Special Guest - Belinda Duncan and Shawn Scriven - Terraverta - South Africa - Revolutionising Home Construction for Sustainable Living with Mass Timber

Unlock the secrets of sustainable living with our special guests, Belinda Duncan, the trailblazing founder of Terraverta Habitats, and architect Sean, as they guide us through their transformative venture into the mass timber construction industry. Hear Belinda's personal journey as she built South Africa's first CLT-constructed home, facing numerous challenges along the way. Together with Sean, they share their mission to disrupt traditional building methods, emphasizing the importance of innovative timber construction for creating eco-friendly, wellness-oriented homes.

Explore the myriad benefits of mass timber in construction. Discover how it can revolutionize your home with cost-effective solutions, superior thermal efficiency, and airtight properties that promise significant energy savings. Sean delves into the emotional and health benefits of mass timber living spaces, revealing how these unique structures can enhance sleep quality, calmness, and overall productivity, contributing to better mental health and well-being.

We then transition into the exciting world of small living units crafted with Cross-Laminated Timber (CLT). Belinda shares her vision for net-zero living environments that foster a deep connection with nature, highlighting the precision and quality control achieved in a workshop setting. Learn about the challenges and triumphs of their collaborative journey, and the future of prefabricated methodologies in sustainable construction. Finally, we express our heartfelt thanks to Belinda and Sean for their invaluable insights, leaving listeners inspired and informed about the potential of mass timber in modern living.

For more information: https://www.terraverta.com/

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Production by Deeelicious Beats
Music "Game Play" by Quality Quest
Podcast is a Mass Timber Construction Journal Production
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