Best Chris Leary Podcasts (2025)

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Moisture: the bane of all buildings (also breathability, sweatability, and vapour), with Valentina Marincioni (UCL) and Toby Cambray (Greengauge) 1:24:46

5d ago1:24:46

1:24:46

We are joined by Valentina Marincioni (UCL, UKCMB) and returning guest Toby Cambray (Greengauge) to talk about the bane of all buildings: moisture. Recently, they they’ve produced a simple explainer video about "breathability" in buildings for the UK Centre for Moisture in Buildings. Given Jeff's proclivity for referring to the 'sweatability' of bu…

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Battery storage, lancing boilers, and decentralised energy grids: a Decent way to manage your electricity, with Tom Cox and Sally Sattary (Decent Energy) 1:09:16

14d ago1:09:16

1:09:16

By Jeff and Dan

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Carrie Berghoff on the Heart of Philanthropy 33:59

15d ago33:59

33:59

This episode was recorded before Kevin Deary went on health leave from the foundation. In this episode of the Inspiring Good Podcast, hosts Marshall King and Kevin Dearie talk with Carrie Berghoff, Chief Development Officer at the Community Foundation of Elkhart County. Carrie discusses her role in managing relationships with 600 fundholders and do…

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Translating retrofit for normal people, with retrofit influencer Judith Leary Joyce (Eco Home Retrofit) 1:27:38

1M ago1:27:38

1:27:38

This episode is a window into the consumer side of domestic retrofit that’s full of lessons for everyone involved in the retrofit sector. We speak with retrofit influencer Judith Leary Joyce about the experience of undergoing a deep retrofit and learning how to communicate about the subject with normal people. She talks us through her journey from …

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Naomi Leary on Meeting Others’ Needs with Dignity and Respect 33:54

2M ago33:54

33:54

Community Care and Collaboration: A Conversation with Naomi Leary In this episode of the Inspiring Good Podcast, hosts Marshall King and Kevin Dearie talk with Naomi Leary, Executive Director of The Window in Goshen, Indiana. Naomi shares her experiences and challenges in her first six months as Executive Director, highlighting The Window's mission…

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Embodied carbon and how sustainable is MMC? With Richard O'Hegarty (RKD, UCD) and Oliver Kinnane (UCD) 1:26:46

2M ago1:26:46

1:26:46

Returning champions Richard O'Hegarty and Oliver Kinnane join us to discuss a recently co-authored paper: Understanding the embodied carbon credentials of modern methods of construction (MMC). Get ready for a long meandering discussion that gets into what they learned and what they think about accounting practices for embodied carbon, as well as pl…

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Can we meet the skills gap the way we currently deliver training and what is the purpose of education? With Nathan Gambling (BetaTalk and BetaTeach) 1:12:15

2M ago1:12:15

1:12:15

For this episode we were joined by Nathan Gambling. For those that are new to him, he's heating engineer of some repute, a renowned educator, and a fellow podcaster. The episode revolves around the nature of education and learning, the skills gap—specifically focusing on heat pump and retrofit education—and a post that Nathan put up a few weeks ago…

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John Mastrojohn on Enhancing End-of-Life Care 33:36

2M ago33:36

33:36

In this episode of the Inspiring Good Podcast, co-hosts Marshall King and Kevin Deary sit down with John Mastrojohn, President and CEO of the Center for Hospice Care. Mastrojohn shares how he journeyed from emergency services to palliative care, reflects on the personal and professional impact of hospice work, and discusses the challenges and rewar…

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There is methodology for defining what ‘net zero carbon’ means for buildings in the UK and it looks great, with Jess Hrivnak (RIBA), Jane Anderson (ConstructionLCA), and Julie Godefroy (CIBSE) 43:13

3M ago43:13

43:13

This time around we're talking about the UK Net Zero Carbon Buildings Standard (UKNZCBS) with three of its architects: Jess Hrivnak (RIBA), Jane Anderson (ConstructionLCA), and Julie Jodefroy (CIBSE). The UKNZCBS is the first cross-industry standard for net zero carbon-aligned buildings, albeit in a pilot form. The standard has been developed to en…

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Chris Kingsley on Empowering People With Disabilities 30:52

3M ago30:52

30:52

In this episode of the Inspiring Good Podcast, hosts Marshall King and Kevin Deary engage in an insightful conversation with Chris Kingsley, the President and CEO of ADEC Inc., an organization dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The discussion navigates through Chris's leadership journey, the missio…

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Alex Strati on Embracing Community & Leadership 32:45

3M ago32:45

32:45

Join us for an enlightening episode of the Inspiring Good Podcast where hosts Kevin Deary and Marshall King sit down with Alex Strati, the new Director of Professional Advisors at the Community Foundation. Alex brings his wealth of experience from a successful banking career to discuss what drives his passion for community service and philanthropy.…

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A 'global' standard for residential retrofit? With Paul Bagust (RICS Head of Property Standards), Steven Lees (RICS Senior Specialist - Residential Survey), and Robert Toomey (RICS Senior Public Affairs ... 1:22:50

3M ago1:22:50

1:22:50

Last year the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) released its residential retrofit standard. Given that they're one of the construction industry's oldest, largest, and most influential institutions this felt significant. Importantly, the RICS organisation has a global footprint, so it has the potential to influence good behaviour far a…

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Paul Shetler Fast on Transforming Community Health 33:32

3M ago33:32

33:32

Serving the Underserved: A Conversation with Paul Shetler Fast In this episode of the Inspiring Good Podcast, hosts Marshall King and Kevin Deary talk with Paul Shetler Fast, the executive director of Maple City Health Care Center in Goshen, Indiana. Paul discusses the comprehensive care services provided by the center, which include primary care, …

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Can we address the decarbonisation of homes by focusing on health? With Jenny Danson (Healthy Homes Hub) 1:06:04

4M ago1:06:04

1:06:04

Can we address the decarbonisation of homes by focusing on health? That's the mission that Jenny Danson has set for herself in establishing Healthy Homes Hub, and it's a question that manages to subvert Betteridge's Law of headlines, too. Healthy Homes Hub is a network, built around an online platform, that's dedicated to transforming the way peopl…

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Rob LaRoy on rescue, rehabilitation, and rehoming animals in Elkhart County 35:42

4M ago35:42

35:42

In this episode of the Inspiring Good Podcast, hosts Marshall King and Kevin Deary engage with Rob LaRoy, Executive Director of the Humane Society of Elkhart County, discussing the organization's mission to rescue, rehabilitate, and rehome animals. The conversation delves into various aspects of animal welfare, challenges in the nonprofit sector, a…

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Innovating and maturing: Loco Home Retrofit is an "emerging" retrofit one-stop-shop, with co-founder Chris Carus 1:08:28

4M ago1:08:28

1:08:28

Joining us on Zero Ambitions this week is Chris Carus co-founder of Loco Home Retrofit, a Glasgow-based 'emerging one-step shop'. Loco Home Retrofit is a retrofit operation that's most interesting for its approach to developing a viable retrofit offer, focused on building trust in communities and with its supply chain as a means to catalysing the d…

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Tami Hicks on transitioning from education to nonprofit leadership 32:48

4M ago32:48

32:48

Tune in to the Inspiring Good podcast for a compelling conversation with Tami Hicks, where we explore her leadership journey and the extensive programs under her guidance at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Elkhart County. Discover the club’s diverse initiatives, from robust music and creative arts programs to esports and mental health support. Tami als…

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Eliminate construction waste – Loop Your Spare instead: circular thinking and platform technology that reduces the cost of construction for everyone, with Jay Stuart 1:13:11

5M ago1:13:11

1:13:11

The first episode of January 2025 marks the long overdue, first appearance of Jay Stuart, a long-time friend and colleague of Jeff and a firm fixture of the green building scene in Ireland. Jay joined us to talk about his latest project: Loop Your Spare. It’s a SaaS platform designed to match 'spare' construction materials with projects that need t…

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Episode 6: ƑẍɄʑʑ҉⟆Ƒu𝔷𝔷⧫ᶳΩ𝓕 28:11

5M ago28:11

28:11

In this episode, Chris and JF dive into the world of code coverage and fuzzing. They explore why coverage matters, the types of coverage metrics, and how fuzzing helps uncover unexpected software behavior. From the practical trade-offs of MC/DC testing to the randomness of AFL’s mutators, the hosts discuss techniques, tools, and the balance between…

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Speeding up external wall insulation installation and preparing a retrofit start-up for scale, with Max Bloomfield (VundaHaus) and Alex Whitcroft (KIN; VundaHaus) 1:11:18

6M ago1:11:18

1:11:18

What's it like trying to scale a retrofit start-up? This episode welcomes Max Bloomfield and Alex Whitcroft, two of the folks from VundaHaus, to talk about their product, its ongoing design and development, and their preparations to scale the business as they raise funds from investors. VundaHaus designs and manufactures a rapid-fit insulation solu…

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Peter Norton on Coping With Cancer 37:18

6M ago37:18

37:18

In this episode of the Inspiring Good Podcast, we focus on the less talked about but crucial aspects of cancer care: navigating health insurance and financial support. Cancer Resources of Elkhart County, under Peter Norton's experienced leadership, plays a key role in helping patients understand their insurance coverage and manage the often-overwhe…

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Experiments in low-carbon retrofit for a high-status building (with a basement), with Natalie Black (Enbee Architecture + Design) and Toby McLean (Allt Environmental Structural Engineers) 1:22:39

6M ago1:22:39

1:22:39

This week's episode is all about the lessons learned in carrying out a low-carbon retrofit. Natalie Black (Enbee Architecture + Design) and Toby McLean (Allt Environmental Structural Engineers) joined us to talk through their experiments and experiences on the renovation of a derelict house in Muswell Hill, London that was shortlisted for the Archi…

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Candy Yoder on Compassion & Leadership 35:13

6M ago35:13

35:13

Reflecting on a Legacy of Compassion and Community Commitment In this episode of the Inspiring Good Podcast, brought to you by the Community Foundation of Elkhart County, we reflect on the remarkable career of Candy Yoder, the Chief Program Officer, who recently announced her retirement. Known for her dedication to helping others, Candy's journey f…

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Why we need to tell better stories about the built environment, with Liz Male (LMC) 1:15:35

6M ago1:15:35

1:15:35

Our guest, Liz Male has been on our radar for a while. She is a figure who has been working in the construction sector since the 1990s, an ally to the sustainability sector, a great communicator, and an experienced thinker. When we met earlier in the year we talked about a lot of things, but the consistent theme of our conversation was 'why we need…

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Will Weed on the Power of Community Collaboration 36:48

6M ago36:48

36:48

In this enlightening episode of the "Inspiring Good" podcast, explore the profound impact of community engagement and leadership within Elkhart County, Indiana. The episode features philanthropist, board member, and leader Will Weed. It delves into how the generosity and dedication of local leaders have created a thriving network of nonprofit organ…

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Cory Martin on Hope and Transformation in Elkhart County Jail Ministry 34:05

7M ago34:05

34:05

In this episode, we delve into the extraordinary work of Elkhart County Jail Ministry and its commitment to transforming lives. Our conversation starts with a detailed introduction to the ministry's initiatives, highlighting how individuals are provided with opportunities and support to lead meaningful lives post-incarceration. We'll explore the im…

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Don't Waste Buildings, which means retrofitting them and building them better. With Leanne Tritton (Ing Media), Will Hurst (Architect's Journal), and Richard Nelson (Abyss Global) 1:25:56

7M ago1:25:56

1:25:56

Apologies for the delay, the lost podcast has been returned and is ready for release. 'Don't Waste Buildings' should be a straightforward proposition. It seems obvious. Especially so in the face of the climate crisis. Unfortunately, the business of the built environment is not yet on board completely. Our guests for this episode are the founders of…

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First Light Mission: Providing Shelter, Hope, and Dignity 31:46

7M ago31:46

31:46

In this episode of the Inspiring Good Podcast, join us as we delve into the heartwarming and impactful work of First Light Mission. Established as the Goshen Interfaith Hospitality Network in 1995, the organization has grown exponentially, now providing much-needed shelter, support, and resources to unhoused families in the Goshen area. With Mindy …

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Performance guarantees, measuring what works, and EPC reform, with Steven Heath (Knauf Insulation) 1:27:43

8M ago1:27:43

1:27:43

This week we're speaking with Steven Heath, technical director at Knauf Insulation (UK and Ireland) and a really interesting and experienced person in the sector. So while we had him, we ran through a bunch of our favourite hoary subjects: measuring performance, performance guarantees, and what we think about EPCs. Knauf is a firm that's done some …

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Kimberly Boynton on preparing children for success 32:21

8M ago32:21

32:21

Join us for a deep dive into the Building Strong Brains initiative, a transformative project dedicated to early childhood development in Elkhart County. Hosted by Marshall King and Kevin Deary, this episode features insights from Dr. Kimberly Boynton on engaging parents as key partners in their children's education. Understand the critical role of …

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Sustainability, sufficiency, and sequestration – the language we use and what it means, with Lloyd Alter 1:08:21

8M ago1:08:21

1:08:21

A long-overdue episode with friend of the show, Lloyd Alter, about a blog he wrote and his book "The Story of Upfront Carbon". We get into the language of sustainability, carbon, and lots of the words that are ubiquitous in this space (sustainability and the built environment, obviously). We get into the sustainability of travel, to some extent too…

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Developers can build sustainably and at scale, if they want to. With Nicola Cronin and Stephen O'Shea (Cairn Homes Plc) 1:11:20

9M ago1:11:20

1:11:20

A wise woman once said: "sustainability is the doing, ESG is the talking about it". Today an Irish house-building giant has made a major move on Passive House — publishing a positioning paper and announcing the ongoing construction of over 1,700 homes to the standard. Joining us to talk about this are Nicola Cronin (Senior Sustainability Analyst) a…

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Francis Disori on community-driven mental health support 33:39

9M ago33:39

33:39

Ever wondered how an inclusive environment can profoundly impact mental health support? Francis Disori, the executive director of Lexington House, joins us to discuss the transformative clubhouse model and its origins with the WANA group in 1970s New York City. Discover how this model fosters a supportive community in Elkhart County, where staff an…

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How can we embed sustainable design into the construction process? With Mhairi Grant (Paper Igloo) 1:10:01

9M ago1:10:01

1:10:01

Jeff invited Mhairi Grant, co founder of award-winning architectural practice Paper Igloo, to join us to talk about the challenges of ensuring that one's ideas for sustainable design actually make their way through to the construction phase. The subject was sparked by a conversation she and Jeff had about lessons learned from a flawed project (that…

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Why is making UK homes more efficient so difficult? Leyla Boulton (Green Conservation; Financial Times) 1:06:44

10M ago1:06:44

1:06:44

Why is making UK homes more efficient so difficult? So asked journalist Leyla Boulton earlier this year in the pages of the Financial Times. Seeing a retrofit article in the FT piqued our interest, even more so once we realised Leyla is a senior editor with an esteemed background in political and environmental reporting. She was reporting on Kyoto …

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What can we do about waste in construction? Diversion from landfill isn't enough and there's money to be made. With Chris Clarke (SCAPE) 1:05:50

10M ago1:05:50

1:05:50

In the UK every day the construction industry produces enough waste to fill a football stadium. Rightly, former guest, Chris Clarke (SCAPE) has got a bee in his bonnet about construction waste and is making efforts to draw attention to the issue. He's not just concerned with the profligate use of resources and the impact on carbon emissions, it's t…

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Cien Asoera & Pete McCown on giving back 34:40

10M ago34:40

34:40

The conversation revolved around leadership, community impact, and philanthropy in nonprofit organizations. Cien Asoera emphasized the importance of giving back to the community, while Marshall V. King highlighted the organization's growth and change over the past decade. Kevin Deary, Pete McCown, and Asoera discussed the significance of leadership…

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Pete McCown on how a community foundation works for good 29:53

10M ago29:53

29:53

Ever wonder how community foundations manage to significantly impact local communities? In today's episode, our hosts, Kevin Deary and Marshall King, get insights from Dr. Pete McCown, president of the Community Foundation of Elkhart County, about strategies for managing diverse funds, including scholarships, endowments, and donor-advised funds. Th…

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Net zero neighbourhoods and financing change, with Cat Magill (Living Places) 1:10:55

10M ago1:10:55

1:10:55

Something-like twelve months on from inception we thought we'd catch up with what's happening at Living Places, the multi-disciplinary, impact-focused consultancy co-founded by this week's guest Cat Magill. Where last year Rufus Grantham came on the podcast to tell us all about the organisation he was in the midst of founding, this year Cat joined …

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Running a successful retrofit one-stop-shop isn't easy but it can be done, with Caroline Ashe Brady (KORE Retrofit) 1:16:22

11M ago1:16:22

1:16:22

This week's guest is Caroline Ashe Brady of KORE Retrofit in Ireland, one of the objectively successful one-stop-shop retrofit providers to have emerged over the past few years. Caroline is a business leader who we’re a proper fan of, so apologies in advance for our ‘so Caroline please tell us, why are you so great’ style questioning. That said, yo…

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Breanna Allen on rebuilding Tolson Center 30:38

11M ago30:38

30:38

In this empowering episode of "Breanna Allen on rebuilding Tolson Center," we delve into the transformative journey of the Tolson Center for Community Excellence. We witness the transformation of this community center since its humble beginnings in the 1920s, touching on its cultural, inclusive, and empowering roots. The visionary leadership of the…

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The challenging life of a retrofit coordinator: problems with process, products, and performance, with returning champion Lisa Pasquale 1:13:50

11M ago1:13:50

1:13:50

Returning champion Lisa Ann Pasquale rejoins us on Zero Ambitions to talk about dogs and retrofit. Mainly retrofit though. Informed by Lisa's experiences as a retrofit coordinator, technical lead at RetrofitWorks, and Technical Manager at The Retrofit Academy she knows an awful lot about the challenges faced by retrofit practitioners. Windows, vent…

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What should we do to get more women into retrofit? Well, we should get behind 'Her Retrofit Space', with Ellora Coupe (Her Own Space and now Her Retrofit Space) 1:29:10

12M ago1:29:10

1:29:10

Returning champion Ellora Coupe joins us to talk about the recent report that Her Own Space has published about the place of women in the retrofit sector, which is heartening, insightful, and damning in equal measure. A great piece of work that everyone interested in the sector should heed. Perhaps more importantly, she's with us to promote the inc…

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Brittany Short on creating and connecting trails 35:43

12M ago35:43

35:43

In this captivating episode of the Inspiring Good Podcast, hosts Marshall King and Kevin Deary engage Brittany Short in a stimulating discussion on creating, expanding, and transforming communities in Elkhart County via trails and pathways. Brittany Short, a trail advocate and principal player in the local Connect initiative and Pumpkinvine Cyclery…

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Building better performance: raising construction standards on site and in education, with Joseph Little (TUD) 1:22:39

12M ago1:22:39

1:22:39

This week we're going by Joseph Little, Head of Construction & Building Performance in the School of Architecture, Building and Environment at TU Dublin. He joined us to talk about the journey he's been on leading the MSc in Building Performance over the last seven years, but we got into a lot more. Joseph has been deeply involved in the promotion …

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Retrofit as a movement for social change (there's more to it all than fabric and finance), with Dan Hill (Dark Matter Labs) 1:13:09

12M ago1:13:09

1:13:09

This week we're thinking about retrofit differently with Dan Hill from Dark Matter Labs (DML). Or rather, we're talking about retrofit's potential to become a movement for social change. In reality, retrofit is about much more than fabric and economics, it's about people and how they live. With that in mind we should be thinking much more about eng…

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Aileac Deegan on navigating grief 33:24

12M ago33:24

33:24

Navigating the tumultuous sea of grief is a journey that necessitates empathy, understanding, and profound support, especially when dealing with children. On this podcast episode of "Aileac Deegan on Navigating Grief", we delve into the transformative journey of Aileac Deegan, the CEO of Ryan's Place, a children's grief support center in Goshen. Al…

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Place-based hybrid finance to rebuild Ukraine and catalyse better building standards everywhere, with Iva Merheim Eyre (SMARTER4EU) 1:11:08

1y ago1:11:08

1:11:08

This week we're joined by Iva Merheim Eyre from SMARTER4EU to talk about her recently published report the Catalogue of Good Practices, a document that details a variety of place-based hybrid finance models that have been used to rebuild and renovate homes in locations as wide-ranging as the postwar Balkan states to London's own Westminster. This i…

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Peter Rickaby returns to ZAP: a lot of words about energy, retrofit, and natural building materials, all the way from South Africa 1:20:52

1y ago1:20:52

1:20:52

Jeff and Dan are joined by Dr. Peter Rickaby again. We were due a catch up so we recorded the conversation because he's always interesting. Peter should need little introduction, so we'll just say he's our favourite retrofit expert (sorry everyone else) and our most frequent guest on the show. He's only returned to the pod, not to the UK. In princi…

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Eric Garton on tending Wellfield's gardens 31:41

1y ago31:41

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In this episode of "Eric Garton on tending Wellfield's gardens," we plunge into the vibrant world of Wellfield Botanic Gardens, a sanctuary of nature in the center of Elkhart, Indiana. A dream meticulously nurtured with dedication and passion, the gardens now stand as a community heart, uniting people in their shared love for nature. Today, we dive…

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