About this episode

The episode features a conversation with builder Jackson about high performance and energy efficient homes.

In this episode, we sit down with Jackson from Enduro Builders in Adelaide to talk high performance homes , energy efficient construction , and what it actually takes to build houses that perform year after year. We recorded inside a Passive House , and once you feel that level of comfort and stability, it’s hard to accept what “normal” housing has been getting away with. Jackson has been building certified Passive Houses and energy efficient homes in South Australia for more than a decade, and he keeps it simple. No magic. No secret sauce. Just good design, tight detailing, and refusing to cut corners where it counts. We take a look at what makes a home feel consistently warm (or cool), how the building envelope does the heavy lifting, and why comfort is a measurable outcome, not a marketing line. One of the best parts of this chat is how practical Jackson is about targets. Not every project needs certification, and not every client wants the same thing. We talk Passive House principles , performance tiers, and how to choose the right materials and systems for the brief, the budget, and the climate. The point is not the badge. The point is building performance , durability, and…

People in this episode

Hosts: Matthew Carland, Hamish White

Guest: Jackson

Topics covered

• high performance homes
• energy efficient construction
• Passive House principles
• building performance
• affordable housing

Keywords

• Passive House
• energy efficiency
• building design
• Cross Laminated Timber
• home comfort

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Enduro Builders

Places: Adelaide, South Australia

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