Podcast appearances and mentions of ben adam smith

Ben Adam-Smith explains what value engineering is and how it can help us to do more with less. He reflects on a short video about Slate House in Herefordshire that includes some great examples of value engineering. Check out the show notes for more information.

Ben Adam-Smith marks five years of living in his Passivhaus home by reflecting on his self build journey and what the house has been like to live in. Check out the show notes for more information.

Ben Adam-Smith worked in TV and radio for 15 years. With a growing concern about the environment, he wanted to play his part in looking for solutions. As our homes are probably the biggest part of our carbon footprint he started there. He set up a podcast called House Planning Help and documented what he learnt as he went about his own Passivhaus project. A decade on and his website is going from strength to strength. He also launched a membership community called The Hub to help others who want to build high performance, low carbon homes. Ben is passionate about the environment and believes with wise decisions about how we live our lives we can all make a difference. You can find more from Ben here:  https://twitter.com/BenAdamSmith https://twitter.com/houseplanhelp https://www.facebook.com/HousePlanningHelp 00:50 introduction  3:45 Sites near london 6:16 passive does not focus on embodied carbon, concrete and steel number one culprits  8:05 pollution and extinction, extreme weather 10:33 other ways to reduce footprint  12:05 flying  13:43 real estate, what do we do  16:00 more government incentives  17:05 victorian building being brought up to passive house system  18:50 incentive trends 19:50 what did you learn from building the passive house 24:30 Straw bale 27:50 gas boiler - radiators  28:55 ventilation system 34:00 where does the plug go 35:00 we can't make last minute decisions

As a way of celebrating our 300th episode we're doing something a little different. Ben Adam-Smith reflects on the homes he's lived in and what he's learnt from living in them. Check out the show notes for more information.

Ben Adam-Smith shares his own experience of living with a mechanical ventilation system. While he's clocked up a few error messages on the unit and had more problems than most, he explains why he wouldn't want to go back to natural ventilation. Check out the show notes for more information: 

Passive House podcaster extraordinaire and personality Ben Adam-Smith of House Planning Help joins Passive House Podcast cohost Matthew Cutler-Welsh for an entertaining conversation about how Ben came to his focus on Passive House, his burgeoning communications treasure trove at House Planning Help's "The Hub", his observations about Passive House adoption in the UK, and the secrets behind his Passive House communications superpowers. Ben started his career in radio and TV production, including a stint as a radio presenter. But when he embarked on a journey to create an "eco" home for his family, he recognized the need for easier-to-find and easier-to-access info about sustainable design and construction. So he pivoted and launched a podcast about that journey. That podcast expanded to video content, a website, and now, The Hub. Listen to the interview to learn more! After the interview, Matthew and cohost Zack Semke refer to a series of upcoming events that can be found here: https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/articles/passive-house-week-in-preview-feb-22

Ben Adam-Smith shares some of the questions that got asked about the Passivhaus standard during a question and answer session at the National Self Build & Renovation Centre. Check out the show notes for more information. 

Chris Parsons returns to Ben Adam-Smith's self build home after a year to look for defects. He explains what snagging is, how the list is compiled and how the rectification process works. Check out the show notes for more information.

Ben Adam-Smith runs through the biggest problems you could face on your self build journey. He also looks at what can be done in those situations. Check out the show notes for more information.

Ben Adam-Smith picks out ten of his favourite new build homes. These are all homes he has visited and which have impressed him in different ways. Check out the show notes for more information.

Ben Adam-Smith shares 10 tips for creating a budget, which is detailed and realistic. Check out the show notes for more information.

Ben Adam-Smith runs through a few ideas of how to get started on your self build journey. Check out the show notes for more information.

In 2012 Ben Adam-Smith founded House Planning Help to collect and share all the information he started to learn on the way to designing and building his own home. His mission is to encourage people towards the "...houses we should be building in the 21st Century." Six years on, Ben and his family are enjoying their very own Passive House.

Ben Adam-Smith's house build was a core part of House Planning Help. Having completed the project in 2018, Ben Adam-Smith looks at what should come next. Check out the show notes for more information.    

Having recorded an audio journal the whole way through his project, Ben Adam-Smith plays back some key moments so you can hear what is involved in a self build within a single podcast episode. Check out the show notes for more information.  

Having completed his house build this year, Ben Adam-Smith evaluates his own performance as a self-builder. Check out the show notes for more information. 

Having had his last site meeting, Ben Adam-Smith explains what they are and how they fit into the construction process when building a new house. Check out the show notes for more information.

James talks to Ben Adam-Smith, founder of HousePlanningHelp.com. Don't forget there is far more free and valuable information on our website www.propertyrenovationpodcast.com

With a matter of weeks until he moves into his new home, Ben Adam-Smith shares a list of ten things that he's excited about. Check out the show notes for more information.  

As Ben Adam-Smith's build enters the final few weeks he reviews his project's schedule and sequencing. Although a lot of the detail pertains to building a masonry wall Passivhaus, it still serves as an example of the stages any house build might go through. Check out the show notes for more information.

Ben Adam-Smith looks at why self build projects often eat into the budget set aside for landscaping. This includes Ben's new home where initial garden plans have been put on hold! Check out the show notes for more information. 

Ben Adam-Smith chats to his wife Kay about what it's been like building a house. She never wanted a new build, preferring to buy a period property instead. So why did she agree to do this? And what can we learn about trying to get a partner on board with a self build? Check out the show notes for more information.

Ben Adam-Smith reflects on what he's learned so far during the construction phase of his self build. The project is halfway through and the finished house will meet the Passivhaus standard. Check out the show notes for more information.

Ben Adam-Smith looks at some of the reasons why his tender returns might have been so high. He then sits down with his wife Kay to consider possible savings. Check out the show notes for more information. 

Ben Adam-Smith reflects on how he's changed while making 200 podcasts about self and custom building. He also looks at how the podcast has changed with him. Check out the show notes for more information.

Ben Adam-Smith shares 20 insights about self-building that he has learned while making 200 podcasts and also tackling his own project. Check out the show notes for more information.

Ben Adam-Smith explains how he and his wife have been specifying their new home (which will be built to Passivhaus standard). Check out the show notes for more information.

Ben Adam-Smith reviews what it took to be granted planning permission for his new Passivhaus home. Check out the show notes for more information.

Ben Adam-Smith runs through the main options of where to live while your new home is under construction. While there's potential to save a lot of money it should not impact significantly on your comfort, state of mind or key relationships. Check out the show notes for more information.

Ben Adam-Smith shares what he's learnt during the process of hiring an architect for his self build project. Check out the show notes for more information.    

Ben Adam-Smith comes clean with his project progress! After two and a half years of looking, he has finally managed to buy a plot of land upon which to build his eco home. However, the process of buying the land was perhaps not the joyous occasion he would have liked. In this solo episode he shares what he's learnt. Check out the show notes for more information.

This week we're airing an interview that I did with Ben-Adam Smith for his podcast, House Planning Help.  We talked about the BYHYU podcast and about building in the United States versus building in the United Kingdom.       Show notes at BYHYU.com https://www.facebook.com/BYHYU/

As part of Ben Adam-Smith's video work, podcasts and meeting with other self builders, he is often asked questions about the Passivhaus standard that he doesn't know how to answer. He recently took the opportunity to put those questions to Elrond Burrell, as well as finding out about Elrond’s future plans as he gets ready to move back to New Zealand.  Check out the show notes for more information.

Ben Adam-Smith reviews the key decisions that may have led to failing to build an energy-efficient home within his desired 4-year timeframe. Check out the show notes for more information.

Ben Adam-Smith shares what he's learnt from visiting 6 self build projects, each shortlisted for the UK Passivhaus Awards 2016. Regen Media produced 6 video inserts for the ceremony and this gave Ben the opportunity to visit these homes. Now he reflects on each project and the key takeaways. Check out the show notes for more information.

Ben Adam-Smith outlines 5 strategies for taking your land search into your own hands. If you have been struggling to unearth a plot for your self build and have time to invest, then these proactive strategies could help you get your hands on something that others have missed. Check out the show notes for more information.

Ben's on a mission to make a difference to global warming and that's what drives his business. He's always taking stock of what he's done and planning his future. He's built a niche video content business serving the construction industry, laid the foundations to a membership site by building a successful podcast and soon aims to build his own house. It seems like planning, investing and hiring other freelancers are the keys to growth. Love learning from other freelancers like this? Check out the website beingfreelance.com, subscribe to the podcast and to the newsletter. You'll also find key takeaway points and useful links for this episode. That's beingfreelance.com Who the hell is Steve Folland? You know how everyone bangs on about how powerful video and audio content can be? Yeah, well Steve helps businesses make it and make the most of it. Find out more at www.stevefolland.com Track him down on Twitter @sfolland or lay a trail of cake and he'll eventually catch you up.

With Ben Adam-Smith struggling to find a plot of land in his town, he has decided to try a new approach and dedicate a full day trying to tap in to local knowledge. He shares the tips he was given and concludes with how successful his day was in progressing his self build plans. Check out the show notes for more information.

Today we’ll explore some concepts of green building and sustainable building with Ben Adam-Smith, host of the podcast, House Planning Help— one of my favorites. We’ll talk about what basic things we should consider if we want to build green.   www.BYHYU.com www.houseplanninghelp.com    

Ben Adam-Smith reviews where he is in his own self-build process and discusses the reasons why there will be some changes to future podcasts. Check out the show notes for more information.

Ben Adam-Smith has been frustrated by his lack of progress in finding a suitable building plot and has been wondering whether there is anything he can be doing in the meantime to help his project. Kirsty Maguire of Kirsty Maguire Architect Ltd explains the steps that he could be taking now to put him in a stronger position for when he has a site and the project goes live.  Check out the show notes for more information.

In this special episode Ben Adam-Smith explains why he wants to crowd-fund a documentary about airtightness, what it will entail and how you can help.

We got full-on back into property this week after our business series, and we did it by tackling another bunch of listener questions! Some of the questions we took on were: Is there anything I should watch out for with guaranteed rent schemes? (from Ben Adam-Smith at the House Planning Help Podcast) My property has […] The post TPP056: Listener questions and updates appeared first on The Property Hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Construction Marketing Podcast I’m joined by Ben Adam Smith, founder of video and audio production company Regen Media based in Hertfordshire. Ben also owns and runs a blog all about energy efficient homes called House Planning Help and you’ll also find some useful podcasts hosted by him too! Ben and I […] The post Episode 5 – Getting Started with Content Marketing with Ben Adam Smith appeared first on Construction Marketing Podcast.

Ben Adam-Smith discusses EcoBuild 2014, what makes an energy efficient house, constraints versus compromise, new versus retrofit, why houses don't use energy, and population growth.  Also, find out why Ben hasn't had a bath for a year! Links: http://www.houseplanninghelp.com/ https://www.thesnippetapp.com/web/writers/benadam-smith http://www.ecobuild.co.uk/

Ben Adam-Smith looks at some of the essentials that you need to understand if you are going to create an energy-efficient house. There is more detail in Ben's new e-book: Why Most People Don't Build Energy-Efficient Homes.

Recorded live on the show floor at New Media Expo 2014 (NMX), Ray, Daniel and Dave ask, Are Conferences Worth It? This is an audio only Round. See the player below. Attending a conference is rarely a cheap endeavor. You spend money on travel, lodging, food and of course tickets. Even if the conference is free and local, you invest time and energy. So, is it worth it? What do you get in return for your investment? On this Round, Ray Ortega, Daniel J. Lewis, David Jackson and a whole host of new Roundtablers, chosen from the audience (see below), discuss the value of attending a conference with special focus on the 2014 NMX show in Las Vegas. Special thanks to everyone who showed up to watch us record this Round, to Nick Seuberling for doing an awesome job managing the guest microphone and Megan Enloe from NMX for helping to make this happen. I've been told that NMX loved the Round and is excited to have us back on the live "stage" again next year. We hope to see you there! Returning Roundtablers making an appearance on this Round include: Nick Seuberling, Ibarionex Perello, Ben Adam-Smith, Corey Fineran New Roundtablers featured on this Round: Jeremy Chandanais (aka JC), Larissa Galenes, Vickie Velazquez, Shannon Hernandez, George Hrab, Craig Gilley, Amy Bowser-Rollins, Rob Cesternino, Tawny Fineran, and Charles McFall.  

Did you have a hard time deciding what your podcast should be about? Are you sure you made the right choice? How do you decide and does it even matter what choice you make? Watch +David Jackson, myself (+Ray Ortega ), +Ben Krueger +Kevin Mulryne and +Ben Adam-Smith to discuss the process of choosing a podcast topic. Circle me at gplus.to/rayortega to be notified of future live recordings, to meet other podcasters and share your opinions in the chat! See ya at the next Round!

Radio interview questions can be tough to come up with. What do I ask my guest? Ben Adam-Smith reveals some great radio interview tips in this episode.Full show notes at: http://podcast.musicradiocreative.com/radio-interview-tips-podcast-episode-8/

5 reasons why radio presenters should start podcasting with Mike Russell and Ben Adam-Smith (from Regen Media). If you're working in radio start a podcast!Full show notes at: http://podcast.musicradiocreative.com/radio-presenters-should-start-podcasting-podcast-episode-51/

5 reasons why radio presenters should start podcasting with Mike Russell and Ben Adam-Smith (from Regen Media). If you're working in radio start a podcast! The post Radio Presenters Should Start Podcasting appeared first on the Music Radio Creative.

A few weeks ago now, I got up at 5 am to interview Ben, who lives in Hertfordshire in the UK. Ben has a blog and podcast called HousePlanningHelp.com and he shared with me his motivation, vision and plans for learning to build a good home in the UK.  Listen in to find out what we have in common with people building and renovating houses on the other side of the world. What are some of the biggest issues for housing in the UK and how is it similar or different to NZ? And why should we all be following Wolfgang Feist? Ben's own very good blog site can be found at: http://www.houseplanninghelp.com You can also find Ben all over the web: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HousePlanningHelp Google+: https://plus.google.com/116757818387809474216/posts Twitter: https://twitter.com/Houseplanhelp Pinterest: http://pinterest.com/houseplanhelp/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/houseplanninghelp Resources that Ben mentioned The Sustainable Building Association: http://www.aecb.net/ Professor Wolfgang Feist: Passive House page on Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Passive_house Wolfgang Feist on GreenSource: http://greensource.construction.com/people/2011/1102_Dr_Wolfgang_Feist.asp Wolfgang Feist on GreenBuildAdvisor.com: http://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/blogs/dept/musings/conversation-wolfgang-feist

Monique Alfris and her team sell solar powered lights to people in India. She does this through an organisation called Pollinate Energy, which Monique co-founded in 2012.  I was inspired by Monique's story after hearing her presentation at the recent Green Cities conference in Sydney, Australia. I really wanted to ask Monique about why Pollinate Energy was created and to see what learning might be applied to housing in Australia and New Zealand. Also in this week's show: http://www.mysolarquotes.co.nz Vector Energy solar pilot, http://vector.co.nz/solar/solar-electricity-system http://www.plugin.org.nz Auckland Unitary Plan, http://homestylegreen.com/auckland-unitary-plan/ Rain! Upcoming interview with Ben Adam-Smith from http://www.houseplanninghelp.com/ Rebuild and Renovate Christchurch Home Show, http://www.canterburyhomeshow.co.nz/ Green Property Summit 2013 Big shout out to JMore36. Thanks very much for your iTunes review! Love it. Matthew Cutler-Welsh comments@homestylegreen.com

London's Ecobuild has just concluded for another year and Ben Adam-Smith shares his experience of the event. In this episode he chats to four people he met there - Janet Cotterell from Passivhaus Homes, Jon Bootland from the Passivhaus Trust, Jo Gooding from the UK Cohousing Network and Robert Stern from Litmus Films.

Amanda Magnus is the Exhibition Director for Exhibitions & Events New Zealand, and is responsible for organising the inaugural Rebuild and Renovate Christchurch Home Show. http://www.canterburyhomeshow.co.nz/index.htm   The show, which is on from Friday 22nd - Sunday 24th March at CBS Canterbury Arena, is a response to huge demand in Christchurch for information about building a home.   I spoke with Amanda about why there's room in the exhibition calendar for another show in Canterbury and how you, as someone interested in building, can get the most out of the show, including how to get a great discount on the entry!   Also in this week's show: Check out Ben Adam-Smith's site: http://www.houseplanninghelp.com/  Ben and I compared notes recently about eco-building and also podcasting. I look forward to bring you an interview with him soon. (Thanks also Ben for mentioned Home Style Green on your show!)   James Schramko: http://www.superfastbusiness.com/  Anyone interested in online business and marketing probably knows James already. And if you don't check him out online. He's not hard to find. I tune in to James for tips on podcasting and all things internet and really appreciate the advice on using https://auphonic.com/. What do you think of the sound quality of this show? Write and let me know: comments@homestylegreen.com   Breathe - The new urban village project Awesome event with Kevin McCloud as one of the judges. I was privileged to be at the announcement of the four finalists last week with Mayor Bob Parker and Minister for Building and Construction, Hon Maurice Williamson. Check out all the entries here: http://www.futurechristchurch.co.nz/breathe  Green Cities I'm looking forward to reporting back on the latest from Sydney, where I've got a small speaking slot! http://greencities.org.au/  As always, I'd love to get your comments, questions and feedback: Contact me on, comments@homestylegreen.com  https://www.facebook.com/HomeStyleGreen

Ben Adam-Smith shares an idea he has about using the Internet to communicate the need for incremental lifestyle change as an action to combat climate change. This one-off episode focusses on how you could use content marketing to get your message across. Cesar Abeid from The Construction Industry Podcast is Ben's guest and helps explain how content marketing works.

Jason and Lucy Reeve share what preparation was necessary to commission their new-build home and Ben Adam-Smith considers what's more important in renovation, preserving the past or creating a sustainable future.

Radio interview questions can be tough to come up with. What do I ask my guest? Ben Adam-Smith reveals some great radio interview tips in this episode. The post Radio Interview Tips appeared first on the Music Radio Creative.

Martin Evans from The Malthouse Consultancy talks about energy efficiency and Ben Adam-Smith sets up a consumer mastermind group on LinkedIn to collate the good and bad of house design.

Ben Adam-Smith explains his motivation for creating this podcast and there's an interview with Simon Lewis, Managing Director of RW Armstrong, a residential builder in the South East of England.