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Renovation Collaborative

Stephanie Skyring

Highly respected Australian residential architect Stephanie Skyring interviews industry experts to share the latest environmentally sustainable home design ideas, products and materials. Each podcast season demystifies a specific topic. Episodes are released weekly on Tuesdays. Australian Architects can claim their formal CPD hours for listening to the podcasts and completing an online quiz. Find out more at www.renovationcollaborative.com.au

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01:19:25

Passive House Design: Warm Temperate

Renovation Collaborative ·

2025/01/20

How do you design a Passive House in Warm Temperate climates like Perth, Adelaide or Sydney?In today's episode, I continue to investigate the design specifics for each of the four climate zones around Australia, where most of our population lives. I talk to very experienced Passive House designer Ben Caine, the director of the award-winning practice Leanhaus Architecture in Perth. Ben’s architectural mission is to deliver well-thought-out, mindful, architectural homes to the passive house standard,

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45:40

Passive House Design: Mild Temperate

Renovation Collaborative ·

2025/01/13

How do you design a Passive House in a mild temperate climate like Melbourne? In today's episode, I continue to investigate the design specifics for each of the four climate zones around Australia where most of our population lives. I talk to very experienced Passive House designer Andy Marlow, a director of the award winning environmental practice Envirotecture in Victoria and New South Wales.In this episode, Andy explains the Passive House design specifics for Mild Temperate. Plus we talk more

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51:17

Passive House Design: Cool Temperate

Renovation Collaborative ·

2024/12/16

Passive House design is different in every climate zone. Over the next four podcast episodes, I talk to Passive House designers in the four Australian climate zones where most of our population lives, to discover the key differences. Today I start with Passive House design for cool temperate climates like Canberra and Hobart. I talk to Michael Tolhurst, the director of award winning practice Envelope Architecture in Canberra. Michael clearly explains the Passive House design specifics for cool

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52:27

How to build a Passive House

Renovation Collaborative ·

2024/12/09

How do you build a Passive House? In this episode you'll find out about the rigorous testing and photographic documentation of evidence that has to happen on site to guarantee that Passive House buildings deliver what they promise. I talk to very experienced Passive House builder Matthew Carland from Carland Constructions in Melbourne. Matthew openly shares everything that happens on site. You'll learn why he believes that Passive Houses are actually easier to build than typical homes. Plus heaps of

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24:58

What are Passive House windows?

Renovation Collaborative ·

2024/12/02

Passive House windows are not like the typical windows that we are used to in Australia. They require double glazing and sometimes triple glazing, and they open and close in different ways. Glass windows and doors are an integral part of building design, functionality and energy efficiency and they always take a large portion of the budget. So it's critical to know what you're working with before you get started.In today's episode, I talk to Paul Gerrard, the owner of Energy Efficient Windows, about

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56:54

Passive House Consultant and Passive House Certifier

Renovation Collaborative ·

2024/11/25

The design and construction requirements of the Passive House standard are complex. If you're an architect or building designer, the learning curve to deliver your first Passive House building is steep. If you're keen to get involved but struggling to get your first residential or commercial project off the ground, today, you'll find out how a Passive House consultant and a Passive House certifier can help. I talk to experienced sustainability engineer Luc Plowman, the director of Detail Green in

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47:25

How to design a Passive House

Renovation Collaborative ·

2024/11/18

How do you design a Passive House?In today’s podcast episode you'll get a clear understanding of how a Passive House works and the process to put one together.I talk to architect Alexander Symes, the director of the highly awarded environmental architectural practice Alexander Symes Architects in Sydney.Alexander's architectural mission is to advance sustainable architecture, and in today's interview, that is absolutely what he does. He openly shares his incredible knowledge to empower everyone to

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01:14:07

What’s it like in a Passive House?

Renovation Collaborative ·

2024/11/11

What's it really like in passive house?Today, you are going to find out.In this first episode, I let passive house speak for itself through the experience of 5 passive house owners from different climate zones around Australia. Most of them are home owners, but my final guest is from a commercial building, because passive house delivers incredible benefits for all building types, not just houses!In today's episode, my 5 guests explain:What made them decide to build a passive house,Their concerns

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03:58

Passive House: The smart solution for our changing...

Renovation Collaborative ·

2024/11/04

In this podcast season, I talk to Passive House owners and experts all around Australia to find out what Passive House is all about and get to the bottom of all of the misinformation.Over ten weekly podcast episodes, you'll learn:What it's really like to live and work in a passive house building,What a passive house is and how it's different to standard residential buildings,The key players you need on your project and what they do,The differences in Passive House design across each Australian

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21:37

Borrowing Finance? How much is too much in 2024?

Renovation Collaborative ·

2024/08/26

Are you pondering taking a very large home loan to renovate, build or buy a new house?If the size of it is making you hesitate, you're not the only one.In today's episode, I speak to a financial adviser and get a second opinion on inflation, interest rates and what everyone is spending on home loans in 2024. Plus, you'll find out how to work out the right amount to borrow for your situation and how much is too much in 2024.I talk to highly respected financial adviser Tim Ward from Ward and Co

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14:36

What’s happening with home loans and interest rates...

Renovation Collaborative ·

2024/08/19

Are you wondering whether it’s a good time to take out a large home loan to renovate or buy a house?In today's episode, I talk to a mortgage broker, and you'll learn what's happening with home loans and interest rates in 2024 and 2025. You'll also learn about current housing demand in southeast Queensland and which banks will support the environment to help you make the right decisions.I'll talk to highly respected mortgage broker Richard Jefferies from Newbridge Home Loans in Brisbane.KEY POINTS

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43:51

How much can I borrow? Ask a Mortgage Broker

Renovation Collaborative ·

2024/08/12

Today, we move on to the next step in the Renovate or Sell journey - Borrowing finance.You might think of mortgage brokers only for getting the best home loan rates, but they've got a lot more knowledge and value to offer than that. Loans for construction and renovation are definitely not one size fits all.When it comes to construction projects, everyone has different objectives: large projects, small projects, owner-builders, licensed builders, and even modular or relocated homes. And that's just

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35:12

How much do houses cost in 2024? Brisbane and Australia

Renovation Collaborative ·

2024/08/05

Buy or Renovate? Which is more affordable?When you discover the price to build your renovation plans you may think, ‘Surely it must be cheaper to sell and buy something better instead?’In today’s episode, I talk to a real estate agent to find out what is happening in the real estate market in 2024 in Brisbane and all around Australia, and the forecast moving forward.I also investigate the impact of flooding on property prices and how environmental design is valued in the market.I talk to highly

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50:48

Renovation Design Brief and Budget Questions? Ask a...

Renovation Collaborative ·

2024/07/29

You might think of real estate agents only for buying and selling property, but did you know that they have a heap of knowledge that can add value to your next renovation or new home project?In the previous episodes, I covered the cost of house construction to help you understand what your design ideas or your house plans might cost. In today's episode, we move on to the next step in the renovate or sell journey - property value and feasibility. You'll find out how a good real estate agent can help

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33:45

How much does Renovation cost in 2024? Australia

Renovation Collaborative ·

2024/07/22

Are you looking for the current cost of renovating or building a new house in Australia - Brisbane, South East Queensland or Northern NSW in 2024?In this episode you’ll find out the current square meter rates for new custom construction.I talk to a building cost estimator and find out the cost of house construction in 2024 and what's forecast to happen in 2025.If this is your first episode, I recommend you go back and listen from the beginning of the season because everything builds on the episode

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18:36

What are Square Metre Rates?

Renovation Collaborative ·

2024/07/15

If you are trying to figure out how much your renovation ideas will cost, you will have come across square metre rates. But what are they?In this episode I investigate square metre rates in detail. You will find out what they are, how they are calculated, and why building cost specialists hate using them!Welcome to the Renovation Collaborative podcast, where I interview industry experts to find out the latest insider info to help you renovate smarter. My name is Stephanie Skyring. I'm an Australian

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23:36

Building Cost Questions? Ask a Quantity Surveyor

Renovation Collaborative ·

2024/07/08

Did you know that a quantity surveyor can give you independent building cost advice on your house plans and ideas, and help you decide whether to renovate or sell?Welcome to the Renovation Collaborative ‘On the tools’ podcast, where I interview industry experts to find out practical information to help you renovate smarter. My name is Stephanie Skyring. I'm an Australian architect with 20+ years of experience helping people create better, more environmental homes on any budget.In the previous

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22:22

How much does it cost to Renovate? Ask a Building...

Renovation Collaborative ·

2024/07/01

Do you need to know more information about the cost of house construction to help you decide whether to renovate or sell?You might typically think of obtaining building cost advice from a builder, but did you know that’s not the only option? You can also obtain independent advice on how much it will cost to build your house plans or even your design ideas, from a Building Cost Estimator and a Quantity Surveyor.Welcome to the Renovation Collaborative ‘On the tools’ podcast, where I interview industry

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03:31

Renovate or Sell in Australia in 2024? Season 1. Trailer

Renovation Collaborative ·

2024/06/24

Are you going in circles trying to work out whether to renovate or sell? Do you need more information about current costs to help you make the right decisions? In my first podcast season, Renovate or Sell in Australia in 2024, I tackle costs head on.I interview five trusted industry insiders to find out the latest information:about the cost of house construction, from a Building Cost Estimator and a Quantity Surveyor,about the cost of houses, from a Real Estate Agent,about home loans, from a

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15:32

Learn How to Renovate: Architect Stephanie Skyring...

Renovation Collaborative ·

2024/04/27

Architect Stephanie Skyring introduces Renovation Collaborative, her new online learning guide designed to help DIY renovators find their way through the entire house design and construction process.The Renovation Collaborative website includes 11 Online Courses, podcasts with industry experts and a private community.Stephanie explains why she created Renovation Collaborative and how it can help you get the best results and value for money in your next renovation or new build project.1:12 Stephanie

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