A New Home with Family and Sustainability in Mind, with Cindy
Hello! This is Episode 321, and in it, I’m talking with HOME Method member, Cindy. Cindy is a HOME Method member, but one with a difference. Because she’s also trained in design and achieved her qualifications as a Thermal Performance Assessor, or Energy Efficiency Assessor as it’s also known. [F…
Building a new home on a challenging site, with Janet
Hello! This is Episode 320, and in it, I continue my conversation with Janet, a HOME Method member who is sharing with us the journey that she and her partner have been on to build a new home for themselves and their three children. In this episode, you’ll hear how Janet, her partner Paul, their b…
Designing a new home with a difference, with Janet
Hello! This is Episode 319, and in it, you’re going to meet Janet, who is a HOME Method member building a new home in Brisbane, Queensland. And, it’s a new home with a difference! Janet, her partner Paul, and their 3 children, have been on their project journey for a few years now. You’ll hear us …
Beginning a Californian Bungalow Renovation, with Louise + Zane
Hello! This is Episode 318, and in it, we continue my conversation with Louise and Zane about beginning the renovation of their Californian Bungalow in Melbourne. [For all resources mentioned in this podcast and a free, downloadable PDF transcript, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/317] If you …
Where to Start When Renovating, with Louise + Zane
Hello! This is Episode 317, and if you’re yet to get started on your renovation or new build, or taking your very first steps, I know this is going to be super helpful for you. In it, you’re going to meet Louise and Zane. They are at the very beginning of their project: the renovation of a 100 yea…
Saving $80,000 in a New Build, with Powerhaus Engineering
Hello! This is Episode 316, and in it, I’m continuing my conversation with Hannah and Andy from Powerhaus Engineering about their app and its ability to help you make data driven decisions to improve the energy efficiency of your future home. Including decisions that can save you tens of thousand…
Smart Data to Design an Energy Efficient Home, with Powerhaus Engineering
Hello! This is Episode 315, and in it, I’m sharing an incredible new way you’ll be able to access smart data to help you design a more energy efficient home. [For all resources mentioned in this podcast and a free, downloadable PDF transcript, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/315] I’m really …
Design a home for how you want to feel in it everyday
Hello! This is Episode 314, and in it, we dive into the second half of my conversation with Clare about building her new, sustainable home, on the Fleurieu Coast in South Australia. [For all resources mentioned in this podcast and a free, downloadable PDF transcript, head to www.undercoverarchitec…
Building a Sustainable New Home: Here’s how to get it right
Hello! This is Episode 313, and in it, you’re going to meet Clare. In September, 2023, Clare finished building a new home. Working closely with her team, including a building designer and builder, and with HOME Method as her support and guide, she’s created a fantastic, sustainable home for hersel…
The best help when renovating or building new: An Insider’s View
Hello! This is Episode 312, and in this episode, I continue my conversation with Caroline about her insights into the homeowner experience of building and renovating, and what makes the difference in a successful project. [For all resources mentioned in this podcast and a free, downloadable PDF tr…