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April 17, 2024 96 mins

#061 - Paul Dolphin is a sustainable building designer and Director of PdD Building Design, who are a dedicated team of building designers specialising in creating liveable, low-energy homes and are based on the beautiful NSW South Coast.

In this conversation, we talk about:

  • The 3 pillars to consider when assessing sustainability
  • About embodied energy, thermal mass, insulation, ventilation and solar passive design
  • Designing a tiny home with hazards and bushfire principles in mind
  • Paul’s experience of dealing with councils for dwelling approval… and lots more!


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