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Published: Sept. 4, 2023, 6 p.m.

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Hello! This is episode 287. In it, I\\u2019m talking with Building Biologist, Zara D\\u2019Cotta, from The Healthy Home. She\\u2019s here to talk about healthy buildings and share her thoughts on how recent National Construction Code changes might affect how healthy our buildings are.\\xa0

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This episode is part of a special series on the National Construction Code, and NCC 2022.

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[For all resources mentioned in this podcast and a free, downloadable PDF transcript, head to www.undercoverarchitect.com/287]

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Australian homes have been described as \\u201cglorified tents\\u201d with construction techniques changing very little over decades. Our climate is considered \\u2018mild\\u2019 when compared to parts of the world that experience extreme heat or cold.\\xa0

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Consequently, many homes built in Australia are built without the climate in mind. And, as we\\u2019ve had rising energy efficiency standards demanding increased air tightness and insulation, it actually poses a risky issue in the health of our buildings, and the health of us living in them.

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We haven\\u2019t heard much about it in Australia, but increased air tightness, and a more-is-better approach to insulation, when used without a whole-of-home approach, has resulted in a rising number of mould problems and structural moisture damage to homes in the UK, US, Europe and our nearest neighbour New Zealand.\\xa0

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Coined \\u2018leaky building syndrome\\u2019, a lot has been done to improve building regulations in those locations.\\xa0

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The question is now: will Australia learn fast enough, and be able to avoid the issues experienced elsewhere?

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In my conversation with Zara, which is across this and the next episode, we talk about your home\\u2019s health, and what to know about its construction and design to ensure you don\\u2019t create a hazardous environment for yourself.

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And, Zara will also share her insights into the National Construction Code updates, and what to consider for great outcomes in your project.

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Whether you\\u2019re renovating or building new, this information will be super helpful for you.

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Remember, if you\\u2019d like to grab a full transcript of this episode, plus information on the resources we discuss, you can do that by heading to www.undercoverarchitect.com/287.

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Now, let\\u2019s dive in!

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