Get It Right with Undercover Architect
A simple guide to a sustainable home | Podcast Season 8 | Undercover Architect
Playlist by Get It Right with Undercover ArchitectCreating a sustainable home means one that is energy efficient, functional, low tox, environmentally friendly and supports your health and well-being. In Part 1 of this season, these episodes share ke…Follow the podcast:
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Introduction to Season 8 | A Simple Guide to a Sustainable Home - Episode 0 (Season 8 - A SIMPLE GUIDE TO A SUSTAINABLE HOME)
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 wha…
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Terminology, the Sustainability Minefield and Why Should We Care? - Episode 1 (Season 8: A SIMPLE GUIDE TO A SUSTAINABLE HOME)
Does designing a sustainable home really matter? Can we make that much of a difference with one home renovation or new build? The title of this episode is: terminology, the sustainability minefield, and why should we care? SHOW NOTES: Seriously, when it comes to building or renovating a sustaina…
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12 Super Simple, Impactful Wins in Creating a Sustainable Home - Episode 2 (Season 8 - A SIMPLE GUIDE TO A SUSTAINABLE HOME)
Let’s dive into some super simple, impactful wins you can put into action in your project to create your Sustainable Home. These are the types of tips that, if you know them upfront, you can create a design that incorporates them and have it not cost anymore. Now, I have a few tips of my own, and…
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Energy Efficient Home Design and how it can save you money - Episode 3 (Season 8 - A SIMPLE GUIDE TO A SUSTAINABLE HOME)
When you design your home to suit its climate, you can dramatically impact its long term energy costs. Not only this - achieving a specific level of energy efficiency is actually legislated in a lot of locations, and is required in order to achieve your necessary approvals. So, I’m bringing on an …
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An Introduction to Building Biology | Interview with Narelle McDonald, Health Living Spaces - Episode 4 (Season 8 - A SIMPLE GUIDE TO A SUSTAINABLE HOME)
So, what is Building Biology? I find many homeowners aren’t aware of this field, and yet it’s been around for a while, and can be a really helpful resource if you’re trying to create a home that supports your health and wellbeing. There is a lot that is do-able in your existing home, new build or …
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Choosing Energy Efficient Glass Windows and Doors | Interview with Tracey Gramlick, Australian Window Association (AWA) - Episode 5 (Season 8: A SIMPLE GUIDE TO A SUSTAINABLE HOME)
Many homeowners know they want a lot of glass in their homes to enhance that indoor / outdoor connection, bring light and breezes into their home, and help it feel spacious. But do you know you could be making your home completely unsustainable in the process? That’s what this episode will help you…
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Part 1 | Solar Power and what you need to know for your home | Interview with Lucy Best, Moreland Energy Foundation Ltd (MEFL) - Episode 6 (Season 8 - A SIMPLE GUIDE TO A SUSTAINABLE HOME)
One of the big conversation topics that comes up when talking about how to create a sustainable home is solar energy … and whether it’s worthwhile to install a solar system on your home. And so that’s what this episode - and the next - is all about. What you need to know about solar energy, and ho…
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Part 2 | Choosing solar power for your renovation or new build | Interview with Lucy Best, Moreland Energy Foundation Ltd (MEFL)
Want to know whether solar power is worthwhile for your new home or renovation? This is part 2 of an interview with Lucy Best. Listen to last week’s episode for Part 1. SHOW NOTES: In the last episode, Lucy and I began our conversation about solar energy and solar systems for your home. Lucy Bes…
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Healthy Interiors: Creating your low tox home | Interview with Melissa Wittig, Interior Designer - Episode 8 (Season 8)
Do you want to make low tox choices for your interior finishes and fixtures when renovating or building your family home? Melissa Wittig from Healthy Interiors is a ‘health-focused’ Interior Designer. In this episode, she shares some fantastic knowledge and insight into what you need to know about…
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What is Passive House (or Passivhaus)? | Interview with Daniel Kress of Smart Plus Homes - Episode 9 (Season 8 - A SIMPLE GUIDE TO A SUSTAINABLE HOME)
What is Passive House? Or Passivhaus (as the Germans say!) Passive House offers an opportunity to create a home that is comfortable, improves your health and well-being, and lowers the energy use of your home. This episode is an introduction to what Passive House is. As a building system, it invo…
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