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“Passive House is only relevant in a German climate”
I hear this quite a lot! But, I’m owner building a certified Passive House in Perth. And that’s Perth, Western Australia, not Perth, Scotland. Have I lost my mind? No, I have not. I mean, it’s a matter of taste, Passive Houses cost more to build, and there’s a whole debate to be had about…
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How much will I save if I owner build my house?
If there’s one question that pops up ALL THE TIME on Australia’s owner builder forums, it’s this one: ‘how much will I save if I owner build my house’? And those questions make sense. Building a house is probably the most expensive thing you’ll ever do. It makes sense to want to know the price.…
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*Coming soon* How Katie is future proofing her house design
*** interview coming soon *** How to future proof your house with a flexible design – Jessica Kennedy interviews Katie Biggs in Margaret River, Western Australia. Watch a shorter version on YouTube, with videos and photos, or listen in full at the audio podcast. Where to learn more If you’d like to learn more about…
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Why Paul is building his own house from straw bales
Building a house by hand from straw bales, and how owner builders save money on their builds. Jessica Kennedy interviews Paul Dowling in the Perth hills, Western Australia. Highlights, with photos (YouTube) Full version (audio podcast) Where to learn more Read more at Paul’s build blog, see more work from his architects, and the podcast…