Building Sustainability Podcast

Phil Christopher is treasurer for SBUK as well as running Huff and Puff construction, specialising in straw bale construction. We have a little catch up and Phil tells me about the projects he's been working on over the last few years. 

Links

• ACAN Natural Building Introduction - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqSkp1SwgOA 
• ACAN Straw Event - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/natural-materials-masterclass-straw-tickets-163901043433
• Bale House Hastings - https://www.hastings.gov.uk/parks_gardens_allotments/parks/visitorcentre/about/
• European Straw Bale Gathering -https://strawbuilding.eu/
• Cave Coop - http://www.cave.coop/
• UPSTRAW -https://www.nweurope.eu/projects/project-search/up-straw-urban-and-public-buildings-in-straw/
• SBUK - https://strawbalebuildinguk.com/
• Huff & Puff Construction (Phil's company) - https://www.huffpuff.me/

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Today I'm joined by Sid Hill.

Sid Hill  is a multi award-winning horticultural consultant; designer; teacher and researcher. With a passion for permaculture design, ethnobotany and regenerative landscapes. Sharing his work via Youtube, Instagram and Facebook

Sid Hill Links

• https://www.sidhillecogardens.com/
• https://www.facebook.com/Sid-Hill-Ecological-Gardens-1023579844372812/
• https://www.instagram.com/sidhillecogardens/
• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUE3d0vLxaUauB0aSeL5CyA

Episode links

• Sussex Mass Trespass - July 24th - https://landscapesoffreedom.com/
• Enter the competition at: https://www.patreon.com/buildingsustainability
• Prizes - https://www.instagram.com/p/CQy2yfIjeRv/
• Eden Project - https://www.edenproject.com/

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Philippa and Taleen return for the concluding part to their 3 part series on their journey and life as sustainable architects. This episode features some top tips for those wanting to bring sustainability into their practice - and how not to burn out while doing it!  

• The Holistic Architect - https://www.instagram.com/the_holistic_architect/
• Philippa Birch Wood - https://www.instagram.com/birch.and.wood
• https://www.chetwoods.com/
• ACAN - https://www.architectscan.org/
• MAD - Make a difference networking - https://www.madnetwork.net/

• Sussex Mass Trespass - July 24th - https://landscapesoffreedom.com/

• PRIZE PICTURES - https://www.instagram.com/jeffreythenaturalbuilder/
• ENTER HERE- https://www.patreon.com/buildingsustainability
• Prizes from 
• John Mullaney - https://www.instagram.com/john_mullaney813/
• Dace Cockroft - https://www.instagram.com/davethebodger/
• Islajoy Middleton  - https://www.instagram.com/islajoy_middleton/
• Geoff Hannis - https://www.instagram.com/geoffhannis/

Prize for existing patreon supporters - https://www.instagram.com/flohamer/

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I'm delighted to bring you a conversation with Alex Geldenhuys of New Dawn Traders - When I organised this recording, I thought the focus would be on the climate benefits of sailing vessels over conventional shipping methods. I was delighted to learn of the much deeper level of good this project is doing. By investing in the small producers who are connected to their land and doing best by it, not just for profit, but also for stewardship of this vital resource.  New Dawn Traders have created a new way ensure the products you are buying are ethically and sustainably up to scratch.

"NEW DAWN TRADERS is an experimental business. We trade in wild ideas and delicacies, working with sailing cargo vessels to import produce from across the Atlantic Ocean and along European coastlines pollution-free.

Inspired by people, projects and businesses that promote resilience in local food systems, we have designed the Voyage COOP to apply this way of thinking to international trade. With our network of ships, producers and allies, we are building new models for supply chains that puts planet and people first.

Through our products & events we are invigorating a new maritime culture around sail-powered cargo ships, the goods they carry & the communities they support. Our journey is a symbolic one, playing our part in the global movement to bringing food trade to a human scale & consumerism to a conscious level. In time we will add our own ship to the fleet!"

Podcast Links

• The fair transport company - https://fairtransport.eu/
• Tres Hombres - https://fairtransport.eu/tres-hombres/
• Landworkers Alliance - https://landworkersalliance.org.uk/ 
• The Open Food Network - https://www.openfoodnetwork.org.uk/
• Rose George TED talk - https://www.ted.com/talks/rose_george_inside_the_secret_shipping_industry
• Eco Clipper - https://ecoclipper.org/
• Blue Schooner Company - https://blueschoonercompany.com/en/home/
• Sail Cargo Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sailcargo/

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This is the second part of the wonderful series by Philippa Birch-Wood and Taleen Josefsson discussing routes into sustainable design.

Philippa has just been named as a nominee for the Architects Journal Sustainability Champion 2021 - huge congratulations to her, so well deserved!  https://www.architectsjournal.co.uk/news/aj100-sustainability-champion-of-the-year-2021-nominees-revealed

• Architects Climate Action Network - ACAN - https://www.architectscan.org/
• The Holistic Architect - https://www.instagram.com/the_holistic_architect/
• Chalmers University Sweden - https://www.chalmers.se
• Make a difference networking - https://www.madnetwork.net/

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Something a bit special for episode 50 of the Building Sustainability Podcast.
This is a reciprocal episode with Amy Umbel and Brien Beidler from Cut The Craft Podcast - They came on Building Sustainability to talk about craft and give their delightful insights into some of the nuances within the area. 
In return I was a guest on their Cut the Craft podcast to talk about Natural Building. 

It was a really fun day of getting to know Amy and Brien, we laughed a whole lot! 

Links

• Cut the Craft Podcast - https://www.cutthecraftpodcast.com/
• Amy Umbel - https://www.amyumbel.com/
• Brien Beidler - https://www.beidlermade.com/
• Amy Umbel - A sense of place  https://www.cutthecraftpodcast.com/episodes/asenseofplace
• Justin Williams Poems - https://www.instagram.com/poeticjustins/
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The last tiny house episode for a while!
Today I'm talking to Philippa Battye, an architect, who designed and built her very unique tiny home.  Her house has a collapsible roof and bolt on wings to give extra height and width to her living space. The effect is unlike any tiny house I've seen... spectacular!
Take a peak at Philippa's Instagram to see the house in all it's glory! https://www.instagram.com/philippabattye/


We had a big old natter about materials, design, pogs, moving.. and so much more!

If you are interested in tiny houses why not check out the Patreon exclusive episode with Flo Hamer - https://www.patreon.com/buildingsustainability
 

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For this bytesize episode, sustainable design consultants Philippa Birch-Wood and Taleen Josefsson discuss their education, what shaped their desire to be involved in sustainable architecture and the opportunities that were available to them during their education. The episode ends with some top tips for budding architects on how to bring sustainability into their learning when the educational facilities aren't providing it.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/philippa-birch-wood-b9488544/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/taleenjosefsson/
https://www.chetwoods.com/

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Emma Pile is a digital artist, based on the outskirts of London, specialising in theatre, exhibitions & events. Last year she built a lovely tiny home with a little help from her Dad.
You can see her Tiny House here: https://www.instagram.com/emslittlegreen/
And check out her stunning digital design website: http://www.emmapile.net/

In the podcast we discuss the many questions I have about building my own tiny house. 
Big topics include: 

• Staying under the trailers max weight
• Finding a place to live in the house,
• Moving the house
• The tiny house community 
• Where to ask questions

This episode has some bonus audio available at:
https://www.patreon.com/buildingsustainability

Also - If you like tiny homes, there is an exclusive tiny house episode with Flo Hamer of Flo's Tiny House on the Patreon site now. In this episode I fire all my daft questions and ideas at Flo. Along with this episode it's a great listen for anyone wanting to design and build their own tiny house.  

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This week I am incredibly excited to be joined by Bill Browning and Catie Ryan from Terrapin Bright Green to discuss biophilic design.

Biophilic design is a concept used within the building industry to increase occupant connectivity to the natural environment through the use of direct nature, indirect nature, and space and place conditions. Used at both the building and city-scale, it is argued that this idea has health, environmental, and economic benefits for building occupants and urban environments, with few drawbacks. (Wikipedia)

For me, finding out there is scientific evidence to show that bringing nature into your life makes you happier/healthier/better functioning was a slight surprise. In every natural building I have been in, people have talked of 'the feeling' or of calming. Having read into biophilia, it's certainly true that nature does this. What I find fascinating is the depth at which we can utilise this knowledge to create better spaces for humans to exist in - ones which bring nature in. This goes well beyond, putting some house plants in a room, but looks at views, textures, airflow, safety, shadows, patterns and so much more. I realised that biophilic design is the thread which holds together much of what i'm interested in and what these podcasts are often about. 
If i'm totally honest I didn't really know why I was including episodes on craft or getting into nature in this podcast. It just 'felt' connected. Now I see that it is connected!  These are examples of biophilia that make happier healthier human beings. By bringing the willow basket into our lives and into our homes, offices and spaces we are connecting ourselves with nature, the place where humans thrive.

Biophilic Design Links

• Triodos bank free £60 - https://join.triodos.co.uk/raf/friend?code=XR6N3JQ9
• 14 Patterns of Biophilic design - https://www.terrapinbrightgreen.com/report/14-patterns/
• Rocky Mountain Institute - https://rmi.org/ 
• US Green Building Council - https://www.usgbc.org/
• LEED rating system - https://www.usgbc.org/leed
• Stephen Kellert
• View through a window may influence recovery from surgery - Ulrich - https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/6143402/
• Recovery times in hospitals - htt

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