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House Planning Help Podcast

Ben Adam-Smith
Energy Efficiency
Mechanical Ventilation With Heat Recovery
Passive House
Self-Build
Sustainability
VAT Reclaims
Passivhaus
The Housebuilder's Bible
Climate Change
Build Test Solutions
Self-Build Projects
Passivhaus Planning Package
Passivhaus Standard
Eco-Renovation
External Shading
Heat Management
Renovation
Retrofit
Indoor Air Quality
Construction Costs

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

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Mark Lynn from Eden Renewable Innovations explains how sheep's wool insulation is made, outlines the pros and cons, and suggests how it is best specified and installed. He also shares some common traits of natural fibre insulation as a category.

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Mark Doodes from Mark Doodes Planning explains what we mean by applying for planning permission to demolish and rebuild a house, how it is done, what some of the challenges might be and how to do as much as possible to improve your chances of a succe... more

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Dr. James Glockling explains how insurance works and outlines some of the challenges of insuring a natural building.

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Hugh Franklin from Aeroseal UK explains how the airtightness of a building can be improved using a water-based, low VOC atomised polymer which is delivered when the building is pressurised. This simpler approach speeds up the process of air sealing a... more

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Mark Doodes
Independent planning consultant and founder of Mark Doodes Planning
Mark Doodes Planning
Episode: HPH396: Getting planning permission for a replacement dwelling – with Mark Doodes
Dr. James Glockling
Expert in insurance and risk mitigation, consultant for insurers and military
Independent consultant
Episode: HPH395: How easy is it to insure a natural building? – with Dr. James Glockling
Hugh Franklin
Head of Operations at Aeroseal UK
Aeroseal UK
Episode: HPH394: Could you automate air sealing on a house build? – with Hugh Franklin
Elly Deacon Smith
Founding director of Arbor Architects
Arbor Architects
Episode: HPH393: How can you reduce the embodied carbon of a project? – with Elly Deacon Smith and Kirk Rushby
Kirk Rushby
Associate at Arbor Architects
Arbor Architects
Episode: HPH393: How can you reduce the embodied carbon of a project? – with Elly Deacon Smith and Kirk Rushby
Marion Baeli
Architect and author of Residential Retrofit.
Episode: HPH392: What's the difference between good and bad retrofit? – with Marion Baeli
Jeffrey Hart
Expert in earth floors and founder of the Earthen Floor Company
Earthen Floor Company
Episode: HPH391: Earth floors – with Jeffrey Hart
John Palmer
Policy expert working in the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Episode: HPH388: How are building regulations made? – with John Palmer
Will South
Engineer and energy efficiency expert, working specifically on retrofitting homes
Etude
Episode: HPH387: How do you make a Victorian terrace home more comfortable? – with Will South

Host

Ben Adam Smith
Host of a show that provides practical advice on home building and retrofitting, emphasizing sustainability and energy efficiency.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 214 ratings
  • Always informative

    Ben’s show is always informative and pretty stylish. Ben is a real pro and I recommend the whole series to anyone in the build or retrofit game. Ep 383 which I just finished was an excellent plain English stroll through the factors that make a home comfortable. Well worth a listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Guy Har
    United States7 months ago
  • Content ok but sound is terrible!

    I wish they would do something about the sound as it puts me off listening to it. With all the easy tech these days I’m surprised they can’t edit the sound better

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    pete j moon
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Informative and lively podcast for anyone interested in self building

    Nearly finished my own new build so re listening several times to Andrew Jones VAT reclaim, very useful thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    X(vtyu)$
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Great Podcast about retrofitting and buildings of the Future

    Ben Adam-Smith has a remarkable voice and the wits to ask the right questions. There is a flow in his Interviews that I like.

    Thx Ben

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Frank Osterhage
    Germany9 months ago
  • great podcast

    the episode with toby diggens:

    as an architect it’s great to listen to his thoughts about the link between architecture and landscape, as a consumer the value of food production,

    great episode

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    _arch2
    Austriaa year ago

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The host is frequently complimented for their interviewing skills and engaging delivery, making complex topics accessible for a general audience.
Many find the podcast an essential resource for anyone involved in building or renovating homes, specifically in sustainable practices.
Listeners appreciate the informative content and expert insights, expressing gratitude for the wealth of knowledge shared.
Some feedback mentions sound quality issues, suggesting areas for technical improvement, but the overall sentiment remains positive about the content.

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HPH396: Getting planning permission for a replacement dwelling – with Mark Doodes
Q: What are the main reasons why our replacement dwelling planning permission might fail?
Usually due to seeking too high an increase in size with a single application.
HPH396: Getting planning permission for a replacement dwelling – with Mark Doodes
Q: Is there any reason why they don't specify this house can grow 20 percent?
Because prescriptive numbers can lead to disputes and requests for variances.
HPH396: Getting planning permission for a replacement dwelling – with Mark Doodes
Q: Are there any rules of thumb for planning?
Yes, decisions can depend on local allocations and plans.
HPH395: How easy is it to insure a natural building? – with Dr. James Glockling
Q: Can insurers treat every building on its own merits?
It's difficult for insurers to assess each building individually; they need a standard process to evaluate risks.
HPH395: How easy is it to insure a natural building? – with Dr. James Glockling
Q: How do we approach constructing insurable timber buildings?
You should encapsulate lower-performed materials behind higher-performed materials and ensure proper construction practices to maintain fire safety measures.

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Focused on the nuances of home building and retrofitting, a blend of practical advice and expert insights is offered across various episodes. Topics frequently discussed include sustainable architecture, energy efficiency, building regulations, self-building, and maintaining comfort in homes. The content is particularly appealing to prospective self-builders and industry professionals seeking to navigate the complexities of creating energy-efficient, comfortable, and well-designed living spaces. Unique to this series is its combination of both expert interviews and relatable experiences from individuals involved in their own building journeys, promoting accessible information for all.

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Recent guests on House Planning Help Podcast include:

1. Mark Doodes
2. Dr. James Glockling
3. Hugh Franklin
4. Elly Deacon Smith
5. Kirk Rushby
6. Marion Baeli
7. Jeffrey Hart
8. John Palmer

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