Performance Solutions for a Livable Home with Jenna Cohen, Honeycomb Access and Design [NCC Series]

Hello! This is episode 304, and this is Part 2 of my conversation with Jenna Cohen from Honeycomb Access and Design. In Part 2 of my conversation, we jump straight into my question about Performance Solutions, which will be an approval pathway to familiarise yourself with in your project. This ep…

Accessibility in your Home Design, with Jenna Cohen, Honeycomb Access and Design [NCC Series]

Hello! This is episode 303, and in it, I’m talking with Jenna Cohen, director of Honeycomb Access and Design. In this first part of my conversation with Jenna, you’ll learn more about the updates to the National Construction Code 2022 when it comes to accessible design and the Livable Housing Guid…

Fast Tracking Passive House Construction, with Brian Guinan from I-Smart Building Group [NCC Series]

Hello! This is episode 299, and it’s Part 2 of my conversation with Brian Guinan from I-Smart Building Group. Brian Guinan is a Passive House builder and the director of I-Smart Building Group, a residential building company based in Western Australia delivering high performance homes. This episod…

Sustainable Building Beyond the Code with Brian Guinan, I-Smart Building Group [NCC Series]

Hello! This is episode 298, and in it, I’m talking with Brian Guinan from I-Smart Building Group. Brian Guinan is a builder and the director of I-Smart Building Group, a company delivering High performance custom residential homes with a heavy focus on PassivHaus. This episode is part of a special…

What’s a WUFI Analysis? With Jessica Allen, Climasure [NCC Series]

Hello! This is Episode 297, and in it, I’m continuing my conversation with Jessica Allen from Climasure, and we’re discussing what a WUFI Analysis, and why it’s worth knowing about for your future build or reno! This episode is part of a special series on the National Construction Code, and NCC 20…

Air Tightness and Blower Door Tests with Jessica Allen, Climasure [NCC Series]

Hello! This is episode 296, and in it, I’m talking with Jessica Allen from Climasure, about air tightness, blower door tests and what you need to know for your construction process. This episode is part of a special series on the National Construction Code, and NCC 2022. [For all resources mentio…

Does Size Matter in Achieving 7 Stars? With Jeremy Spencer, Positive Footprints [NCC Series]

Hello! This is episode 295, and in it, I’m continuing my conversation with Jeremy Spencer, builder, thermal performance assessor and co-owner at Positive Footprints. This is Part 3 of my interview with Jeremy.  This episode is part of a special series on the National Construction Code, and NCC 202…

The ‘Whole of Home’ Rating Scheme with Jeremy Spencer, Positive Footprints [NCC Series]

Hello! This is episode 294, and in it, I’m continuing my conversation with Jeremy Spencer, builder, thermal performance assessor and co-owner at Positive Footprints. This is Part 2 of my interview with Jeremy. This episode is part of a special series on the National Construction Code, and NCC 2022…

7 Star Homes with Jeremy Spencer, Positive Footprints [NCC Series]

Hello! This is episode 293, and in it, I’m talking with Jeremy Spencer, builder, thermal performance assessor and co-owner at Positive Footprints. This episode is part of a special series on the National Construction Code, and NCC 2022. [For all resources mentioned in this podcast and a free, dow…

Building Membranes + Condensation Management, with Jesse Clarke, Pro Clima [NCC Series]

Hello! This is episode 292, and in it, I’m continuing my conversation with Jesse Clarke, Innovation and R & D Manager at Pro Clima. This episode is part of a special series on the National Construction Code, and NCC 2022. [For all resources mentioned in this podcast and a free, downloadable PDF t…