This week I sit with Harrison Gardner, who's an author, builder, and teacher with 15 years’ experience designing and managing the construction of conventional and alternative buildings worldwide. Stunning. His book, Build Your Own, guides own builders on the fundamentals of construction and managing a self-built project.
He's also co-founder of Common Knowledge, the non-profit social enterprise focused on sharing skills for a sustainable life. And we Love his work. So we're going to talk more on this. He's also the host of Build Your Own, a four-part TV series on RTE. It follows the trials and tribulations of homeowners across Ireland as they take on the challenge of building their own home.
He is the perfect person to speak to about building your own and the larger side of renovations and how we can make them more sustainable. This is a wonderful and comforting episode that I think you will really enjoy.
1:00-What is Common Knowledge
04:35-The importance of DIY now
06:30-The reality of building your own
08:02-Expect the unexpected
11:40-What are the stages of building a gaff
14:45-The importance of asking questions
16:00-The effect of lockdowns on self build
17:09-Who choses to build their own
19:39-A stunning insight into Harrisons own home
22:34-The Tea on building your own
29:40-Sustainable sourcing for your home, where to go?
31:00-Developing your build your own mentality
41:15-Great courses to do
43:35-A very important tip if you ever want to self-build
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