Episode 162: ‘Building and Filming’ with Amanda Albert
In this episode:
Angela and Christi dive into the world of sustainable building with Amanda Albert, a veteran in sustainable design and residential construction. Amanda shares her background in wildlife management and her 14 years with Habitat for Humanity, discussing how her interest in ecology and building led her to sustainable practices. She discusses the nuances of eco-friendly building materials, the challenges of getting permits for unconventional building methods like straw bale houses, and the importance of community involvement in construction projects. Amanda also provides insights into making sustainable building accessible and affordable for everyone, not just high spenders, and encourages women and new entrants to explore opportunities in the construction industry. Thanks for listening!
Sponsored by: 84 Lumber
Show Notes and Links:
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:59 Meet Amanda Albert: Sustainable Design Rockstar
02:20 Amanda's Journey to Sustainable Building
05:57 Understanding Sustainable Building
10:30 The Straw Bale House Project
12:41 Community Involvement in Building
19:48 Encouraging Women in Construction
21:35 Conclusion and Contact Information
About Amanda:
Amanda Jane learned how to build and teach building while working on the construction team at Habitat for Humanity for 14 years. An interest in natural building and healthy and sustainable building products lead her to search out natural building, high performance building methods, and alternative materials and techniques.
She started her own design and build business in North Carolina while also teaming up with a nonprofit in Utah that builds affordable strawbale homes. Amanda is currently building the first strawbale house to be built in Greensboro, NC.
