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Building Design, Prime Time

We are building designers from Prime Design. We created the Building Design, Prime Time podcast, to provide valuable information for anyone looking to undertake a new build or extension project. We share our tips, tricks and stories from a building designer's perspective. 

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Update frequency
every 7 days
Average duration
26 minutes
Episodes
105
Years Active
2023 - 2025
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E105. Passive house design with guest Sam from SM building (Part 1)

E105. Passive house design with guest Sam from SM building (Part 1)

In this episode of Building Design, Prime Time Podcast, Frank and Amelia sat down with Sam from SM Building, who recently achieved something remarkable, completing the very first certified Passive Ho…

00:36:11  |   Fri 05 Sep 2025
E104. What happens when a seller doesn't tell you everything when purchasing a property?

E104. What happens when a seller doesn't tell you everything when purchasing a property?

 In this episode of the Building Design, Prime Time Podcast, Amelia and Frank explore the lack of consumer protection in Australia’s housing market and the risks buyers face when purchasing a propert…

00:12:54  |   Fri 29 Aug 2025
E103. Minimising the emotional toll, stress and overwhelm during your home design and build

E103. Minimising the emotional toll, stress and overwhelm during your home design and build

In this episode of the Building Design, Prime Time Podcast Frank and Amelia discuss the potential reasons for overwhelm and stress during the design and construction of your home. Building or renovat…

00:25:43  |   Fri 15 Aug 2025
E102. Converting a garage into an AirBnB

E102. Converting a garage into an AirBnB

In this episode of Building Design, Prime Time Podcast Amelia and Frank explore the potential pitfalls of turning your garage into short-term accommodation. While the idea of creating an Airbnb or pr…

00:18:35  |   Fri 08 Aug 2025
E101. Cheap extension ideas for your home

E101. Cheap extension ideas for your home

Looking for cheap ways to extend your home? In this episode of the Building Design, Prime Time podcast, Amelia and Frank explore smart, budget-friendly options for adding extra space by converting ex…

00:23:46  |   Fri 18 Jul 2025
E100. Improving the energy efficiency on your existing home

E100. Improving the energy efficiency on your existing home

In this milestone 100th episode of the Building Design, Prime Time Podcast, hosts Amelia and Frank celebrate their journey while diving into one of the most practical and timely topics for homeowners…

00:23:23  |   Fri 11 Jul 2025
E99. The top 5 renovation disasters

E99. The top 5 renovation disasters

In this educational episode of the Building Design, Prime Time Podcast, hosts Amelia and Frank explore the top five renovation disasters homeowners should avoid. Aimed at first-time renovators and th…

00:22:30  |   Fri 04 Jul 2025
E98. Is it cheaper to extend your home up or out?

E98. Is it cheaper to extend your home up or out?

 In this episode of the Building Design, Prime Time Podcast, Amelia and Frank explore the pros and cons of home extensions, particularly the choice between building outwards or upwards. They discuss …

00:20:18  |   Fri 20 Jun 2025
E97. Multigenerational Homes

E97. Multigenerational Homes

 In this episode of the Building Design, Prime Time Podcast, the hosts, Frank and Amelia explore the practical, emotional, and regulatory considerations of multi-generational living and designing for…

00:22:05  |   Fri 13 Jun 2025
E96. Designing for your backyard

E96. Designing for your backyard

In this episode of the  Building Design, Prime Time Podcast Amelia and Frank dive into everything you need to consider when designing a functional, beautiful backyard. Whether you're building a new h…

00:21:43  |   Fri 06 Jun 2025
E95. What is the hardest part of designing and building a house?

E95. What is the hardest part of designing and building a house?

In this episode of Building Design, Prime Time Podcast, Frank and Amelia unpack one of the most asked—and most misunderstood—questions in the building journey: What’s the hardest part of designing or…

00:25:58  |   Fri 30 May 2025
E94. Is it cheaper to buy or build?

E94. Is it cheaper to buy or build?

In this down-to-earth episode of the Building Design, Prime Time Podcast, Frank and Amelia dive into whether it's cheaper to buy or build a home? They discuss the real-life challenges and rewards of …

00:28:11  |   Fri 23 May 2025
E93. Building terms to understand

E93. Building terms to understand

In this episode of the Building Design, Prime Time Podcast, hosts Amelia and Frank break down the often confusing world of building terminology, making it clear and accessible for anyone involved in …

00:31:31  |   Fri 16 May 2025
E92. What's the most expensive part of building your home?

E92. What's the most expensive part of building your home?

In this episode of the Building Design, Prime Time Podcast, Frank and Amelia tackle one of the biggest questions on every homeowner's mind: What’s the most expensive part of building? 

Frank takes a d…

00:26:05  |   Fri 09 May 2025
E91. The cheapest way to extend your home

E91. The cheapest way to extend your home

In this episode of the Building Design, Prime Time Podcast, hosts Amelia and Frank reveal the smartest, most budget-friendly ways to extend your home—without cutting corners on quality or design.

Lear…

00:28:46  |   Fri 02 May 2025
E90. Breaking down building costs

E90. Breaking down building costs

In this episode of the Building Design, Prime Time Podcast, Frank and Amelia dive deep into the one question every home builder has: How much is this going to cost? From budgeting for the basics to p…

00:26:06  |   Fri 25 Apr 2025
E89. What happens if you have a flood overlay on your property?

E89. What happens if you have a flood overlay on your property?

In this episode of the Building Design, Prime Time Podcast, Frank and Amelia dive into one of the most misunderstood aspects of land and property development — flood overlays. Whether you're looking …

00:20:24  |   Fri 18 Apr 2025
E88. What is a Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) rating and how can it affect your home? with special guest Leanne Jordan

E88. What is a Bushfire Attack Level (BAL) rating and how can it affect your home? with special guest Leanne Jordan

In this eye-opening episode of the Building Design, Prime Time Podcast, hosts Amelia and Frank are joined by special guest Leanne Jordan, a qualified Bushfire Practitioner, to unpack everything you n…

00:50:08  |   Fri 11 Apr 2025
E87. The problems with condensation with special guest Clarence from Ionic Constructions (Part 2)

E87. The problems with condensation with special guest Clarence from Ionic Constructions (Part 2)

In the second part of our two-part series which follows on from the previous episode, Amelia and Frank discuss with special guest Clarence from Ionic Construction a deeper look into one of the most o…

00:42:04  |   Fri 04 Apr 2025
E86. The problems with condensation with special guest Clarence from Ionic Constructions (Part 1)

E86. The problems with condensation with special guest Clarence from Ionic Constructions (Part 1)

As homes become more airtight, the need for proper ventilation has never been more important. In this episode, Frank and Amelia welcomed special guest Clarence Macalister from Ionic Construction to t…

00:39:34  |   Fri 28 Mar 2025
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