The Hard Truths of Construction

What if your home could maintain a perfect temperature year-round with barely any energy use? Thomas Coy joins us to reveal the fascinating world of passive house construction – a building approach that's revolutionizing how we think about sustainable homes.

Tom's journey from mowing lawns in the snow during a London gap year to founding a specialized construction company offers a compelling narrative about finding your path in the building industry. He shares candidly about his transition from carpenter to builder, growing a team, and the business lessons he learned the hard way – lessons that technical training never covered.

The heart of our conversation explores passive house construction, where Tom breaks down the technical elements that make these buildings so remarkable. With features like thermal-bridge-free design, triple-glazed windows, and continuous filtered air systems, these homes maintain a consistent 20-22°C throughout the year with minimal energy input. While costing 15-30% more upfront, the comfort and efficiency benefits quickly offset the investment. Imagine a home where there's only a 2-degree temperature difference between your feet and ceiling (versus 10 degrees in standard homes), no drafts, and allergens are filtered out continuously.

Beyond technical expertise, Tom reveals his "big scary goal" of building his company to a size where he can take his entire team to Africa to build a village – demonstrating how business success can become a vehicle for meaningful impact. His perspective on handling setbacks, prioritizing family, and finding purpose offers valuable wisdom for anyone navigating the challenges of entrepreneurship.

Connect with Tom and explore the future of sustainable building at coysconstructions.com.au or follow @coys.constructions on Instagram and Facebook to see these remarkable homes in action.

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