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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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E45. When do you need licensed professionals?

E45. When do you need licensed professionals?

In this episode of the Building Design, Prime Time podcast Frank and Amelia discuss when to use licensed professionals.  Frank delves into the types of professionals in the building and construction …

00:19:52  |   Fri 05 Apr 2024
E44. Implications of changing your mind during and after the build

E44. Implications of changing your mind during and after the build

In this episode of the Building Design, prime Time Podcast Frank and Amelia delve into the implications of changes that are made during the construction stage of building. 

Changes during constructio…

00:23:27  |   Fri 29 Mar 2024
E43. Is your home healthy? With special guest Zara D'Cotta (Part 2)

E43. Is your home healthy? With special guest Zara D'Cotta (Part 2)

In this episode of the Building Design, Prime Time Podcast Frank and Amelia delve straight into part two of the healthy homes podcast with Zara D'Cotta.

In the previous episode we released part one o…

00:29:05  |   Thu 21 Mar 2024
E42. Is your home healthy? With Special Guest Zara D'Cotta (Part 1)

E42. Is your home healthy? With Special Guest Zara D'Cotta (Part 1)

In this episode of the Building Design, Prime Time podcast Frank and Amelia welcome special guest and Building Biologist Zara D'Cotta to talk about healthy homes.

The podcast will be broken down into…

00:28:51  |   Fri 15 Mar 2024
E41. Choosing interior design selections

E41. Choosing interior design selections

There are so many decisions to make when you are designing a new home or even extending and renovating.  There are so many materials and colour choices available that it could leave you feeling overw…

00:29:32  |   Thu 07 Mar 2024
E40. Surprises in extensions and renovations

E40. Surprises in extensions and renovations

In this episode of the Building Design, Prime Time podcast Frank and Amelia talk about surprises that have come up during extensions and renovations. They delve into the creepy secret rooms behind wa…

00:22:54  |   Fri 01 Mar 2024
E39. How long does the process take to design and begin building a house?

E39. How long does the process take to design and begin building a house?

It's the age old question, how long does the process take to design and build a house?
To answer this question, it's important to understand the individual steps involved.

In this episode of the Buil…

00:19:36  |   Thu 22 Feb 2024
E38. The pitfalls of building near water and the beach

E38. The pitfalls of building near water and the beach

In this episode of the Building Design, Prime Time podcast Frank and Amelia deep dive into the pitfalls of building close to water. Some examples include estuaries or the sea. 

Frank shares his exper…

00:20:07  |   Fri 16 Feb 2024
E37. Answering your frequently asked questions

E37. Answering your frequently asked questions

In this episode of the Building Design, Prime Time podcast Frank and Amelia discuss some of the frequently asked questions that clients ask. 

Frank talks about sticking to your budget and aspects that…

00:21:20  |   Fri 09 Feb 2024
E36. Building a project home

E36. Building a project home

Welcome to the Building Design, Prime Time podcast.  In this episode, Frank and Amelia discuss project homes. The discuss what project homes are and some of the benefits associated with building a pr…

00:23:08  |   Thu 21 Dec 2023
E35. Adding a second storey to your home

E35. Adding a second storey to your home

Extending your home could be the ideal solution if you love the location of your home and you love your block. But what if there isn't enough room to extend out from the original home? Perhaps going …

00:20:21  |   Fri 15 Dec 2023
E34. New home vs modifying your home

E34. New home vs modifying your home

In this episode of the Building Design, Prime Time podcast, Amelia and Frank discuss where the tipping point is between demolishing and starting over or simply modifying, renovating and extending the…

00:22:20  |   Fri 08 Dec 2023
E33. Should you upgrade your home?

E33. Should you upgrade your home?

In this episode Frank and Amelia talk about upgrading your home.  There are loads of common upgrades that people do to their home and they can look fantastic. If they are done well they look great an…

00:20:16  |   Thu 30 Nov 2023
E32. What happens when a building has a change of use?

E32. What happens when a building has a change of use?

Have you ever heard of the term change of use when it comes to buildings? What it means is the intended purpose for the building has changed.  In this episode of the Building Design, Prime Time podca…

00:23:50  |   Fri 24 Nov 2023
E31. The affordability of housing

E31. The affordability of housing

In this episode of the Building Design, Prime Time Podcast Frank and Amelia talk about the current economic climate of housing and how it has affected the housing market, and building design and part…

00:24:10  |   Fri 17 Nov 2023
E30. The difference between occupancy and completion

E30. The difference between occupancy and completion

Welcome to the Building Design, Prime Time podcast. In this episode Frank and Amelia discuss the difference between an occupancy certificate and a completion certificate when you are building or exte…

00:20:47  |   Fri 10 Nov 2023
E29. When other people influence your design decisions

E29. When other people influence your design decisions

In this episode of the Building Design, Prime Time podcast Amelia and Frank discuss how others can influence your design decisions and the flow-on effect of this happening at different stages of the …

00:20:51  |   Fri 03 Nov 2023
E28. What happens when you change your mind on the design?

E28. What happens when you change your mind on the design?

In this episode of the Building Design, Prime Time Podcast, Frank and Amelia explore the intricate journey of altering your home design, starting from the initial concept to post-planning and permit …

00:20:19  |   Fri 20 Oct 2023
E27. Don't make these mistakes with transportable homes

E27. Don't make these mistakes with transportable homes

In this episode Frank and Amelia discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of transportable homes.  These are popular options and given the cost of living these days, we can definitely understand why.

00:21:57  |   Wed 11 Oct 2023
E26. Creating outdoor spaces for your home

E26. Creating outdoor spaces for your home

In today's episode, Frank and Amelia take you on a journey through the wonderful world of outdoor spaces and alfresco areas. Whether you're a homeowner looking to spruce up your backyard or a profess…

00:30:17  |   Fri 06 Oct 2023
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