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Chatting with Australias most dialled in builder

Chatting with Australias most dialled in builder

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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 homes people can actually afford to live in.We also get into the real-world negotiations builders face: design vs function, heating choices (including hydronic heating and wood fires), and what “cosy” really means in a well-built home. Plus, Jackson shares why he’s using Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) in his own build, and why systems and processes are the backbone of a sustainable building business. If you’re a builder, architect, designer, or homeowner who cares about sustainable construction in Australia, this episode will shift how you think about good building.👇 CHAPTER MARKERS 👇00:00 Introduction01:08 Enduro Builders And Climasure03:33 Scaling Passive House05:50 Cost Premium Breakdown07:54 Airtight Ceiling Strategy11:01 Performance Solutions16:20 Three Build Standards17:34 Design Build Debate22:56 Selling Comfort Not Tech26:20 Rammed Earth Benefits29:07 Solar Shading Tradeoffs31:35 Hydronic Negotiations33:52 Designing His Own Home36:39 Forever House Priorities37:48 Design Choices and Tradeoffs38:50 Healthy Home and Fire Safety41:28 CLT Structure and Insulation43:43 Bushfire and Wind Detailing44:51 Windows and Supply Chain46:01 Interior Finishes and Joinery47:29 Build Schedule and Winter Risks51:43 Business Numbers and WIP57:09 Coaching and Better Systems01:03:27 Mindful MomentLINKS:Enduro Builders: https://www.endurobuilders.com.au/Climasure: https://www.climasure.com.au/Our Sponsors:Pro Clima - https://mindful-builder.captivate.fm/proclimaMEGT - https://mindful-builder.captivate.fm/megtCR Kennedy - https://www.crkennedy.com.au/Connect with us on Instagram: @themindfulbuilderpodConnect with Hamish:Instagram: @sanctumhomesWebsite: www.yoursanctum.com.au/Connect with Matt: Instagram: @carlandconstructionsWebsite: www.carlandconstructions.com/
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