How to Rebuild and Build Better | After bushfires and beyond - Episode 00 (Season 12 - REBUILD + BUILD BETTER)

Be sure to subscribe to this season, and also head to Undercover Architect’s YouTube Channelfor video interviews. All interview transcripts are available at www.undercoverarchitect.com/rebuild Welcome to the first and introductory episode of Season 12, Rebuild + Build Better. This season of the p…

Making Insurance Claims Part 1: David Keane, Solve My Claim - Episode 03 (Season 12 - REBUILD + BUILD BETTER)

Hello! In this episode, I’m kicking off a 3-part episode conversation with David Keane from Solve My Claim. Solve my Claim provides expert support and assistance to anyone struggling with their insurance claims. And having gone through this personally, I’m so glad to introduce David Keane to you. …

Making Insurance Claims Part 2: David Keane, Solve My Claim - Episode 04 (Season 12 - REBUILD + BUILD BETTER)

In this episode, we’ll be talking with David Keane, from Solve My Claim. We’re specifically talking about insurance claims, and what might happen if you don’t want to rebuild what you lost, or have only suffered partial damage to your property. If you haven’t listened to Part 1, pause this podcast…

Making an Insurance Claim - Part 3: David Keane, Solve My Claim - Episode 05 (Season 12 - REBUILD + BUILD BETTER)

This episode is Part 3 of my conversation with David Clarke from Solve My Claim. In it, David will be helping us understand some specific terminology in your insurance policy, and also how to protect yourself when making your claims. If you haven’t listened to Part 1 or Part 2, pause this podcast,…

BAL Ratings, AS3959 + Bushfire Consultants - Part 1: Jeff Dau, Ember Bushfire Consulting - Episode 06 (SEASON 12 - REBUILD + BUILD BETTER)

In this episode, we meet Jeff Dau, who is a bushfire consultant.  If you have a bushfire overlay, or discover any type of bushfire requirements on your land’s zoning, a bushfire consultant will be an essential team member to help shape your design, and your approach to building well. This is part…

Bushfire Consultants and getting your strategy right - Part 2: Jeff Dau, Ember Bushfire Consulting - Episode 07 (Season 12 - REBUILD + BUILD BETTER)

This episode is Part 2 of my conversation with Jeff Dau, from Ember Bushfire Consulting.  In this episode, I’ll be talking more with Jeff about building and renovating in bushfire prone areas, or on land that has a bushfire overlay.  Specifically, we’ll be discussing how to manage a BAL 40 or BAL…

Bushfire Homes Service and designing bushfire homes: Julie Firkin Architect Part 1 - Episode 08 (Season 12 - REBUILD + BUILD BETTER)

In this episode, I’ll be talking about what’s been done in the past to help homeowners with the design of their homes when rebuilding after bushfire. I’ll also be sharing some specific resources you can access if you need design help with your rebuild. And I’ll be introducing architect Julie Firk…

Bushfire Refuge Centres and Home Design Ideas: Julie Firkin Architect Part 2 - Episode 09 (SEASON 12 - REBUILD + BUILD BETTER)

Hello! This episode is Part 2 of my conversation with architect, Julie Firkin. In this episode, we’re talking about Bushfire Community Centres, working with architects in the recovery efforts, and what it means to help someone after such a traumatic event. If you haven’t listened to Part 1 of my …

A bushfire home that’s affordable and sustainable: Envirotecture Part 1 - Episode 10 (Season 12 - REBUILD + BUILD BETTER)

Hello! This is the first of 2 episodes where I’ll be sharing my conversation with Andy Marlow and Dick Clarke from Envirotecture, a building design and architecture practice in Sydney specialising in sustainable and passivhaus homes. This conversation is packed full of fantastic advice and insight…

Passivhaus Design + Construct and designing for bushfires: Envirotecture Part 2 - Episode 11 (Season 12 - REBUILD + BUILD BETTER)

Hello! This episode is Part 2 of my conversation with Andy Marlow and Dick Clarke from Envirotecture. In this episode, we’re talking about Passive House, and specifically discussing the opportunity it provides to protect your indoor air quality. The bushfires and smoke pollution that many areas in…