Joining the Dots: Nature, History & Craft [Pt1] - Sally Coulthard - BS105

Prepare to be enlightened as we enter the captivating world of sustainability and crafting with best-selling author and countryside expert, Sally Coulthard. Sally breaks the mould with her diverse interests, sharing her journey from her first book about organic living to her exploration of the intersection of people, history, and nature. Let Sally inspire you with her love for practical interests and her belief in the value of being open to learning new skills and absorbing new information. We talk about the loss of craftsmanship in modern buildings. We probe the reasons behind this alarming trend and evaluate the impact of the cost of labor and capitalism on the artistry in today's architecture. We also look at the Poundbury experiment and how it reiterates the importance of creating pleasant spaces - a value we seem to have forgotten. Join us on this enlightening journey as we shed light on the various facets of our built environment.So, why wait? Join us on this captivating exploration of the intimate relationship between us, our surroundings, and the natural world.Episode linksSally's Website - https://www.sallycoulthard.co.uk/Sally Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/salcoulthard/Nettlecombe Craft School - https://www.nettlecombecraftschool.com/BOOK - Biophilia - You + Nature + Home - https://tinyurl.com/yvw5gpydBOOK - How to build a shed - https://tinyurl.com/yray7ahjBOOK - Crafted - https://tinyurl.com/yq4gp3hxBOOK - A Short History of the World According to sheep - https://tinyurl.com/yujxgbonBOOK - The book of the earthworm - https://tinyurl.com/yqwk9xaqGrand Designs  timber frame building- https://www.carpenteroak.com/projects/a-grand-designs-cruciform-house/Gargoyle News story - https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-wiltshire-66923628A history of the world in 100 objects - https://tinyurl.com/yugu36w6Lee John Phillips - The Shed Project - https://www.leejohnphillips.co.uk/the-shed-project-1Thomas Hetherwick Radio 4 - https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m001r1b8/episodes/playerLane 8 BMX Podcast If your looking for all things BMX racing you’ve found the right podcast. Here at “Lane...Listen on: Apple Podcasts   SpotifySupport the showConnect with me:IG - @jeffreythenaturalbuilderTwitter - @JNaturalBuilderFacebook - JeffreythenaturalbuilderLinkedIn - JeffreythenaturalbuilderSupport this podcast - https://www.patreon.com/buildingsustainability Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.