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 sustainable home is something you’re seeking to create.

SHOW NOTES:

Sustainability and Sustainable design is a BIG topic. It’s a complex topic too … all the definitions, considerations, building science, technology and details … not to mention the greenwashing you need to avoid as well.

And so, I’m calling this season “A Simple Guide to a Sustainable Home”. And that’s what I’m aiming to do - keep things simple.

This is not only for the greenies and environmentalists in the Undercover Architect audience - this is great knowledge for everyone to access. Because what you’ll find is that we can save the planet whilst also saving ourselves money, and creating a feel-good home. So whatever of those is your motivation … money, feeling, or planet … learning about sustainability is key in making that happen.

So, first things first - how do we define what a Sustainable Home is?

Let’s keep it simple. For me, a sustainable home is one that:
Is designed to support and improve the lifestyle of those that occupy it, in how the home functions and feels
Helps maintain and improve its occupants physical well-being and health
Minimises or eliminates its impact on the planet, in its use of resources and production of waste
And lastly, this can even extend to giving back … in that triple pronged approach … improving the lives in and beyond the home, saving and even making money, and giving back to the environment overall.

Let me tell you some of the topics we’ll be discussing this season … I’ve actually decided to break this season into 2 parts because it is such a big topic, because that will give us the chance to dive into many of the areas I’ve received requests for.

So, in Part 1 of Season 8, we’ll be diving into:
Why this information matters - and how we can underestimate the potential of building and renovating in a sustainable way, even with the smallest changes
I’m going to give you some super simple and impactful ways you can make a difference in any project
We’ll be talking to experts about energy rating systems, double glazing, thermal mass, solar power, building biology and other key areas that are hot topics in sustainable design
We’ll be looking at how to make material choices for sustainability and low tox environments, the criteria you can use, the kinds of questions to ask and what to focus on when making your selections
AND I’ll also be bringing some project examples to you, and speaking to their owners, and the professional teams that created them - to get some unique and personal insight into specific challenges and considerations when designing, building and renovating in this way

Sound good? Awesome … so stay tuned for this season … I’m really excited to be travelling on this journey with you, and know we’ll all be learning loads of useful tips, strategies and knowledge in A Simple Guide to a Sustainable Home.

FOR RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE CLICK HERE

We&rsquo;re kicking off a brand new season. We&rsquo;re up to Season 8 and this season is called &ldquo;A Simple Guide to a Sustainable Home&rdquo;. In it, we&rsquo;ll be diving into
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">what a sustainable home is</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">how you can achieve sustainability on any budget</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">know-how you need to navigate the minefield of sustainability, and</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">what to consider and target when you&rsquo;re renovating or building if a sustainable home is something you&rsquo;re seeking to create.</li>
</ul>
SHOW NOTES:
Sustainability and Sustainable design is a BIG topic. It&rsquo;s a complex topic too &hellip; all the definitions, considerations, building science, technology and details &hellip; not to mention the greenwashing you need to avoid as well.
And so, I&rsquo;m calling this season &ldquo;A Simple Guide to a Sustainable Home&rdquo;. And that&rsquo;s what I&rsquo;m aiming to do - keep things simple.
This is not only for the greenies and environmentalists in the Undercover Architect audience - this is great knowledge for everyone to access. Because what you&rsquo;ll find is that we can save the planet whilst also saving ourselves money, and creating a feel-good home. So whatever of those is your motivation &hellip; money, feeling, or planet &hellip; learning about sustainability is key in making that happen.
So, first things first - how do we define what a Sustainable Home is?
Let&rsquo;s keep it simple. For me, a sustainable home is one that:
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Is designed to support and improve the lifestyle of those that occupy it, in how the home functions and feels</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Helps maintain and improve its occupants physical well-being and health</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Minimises or eliminates its impact on the planet, in its use of resources and production of waste</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">And lastly, this can even extend to giving back &hellip; in that triple pronged approach &hellip; improving the lives in and beyond the home, saving and even making money, and giving back to the environment overall.</li>
</ul>
Let me tell you some of the topics we&rsquo;ll be discussing this season &hellip; I&rsquo;ve actually decided to break this season into 2 parts because it is such a big topic, because that will give us the chance to dive into many of the areas I&rsquo;ve received requests for.
So, in Part 1 of Season 8, we&rsquo;ll be diving into:
<ul>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">Why this information matters - and how we can underestimate the potential of building and renovating in a sustainable way, even with the smallest changes</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">I&rsquo;m going to give you some super simple and impactful ways you can make a difference in any project</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">We&rsquo;ll be talking to experts about energy rating systems, double glazing, thermal mass, solar power, building biology and other key areas that are hot topics in sustainable design</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">We&rsquo;ll be looking at how to make material choices for sustainability and low tox environments, the criteria you can use, the kinds of questions to ask and what to focus on when making your selections</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;">AND I&rsquo;ll also be bringing some project examples to you, and speaking to their owners, and the professional teams that created them - to get some unique and personal insight into specific challenges and considerations when designing, building and renovating in this way</li>
</ul>
Sound good? Awesome &hellip; so stay tuned for this season &hellip; I&rsquo;m really excited to be travelling on this journey with you, and know we&rsquo;ll all be learning loads of useful tips, strategies and knowledge in A Simple Guide to a Sustainable Home.
FOR RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE <a href="https://undercoverarchitect.com/podcast-simple-guide-to-sustainable-home-introduction/">CLICK HERE</a>

If we haven’t met before, I’m Amelia Lee, the architect behind Undercover Architect: an online business to help and teach homeowners like you how to get it right when designing, building and renovating your home.

Undercover Architect is all about giving you access to the industry knowledge and insights you need to avoid the mistakes and dramas that can cost you thousands, tens of thousands and even hundreds of thousands of dollars. And it’s about levelling the playing field, so that the world of renovating and building doesn’t seem so mysterious, and you can be the active driver in your project, navigating it with know-how and confidence.

Undercover Architect helps and teaches homeowners through this podcast, the website, and online courses and programs, including my flagship program, HOME Method. I truly believe that when you know the questions to ask, the steps to take and the best way to create a home that works, feels great, and that you feel great in, you can enjoy the process of building and renovating, as well as the home you move into at the end of this ambitious journey.

Consider Undercover Architect your secret ally: whoever you’re working with, and whatever your location, your budget or your dreams. For more, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com

If we haven’t met before, I’m Amelia Lee, the architect behind Undercover Architect: an online business to help and teach homeowners like you how to get it right when designing, building and renovating your home.
Undercover Architect is all about giving you access to the industry knowledge and insights you need to avoid the mistakes and dramas that can cost you thousands, tens of thousands and even hundreds of thousands of dollars. And it’s about levelling the playing field, so that the world of renovating and building doesn’t seem so mysterious, and you can be the active driver in your project, navigating it with know-how and confidence.
Undercover Architect helps and teaches homeowners through this podcast, the website, and online courses and programs, including my flagship program, HOME Method. I truly believe that when you know the questions to ask, the steps to take and the best way to create a home that works, feels great, and that you feel great in, you can enjoy the process of building and renovating, as well as the home you move into at the end of this ambitious journey.
Consider Undercover Architect your secret ally: whoever you’re working with, and whatever your location, your budget or your dreams. For more, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com

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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”.

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