Building Sustainability Podcast

The majority of homes currently being built are bad for the earth, the occupants and the builder’s health.

Every fortnight, join Jeffrey Hart as he talks to designers, builders, makers, dreamers and doers. Exploring the wide world of sustainability in the built environment by talking to wonderful people who are doing excellent things.

Whether you want to learn more about natural materials, are navigating your own self build, or just want to know that better alternatives are out there, this is the podcast for you.

Recent Episodes

March 19, 2024

The past informs present, the present informs the past - Caroline Nicolay - BS120

I'm joined by Archaeologist and Natural Builder Caroline Nicolay for a brilliant chat. We go in on - Archeology, Making your own pigments, Lime, Casein, "Iron age" Roundhouses and loads more! Episode Links BOOK - Sally Coult…
Feb. 23, 2024

How to Build a Roundhouse Pt2 - Adrian Leaman - BS119

How to Build a Roundhouse - Part 2! Be sure to check out Part 1 first. Episode links Wholewoods - https://wholewoods.co.uk/ Buildcamp - https://www.instagram.com/buildcamp/ Tony Wrench Roundhouse - https://www.thatroundhouse…
Feb. 23, 2024

How to Build a Roundhouse Pt1 - Adrian Leaman - BS118

Adrian Leaman from Wholewoods delves into the world of roundhouses and sustainable building practices. The conversation spans from building advice to foundation methods and the importance of using the right timber species in…
Feb. 6, 2024

Woven in the bone - Sam Goates - BS117

In this episode of the Building Sustainability Podcast, host Jeffrey Hart sits down with Sam Goates from Woven in the Bone, a company that creates woven cloth on pedal-powered looms in Scotland. Sam discusses her love-hate r…
Jan. 23, 2024

Land/Clay/Timber - Paloma Gormley - BS116

Paloma Gormley continues our conversation, focusing on the use of clay as a sustainable alternative to lime and cement. We explore the versatility of clay as a material and its use in various forms, such as unfired clay bloc…
Jan. 23, 2024

Architecture from Ecology - Paloma Gormley - BS115

Architect, Paloma Gormley from Material Cultures joins me to discus the importance of regenerative materials in building design. The conversation explores plant-based materials like hemp and reed, their uses in construction,…
Jan. 9, 2024

Lessons from running a Natural Building company - Julz Baker - BS114

Today I'm joined by natural builder Julz Baker from Unearthed to talk about the lessons he learned from running a natural building company. It's a frank chat about some of the pitfalls that may await new natural building bus…
Dec. 21, 2023

Yule Nonsense - Jeffrey Hart & Mike Hill - BS113

Happy solstice everyone! This episode I'm once again joined by Mike Hill for a festive episode. Join us for an eggnog while we give a very lighthearted review of our year and answer listener questions. There are cracker joke…
Dec. 4, 2023

Biophilic Design Enhancing Well-being and Environment [2of2] - Vanessa Champion - BS112

In this episode, Vanessa explores the fascinating world of biophilic design and its potential impact on sustainable and ethical practices. We delve into the use of clay, earth materials, and mushroom mycelium as tactile and …
Dec. 4, 2023

Biophilic Design Enhancing Well-being and Environment [1of2] - Vanessa Champion - BS 111

In this episode, guest Vanessa Champion discusses biophilia and biophilic design, emphasizing the importance of nature connection and its benefits for well-being and the environment. We explore underappreciated biophilic pat…

About the Host

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Jeffrey Hart

Producer / Host

As well as producer and host of Building Sustainability Podcast - I am a builder, focussed on building highly efficient homes from natural materials. I blend the tried and tested methods of heritage vernacular building with modern building and material science to create buildings that are healthy to the builder, occupant and the environment.
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