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Ben Adam-Smith @benadamsmith.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

I'm sure nobody wants to read posts about the weather... but thank goodness it's raining today. South East England desperately needs the water!

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Ben Adam-Smith @benadamsmith.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

It's staggering that in October I'm still having to strategically keep the windows open so that the house doesn't overheat. It doesn't feel like autumn yet. And everything is so dry. #Passivhaus

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Ben Adam-Smith @benadamsmith.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Yes, that came as a bit of a shock for me, too. But I'm pleased in a way they didn't try to get someone to replace her and have instead brought Sounds of the 80s/90s forwards.

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Ben Adam-Smith @benadamsmith.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

I chatted to him during one of the coffee breaks and he said that he didn't heat his house for three years. It was only when his wife got Pneumonia that he thought twice about it!

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Ben Adam-Smith @benadamsmith.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

He even told me he kept his heating off for three heating seasons... until his wife got pneumonia!

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Ben Adam-Smith @benadamsmith.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Key takeaways from Joe Garbett's talk on the circular economy when it comes to steel. - Sustainability not necessarily equal to low carbon materials. - Treat steel as a resource rather than a product. - Rethink procurement for repurposed steels. - The biggest barrier is the perceived risk.

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Ben Adam-Smith @benadamsmith.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Barnabas Calder is even arguing that we should lower comfort standards! Anyway he covered a lot in his 30 minutes but I dare say reading his book would paint a clearer picture - 'Form follows Fuel'. #AECB #FabricMatters

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Ben Adam-Smith @benadamsmith.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Barnabas Calder is slamming virtually all modern buildings! Fossil fuel economies are to blame. #AECB #FabricMatters

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Ben Adam-Smith @benadamsmith.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Barnabas Calder says that Georgian homes had a footprint 500 greater than traditional homes of the era (such as the Black House in Scotland). Were the occupants 500 times happier? #AECB #FabricMatters #Coal

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Ben Adam-Smith @benadamsmith.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Barnabas Calder kicks off the conference. And he's already highlighting historical examples of sustainability. #AECB #FabricMatters

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Ben Adam-Smith @benadamsmith.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

I'm at the AECB Conference today in Manchester. Expects a few posts during the day!

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Ben Adam-Smith @benadamsmith.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

How do you get going as a developer? I catch up with Giles Lamb, a small-scale developer in Tunbridge Wells, to find out how he has gradually scaled up. www.houseplanninghelp.com/402 #Passivhaus #PassiveHouse

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Ben Adam-Smith @benadamsmith.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Who's heading to the AECB Conference at the end of the week?

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Ben Adam-Smith @benadamsmith.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I must get myself an electric car. I'm really dragging my feet.

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Ben Adam-Smith @benadamsmith.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

There are plenty of developers out there... but not so many that build to #Passivhaus standard. This week on the podcast I catch with Giles Lamb and Zara Bloomfield to find out why they're moving in this direction and whether the numbers stack up. www.houseplanninghelp.com/402 #PassiveHouse

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HPH402: What would make a local developer deliver to Passivhaus standard? - House Planning Help

Developer Giles Lamb and architect Zara Bloomfield explain why they have started delivering certified Passivhaus homes, what extra challenges this presents and how they remain profitable projects. Vis...

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Ben Adam-Smith @benadamsmith.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

I'm still not sure what Americans will do. Just think, they could each have a $5000 bonus. And all they have to do is vote TRUMP.

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Ben Adam-Smith @benadamsmith.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

How have we ended up here? Nobody wants boats of illegal immigrants but we also don't want faceless protests. It's a sad moment. I wonder if this was organised on X...

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Ben Adam-Smith @benadamsmith.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

First shoot after the summer break and I'm just outside Bristol. Do you know anyone in our industry who needs to make some video content? If so, I'd appreciate it if you could share my details! Thanks in advance. www.regenmedia.co.uk #VideoProduction #ContentCreation #EcoHomes

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Ben Adam-Smith @benadamsmith.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

I'm taking a social media break for the summer holidays, but I'll be back in September. If you've got some time off, as well, enjoy it!

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Ben Adam-Smith @benadamsmith.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

What do you mean? Is this a story I've missed?

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Ben Adam-Smith @benadamsmith.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

You know you're getting old when... I had a classic moment yesterday where I claimed to have lost my glasses, only to discover I was wearing them! [Sigh.] #50ThisYear

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Ben Adam-Smith @benadamsmith.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

Roll over, Oasis. Who would've thought that the hottest tickets of 2026 would be to get to see the Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum! I hope they have some more spaces in 2027.

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Ben Adam-Smith @benadamsmith.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Should new projects aim to be innovative? Nick Grant and Jon Broome, authors of The Good Building Book, share their thoughts on this question. And you can check out the full interview about their book here: houseplanninghelp.com/399 #Passivhaus #HealthyHomes #NaturalMaterials

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Ben Adam-Smith @benadamsmith.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

Research question - what aspects of housing developments do most companies get wrong?

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Ben Adam-Smith @benadamsmith.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

You make hundreds, if not thousands, of decisions on a house build... but why has this project tried so hard to make the right decisions? www.houseplanninghelp.com/398 #NaturalMaterials #Passivhaus #HealthyHome

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Ben Adam-Smith @benadamsmith.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

It looks like your wish has been granted!

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AECB @aecb.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

🚨Next up! 💻 Heat Pump Design for Architects and Homeowners with Will South 📆 Tues 28 July 2026 🕙 12-1pm 🌟 CPD Approved 🌟 🎟️ Book your tickets via: buff.ly/9tLD1cQ ⭐ Free to AECB members and £15+vat for non-members

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Ben Adam-Smith @benadamsmith.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Can we help you communicate a message about a low energy project? Video is your best friend! www.regenmedia.co.uk #Passivhaus #PassiveHouse #Housing

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Remember how Trump and his team campaigned on the promise of "free speech", and claimed - generally without a shred of evidence - that progressives were shutting it down? Well, here's the reality. Speak out against these paramilitary murderers, and you could find yourself in very big trouble.

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Hoodlum 🇺🇸 @nothoodlum.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Effective immediately. I have signed an Executive Order banning Belgian waffles, because the World Cup was rigged and stollen.

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Ben Adam-Smith @benadamsmith.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

After an exciting start to the day (come on, England), let's see if I can get down to work. The job for today is to line up a few interviews for the podcast as Sally Godber, Mike Roe and I explore whether there's an opportunity to deliver a housing development together.

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Ben Adam-Smith @benadamsmith.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Up at 6am with the kids - no phones, no radio - and watched the match. What a nail-biter! Well done, England. A terrific performance. And on we go to the quarters.

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Ben Adam-Smith @benadamsmith.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

They do tend to be steel which is pretty durable, but I take your point.

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Ben Adam-Smith @benadamsmith.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Let's hope we can do it. Did you see Andy Burnham on Guy Martin's 'House Without Bills'? Hopefully he gets it.

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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Over and over again, we're told that First Past the Post delivers stable and effective governments. Over and over again, reality tells us a different story. Ahead of new Prime Minister day, @anaopp.bsky.social reflects on Britain's decade of chaos 👇

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"You're joking - not another one!” Why First Past the Post is to blame for Britain's political chaos. - Make Votes Matter

By Ana Oppenheim, Communications Manager at Make Votes Matter.

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Ben Adam-Smith @benadamsmith.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Yes, there's definitely bureaucracy and wastage in the system.

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Ben Adam-Smith @benadamsmith.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Yes, we're out of cash! I wonder if Andy Burnham is in for a bit of a shock.

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Ben Adam-Smith @benadamsmith.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Oh no. Well good luck. Lots of ice and water on standby.

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Ben Adam-Smith @benadamsmith.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

That shade is also valuable in many contexts.

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Ben Adam-Smith @benadamsmith.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

Hmmm, that makes it really difficult. I feel for you. Could the landlord help? I'm assuming the answer is no but you can but ask. And I've been gathering photos of sheet-shading!

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Ben Adam-Smith @benadamsmith.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

I've been surprised how many people have been in touch since I released this podcast, either sharing ideas, suggesting people we need to speak to, or even volunteering themselves to help! It's early days but we're exploring the potential of a new #housing project. www.houseplanninghelp.com/401

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HPH401: Let's build something - House Planning Help

Ben Adam-Smith explains why he plans to take on a new mission, and why that'll mean a slight change of direction and more collaboration. Ben and his family on their building plot in 2017 A new chapter...

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Ben Adam-Smith @benadamsmith.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

How are you managing the house at the moment? Have you installed external shading? Or even pop-up shading when needed?

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