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Get It Right with Undercover Architect

Amelia Lee, Undercover Architect

If we haven’t met before, I’m Amelia Lee, the architect behind Undercover Architect: an online business to help and teach homeowners like you how to get it right when designing, building and renovating your home. Undercover Architect is all about giving you access to the industry knowledge and insights you need to avoid the mistakes and dramas that can cost you thousands, tens of thousands and even hundreds of thousands of dollars. And it’s about levelling the playing field, so that the world of

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48:15

Prepping for a Smooth and Stress-free Build, with Janet

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2024/07/29

Hello! This is Episode 327, and I’ve brought Janet back to talk more about her project of building a new home on a challenging block for her family in Brisbane, Queensland. We’re talking all about how they selected their builder, tendered their project, made their selections and got ready for construction. [For all resources mentioned in this podcast and a free, downloadable PDF transcript, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/327] We first met Janet back in Episode 319 and Episode 320, where Janet

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43:55

Building a Home Whilst Living Remotely from the Site,...

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2024/07/22

Hello! This is Episode 326, and it’s Part 2 of my conversation with HOME Method member, June, about their new build of their retirement home in the West Australian coastal town of Green Head. Whilst living remotely from the site - 3.5 hours away. [For all resources mentioned in this podcast and a free, downloadable PDF transcript, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/326] If you haven’t listened to Part 1, be sure to head back to Episode 325, where you’ll hear June discuss how they thought about

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39:56

Designing a New Coastal home for Ageing in Place,...

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2024/07/10

Hello! This is Episode 325, and in it, you’ll meet HOME Method member June, who at the time of recording our conversation, is only a few weeks away from moving into her new home in Western Australia with her partner. June and her partner are both researchers professionally, so when building a new home, you can imagine that their approach involved researching and getting informed so they could navigate their project confidently. [For all resources mentioned in this podcast and a free, downloadable

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35:04

Volume Builder vs Custom Builder for a New Home...

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2024/07/08

Hello! This is Episode 324, and in it, I’m continuing my conversation with Michael about their new home project in Western Australia. This is a home that Michael and his partner are building to retire to, in a beautiful location on an acreage site. [For all resources mentioned in this podcast and a free, downloadable PDF transcript, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/324] If you haven’t listened to the first part of my conversation with Michael, you can find Part 1 in Episode 323. Head to

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36:02

Building a New Home for Retirement, with Michael

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2024/07/01

Hello! This is Episode 323, and I’m looking forward to introducing you to Michael, a member of HOME Method who is building a new home in Western Australia. When Michael and his partner joined HOME Method in April 2021, they were looking to create a home that would enable them to live comfortably in a beautiful location on an acreage site. [For all resources mentioned in this podcast and a free, downloadable PDF transcript, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/323] Intended as their retirement home,

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41:03

Choosing Materials when Building a Sustainable Home,...

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2024/06/24

Hello! This is Episode 322, and in it, I continue my conversation with Cindy about building her new home on the NSW coast. Cindy is a HOME Method member, as well as a qualified Thermal Performance Assessor helping homeowners in her business, Consciously. [For all resources mentioned in this podcast and a free, downloadable PDF transcript, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/322] If you haven’t listened to part 1 of my conversation with Cindy, I’d encourage you to head back to Episode 321 now so you

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37:27

A New Home with Family and Sustainability in Mind,...

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2024/06/17

Hello! This is Episode 321, and in it, I’m talking with HOME Method member, Cindy. Cindy is a HOME Method member, but one with a difference. Because she’s also trained in design and achieved her qualifications as a Thermal Performance Assessor, or Energy Efficiency Assessor as it’s also known. [For all resources mentioned in this podcast and a free, downloadable PDF transcript, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/321] So, designing her own new home, both as client and designer, came with some

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48:49

Building a new home on a challenging site, with Janet

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2024/06/10

Hello! This is Episode 320, and in it, I continue my conversation with Janet, a HOME Method member who is sharing with us the journey that she and her partner have been on to build a new home for themselves and their three children.In this episode, you’ll hear how Janet, her partner Paul, their building designer, Aaron from Greencoast Design and their builder, Dwain from Hezzelic Homes, dived into their journey together, and how their design came to fruition through this process. [For all

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41:55

Designing a new home with a difference, with Janet

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2024/06/03

Hello! This is Episode 319, and in it, you’re going to meet Janet, who is a HOME Method member building a new home in Brisbane, Queensland. And, it’s a new home with a difference! Janet, her partner Paul, and their 3 children, have been on their project journey for a few years now. You’ll hear us talk about their timeline in this episode, which started back in 2021. [For all resources mentioned in this podcast and a free, downloadable PDF transcript, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/319] Having

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42:59

Beginning a Californian Bungalow Renovation, with...

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2024/05/27

Hello! This is Episode 318, and in it, we continue my conversation with Louise and Zane about beginning the renovation of their Californian Bungalow in Melbourne.[For all resources mentioned in this podcast and a free, downloadable PDF transcript, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/317] If you haven’t listened to the first part of this conversation, I encourage you to go back and check out Episode 317. Louise and Zane share background information about who the project is for, their vision for

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43:10

Where to Start When Renovating, with Louise + Zane

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2024/05/20

Hello! This is Episode 317, and if you’re yet to get started on your renovation or new build, or taking your very first steps, I know this is going to be super helpful for you.In it, you’re going to meet Louise and Zane. They are at the very beginning of their project: the renovation of a 100 year old Californian Bungalow in Melbourne. [For all resources mentioned in this podcast and a free, downloadable PDF transcript, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/317] When I put the call out to HOME Method

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47:20

Saving $80,000 in a New Build, with Powerhaus...

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2024/05/13

Hello! This is Episode 316, and in it, I’m continuing my conversation with Hannah and Andy from Powerhaus Engineering about their app and its ability to help you make data driven decisions to improve the energy efficiency of your future home. Including decisions that can save you tens of thousands of dollars and more! [For all resources mentioned in this podcast and a free, downloadable PDF transcript, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/316] If you haven’t listened to the first part of my

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56:58

Smart Data to Design an Energy Efficient Home, with...

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2024/05/06

Hello! This is Episode 315, and in it, I’m sharing an incredible new way you’ll be able to access smart data to help you design a more energy efficient home. [For all resources mentioned in this podcast and a free, downloadable PDF transcript, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/315] I’m really looking forward to sharing this episode and the next with you, as I introduce you to Hannah and Andy from Powerhaus Engineering. Together, they’ve created an amazing app that enables homeowners, designers,

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39:17

Design a home for how you want to feel in it everyday

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2024/04/29

Hello! This is Episode 314, and in it, we dive into the second half of my conversation with Clare about building her new, sustainable home, on the Fleurieu Coast in South Australia.[For all resources mentioned in this podcast and a free, downloadable PDF transcript, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/314] If you haven’t listened to the first part of this conversation, I encourage you to go back and check out Episode 313. You’ll hear Clare share details about shaping her Design Brief, choosing her

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38:33

Building a Sustainable New Home: Here’s how to get it...

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2024/04/22

Hello! This is Episode 313, and in it, you’re going to meet Clare. In September, 2023, Clare finished building a new home. Working closely with her team, including a building designer and builder, and with HOME Method as her support and guide, she’s created a fantastic, sustainable home for herself and her family on the beautiful Fleurieu Coast, South Australia. [For all resources mentioned in this podcast and a free, downloadable PDF transcript, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/313] In this

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45:57

The best help when renovating or building new: An...

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2024/04/15

Hello! This is Episode 312, and in this episode, I continue my conversation with Caroline about her insights into the homeowner experience of building and renovating, and what makes the difference in a successful project.[For all resources mentioned in this podcast and a free, downloadable PDF transcript, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/312] If you haven’t listened to the previous episode and the first part of my conversation with Caroline, I’d encourage you to head back to Episode 311 and do

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42:04

What makes a great renovation? Insights from an...

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2024/04/08

Hello! This is Episode 311, and in this episode and the next, it’s all about introductions and updates! And if you’re keen to hear from someone who has recently renovated their home and actually really enjoyed the experience, you’ll want to listen to this episode.[For all resources mentioned in this podcast and a free, downloadable PDF transcript, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/311] Now, over the past year, we’ve had a fair few changes behind the scenes in Undercover Architect. And one of

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27:34

Want a great project and great home? Here’s the 3...

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2024/04/01

Hello! This is Episode 310, and in it, I’m going to take you through a way of thinking about the areas you need to focus on to help you have a great project and a great home. These are the three building blocks I believe make all the difference for you![For all resources mentioned in this podcast and a free, downloadable PDF transcript, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/310] You can imagine that, in all the years I’ve been helping homeowners design, build and renovate their homes … in working

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34:51

The You Risk of Analysis Paralysis When Renovating or...

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2024/02/05

Hello! This is Episode 309, and in it, I want to discuss a risk that is super common for anyone who is building or renovating. And it’s the risk of repeatedly experiencing the inability to make a decision. Otherwise what we call ‘analysis paralysis’.I call this a ‘YOU’ RISK, and it can be crippling in any project. Not only for you, as the person experiencing the inability to make a decision. But also for those around you and anyone who is impacted by your analysis paralysis. [For all resources

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31:11

The Design Risk of Not Creating an Effective Design...

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2024/01/29

Hello! This is Episode 308, and in it, I want to discuss a Design Risk I see that creates problems for you from the get-go, in terms of how your project begins, and then the way that the design process progresses overall. This is a DESIGN RISK that can mean you waste time and money in any design process. At its worst, it can mean you end up with the wrong home - a home that doesn’t suit you, your site, your budget or your lifestyle. [For all resources mentioned in this podcast and a free,

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