Welcome to the Jungle with CplusC

In this episode I am joined by the architect Clinton Cole, founder of CplusC. We discuss Welcome to the Jungle, a home for Clinton and his family, in Sydney AustraliaDescribed by Clinton as a direct response to the climate emergency facing our planet, the project wears its principles on its sleeve. A whole wall facing the street is made from solar panels, plants cascade out of every other window opening suggesting an overgrown jungle inside, and the building is topped with its own vegetable garden. But this is no normal garden, set on a flat roof. In this design, the metal soil filled planters form the actual roof itself and the produce allows its occupants to be as self-sufficient as possible.In the interview we discuss the double skin façade that creates space for all the wildlife and functions as a passive thermal layer for the building. We also talk about Clinton’s mantra, that ‘a house is a machine for sustaining life’ and I found out what it is like to live in such a unique home.At the end of the episode, I ask Clinton the three questions I ask all my podcast guests;– what really annoys him about his home?– what house has he visited that has really inspired him?– and, if he could choose anyone to design him a new house, who would he choose?I hope you enjoy listening!

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Interviews with architects from around the world about inspirational homes that they have designed. Another Architecture Podcast is hosted by architect, George Bradley, founder of London based studio Bradley Van Der Straeten. George’s genuine passion for his industry and the storytelling format of the podcast, make it accessible for everyone.Each episode, George talks to architects in depth about how they created incredible houses from first concept to completion. By focusing on one project in detail, the podcast offers a real backstage insight into what influences design, how architects work with different locations and clients and the challenges of building a dream home. The podcast was selected as one of the 8 best architecture podcasts to listen to by Elle Decoration.