Ben Adam-Smith

House Planning Help Podcast

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If you want to build a house, where would you start?

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Ben Adam-Smith

Episodes

HPH251 : Adopting a 'do less, but better' mentality for your house build – with Charlie Luxton 24.05.2019 36:22

Charlie Luxton shares lessons he's learnt from visiting projects on Building The Dream, running an architectural practice and completing his own self build. Check out the show notes for more information.

HPH250 : 10 inspiring self builds – with Ben Adam-Smith 17.05.2019 21:52

Ben Adam-Smith picks out ten of his favourite new build homes. These are all homes he has visited and which have impressed him in different ways. Check out the show notes for more information.

HPH249 : How to create a light and airy contemporary home – with Danny Luhde-Thompson 10.05.2019 30:57

Danny Luhde-Thompson explains why he chose to demolish the bungalow he was renovating, to build a contemporary Passivhaus. Check out the show notes for more information.

HPH248 : The benefits of joining a cohousing development – with Jan Chadwick 01.05.2019 27:44

Resident of Marmalade Lane cohousing, Jan Chadwick, explains why living in a multi-generational community is so important to her. Check out the show notes for more information.

HPH247 : Two radical retrofits that use an internal wall insulation strategy – with Bill Butcher 24.04.2019 34:51

Bill Butcher from Green Building Company, the construction division of Green Building Store, explains how they tackled two radical retrofit projects in West Yorkshire. Each took a 'whole house' fabric first approach in order to improve comfort levels and reduce the heating bills. Check out the show notes for more information.

HPH246 : Self build mortgages that promote sustainable living – with Paul Ellis from Ecology Building Society 17.04.2019 29:47

Paul Ellis, Chief Executive of Ecology Building Society, explains their approach to mortgages that reward energy efficiency and sustainability. Check out the show notes for more information.

HPH245 : How do you create a healthy home? – with Elinor Olisa 03.04.2019 41:14

Elinor Olisa explains why her family's health was always paramount to the decision making on this build. Check out the show notes for more information.

HPH244 : Is tiny house living right for me? – with Jenna Spesard 27.03.2019 27:47

Tiny house and lifestyle blogger, Jenna Spesard, explains why she didn't want to spend her life working to pay for a house, but instead wanted a house that would work for her. Check out the show notes for more information.

HPH243 : Embracing the "Not So Big" philosophy – with Sarah Susanka 20.03.2019 33:06

Architect and author Sarah Susanka explains why bigger isn't always better when it comes to building a house. Check out the show notes for more information.

HPH242 : How to make a cohousing scheme a reality – with Phil McGeevor from Cannock Mill Cohousing 21.02.2019 42:44

Phil McGeevor, Chair of Cannock Mill Cohousing, describes the 12-year journey it's taken to realise their cohousing community for older adults. Check out the show notes for more information.

HPH241 : 10 tips for better budgeting on a self build – with Ben Adam-Smith 08.02.2019 21:34

Ben Adam-Smith shares 10 tips for creating a budget, which is detailed and realistic. Check out the show notes for more information.

HPH240 : How to start planning a self build – with Ben Adam-Smith 30.01.2019 23:56

Ben Adam-Smith runs through a few ideas of how to get started on your self build journey. Check out the show notes for more information.

HPH239 : 3 great eco developments in New Zealand – with Matthew Cutler-Welsh 23.01.2019 33:14

Matthew Cutler-Welsh takes us through three exciting projects that are making an impact in New Zealand. Check out the show notes for more information.

HPH238 : Making Passive House homes affordable – with Adam Cohen 16.01.2019 32:38

Architect Adam Cohen explains how his modular construction system is making Passive House building simple and affordable. Check out the show notes for more information.

HPH237 : A SIPs Passivhaus build on a tight budget – with Richard Dudzicki from RDA Architects 10.01.2019 39:56

Architect Richard Dudzicki explains the tricks and challenges of designing a £500,000 house on a £250,000 budget. Check out the show notes for more information.

HPH236 : What next for House Planning Help? – with Ben Adam-Smith 05.01.2019 20:32

Ben Adam-Smith's house build was a core part of House Planning Help. Having completed the project in 2018, Ben Adam-Smith looks at what should come next. Check out the show notes for more information.

HPH235 : My entire 6-year house build (told through my audio journal) - with Ben Adam-Smith 31.12.2018 43:05

Having recorded an audio journal the whole way through his project, Ben Adam-Smith plays back some key moments so you can hear what is involved in a self build within a single podcast episode. Check out the show notes for more information.

HPH234 : How well did I do on my self build? – with Ben Adam-Smith 23.12.2018 24:41

Having completed his house build this year, Ben Adam-Smith evaluates his own performance as a self-builder. Check out the show notes for more information.

HPH233 : How to choose a construction system for a house build – with Mike Hardwick 14.12.2018 57:09

Self build consultant, Mike Hardwick, explains the pros and cons of different construction systems. Check out the show notes for more information.

HPH232 : Which parts of a house build can you do yourself? – with Ben Ribbans 05.12.2018 36:51

Ben Ribbans is a self-builder who decided to take on more and more responsibility during his project. He explains how he gained the confidence to do this, and why research and planning are vital to success. Check out the show notes for more information.

HPH231 : How to design an interior for a modern home – with Gabrielle Blackman 15.11.2018 29:07

Interior Designer Gabrielle Blackman explains how, when planned properly, good interior design should take the owner's personality and stamp it on the house. Check out the show notes for more information.

HPH230 : What is lime render? – with Martin Brown from Best of Lime 24.10.2018 29:44

Martin Brown explains how this ancient material can be used in the modern world. Check out the show notes for more information.

HPH229 : How do you build a straw bale house? – with Barbara Jones 04.10.2018 33:58

Straw Works co-founder Barbara Jones explains the different methods of building with straw. Check out the show notes for more information.

HPH228 : What is a site meeting? – with Ben Adam-Smith 29.09.2018 27:13

Having had his last site meeting, Ben Adam-Smith explains what they are and how they fit into the construction process when building a new house. Check out the show notes for more information.

HPH227 : What's the best way to build an airtight structure? – with Paul Jennings 19.09.2018 27:10

Air leakage expert Paul Jennings looks at how best to achieve that all important airtightness when using particular construction methods. Check out the show notes for more information.