In this episode of the Build Hatch Podcast, we had the opportunity to hear from Roger Borland from Borland Architecture.

In this episode we talk about:

• Roger grew up in North Western Ireland on a cattle and sheep farm, growing up 1 of 8 kids.
• As a child, Roger was very hands-on and shares his first experience of architecture in secondary school doing technical drawings.
• Following school, Roger completed a practical foundation course in construction which lasted 2 years.
• After this bridging course, Roger commenced his studies in Architecture and moved to England to attend the University of Lincoln and Humberside Hull.
• Meeting his now-wife while in England.
• Roger goes into detail about the different parts of his degree and the required years of experience.
• His first job as an architect working for a Conservation Architecture firm, doing Modern design with his own clients.
• 24 months of onsite experience and completing his Post-Grad at Liverpool and, the advantage of this practical work.
• The trust needed between client and architect.
• After finishing his degree Roger and his wife moved to Australia as tourists but, eventually moved here permanently.
• The opportunity to step into the design and build space where Roger learnt the mechanics and economics of this work.
• Collaboration is key from concept to handover.
• Roger shares the beginnings of Borland Architecture as it was an unplanned partnership.
• The impact of the Pandemic for Roger as he became fully independent in business.
• The importance of designing for the end-user and wholistic design.
• ‘We can do better’ and, maintaining design while dealing with the current price rises in the building and construction industry.
• Briefing clients, pre-feasibility stages and value management prior to the commitment of a build.
• Roger’s perspective on defects and the quality of builds in the current building climate. 
• Passive houses are healthier buildings and, better regulated during the building process.
• The practical elements and design of managing air flow in a passive home.
• Roger says, ‘A home is a kit of parts’ and reviewing the ‘parts’ to ensure quality.
• For Roger, soccer is a large part of his life, both as a fan and player. He shares the mental value and benefits of this sport for himself and others.

 

Sit back and enjoy this helpful interview with Roger Borland from Borland Architecture.

 

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