Builders Episodes

Dec. 22, 2020

How will architects respond to climate change? - Janna Laan Lomas - B…

A conversation recorded with Janna Laan Lomas, founding director and designer at Grain Architecture . In this episode we discuss the architecture industry's response to climate change. We also look at Janna's training and how...

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Dec. 22, 2020

Sustainable architecture - Design, Materials and Cost - Janna Laan Lo…

It's a Solstice/Christmas/New Year double episode with Grain Architecture 's founding director and designer Janna Laan Lomas. In this episode we discuss the nuts and bolts of sustainable design from an architect's perspective...

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Dec. 15, 2020

Clay - A Premium Product - Clare Whitney (Clayworks) - BS036

This week I'm joined by Clare Whitney from Clayworks for Building Sustainability Podcast BS36. Clayworks Clay plasters are unique blends of unfired clays mixed with minerals and pigments to provide healthy, breathable finishe...

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Dec. 7, 2020

Sand Stories - The sustainability of sand - Kiran Pereira - BS035

Kiran Pereira is the author of the forthcoming book Sand Stories: Surprising truths about the global sand crisis and the quest for sustainable solutions . Kiran was raised in India where she witnessed the impacts of indiscrim...

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Nov. 23, 2020

Earth Building a trainee's perspective - Miki Z & Jamie Ingle - Pt2 -…

Part 2 of the 2 part episode in partnership with Earth Building United Kingdom and Ireland ( EBUKI.co ) We wanted to find out about the training available to those wanting to get into earth building in the UK and …

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Nov. 23, 2020

Earth Building a trainee's perspective - Kit Jones & Anna Castilla Vi…

Part 1 of a 2 part episode in partnership with Earth Building United Kingdom and Ireland ( EBUKI.co ) We wanted to find out about the training available to those wanting to get into earth building in the UK and …

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Nov. 9, 2020

45 years of Building Inspiration - Lloyd Kahn - BS032

I'm very pleased to welcome the podcast - builder, photographer, publisher, editor and blogger... Lloyd Kahn! Lloyd is the editor in chief at Shelter Publications, has now published eight books on building; this series is cal...

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Sept. 21, 2020

Heritage construction using traditional techniques - Sarah Partridge …

This episode we are speaking with Sarah Partridge of Orchard Barn - http://orchardbarn.org.uk/ Orchard barn is an off grid restoration project that is rebuilding a barn and long house using the traditional tools and technique...

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Aug. 24, 2020

Clay plastering in Japan Pt2 - Emily Reynolds - BS028

Full show notes coming soon! Emily's Blog - https://plasterwithwa.wordpress.com/ Japanese Earthen Plaster Exchange - https://thejepe.org/ Japanese Plaster Craft - https://www.facebook.com/groups/japaneseplastercraft 'Mizugone...

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Aug. 24, 2020

Clay plastering in Japan Pt1 - Emily Reynolds - BS027

Today I talk with Emily Reynolds, author of 'Japan's Clay Walls: A Glimpse into their Plaster Craft' - This is part 1 of 2! Today we discuss trowels, bamboo backing, Links Japanese Earthen Plaster Exchange www.righttoroam.org...

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July 28, 2020

Natural Builder Question Time Pt2 - Will Stanwix - BS025

Show notes available at: http://jeffreythenaturalbuilder.com/natural-builder-question-time-pt2-will-stanwix-bs25 In this episode I talk with Will Stanwix - Co-author of 'The Hempcrete book - Designing and building with hemp l...

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July 28, 2020

Natural Builder Question Time Pt1 - Will Stanwix - BS024

Show notes available at: http://jeffreythenaturalbuilder.com/natural-builder-question-time-pt1-will-stanwix-bs24 In this episode I talk with Will Stanwix - Co-author of 'The Hempcrete book - Designing and building with hemp l...

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July 13, 2020

Earth floors are the most sustainable floors - Sukita Reay Crimmel - …

Full show notes available at: http://jeffreythenaturalbuilder.com/bs23-earth-floors-are-the-most-sustainable-floors-sukita-reay-crimmel This week I am talking with earth floor expert Sukita Reay Crimmel. Sukita has laid thous...

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May 21, 2020

Mud, the ultimate building material - Becky Little - BS018

This week we have a conversation with mud mason, Becky Little from Rebearth . "Rebearth is a Scottish company founded by mud mason Becky Little. We specialise in building, art and education using raw earth and natural materia...

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April 23, 2020

What can festivals teach us about sustainability? - Claire O'Neill - …

Claire O'Neill is a director at 'A Greener Festival' a not-for-profit company, committed to helping events, festivals and venues around the world to become more sustainable and to reduce environmental impacts. As pioneers in ...

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