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What is a normal house?

What is a normal house?

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We sit down with Helen from Renew to unpack why the idea of a sustainable home still gets treated like a luxury, when it should really be the baseline. We talk about the shift happening across the Australian building industry, where sustainable housing, energy efficient homes, and high-performance building are becoming more mainstream. Better design decisions, not just bigger budgets, can lead to healthier, more comfortable, and more resilient homes.We get into the practical side of sustainable design and what actually makes a difference in real homes. Things like orientation, shading, airtightness, draught-proofing, solar power, and all-electric homes all play a role in improving comfort and reducing running costs. For anyone interested in Passive House principles, building performance, home energy efficiency, and sustainable construction in Australia, this is full of useful insight without the usual fluff.We also talk about the people often left out of the sustainability conversation, especially renters. From low-cost upgrades like sealing gaps and using portable induction cooktops, to bigger policy changes around rental energy efficiency standards, this episode looks at how sustainable living can become more accessible. We also explore community-led housing, shared spaces, and projects like The Paddock in Castlemaine, which show that good sustainable development is not just about the house itself, but about how people live together.If you care about sustainable homes, Passive House construction, electrification, healthy homes, low energy building, and the future of sustainable housing in Australia, this is a conversation worth listening to. We also touch on Sustainable House Day and why seeing real projects in person can help make eco homes, green building, and climate-conscious design feel far more practical and achievable. Because the goal is not to make sustainable homes feel special. It is to make them feel normal.👇 CHAPTER MARKERS 👇00:00 Introduction01:08 Meet Helen From Renew02:49 Renew Origins And Mission04:20 Getting Off Gas Debate06:06 What Makes A Sustainable Home08:22 Rethinking Sustainability Language14:05 How Community Drives Policy18:39 Sustainable House Day Explained21:06 Retrofits And Electrification Journey24:32 Why Sustainability Should Be Standard27:14 Beyond Passive House28:56 Narrow Block Case Study31:36 Simple Sustainable Upgrades32:07 Sustainable House Day Impact41:50 Renters Practical Fixes44:10 Rental Standards Coming44:51 Ventilation Mould Liability50:11 Landlords Incentives Debate51:49 Energy Ratings Disclosure54:05 Real Estate Greenwashing54:31 Fixing Building Inspections57:15 Sustainable House Day Online01:01:16 Community-Centered Developments01:05:36 Why Councils Don’t Join01:22:16 Tours Spark Change01:22:54 EV Chats and Wrap-UpLINKS:Connect with Renew:https://renew.org.au/Sustainable House Day:https://sustainablehouseday.com/Our Sponsors:Pro Clima - https://mindful-builder.captivate.fm/proclimaMEGT - https://mindful-builder.captivate.fm/megtConnect with us on Instagram: @themindfulbuilderpodConnect with Hamish:Instagram: @sanctumhomesWebsite: www.yoursanctum.com.au/Connect with Matt: Instagram: @carlandconstructionsWebsite: www.carlandconstructions.com/Mentioned in this episode:Proclima Sponsor
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