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Considering Resale Value When Designing Your Home Sep 26, 2022

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Hello! This is Episode 252. In this episode, I’ll be talking about a question I receive a lot, and see get discussed in online forums as well.

[For all resources mentioned in this podcast and a free, downloadable PDF transcript, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/252]

The question is along these lines:

If you’re doing your long term, forever home, or have no idea if and when you’ll sell your home, how much should you take resale value into account?

And should you include specific things in your design to improve the home’s resale ability or value?

Should you listen to your architect, designer, or builder and the suggestions they’re making about what adds value for resale if it’s something you don’t think you’ll want or need?

And can you do a home that’s just for you, and not put your resale value at risk?

I’m going to share my thoughts on this, plus give you some tips and action steps you can take to clarify this for yourself.

Remember, if you want to grab a full, free downloadable PDF transcript of this episode, with links to the other resources we discuss, you can access that by heading to www.undercoverarchitect.com/252

Now, let’s dive in.

If you’re struggling with understanding the overall steps for your project, what you should be focussing on and when, or how to best invest your efforts, energy and money to get a great outcome in your future home, I’ve created something super helpful for you.

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This free workshop will really help you understand the best steps to take wherever you’re at in your project, and how you can avoid some serious and expensive mistakes.

Plus, I’ll share with you what to focus on and when, so you know you’re getting everything in order for a successful project and beautiful home. And you’ll get access to some great bonuses as well.

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Compressed Straw Building Panels with Derek Layfield, Durra Panel [Part 2 of 2 Episodes] Sep 19, 2022

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Hello! This is Episode 251, and in it, I’m continuing my conversation with Derek Layfield, Managing Director of Durra Panel.

[For all resources mentioned in this podcast and a free, downloadable PDF transcript, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/251]

If you haven’t listened to part 1 of our conversation, you’ll find that in Episode 250. Head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/250 to listen now, or download the PDF transcript, and come back here when you’re all caught up!

As a reminder, Durra Panel is a densely compressed straw building panel used in a huge range of projects globally.

Made in Australia, it’s an incredibly sustainable, durable, highly fire resistant building material that's also fully recyclable and biodegradable.

In Part 2 of my conversation with Derek, we learn more about how to work with Durra Panel.

We talk more about the other finishes that Durra Panel is available in so it’s super functional in lots of applications, and also how to work with it, and how it compares to other products you might be familiar with.

If you’d like to grab a full transcript of this episode, plus information on the resources we discuss, you can do that by heading to www.undercoverarchitect.com/251.

Now, let’s dive in!

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This free workshop will really help you understand the best steps to take wherever you’re at in your project, and how you can avoid some serious and expensive mistakes.

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Sustainable Wall and Ceiling Panels, with Derek Layfield, Durra Panel [Part 1 of 2 Episodes] Sep 12, 2022

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Hello! This is Episode 250 (WOOHOOO!!), and in it, I’m speaking with Derek Layfield, Managing Director of Durra Panel.

[For all resources mentioned in this podcast and a free, downloadable PDF transcript, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/250]

If you’ve not heard of Durra Panel, this and the next episode are going to be fantastic for you, as we’re deep diving into what Durra Panel is, and how to use it in your renovation or new build.

In short, though, Durra Panel is a densely compressed straw building panel used in a huge range of projects globally. Made in Australia, it’s an incredibly sustainable, durable, highly fire resistant building material that's also fully recyclable and biodegradable.

I’m really excited to be bringing Derek onto the podcast for this and our next episode. So stay tuned, as we discuss all the ways you can work with Durra Panel, and what you need to know about it for your project.

And if you’d like to grab a full transcript of this episode, plus information on the resources we discuss, you can do that by heading to www.undercoverarchitect.com/250.

Now, let’s dive in!

SHOW NOTES:

Access my free online workshop “Your Project Plan” now >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/projectplan

This free workshop will really help you understand the best steps to take wherever you’re at in your project, and how you can avoid some serious and expensive mistakes.

LISTEN TO THE PODCAST NOW.

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST:

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Architecture Made Affordable, with Robert Duffield of Architopia [Part 2 of 2 Episodes] Sep 05, 2022

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Hello! This is Episode 249, and in it, I’m continuing my conversation with Robert Duffield, who is a co-founder of Architopia.

[For all resources mentioned in this podcast and a free, downloadable PDF transcript, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/249]

If you haven’t tuned into the last episode, and heard part 1 of this conversation, I’d encourage you to do so now - because then this one will make a lot more sense! You can find it by heading to www.undercoverarchitect.com/248

We start Part 2 of my conversation with Rob by discussing what you actually get in the drawing packages when you purchase online from Architopia.

Rob also has a special coupon code for Undercover Architect podcast listeners, so you can access a great saving on their Architopia packages. Keep listening for that.

And if you’d like to grab a full transcript of this episode, plus information on the resources we discuss, you can do that by heading to www.undercoverarchitect.com/249

Now, let’s dive in!

SHOW NOTES:

Access my free online workshop “Your Project Plan” now >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/projectplan

This free workshop will really help you understand the best steps to take wherever you’re at in your project, and how you can avoid some serious and expensive mistakes.

LISTEN TO THE PODCAST NOW.

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST:

For links and resources mentioned in this podcast, head to >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/249

Access my free “Your Project Plan” online workshop and awesome bonuses now >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/projectplan

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Buying Off-the-Plan Architectural Home Designs, with Robert Duffield of Architopia [Part 1 of 2 Episodes] Aug 29, 2022

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Hello! This is Episode 248, and in it, I’m speaking with Robert Duffield, who is a co-founder of Architopia.

[For all resources mentioned in this podcast and a free, downloadable PDF transcript, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/248]

What happens if you simply want to find a home design already done, and skip the design process, so you can be on site faster and in your finished home sooner?

That’s what the volume builders certainly offer. The option to choose a home design out of a catalogue, and shortcut a lot of the process of designing, documenting and the months, and sometimes even years, involved in bringing an idea to something that can be built.

But what if you want a home that is architecturally designed? Well, that’s where Architopia comes in.

Architopia is a business created by three co-founders who are passionate about making architecture more affordable, and giving access to ready made designs that can be purchased and built, wherever you are.

Plus, they’re designed with sustainability and sufficiency in mind.

I’ll be sharing my conversation with Rob over this, and the following episode, so be sure to stay tuned for that.

Rob also has a special coupon code for Undercover Architect podcast listeners, so you can access a great saving on their Architopia packages. I’ll share more on that in this episode.

And if you’d like to grab a full transcript of this episode, plus information on the resources we discuss, you can do that by heading to www.undercoverarchitect.com/248

Now, let’s dive in!

SHOW NOTES:

Access my free online workshop “Your Project Plan” now >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/projectplan

This free workshop will really help you understand the best steps to take wherever you’re at in your project, and how you can avoid some serious and expensive mistakes.

LISTEN TO THE PODCAST NOW.

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST:

For links and resources mentioned in this podcast, head to >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/248

Access my free “Your Project Plan” online workshop and awesome bonuses now >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/projectplan

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Three Tips to Help You Avoid Creating an ‘OK’ Home Design Aug 01, 2022

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Hello! It’s not too late to join me on my free online workshops this week, where I’ll be sharing the biggest and top 5 home design mistakes and how to avoid them.

If you’re listening to this episode at its time of release, then head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/designmistakes and save your free spot. I’d love to see you there.

Now, let’s get on with the podcast. This is Episode 247.

Something I know from all the years I’ve been in this industry is this:

No one sets out to renovate and build their future home with this wish: “I want to create an ‘ok’ home.”

Not once have I had that as a brief. Not once have I had a client come to me, when creating their long-term family home, and say “I only want an ‘ok’ home”.

And yet, all over the suburbs and streets, where people are building and renovating, unknown compromises are being made as people create homes that don’t function well, and don’t feel great.

Well, not as great as they could, with the same money spent on making different decisions.

All the time I see people ending up with ‘ok’ homes because they don’t know what they don’t know.

And so, in this episode, I want to take you through three tips to avoid this in your project. So you can be better prepared to visualise and imagine what a functional and feel good home can really be for you.

Remember, if you want to grab a full, free downloadable PDF transcript of this episode, with links to the other resources we discuss, you can access that by heading to www.undercoverarchitect.com/247

Now, let’s dive in!

Access my free online workshop “Your Project Plan” now >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/projectplan

This free workshop will really help you understand the best steps to take wherever you’re at in your project, and how you can avoid some serious and expensive mistakes.

LISTEN TO THE PODCAST NOW.

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST:

For links and resources mentioned in this podcast, head to >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/247

Access my free “Your Project Plan” online workshop and awesome bonuses now >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/projectplan

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You just need to find a good designer (PS … this is not correct) Jul 25, 2022

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Hello! Before I jump into this episode, I want to let you know about a free workshop I’ll be running in early August, 2022. So if you’re listening to this around its time of release, be sure to save your spot.

This free online workshop is called “The Top 5 Home Design Mistakes (and how to avoid them)”. In it, I’ll be going through the biggest and most commonly made home design mistakes, and my tips and tactics for avoiding these in your project.

Whether you’re renovating or building new, and whoever you’re working with, you’ll find this free online workshop packed full of actionable help and info. Plus, you’ll get the chance to ask me questions too!

Save your spot by heading to >>> www.undercoverarchitect.com/designmistakes

And now, let me get on with the episode!

This is episode 246, and in it, I’m going to be talking about a comment I REGULARLY receive on my social media, and a few months ago, it was even typed into the comments of a free online workshop I ran.

It gets put in different ways, but the essence of it is this: You don’t need any of this information. Just find a good designer or architect.

So, in this episode, I’m going to talk about this claim that some make, why I don’t think it’s that easy, why I find this attitude can be challenging for projects, and why some colleagues of mine have this so wrong.

If you’re thinking a good designer or architect will be THE pathway to success in your project, a great experience and a fantastic home at the end of it, then this episode will be worth listening to.

Remember, too, that you can download the free PDF transcript of this episode, with links to some other helpful resources I’ll be mentioning, by heading to www.undercoverarchitect.com/246.

Now, let’s dive in!

Access my free online workshop “Your Project Plan” now >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/projectplan

This free workshop will really help you understand the best steps to take wherever you’re at in your project, and how you can avoid some serious and expensive mistakes.

LISTEN TO THE PODCAST NOW.

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST:

For links and resources mentioned in this podcast, head to >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/246

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Is the “Get it Right with Undercover Architect” Podcast Enough for Your Project? Jul 18, 2022

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Save your spot by heading to >>> www.undercoverarchitect.com/designmistakes

And now, let me get on with the episode!

This is episode 245, and in it, I’m going to be discussing this podcast and one of the common questions I get about it, especially from homeowners who are considering what other support and education they need in their projects.

This question I get is this: “Is the “Get it Right with Undercover Architect” podcast all I need for my project?”

This particularly comes up for homeowners who are considering joining my flagship online program, HOME Method, and they’ll often get in touch to ask me: “How is the program different to the podcast? And if I listen to all of the podcast episodes, will I get what you teach in the program?”

So, I’m going to take some time to share some information on this. If you’ve been considering whether you need further education and information for your project, you’ve been wondering whether joining one of my online courses, and particularly HOME Method, will be useful for you, then stay tuned.

And if you’d like to grab a full transcript of this episode, plus information on the resources we discuss, you can do that by heading to www.undercoverarchitect.com/245

Now, let’s dive in!

Access my free online workshop “Your Project Plan” now >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/projectplan

This free workshop will really help you understand the best steps to take wherever you’re at in your project, and how you can avoid some serious and expensive mistakes.

LISTEN TO THE PODCAST NOW.

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST:

For links and resources mentioned in this podcast, head to >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/245

Access my free “Your Project Plan” online workshop and awesome bonuses now >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/projectplan

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My Pet Hates in Home Design Jul 11, 2022

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Whether you’re renovating or building new, and whoever you’re working with, you’ll find this free online workshop packed full of actionable help and info.

Save your spot by heading to >>> www.undercoverarchitect.com/designmistakes

And now, let me get on with the episode!

This is episode 244, and in it, I’m going to share some home design ideas and choices I regularly see, that are actually pet hates of mine. Just because they really don’t work. I get pretty passionate about home designs that don’t work, hence calling these things ‘pet hates’!

This will be a chance to hear about some choices I see regularly made in home design that, in my experience, fall short when achieving functionality, or a good outcome for the home and its use.

With each, I’ll also make suggestions about what you can do as an alternative.

And if you’d like to grab a full transcript of this episode, plus information on the resources we discuss, you can do that by heading to www.undercoverarchitect.com/244

Now, let’s dive in!

Access my free online workshop “Your Project Plan” now >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/projectplan

This free workshop will really help you understand the best steps to take wherever you’re at in your project, and how you can avoid some serious and expensive mistakes.

LISTEN TO THE PODCAST NOW.

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST:

For links and resources mentioned in this podcast, head to >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/244

Access my free “Your Project Plan” online workshop and awesome bonuses now >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/projectplan

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After Discussing Enoughness Jul 04, 2022

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Hello! This is Episode 243, and in it, I’m going to be talking about what’s been happening over the past couple of months, especially since discussing enoughness on the podcast.

Over the past few months on the podcast, I’ve been sharing content and people who are focussed on sustainable design, sustainable building materials and generally building less, but better.

And over the past few months, I’ve also had some amazing conversations off the podcast, with podcast listeners, fellow professionals, and HOME Method members about what we’ve been talking about here.

In fact, my inbox has never received as many messages about the podcast content as it has over the past few months. Mostly positive. However, not all of it has been positive. Some of the content has been super challenging for some listeners.

So, I want to talk about this in this episode, plus share some of the other things I’ve been learning over the past few months as I’ve been mulling over with how we have some bigger conversations here at Undercover Architect.

This episode took a while to pull together. It’s tricky to formulate my thoughts on this, as they’re still a work in progress. So I hope you’ll be patient with me.

Remember, you can grab a full transcript of this episode as a free downloadable PDF, with links to the resources I’ll be discussing, by heading to www.undercoverarchitect.com/243.

Now, let’s dive in.

Access my free online workshop “Your Project Plan” now >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/projectplan

This free workshop will really help you understand the best steps to take wherever you’re at in your project, and how you can avoid some serious and expensive mistakes.

LISTEN TO THE PODCAST NOW.

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST:

For links and resources mentioned in this podcast, head to >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/243

Access my free “Your Project Plan” online workshop and awesome bonuses now >>> https://undercoverarchitect.com/projectplan

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