House Planning Help Podcast
Latest Episodes
HPH323 : Can I heat my home with an air source heat pump? – with Nathan Gambling
Influential podcaster and heating systems expert, Nathan Gambling, explains why choosing the right installer is even more important than selecting the heat pump. Check out for more information.
HPH322 : An EnerPHit standard retrofit of a Victorian mid terrace home – with Guy Hargreaves
Homeowner Guy Hargreaves reflects on adapting and expanding his Victorian mid terrace home, retrofitting the whole building to EnerPHit standard. Check out for more information.
HPH321 : How do you make an existing home energy efficient? – with Paul Ciniglio
With price hikes being caused by the volatile energy sector, Paul Ciniglio from the National Energy Foundation explains what we can be doing to our homes to reduce our energy consumption and be better
HPH320 : Precision-cut timber frames – with Antoine Costantini from Kithurst Homes
Antoine Costantini explains how Kithurst Homes has embraced modern cutting technology to increase efficiency and minimise waste. Check out for more information.
HPH319 : Natural materials and healthy homes – with Tom Woolley
Architect, educator and builder, Tom Woolley, takes us through some of the natural construction materials we should be using to build healthier homes. Check out for more information.
HPH318 : Do I need a structural warranty for my self build home?
Jake Fitness of Self Build Zone explains what a structural warranty is, and why you might need one on your self build or renovation project.
HPH317 : Getting ambitious with sustainability – with Kit Knowles from Ecospheric
Kit Knowles from Ecospheric explains why he is driven to keep pushing further in pursuit of sustainability in building projects. Check out for more information.
HPH316 : Why we must embrace sufficiency – with Lloyd Alter
Lloyd Alter explains how we can take personal actions to address our own carbon footprints, and why it's more important to do so than ever. Check out for more information.
HPH315 : Simplifying the delivery of high performance, sustainable homes – with Mike Jacob
Mike Jacob explains how Kiss House is using timber component based production to deliver homes to the Passivhaus standard. Check out for more information.
HPH314 : Getting a self build over the finish line, despite setbacks – with Mike Coe
Mike Coe gives a final update on his now complete Portree Passivhaus, that has seen budgets stretched, contractors disappear for a year, and a Covid lockdown! Check out for more information.