Passive House Podcast
Technology Podcasts
Interviews with the leaders, practitioners, and change-makers in the global Passive House movement. A production of Passive House Accelerator.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Technology Podcasts
Description:
Interviews with the leaders, practitioners, and change-makers in the global Passive House movement. A production of Passive House Accelerator.
Twitter:
@PHAccelerator
Language:
English
Contact:
2064220851
Episodes
179: Future-Proofing with Passive Design: The Cornerblock Story, with Ben Sinclair
3/19/2024
In this episode of the Passive House Podcast, co-host Matthew Cutler-Welsh talks with Ben Sinclair of Gold Coast, Australia based CORNERBLOCK. Ben shares his unique journey from managing a family business to pioneering the sustainable Cornerblock project on the Gold Coast. Ben's approach, informed by his diverse background and keen observation of conventional building inefficiencies, led to embracing Passive House principles for commercial property development. Cornerblock stands as a testament to innovative, sustainable design in a challenging subtropical climate, redefining commercial building standards and tenant comfort. Ben's insights highlight the evolving real estate demands, the importance of thoughtful design, and the value of sustainable investments.
CORNERBLOCK (cornerblockgc.com.au)
Ben Sinclair | LinkedIn
Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and to stay abreast of our latest programming, visit passivehouseaccelerator.com. And please join us at one of our Passive House Accelerator LIVE! zoom gatherings on Wednesdays.
Duration:00:59:48
178: The Strengths of Retrofitting
3/12/2024
Passive House Podcast co-hosts Ilka Cassidy and Mary James sit down with Betsy Agar, Director of the Pembina Institute's Buildings Program, a leading voice in policy and research for decarbonizing homes and buildings. With a background in Civil Engineering and Building Science, Betsy discusses her journey into advocating for sustainable building practices and the challenges and opportunities in the industry. From tackling regulatory barriers to promoting market transformation, Betsy shares insights on deep retrofitting, climate resilience, and affordable housing. Join as we explore topics ranging from prefab panel supply chains to labor shortages in British Columbia, and discover the strategies needed to accelerate the transition to a low-carbon future in our built environment.
https://www.pembina.org/
Reframed Lab: https://reframedinitiative.org/lab/
Deep Retrot Accelerator Initiative: https://natural-resources.canada.ca/energy-efficiency/buildings/deep-retrofit-accelerator-initiative/24925
Retrofit Canada Conference: https://retrofitcanadaconference.energyconferencenetwork.com/
Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and to stay abreast of our latest programming, visit passivehouseaccelerator.com. And please join us at one of our Passive House Accelerator LIVE! zoom gatherings on Wednesdays.
Duration:00:50:20
Reimagining Buildings with Sharne Bloem of Team Mahali
3/6/2024
In this special Reimagine Buildings episode of the Passive House Podcast, Co-Hosts of the Passive House Podcast, Ilka Cassidy and Mary James interview Sharne Bloem of Team Mahali.
https://www.mahali.org.za/
Thank you to our Stakeholder Sponsor NYSERDA and to our Signature Sponsors and Community Partners.
Register now for Reimagine Buildings’24, the global online conference that provides the information, connections, and inspiration you need to make buildings that can change the world. Over the course of 24 hours the event will circumnavigate the globe, unveiling a new, innovative building project every hour, complete with actionable solution sets and lessons-learned.
Taking place online Around the World, March 7-8, 2024.
Use code “PODCAST” for 20% your ticket!
Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and to stay abreast of our latest programming, visit passivehouseaccelerator.com. And please join us at one of our Passive House Accelerator LIVE! zoom gatherings on Wednesdays.
Duration:00:12:07
Reimagining Buildings with Vincent Martinez of Architecture 2030
3/5/2024
In this special Reimagine Buildings episode of the Passive House Podcast, Co-Host of the Passive House Podcast, Ilka Cassidy interviews Vincent Martinez of Architecture 2030.
https://www.architecture2030.org/
Thank you to our Stakeholder Sponsor NYSERDA and to our Signature Sponsors and Community Partners.
Register now for Reimagine Buildings’24, the global online conference that provides the information, connections, and inspiration you need to make buildings that can change the world. Over the course of 24 hours the event will circumnavigate the globe, unveiling a new, innovative building project every hour, complete with actionable solution sets and lessons-learned.
Taking place online Around the World, March 7-8, 2024.
Use code “PODCAST” for 20% your ticket!
https://www.accelevents.com/e/passive-house-accelerator#about
Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and to stay abreast of our latest programming, visit passivehouseaccelerator.com. And please join us at one of our Passive House Accelerator LIVE! zoom gatherings on Wednesdays.
Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and to stay abreast of our latest programming, visit passivehouseaccelerator.com. And please join us at one of our Passive House Accelerator LIVE! zoom gatherings on Wednesdays.
Duration:00:13:12
Reimagining Buildings with Lisa White of Phius
2/29/2024
In this special Reimagine Buildings episode of the Passive House Podcast, Co-Host of the Passive House Podcast, Mary James interviews Lisa White of Phius.
https://www.phius.org/
Thank you to our Stakeholder Sponsor NYSERDA and to our Signature Sponsors and Community Partners.
Register now for Reimagine Buildings’24, the global online conference that provides the information, connections, and inspiration you need to make buildings that can change the world. Over the course of 24 hours the event will circumnavigate the globe, unveiling a new, innovative building project every hour, complete with actionable solution sets and lessons-learned.
Taking place online Around the World, March 7-8, 2024.
Use code “PODCAST” for 20% your ticket!
https://www.accelevents.com/e/passive-house-accelerator#about
Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and to stay abreast of our latest programming, visit passivehouseaccelerator.com. And please join us at one of our Passive House Accelerator LIVE! zoom gatherings on Wednesdays.
Duration:00:09:39
177: Decarbonization & Resilience: New Phius Retrofit Standard Open for Public Comment
2/27/2024
Get involved - Phius is seeking public comments on the new health and resilience-based, carbon-focused Phius REVIVE 2024 passive retrofit standard. NOTE: The deadline for comment has been extended to March 31, 2024.
The standard's custom targets and focus on resilience & decarbonization make it a viable solution for wide-scale passive retrofits.
Co-Host of the Passive House Podcast Ilka Cassidy speaks with James Ortega, the Certification Program Director for Phius and Haley Kalvin - Gold, Project Certifier.
Here is a link to the Phius REVIVE 2024 Standard Document: https://www.phius.org/sites/default/files/2024-02/Phius%20REVIVE%202024%20v0.8_Public%20Comment.pdf
https://www.phius.org/decarbonization-resilience-new-phius-retrofit-standard-open-public-comment
Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and to stay abreast of our latest programming, visit passivehouseaccelerator.com. And please join us at one of our Passive House Accelerator LIVE! zoom gatherings on Wednesdays.
Duration:00:46:04
Reimagining Buildings with Lois Arena of Steven Winter Associates
2/27/2024
In this special Reimagine Buildings episode of the Passive House Podcast, Co-Host of the Passive House Podcast, Zack Semke interviews Lois Arena of Steven Winter Associates.
https://www.swinter.com/
Thank you to our Stakeholder Sponsor NYSERDA and to our Signature Sponsors and Community Partners.
Register now for Reimagine Buildings’24, the global online conference that provides the information, connections, and inspiration you need to make buildings that can change the world. Over the course of 24 hours the event will circumnavigate the globe, unveiling a new, innovative building project every hour, complete with actionable solution sets and lessons-learned.
Taking place online Around the World, March 7-8, 2024.
Use code “PODCAST” for 20% your ticket!
https://www.accelevents.com/e/passive-house-accelerator#about
Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and to stay abreast of our latest programming, visit passivehouseaccelerator.com. And please join us at one of our Passive House Accelerator LIVE! zoom gatherings on Wednesdays.
Duration:00:17:10
Reimagining Buildings with Jessica Grove-Smith | iPHA
2/22/2024
In this special Reimagine Buildings episode of the Passive House Podcast, Co-Host of the Passive House Podcast, Mary James interviews Jessica Grove-Smith of iPHA.
https://passivehouse-international.org/index.php?page_id=65
Thank you to our Stakeholder Sponsor NYSERDA and to our Signature Sponsors and Community Partners.
Register now for Reimagine Buildings’24, the global online conference that provides the information, connections, and inspiration you need to make buildings that can change the world. Over the course of 24 hours the event will circumnavigate the globe, unveiling a new, innovative building project every hour, complete with actionable solution sets and lessons-learned.
Taking place online Around the World, March 7-8, 2024.
Use code “PODCAST” for 20% your ticket!
https://www.accelevents.com/e/passive-house-accelerator#about
Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and to stay abreast of our latest programming, visit passivehouseaccelerator.com. And please join us at one of our Passive House Accelerator LIVE! zoom gatherings on Wednesdays.
Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and to stay abreast of our latest programming, visit passivehouseaccelerator.com. And please join us at one of our Passive House Accelerator LIVE! zoom gatherings on Wednesdays.
Duration:00:09:01
Reimagining Buildings with Ann Marie-Fallon | Architype
2/20/2024
In this special Reimagine Buildings episode of the Passive House Podcast, Co-Host of the Passive House Podcast, Jay Fox interviews Ann Marie-Fallon of Architype.
https://www.architype.co.uk/
Thank you to our Stakeholder Sponsor NYSERDA and to our Signature Sponsors and Community Partners.
Register now for Reimagine Buildings’24, the global online conference that provides the information, connections, and inspiration you need to make buildings that can change the world. Over the course of 24 hours the event will circumnavigate the globe, unveiling a new, innovative building project every hour, complete with actionable solution sets and lessons-learned.
Taking place online Around the World, March 7-8, 2024.
Use code “PODCAST” for 20% your ticket!
https://www.accelevents.com/e/passive-house-accelerator#about
Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and to stay abreast of our latest programming, visit passivehouseaccelerator.com. And please join us at one of our Passive House Accelerator LIVE! zoom gatherings on Wednesdays.
Duration:00:17:21
Reimagining Buildings with Talina Edwards at Envirotecture
2/15/2024
In this special Reimagine Buildings episode of the Passive House Podcast, Co-Host of the Passive House Podcast, Matthew Cutler Welsh interviews Talina Edwards of Envirotecture.
https://www.envirotecture.com.au/
Thank you to our Stakeholder Sponsor NYSERDA and to our Signature Sponsors and Community Partners.
Register now for Reimagine Buildings’24, the global online conference that provides the information, connections, and inspiration you need to make buildings that can change the world. Over the course of 24 hours the event will circumnavigate the globe, unveiling a new, innovative building project every hour, complete with actionable solution sets and lessons-learned.
Taking place online Around the World, March 7-8, 2024.
Use code “PODCAST” for 20% your ticket!
https://www.accelevents.com/e/passive-house-accelerator#about
Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and to stay abreast of our latest programming, visit passivehouseaccelerator.com. And please join us at one of our Passive House Accelerator LIVE! zoom gatherings on Wednesdays.
Duration:00:17:06
Reimagining Buildings with Shefali Sanghvi at Dattner Architects
2/13/2024
In this special Reimagine Buildings episode of the Passive House Podcast, Director of PHA, Zack Semke interviews Shefali Sanghvi at Dattner Architects
https://www.dattner.com/
Thank you to our Stakeholder Sponsor NYSERDA and to our Signature Sponsors and Community Partners.
Register now for Reimagine Buildings’24, the global online conference that provides the information, connections, and inspiration you need to make buildings that can change the world. Over the course of 24 hours the event will circumnavigate the globe, unveiling a new, innovative building project every hour, complete with actionable solution sets and lessons-learned.
Taking place online Around the World, March 7-8, 2024.
Use code “PODCAST” for 20% your ticket!
https://reimaginebuildings.com/24
Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and to stay abreast of our latest programming, visit passivehouseaccelerator.com. And please join us at one of our Passive House Accelerator LIVE! zoom gatherings on Wednesdays.
Duration:00:19:17
Reimagining Buildings with Rosalia García Sánchez | PEP
2/8/2024
In this special Reimagine Buildings episode of the Passive House Podcast, Co-Hosts of the Passive House Podcast, Mary James and Ilka Cassidy interview Rosalia García Sánchez of PEP.
https://www.plataforma-pep.org/
Thank you to our Stakeholder Sponsor NYSERDA and to our Signature Sponsors and Community Partners.
Register now for Reimagine Buildings’24, the global online conference that provides the information, connections, and inspiration you need to make buildings that can change the world. Over the course of 24 hours the event will circumnavigate the globe, unveiling a new, innovative building project every hour, complete with actionable solution sets and lessons-learned.
Taking place online Around the World, March 7-8, 2024.
Use code “PODCAST” for 20% your ticket!
https://www.accelevents.com/e/passive-house-accelerator#about
Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and to stay abreast of our latest programming, visit passivehouseaccelerator.com. And please join us at one of our Passive House Accelerator LIVE! zoom gatherings on Wednesdays.
Duration:00:21:46
176: Behind the Scenes, Making Reimagine Buildings '24
2/6/2024
Passive House Podcast co-host Matthew Cutler-Welsh interviews the team at PHA making Reimagine Buildings ’24 happen. Matthew talks with Michael Ingui, founder of PHA and Zack Semke, director of PHA about how the conference came to be and why it’s unlike any other. Along with conversations from Kim Davis, Cara Engh, Mary James, Ilka Cassidy, and Jay Fox.
Join us for RB24, the global online conference that provides the information, connections, and inspiration you need to make buildings that can change the world. Over the course of 24 hours, we'll circumnavigate the globe, unveiling a new, innovative building project every hour, complete with actionable solution sets and lessons learned.
Use code: Podcast for 20% off of registration!
Register here: https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/events/reimagine-buildings-24
Sizzle reel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NXsF9ZOP8U
Interested in becoming a Signature Sponsor or Community Partner? Email us at RB24@passivehouseaccelerator.com.
Student + Scholarship Rate tickets are available to ensure that everyone regardless of financial constraints, can be part of RB24. Please email RB24@passivehouseaccelerator.com with subject line: “RB24 Scholarship” for more information.
Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and to stay abreast of our latest programming, visit passivehouseaccelerator.com. And please join us at one of our Passive House Accelerator LIVE! zoom gatherings on Wednesdays.
Duration:00:36:45
175: Homes for Today and the Future
1/30/2024
Passive House Podcast co-hosts Ilka Cassidy and Mary James speak with Elisabeth Baudinaud, Founder of Carbon Wise. As an esteemed leader in policy development and community resiliency, Elisabeth's wealth of experience and dedication to advancing low-carbon construction practices have propelled the establishment of Carbon Wise. We talk with Elisabeth Baudinaud who started Carbon Wise to help homeowners, builders, and policy makers understand the carbon emissions implications of design and construction choices.
Carbon Wise
https://carbon-wise.ca/
Reimagine Buildings 2024
https://www.accelevents.com/e/passive-house-accelerator
Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and to stay abreast of our latest programming, visit passivehouseaccelerator.com. And please join us at one of our Passive House Accelerator LIVE! zoom gatherings on Wednesdays.
Duration:00:58:06
174: Cool Passive Houses In a Hot Climate
1/23/2024
Passive House Podcast co-host Matthew Cutler-Welsh talks with Stefan Goebel and Ryan Abendroth from Build Zero Consulting. From Solar Decathlon award winners to Passive House advocates, they discuss their journey, Phius 101 training sessions, resilience, and the importance of finding low-carbon solutions for emissions-heavy interests such as flying.
https://www.buildzeroconsulting.com/
Vertiport Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHuGrFyePic&si=XF1QaVSicSgZjd1o
Reimagine Buildings 2024
https://www.accelevents.com/e/passive-house-accelerator
Upcoming Events: https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/articles/passive-house-weekly-january-22nd-2024
Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and to stay abreast of our latest programming, visit passivehouseaccelerator.com. And please join us at one of our Passive House Accelerator LIVE! zoom gatherings on Wednesdays.
Duration:00:44:13
173: From Student to Teacher
1/16/2024
Passive House Podcast co-host Jay Fox speaks with Brittany Coughlin, Principal and Energy & Sustainability Specialist at RDH Building Science. Brittany describes her Passive House journey and what inspired her to pursue a career in high-performance building before talking about her work on such notable projects as the Doig River Cultural Center, which is one of the northern-most buildings in Canada to receive Passive House certification; her work as a teacher at the British Columbia Institute of Technology; and what role the building industry can play in educating consumers about decarbonization.
https://www.rdh.com/
Reimagine Buildings 2024
https://www.accelevents.com/e/passive-house-accelerator
Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and to stay abreast of our latest programming, visit passivehouseaccelerator.com. And please join us at one of our Passive House Accelerator LIVE! zoom gatherings on Wednesdays.
Duration:00:40:24
Component Spotlight: New ERV/HRV Hits the North American Market, with Brink (Arthur Dijkstra) and 475 (Gabrielle O’Grady)
1/11/2024
After 475 High Performance Building Supply conducted a round of focus groups asking North American Passive House practitioners what new Passive House materials and components they needed, one clear message kept coming through: give us a new alternative for HRVs and ERVs. Enter Brink and their FLAIR line, now available in North America through 475. In this special Component Podcast episode, Gabrielle O’Grady of 475 and Arthur Dijkstra of Brink discuss the FLAIR units and their exemplary performance in efficiency, power consumption, size, quiet, and cost. They also share the history of HRV/ERV development in Europe and the role that Brink has played over the decades in driving the evolution of this technology that is so vital to Passive House practice.
https://475.supply/products/brink-flair-erv-hrv
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heat_recovery_ventilation
Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and to stay abreast of our latest programming, visit passivehouseaccelerator.com. And please join us at one of our Passive House Accelerator LIVE! zoom gatherings on Wednesdays.
Duration:00:48:45
172: Fostering Longterm Sustainability
1/9/2024
Passive House Podcast co-hosts Ilka Cassidy and Mary James speak with with Amanda Bonelli, an Associate at Bright Common, a Philadelphia-based firm. Amanda shares insights into her impactful work, where she passionately addresses resiliency and social equity within urban environments. The discussion covers a wide spectrum, including topics such as scaling deep-energy retrofits, scattered site affordable housing projects, and innovative approaches like prefabricated Passive Houses and mixed-use urban infill work.
Bright Common
https://www.brightcommon.com/
The Passive Row House Manual
https://greenbuildingunited.org/newsroom97/it-s-here-the-passive-rowhouse-manual
Reimagine Buildings 2024
https://www.accelevents.com/e/passive-house-accelerator
Upcoming Events
https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/articles/passive-house-weekly-january-8th-2024
Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and to stay abreast of our latest programming, visit passivehouseaccelerator.com. And please join us at one of our Passive House Accelerator LIVE! zoom gatherings on Wednesdays.
Duration:01:03:12
171: New Generation, New Building Ideas
1/2/2024
Passive House Podcast co-host Zack Semke sits down with Sarah Nuamah, board member of Passive House Northwest and a Systems Design and Services Agent at Small Planet Supply. Sarah shares insights into her distinctive journey within the high-performance building industry. She discusses her passion for incorporating advanced building techniques into the realm of trades labor, with a focus on imparting these skills to a younger generation. Sarah's dedication to advocating for sustainable building practices, coupled with her commitment to social impact and environmental consciousness, serves as a driving force behind her impactful contributions to the industry.
https://phnw.org/
https://www.smallplanetsupply.com/
Reimagine Buildings 2024
https://www.accelevents.com/e/passive-house-accelerator
Upcoming Events
https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/articles/passive-house-weekly-january-1st-2024
Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and to stay abreast of our latest programming, visit passivehouseaccelerator.com. And please join us at one of our Passive House Accelerator LIVE! zoom gatherings on Wednesdays.
Duration:00:56:26
Bonus Episode: Joseph Lstiburek, Building Science Corporation (PhiusCon 2023)
12/20/2023
In this special bonus episode recorded at the PhiusCon 2023, Co-Hosts of the Passive House Podcast, Shaun St-Amour and Mark Wille interview Joseph Lstiburek of Building Science Corporation.
https://buildingscience.com/
https://phius1.zohobackstage.com/PhiusCon2023
Thank you to our sponsor, Zola Windows for making the Passive House Podcast at the Passive House Network Conference possible.
https://www.zolawindows.com/
Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and to stay abreast of our latest programming, visit passivehouseaccelerator.com. And please join us at one of our Passive House Accelerator LIVE! zoom gatherings on Wednesdays.
Duration:00:17:08