There’s a lot of trepidation at the moment around interest rates, building prices and everything that’s happening out there but I, for one, am feeling very excited about what’s coming up for 2023!
After travelling for a number of months, we quickly realised that home is where you are. It’s more about designing the life that we want – and sometimes, plans change.
Today we speak to Alison Scotland about why electrification is so important and the pathway to achieving a fully electric home.
Sophia Macrae shares about her really interesting journey, from constructing her sustainable Iris House to her current job working on government policy to improve energy efficiency outcomes
Tamsin O’Neill from Green Magazine joins me today to talk about creating a sustainable home that contracts and expands to your needs – one that is less about quantity and more about quality.
Today we have the lovely Jessica Murray, Director of Cooper and Blake Architecture. Jessica specialises in designing high-value small footprint sustainable homes.
I’m speaking today to Hamish White who is the Director of Sanctum Homes. Hamish is a passive house certification builder delivering energy efficient, comfortable and healthy homes utilising the principles of passive design.
Sometimes it can feel like there are only two options around sustainability – you either do the green life perfectly or you choose to ignore it altogether. Suzanne McConchie shares her journey with us today.
Luke Middleton is the Director of Design by EME and is passionate about sustainability, taking a holistic approach to his designs by combining passive house principles without compromising beautiful aesthetics.
Whether it be a green facade, a green roof or a thoughtfully designed landscape, there are so many benefits to putting more effort into your garden.
My first guest for the sustainability series is Alec Woolley from Napoleon Energy and he joins me to talk all things energy ratings and what the new rules mean for the building industry.
We are at the beginning of our 10 part sustainable mini course (hooray!) so for the month of November we’ll be honing in on the important topic of sustainability
Different projects are more suited to different types of designers. Alison Lewis joins us today to talk about the pros and cons of the architect vs interior design scenario.
If you’ve written off the idea of ever engaging a volume builder because of the stigma or the cookie cutter approach, it might be worth revisiting.
We sat down with Claire Kelly from Little Fish Property Developments to get an insight into what it’s like running a townhouse development project.
If you’ve got a development or renovation project in mind but are finding it challenging to know where to start, I’m talking to Candice from Martello Property to glean some insightful development advice.
One mistake a lot of people make is trying to incorporate too many elements into their design but the trick is to pair the materials back and keep it simple. Alison Lewis is here to say less is always more.
To succeed in our projects, we need to have a great team, working relationships, clear expectations, and certainty. Kate helps to shine a light on the most common problems we encounter on building sites and how to navigate these.
A building biologist is someone who assesses the level of toxins that exist in and around the home and how to reduce the risks, a topic that has been coming up more often in recent years.
Joint ventures aren’t always just about money. They can also be about having fun, growing a different type of project or business and learning a new process and skillset.
Sometimes all it takes is a little more thoughtfulness and play with different textures to really make a room feel alive.
Kirsty’s most recent project is one of those unique, interesting homes that you don’t come across all time. We explore how she turned a commercial property into a fun family home.
Renae from Money Mode joins me today to talk about a different type of building than usual. We’re discussing the fundamentals of money and how to build independent wealth so you can live life on your terms.
Natalie explains what makes a slow home, unpacking the guiding principles that she developed in alignment with the slow food movement – sustainable, local, organic and whole.
There is a lot of movement and change in the building industry, which requires a high level of problem solving and flexibility. You have to think quick, take action, and respond to multiple things at once.
Having a great relationship with your builder will help your project run like clockwork. Amanda Siva joins us to share how positivity, understanding, and communication really go a long way.
If renovating for profit is something you’ve been dreaming of doing, at some point you’ll need to start DOING to make that dream a reality.
We love bringing you the journeys of our amazing DevelopHer students and this week we have the inspirational Claire Larritt-Evans to share her tale with you.
Kerrie-Ann Jones is one of Australia’s most coveted interior stylists. As the former editor of Real Living Magazine, her impeccable style and eye for trends have influenced and inspired how Australians decorate their homes.
Our days can become jam-packed with neverending to-do lists and it feels like we never have time to sit still for 2 seconds, let alone 2 hours. We’re so focused on every action that needs to be taken that we’re not making it a priority and giving ourselves time and space to plan and think.
Ivy and I have bought a winery with our amazing partners! The property also includes a vineyard and we will be having wine made and sold on-site – it’s so exciting and we can’t wait to share it with you.
We often talk about how a home should be a reflection of who you are. From modern facades to kitchen cabinetry detail, there is so much information out there to help Australians build truly amazing and purpose built homes. It’s all about cohesive design!
When you map out your ideal day and understand your ultimate goals and how they fit into the rhythm of your life, you can plan your build to suit your life.
Alison Lewis is back on the show today to talk about materials. Every room in the house is a composition of different materials and it’s your skill in putting them together that either makes it work and look amazing or not.
I’m chatting with Tamara Wynne who is the General Manager of BuildHer, a DevelopHer and is on the home stretch of building two amazing houses in Beechworth, Victoria that are set up for family accommodation – John and Jane’s Beechworth.
This week I’m chatting with the remarkable Simone Matthews from Soul Home. Simone is doing some very exciting projects renovating to rent, renovating to sell and renovations on a budget.
We have some sad but exciting news. Rachel Collard has officially left BuildHer! She is branching out on her own with a wonderful community of supporters cheering her on.
My guest today is DevelopHer student, Jacqui Midgley. Jacqui has courageously embarked on her own development after working in the large scale developing industry for many years.
My guest today is Andrew Mitchell, an interior designer AND a coach for interior designers. Andrew helps interior designers understand how they should be charging, client work, important systems and processes, and how to navigate a tricky industry.
Danielle from Woodcut is here to talk to us all about engineered timber boards.
I know just how stressful and overwhelming designing your renovation can be. You need to make countless decisions and you’re always terrified of making the wrong choice – so we’re here to help make it easy for you!
Alison Lewis and I both love working with natural stone. Every time you use it, you get something unique with amazing colours and a beautiful movement.
Other people’s expectations are often the only thing holding you back.
Everything in life is 2 dimensional without light. The lighting in your home should be unique to your needs and tell a story.
Change is necessary and can be really motivating. Making the leap from construction to developing for profit is a big change and Bec Wells is here to tell us all about it.
Today I’m talking about accomplishing your big goals by investing time each week to pushing the needle forward with constant action.
My guest today is the creative genius Luli from ABI Interiors. We’re discussing all the things to look out for when finding your perfect tapwear.
I’m joined by Chris Bates from Wealthful today to talk about building wealth through strategic property investment.
My guest today is Alison Lewis from Alison Lewis Interiors. Alison is an interior designer with over a decade of experience who offers design consultations and coaching to those just beginning their renovating or new build journey, professional designers and everyone in between.
We just finished up a 3-day amazing workshop series where we talked everything about renovating for profit. I’m so excited to bring back the inspiration and give you a motivational kick up the bum to stop dreaming and start renovating for profit now.
It has never been more important (and easier!) to install and access solar energy than it is now. through more and more people moving away from fossil fuels, we can help reduce our carbon footprint and work towards a healthier environment.
It can be really hard to cross the first bridge and commit to developing for profit. For many people, there are a lot of fears and niggling doubts to overcome.
You’re in control of your own life! Just like redesigning your home, it will take planning, patience and creativity, but it is possible to make your life something you really love.
No matter where you live – you can make it better. This is the premise of Inside Out magazine. It doesn’t matter on the size of the project, there are many different styles and tastes to suit every budget.
Building strong connections and communicating effectively to everyone involved with your new build, is important. In today’s episode, we will tell you why!
Are you struggling to style your home in a way that reflects your own personality alongside beauty and functionality?
We are thrilled to be back for season 4 of the Building with BuildHer podcast! There have been quite a few changes around here, so we thought it was best to start this season off with an update.
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