PASSIVE HOUSE BUILDING JOURNEY | Interview with David Rhind

Passive House Building Journey // This is the journey of a homeowner who decided they wanted to build their forever family home as a Passive House (or Passivhaus) ...

And their home, the Owl Woods Passive House Project, in Victoria, Australia.

In this episode, David Rhind, the client, tells us what it’s been like to be the client in this project.

Everything from how they went about finding their block of land, choosing Talina Edwards as their architect, and then working together on the design.

David will share what motivated them to pursue sustainable design in the first place … and then to commit to the Passive House methodology.

And you’ll hear some fantastic tips and insights along the way that I know will really help you with planning your own project.

In this episode, I ask David ...
+ Who this home is designed for
+ The site the home on is being built on ... when did you buy it, what’s it like, did you choose it with specific criteria?
+ When you thought about building a new house, what were your key goals ... what did you want to achieve?
+ What led you to thinking about building a Passive House?
+ How did you start the process ... choosing the right team, getting the knowledge you needed etc
+ Have you found you’ve had to upskill yourself in any way The terminology, the science of it all, etc?
+ Was there anything you were specifically nervous about in doing this?
+ What are you most looking forward to about living in a Passive House?
+ Do you think it’s forced any compromises for you? (Often homeowners think a Passive House will mean they have to have the home look a certain way, or they can’t open windows, or they’ll just have to deal with being cold or hot at certain times of the year, or they can’t choose the material they like aesthetically because it doesn’t meet requirements).
+ What do you think have been some of your key learnings along the way? Any specific challenges, or wins, or things you wish you’d known before you started …
+ What key tips would you have for homeowners considering building or renovating their home as a Passive House?

This episode is a great insight into a homeowner’s personal journey of embarking on their new home project - and how they are bringing their forever home dreams to life.

And this video is part of my series on "A Simple Guide to a Sustainable Home".

---------------------
This video is brought to you by my online courses “How to Get it Right in Your Reno or New Home” (for Australian homeowners) and "The Welcome Home Course" (for USA homeowners).

These are superfast courses that will help you get ready for your renovation or building project in the best way possible.

In these courses, I share my step-by-step system to help you save time, money and stress in your project, so you can know what you need to know and create the perfect home for you – simply and with confidence … avoiding the dramas and heartaches.

// EXTRA RESOURCES
Undercover Architect is your secret ally in getting it right when designing, building or renovating your future family home - whatever your dreams, your location or your budget.

GRAB YOUR FREE E-GUIDE "How to Design a Home"
Learn the 5 Simple Steps to get started and get it right/

WANT KNOW-HOW, SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE FOR YOUR HOME RENOVATION OR NEW BUILD?

++ Learn the practical formula to designing a stunning kitchen you'll love spending time in ... and that works for you and your family. Jump into the Kitchen Design Challenge here / 

LISTEN TO THE UNDERCOVER ARCHITECT PODCAST HERE:
[or wherever you listen to your podcasts!]

AND FINALLY, YOU CAN ALSO FIND US ON:

#passivehouse #buildingapassivehouse #passivhaus

[UndercoverArchitect]

Thank you for watching, don’t forget to subscribe and hit the bell button so you always know when we release a new video. Were these Passive House tips helpful? Pop your thoughts in the comments below - Amelia, UA