All Manna Of Things

Have you ever heard of building biology? It’s the crucial understanding of environmental triggers that may be affecting the health of a home and the people living within it. From electromagnetic fields to chemicals released from building materials. Ensuring that Blairgowrie House promoted well-being inside as well as having a low impact on the external environment was hugely important for Dan and Dani. The guys are joined by building biologist and founder of Ecolibria, Raphael Siket, to discuss how we too can have a healthier home.Want to see more? Now check out the web series here!(01:00) Recapping one of the biggest days on site. (02:31) Welcome building biologist, Raphael Siket from Ecolibria. (02:50) What is a building biologist? (05:31) Understanding the extent and sources of indoor pollution. (08:00) Using nature as the benchmark for air quality and a home's healthiness.  (15:45) Saying goodbye to fabric softeners and chemically engineered fragrances. (21:40) Why is Australia late to the party on heat recovery ventilation systems? (29:00) Explaining EMFs (electromagnetic fields).For more visit Manna Made. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re cracking on with the Landscaping! Dan and Dani are joined by an old mate from the Block, Dave Franklin from Franklin Landscape and Design. Dave explains the realities of landscape design, how you can get the most value out of your design budget and the unfortunate fate of many clients; a budget maxed out that generally means the landscaping is the first thing foregone! Dan and Dani talk us through the landscape concept for Blairgowrie house and the process of executing the design on their own.Want to see more? Now check out the web series here!(02:10) Welcome Dave Franklin from Franklin Landscape and Design. (02:40) Reminiscing about friendship origins on The Block Australia. (05:30) The easy decision to bring Dave on board the Blairgowrie project. (06:22) Stepping through the process of appointing a landscaper to your build. (11:00) How much money should you reserve for landscaping? (15:00) Saving money with plants and patience. (16:09) The importance of flexibility in your concept design. (17:30) Making use of online marketplaces for cheap buys. (20:50) Critical design features in every landscaping job. (25:40) Sustainable landscaping and Franklin Landscape and Design’s environmental practices. For more visit Manna Made. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From doors to floors! Dan and Dani share their thought process behind what elements they let shine and what they keep subdued to achieve their overall design intention, as well as the power of the one per cent details that can make all the difference to the look and feel to an interior of a home. And what in the heck are engineered floorboards? Andy Sutherland from Made By Storey gives us the low down on how crafted timber floors can enrich the way we interact with space.Want to see more? Now check out the web series here!(02:30) Dan explains how ezyjams work to create seamless-looking doors. (06:00) Dan and Dani explain how they divide and conquer the roles of building Blairgowrie house.(09:10) Considerations and “healthy discussions” around floorboards.(10:30) Welcome Andy Sutherland from Made By Storey.(12:30) Andy explains the Made by Storey collections available. (15:60) The benefits of engineered floorboards over the traditional option.(16:45) What exactly are engineered floorboards?(23:30) Unpacking Blairgowrie’s touch collection floorboards.(27:10) Key sustainability principles that make The Flooring Storey different.For more, visit Manna Made. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We’re stepping inside! Dan and Dani crack on with the finer details of the interior. Interior design choices are a huge part of what gives a house it's individual personality and transform it into a home, but without the right skill set, the process can quickly become overwhelming. Nikki Chappell an Interior Designer from the Manna Made team joins us to talk us through the differences between interior design, decoration, and interior styling, and what the process looks like when working with a client to help them create their dream space.  (02:00) The joys of hitting the lock-up stage.Want to see more? Now check out the web series here!(02:50) Dan and Dani on insulating Blairgowrie House themselves.(06:30) Welcome interior designer Nikki from Manna Made.(06:45) What’s the difference between an interior decorator, an interior designer, and a stylist?(13:40) What it looks like to work with an expert interior designer.(18:20) The seven stages of Manna Made interior design.(26:35) Unpacking the cost of interior design expertise in real terms.(27:45) Sourcing sustainably driven businesses and Australian-made furniture.For more, visit Manna Made. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For Dan and Dani, building a home that was as sustainable as possible was a top priority, as it is for many people building in 2022. But making conscious selections by no means limits aesthetics and comfort, and it certainly doesn’t have to break the bank! With the help of Darren Parker from Greenest House, together they unpack in real talk what it looks like to build with sustainability as a focus to future-proof their home, and the selections they made around key products and specification to achieve this. Want to see more? Now check out the web series here!(03:30) Introducing Daren Parker from Greenest House.(04:15) How to build a healthy home and when you should bring in sustainability experts.(07:00) Harnessing with the elements to control your thermal rating.(10:00) Daren's involvement in building Blairgowrie House.(19:15) Designing with the future in mind and the importance of solar-friendly roofs.(20:45) Factoring in the rising cost of building materials and increased sustainability requirements.(30:30) Key design tips to maximize the efficiency of a home.For more visit Manna Made. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Blairgowrie love story that started it all. A builder, creative director and founders of a construction and interior design studio, Manna Made, Dan and Dani Reilly unpack the moment they fell in love with a block of land on a weekend away on the Mornington Peninsula, and how it quickly became a dream project in a little slice of paradise.Want to see more? Now check out the web series here!(01:08) Rewinding back to The Block and everything Dan and Dani been up to since, including how Manna Made came to be.(03:20) Falling in love with a little block of land in Blairgowrie.(07:00) Talking excavation and the pros and cons of building on sand. (11:08) The importance of knowing your soil and what lies below the surface.(16:10) Laying the slab and the options and decisions to make if you’re after polished concrete floors.(22:05) Protecting native trees and sustainability choices made from the get-go.(26:34) Why Dan and Dani love Blairgowrie and decided to make it their home.For more visit Manna Made. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.