Housing is a fundamental aspect of our lives, fulfilling the basic human need for shelter. Despite this, many individuals and families still struggle to find affordable and adequate housing. In this episode, Jeremy McLeod, founder of Breathe Architecture and co-founder of Nightingale Housing joins us as he brings his wealth of knowledge in the real estate industry and his unique approach to prioritising affordability and sustainability all whilst reducing risks for new apartment buyers.

Together, we delve into the Nightingale Housing project, a revolutionary zero-carbon community that combines affordability, sustainability, and community building. This project serves as a testament to the fact that sustainable living can be achieved without breaking the bank. Jeremy and his team hope to inspire others to adopt a similar approach through their successful implementation of this project.

So tune in now to learn more about this innovative community and how it proves that affordability and sustainability can coexist and thrive together. Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation about the future of housing and sustainable living.

Episode Highlights:

00:00 - Introduction

01:17 - Who is Jeremy Mcleod?

03:02 - Jeremy's passion for sustainability led to the creation of Breathe and Nightingale Housing

07:46 - The beginnings of the Nightingale project — Nightingale Apartments

09:59 - Jeremy challenging the urban sprawl with sustainable solutions

12:20 - The benefits of fostering connected communities

15:42 - Reducing apartment prices by building zero-car, zero-carbon neighbourhoods

20:27 - Sustainability vs affordability: Examining the factors behind Nightingale’s sales

25:13 - How Nightingale grew its market by building trust with potential buyers

28:57 - Why Nightingale still keeps selling

32:05 - The goal of Nightingale Housing

33:56 - Looking to make better, and more informed property decisions?

35:03 - Addressing the elephant in the room by delivering innovative solutions

45:56 - How Jeremy plans to protect affordable housing for the long-term

48:01 - Is living in a Nightingale ideal for everyone with differing political ideologies?

49:57 - Why Nightingale Housing is unavailable in Sydney

52:55 - What’s Jeremy’s property Dumbo?

About Jeremy McLeod:

Jeremy McLeod is the Director of Breathe, a top sustainable architectural studio in Australia with over 20 AIA awards. He's also a Co-Founder of Nightingale Housing and Head of Partnerships at Goodbye Gas. Jeremy advocates for affordable and carbon-neutral housing, urging industry and government to do better in response to the country's housing and climate crisis. He's passionate about a net zero emissions future and believes architects can drive positive change through collaboration.

Connect with Jeremy McLeod:

• LinkedIn
• Breathe Studio

Resources:

• Visit our website https://www.theelephantintheroom.com.au
• How to Avoid a Climate Disaster by Bill Gates https://amzn.to/3JZ1LLB

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