Zero Ambitions Podcast

How do we move out of the silos we are in and reach the widest audience? Given the scale of the challenge and how quickly we need to bring about change in the construction industry with particular focus on retrofit, how do we get as many people on board? Laura de Barra talks to us about the importance of empowering people with knowledge, being honest and acting with integrity. It's a great listen!

Show Notes

Laura de Barra is an award winning author, illustrator, and property portfolio developer and has previously consulted on government schemes such as the Green Homes Grant around which she has some key observations. 

What drew us to Laura was her efforts in trying to empower mainly renters to understand and maintain their homes by sharing tips, tricks and knowledge from how to rid your home of mould, to understanding how your drainage system works. 

Her two books, Gaff Goddess and Decor Galore were a culmination of years of learning on the job of how to improve the conditions people live in. Showing people that it's possible without needing to spend huge money or be reliant on others to fix things for you. 
Whilst the government flails around avoiding delivering policy that would help households to live in warmer, healthier and resilient homes, Laura has some tips that can help you now. 

You can find out more here https://www.instagram.com/lauradebarra/
Her books are available here:
https://www.easons.com/gaff-goddess-laura-de-barra-9781848272620
https://www.easons.com/decor-galore-laura-de-barra-9781848272668

What is Zero Ambitions Podcast?

Zero Ambitions is a podcast about sustainability and the built environment. There is no single solution to fixing the built environment, so we're talking our way through as much of it as we can.

We find interesting guests who know what they're talking about and speak with them about sustainability, good practice, and how to make a difference because the challenges are massive and the problems complex.

You can also find us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/91573716.

Hosted by Jeff Colley (Passive House Plus), Dan Hyde (Everything is User Experience) and Alex Blondin (Everything is User Experience).