<p>This week on <em>Better Buildings for Humans</em>, host Joe Menchefski welcomes construction curator Monika Zasada for a fresh and empowering take on how we build homes—and how we <em>should</em>. With decades of experience as a general contractor turned “curator,” Monika breaks down why the traditional construction process is broken, how competitive bidding fails homeowners, and what it really takes to create a joyful, healthy, and lasting home. From the pitfalls of unrealistic design expectations to the emotional intensity of building projects, she shares her collaborative, client-first method that turns renovation horror stories into well-orchestrated action films. You’ll hear why she says “no” to ego-driven architects, how lighting impacts mental health, and what makes a project truly sustainable. If you’ve ever planned—or dreamed—of building your own home, this episode is essential listening.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>More About Monika Zasada</strong></p><p>As the world’s only home construction curator, utilizing my 25-year experience, Monika helps homeowners make their renovation and building projects a success (instead of the usual horror story of evaporating money, nervous breakdowns as well as questionable quality and never-ending construction). </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Contact:</strong></p><p>https://www.instagram.com/de_mazing_/</p><p>www.linkedin.com/in/monikazconstructionexpert</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Where To Find Us:</strong></p><p>https://bbfhpod.advancedglazings.com/</p><p>www.advancedglazings.com</p><p>https://www.linkedin.com/company/better-buildings-for-humans-podcast</p><p>www.linkedin.com/in/advanced-glazings-ltd-848b4625</p><p>https://twitter.com/bbfhpod</p><p>https://twitter.com/Solera_Daylight</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/bbfhpod/</p><p>https://www.instagram.com/advancedglazingsltd</p><p>https://www.facebook.com/AdvancedGlazingsltd</p>