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Sustainable Builders Yak

Sustainable Builders Alliance
Passive House
Australia
Sustainable Building
Electrification
Weathertex
Air Tightness Testing
Bowens
Bamboo (as a Material)
Electric Vehicles
Melbourne
Hydrowood
Building Envelope
Procalc
National Australian Apprenticeships Association
Artificial Intelligence
Apprenticeships
Footy For Climate
HVAC / HRV / ERV
Australia Building Codes / NCC
Industry Challenges In Construction

For Australian construction professionals building high-performing, sustainable homes and homeowners looking to create their own sustainable, high-performing home.

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Some certified Passive House homes feel sterile, and some award-winning biophilic homes are uncomfortable to live in. Architect Talina Edwards asks why we can't have both. Talina is director at Envirotecture based out of Ballarat, V... more

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How far behind is Australian construction? In Switzerland, carpenters build every timber house in a digital model before it reaches site. Colin Frei spent twelve years there, went from labourer to carpentry apprentice, and then did ... more

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What happens when you put hemp into a structural brick?

Will Stewart, director and co-owner of Natural Brick, joins us to unpack how his team is rethinking one of the most familiar building products around, from what goes into the ... more

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Most climate conversations in sport start with the elite game. Tom Campbell starts with the clubrooms: a grassroots footy club whose power bill dropped from $9,000 a year to $900, with the $8,000 difference going straight back into ... more

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Recent Guests

Talina Edwards
Architect and director at Envirotecture, focused on sustainable design and Passive House projects
Envirotecture
Episode: Passive House vs Biophilic Design: Why Not Both? with Talina Edwards, Envirotecture
Colin Frei
Swiss-trained timber construction carpenter and owner of InLigno Timber Construction.
InLigno Timber Construction
Episode: How Far Behind Is Australia? A Swiss-Trained Carpenter on Timber Construction, with Colin Frei
Will Stewart
Sales Manager and co-owner, Natural Brick
Natural Brick
Episode: There's Nothing These Guys Won't Turn Into a Brick: Will Stewart, Natural Brick
Tom Campbell
Former AFL player and co-founder of Footy for Climate
Footy for Climate
Episode: An Ex-AFL Ruckman's Plan to Put Solar on 500 Footy Clubs: Tom Campbell, Footy for Climate
Ben Bardon
CEO of the National Australian Apprenticeships Association
National Australian Apprenticeships Association
Episode: Ep #65 Solving Construction's Skills Shortage: Apprenticeships & Workforce Development with Ben Bardon
Candice Halliday
Architect, CNA Design Studio; incoming president Imagine at the Australian Institute of Architects
CNA Design Studio / Australian Institute of Architects (Imagine)
Episode: Ep #64 Raising the Standard: Sustainable Design and the Future of Australian Housing with Candice Halliday
Ben Walsham
Certified energy assessor and founder of Arkata, a consultancy focused on energy efficiency, performance-based design, and sustainability in construction.
Arkata
Episode: Ep #63 Bridging the Gap: Overcoming Australia's Home Performance Crisis with Ben Walsham
Kyle Zanetto
Builder from Tasmania, co-founder of Future Builder
Future Builder
Episode: Bonus Episode: Scaling Your Building Business with Kyle & Luke from Future Builder
Damien Collins
Owner/Director of RecycleOn; leading sustainable construction waste recycling initiative
RecycleOn
Episode: Ep #62 Closing the Loop: Solving Construction's Plastic Waste Problem with RecycleAll

Hosts

Brian
Australian builder and carpenter focused on sustainable construction.
Simon
Australian builder and carpenter focused on sustainable construction.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 70 ratings
  • A necessary podcast for architects

    I’m an architect, and this is the one podcast I keep coming back to.. The candid conversations, tough questions, and genuine pursuit of better construction set it apart from the rest.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lmgarner
    Australiaa year ago
  • Informative and engaging chat

    Thank you for your passion towards this wide ranging topic. Not being in the building industry myself, I have learnt so much from your interesting and informative chats and really appreciate the fact you genuinely want to educate people on building better and sustainable housing.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mslilf
    Australia2 years ago
  • Highly recommend to anyone looking at building better.

    Brian is one of the most knowledgable guys in the building industry and brings other top people on to discuss the latest innovations in sustainable building. Always practical and informative, these guys bring the details and facts only experienced professionals can.

    Keep up the good work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Godders69
    Australia3 years ago
  • Great initiative by Builders Declare

    Great start guys and highly needed Podcast for the industry.

    Just saying, but Passivhaus is just a subset of Passive Solar…😁

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ghdhvch
    Australia3 years ago
  • Not anything like it.. great advice

    Great advice

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    oliterz
    Australia4 years ago

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The hosts are praised for practical expertise and for bringing knowledgeable guests with current industry experience.
Reviews highlight useful guidance, engaging discussion and an encouraging tone on difficult industry challenges.
Listeners find the material informative and accessible, including people outside the building industry.
Listeners value candid conversations, thoughtful questions and a clear commitment to improving construction.

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Passive House vs Biophilic Design: Why Not Both? with Talina Edwards, Envirotecture
Q: What are the three things you would tell builders to focus on?
Edwards recommends building less and smaller, getting the thermal envelope right with continuous insulation and good-quality windows, and planning for healthy indoor air with an appropriate ventilation strategy.
Passive House vs Biophilic Design: Why Not Both? with Talina Edwards, Envirotecture
Q: How did you come to combine biophilic design and Passive House?
Edwards describes moving from solar-passive design into Passive House for greater confidence in energy performance and indoor air quality, then connecting that work with natural materials and biophilic design. She argues that good buildings can be both comfortable and connected to nature.
How Far Behind Is Australia? A Swiss-Trained Carpenter on Timber Construction, with Colin Frei
Q: What does the pre-construction planning service look like in its ideal form in Australia?
Frei proposes that builders take a stronger coordinating role, develop buildable details and create a complete digital model to identify conflicts before construction begins.
How Far Behind Is Australia? A Swiss-Trained Carpenter on Timber Construction, with Colin Frei
Q: If Australia could adopt one lesson from Switzerland immediately or within the next year or two, what would have the biggest impact?
Frei identifies proper pre-construction planning as the immediate priority and says better education should teach building physics and timber protection from apprenticeship onward.
Bonus Episode: Scaling Your Building Business with Kyle & Luke from Future Builder
Q: What should a builder talk about first when they come off the tools and start a business?
Focus on knowing your numbers, setting up a robust data flow between project management and accounting, and establishing a clear sales process to identify and qualify ideal clients.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sustainable Builders Yak

What is Sustainable Builders Yak about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Practical conversations about building healthier, more energy-efficient and lower-carbon homes in Australia. The regular hosts, Brian and Simon, bring a builder's perspective to interviews with architects, sustainable builders, building-science specialists, material innovators and industry leaders. Topics include Passive House, airtightness and ventilation, thermal performance, timber and low-impact materials, construction waste, apprenticeships, business operations and industry standards.

The format pairs technical discussion and real project experience with candid questions about the barriers to better building, from training and regulation to budgets, client expectations and site practice. Guests often offer usable guidance for builders... more

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Recent guests on Sustainable Builders Yak include:

1. Talina Edwards
2. Colin Frei
3. Will Stewart
4. Tom Campbell
5. Ben Bardon
6. Candice Halliday
7. Ben Walsham
8. Kyle Zanetto

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