity and budget as well.   This online program can support you, help you avoid expensive mistakes and drama, and pu...

Want to make your construction process simpler – and you more sane and confident?  Manage Your Build  is my online program that will give you key knowledge, tools, cheatsheets and industry insider checklists and tips, plus strategies to save your sanity and budget as well.   This online program can support you, help you avoid expensive mistakes and drama, a...

This episode introduces a new Project Diary on the Undercover Architect website – the design and construction of a new home in New Zealand.   This is a project I designed for the owners late last year, and so, in this episode, I share how the design process went, and how I worked with these homeowners to create the design for their future forever family home.  So, what&rs...

Got questions  about your renovation or new home ?   This episode answers 3 questions I receive frequently from the UA Community.  I receive a lot of questions from homeowners. Between comments on the blog, people getting in touch over email or social media, and from the members in my online programs, it’s always great to see what homeowners are curious about, and the help&nbs...

Know  what to look for in an  architect's  or designer's quote so you can protect yourself and your project.  Request your FREE Guide now … It  includes a complete transcript of this podcast, my top 10 tips, plus 3 bonus tips not mentioned anywhere else >>>  www.undercoverarchitect.com/quotechecklist   This episode is to help you know what to look...

G rab the free e-guide “How to Design a Home – 5 Simple Steps to Get Started and Get it Right”.    This guide will take you through how to create a home that works for you – now and always. It’s based on my work with hundreds of clients over more than 2 decades in this industry, and will simplify the design of your future family home. You can get it by headi...

Request your free E-Guide “The  View from Upper   Block” which includes a transcript of this podcast >>> www.undercoverarchitect.com/ viewfromupper     Is your main view from the upper floor of your home? And are you needing help with how to design a home to best suit this?   I receive so many questions about how to design a home when yo...

Request your free E-Guide “The  Dual Access   Block” which includes a transcript of this podcast >>> www.undercoverarchitect.com/ dualaccessblock     What is a dual access block? Well, this is what we call a block that has two frontages – at opposite ends of...

Request your free E-Guide “The Acreage Block” which includes a transcript of this podcast >>> www.undercoverarchitect.com/ acreageblock     Acreage homes can cover a lot of different types. It can be a single acre in a suburban area where large lots are the norm&n...

Request your free E-Guide “The  Sloping  Block” which includes a transcript of this podcast >>> www.undercoverarchitect.com/ sloping block     Do you have a sloping block? And do you know how to design your new home or renovation to make the most of it?  So many homeowners get in touch with me because they have a sloping block and none of&nbs...

Request your free E-Guide “The  Wide   Block” which includes a transcript of this podcast >>> www.undercoverarchitect.com/ wide block     Do you have a wide block? And do you know how to design your new home or renovation to make the most of it?  When it comes to wide blocks, these can occur in different configurations.   There’s of course the more generous blocks. Ones that have nice wid...