Passive House Podcast

In this episode of the Passive House Podcast, we sit down with James Clarke, General Manager of NZSIP, to explore his journey from high-end construction in London to leading sustainable building innovations in New Zealand. James shares his passion for creating healthier, more resilient homes after a personal encounter with New Zealand's housing challenges. Discover how Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) offer energy efficiency, airtightness, and superior insulation, making them an ideal choic...

In this episode of the Passive House Podcast, Mary James and Ilka Cassidy talk with Joanna Lockhart of Tetra Tech Europe. As the Associate Director of Architecture, Joanna leads a specialized team focused on net zero, whole-life carbon, and circular building approaches. She shares her experience in designing sustainable, low-carbon buildings for the UK’s Ministry of Defense, navigating complex carbon targets, and leveraging circular economy principles.Tetra Tech Europe https://www.tetratecheu...

In this special component episode of the Passive House Podcast, Matthew Cutler-Welsh interviews Hugh Whiriskey of Partel. Hugh shares insights into Partel’s approach to energy-efficient building, including updates on their popular ExoPerm 250 membrane and the company’s move towards more sustainable, durable building solutions. They also dive into the importance of environmental product declarations (EPDs), the evolving construction landscape in Ireland, and Partel’s expanding influence across...

In this episode of the Passive House Podcast, Lloyd Alter shares stories from his recent trip to New Zealand. We dive into the "missed opportunities" he saw in Christchurch's post-earthquake rebuild and the broader evolution of Passive House standards. Lloyd discusses the impact of thoughtful building design, sufficiency in architecture, and what can be learned from New Zealand’s unique challenges in sustainable housing.https://newsociety.com/book/the-story-of-upfront-carbon/https://www.reima...

In this Component Spotlight episode of the Passive House Podcast, co-host Jay Fox sits down with Aaron Frazier from Longboard to dive into innovative cladding solutions, with a special focus on the Hitch System. Discover how Longboard's extruded aluminum products, from tongue-and-groove siding to their advanced cladding attachment systems, enhance durability, reduce embodied carbon, and improve energy efficiency. Aaron shares insights into Longboard's manufacturing process, the evolutio...

In this episode of the Passive House Podcast, Jesse Hunt of Emergent Development joins the podcast to share his journey of developing Houston's first Passive House. He discusses his passion for passive building and the how taking the leap to develop his own project has changed everything for him.https://www.emergentdev.co/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.co...

This week on the Passive House Podcast, Matthew Cutler-Welsh takes us inside PHINZ 2024 for insightful conversations with Alex Slater, Delia Bellaby, Dr. Emina Kristina Petrovic, Lloyd Alter, and Nikki Kruger. Together, they explore the future of sustainable architecture, from the health impacts of building materials to the intricacies of the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP), and the recent updates to New Zealand’s earth building standards. Join us for an engaging discussion on energy ef...

In this special component spotlight episode of the Passive House Podcast, host Zack Semke caught up with Adam White, CEO and co-founder of Intelligent Membranes. Adam shares exciting updates on the company’s innovative Passive Purple products, their recent rebranding Net Zero Heroes, and global expansion. Discover how Intelligent Membranes is revolutionizing zero-carbon building with their eco-friendly, liquid-applied membranes. This episode is packed with insights for Passive House enthusias...

In this episode of the Passive House Podcast, Co-host Zack Semke sits down with James Ortega, the Certification Program Director at Phius. James shares insights on the evolving role of Phius, the shift from small-scale homes to larger multifamily and high-rise buildings, and the exponential growth of certified square footage in passive buildings. He also dives into the upcoming Phius Pro Forum in Providence, Rhode Island, and explore the new Phius Revive standard, which focuses on resil...

In this episode of the Passive House Podcast, co-host Zack Semke is joined by Kim Davis, Programs Manager, and Michael Ingui, Founder of Passive House Accelerator. The team dives into exciting new developments at the Accelerator, from survey-driven programming changes to a sneak peek of the upcoming Reimagined Buildings Collective. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at how they're shaping the future of zero-carbon building through collaborative community events, conferences, and practical i...

In this episode of the Passive House podcast, Co-Hosts Ilka and Mary chat with Sandra Rohler from Cornerstone Architecture. They explore creative approaches to addressing the housing supply crisis, focusing on co-housing as a model for sustainable, community-focused living. Sandra shares insights from her experience with the Little Mountain Co-housing project in Vancouver, a Passive House-certified development, emphasizing the importance of community, sustainability, and innovative building t...

In this episode of the Passive House Podcast, Co-host Ilka Cassidy and Mary James talk with Christina Boyer, architect, and Matt Bolen, Managing Principal architect at McCallum Sather. They discuss their work in advancing high-performance housing in Ontario, particularly in the Kitchener-Waterloo region. With a focus on sustainable design, they share insights into using mass timber and Passive House certification to address the housing crisis. Learn about their innovative projects, challenges...

In this episode of the Passive House Accelerator Podcast, Nathan St. Germain, founder of Studio St. Germain discusses his firm’s philosophy of “building to give back." Nathan explores the concept of aging in place and how Passive House design can create a therapeutic, livable environment for people as they age. He highlights his work on the Wilkinsburg Passive House project, where the focus on air quality, energy efficiency, and livability supports the health and dignity of the occupants. The...

In our final episode of our Cooling and Summer Resiliency series we asked you our audience "What's your DIY cooling/summer resilience solution?". Co-Hosts Zack, Mary, Matthew and Ilka discuss your responses and dive into their own DIY solutions. From running bathroom fans all night to strategic shading solutions, hear practical advice from Passive House enthusiasts across North America. Plus, discover insights on the impact of internal gains and the importance of monitoring and adapting...

In this fourth episode of our Cooling and Sumer Resiliency series, co-host Ilka Cassidy delves into the intricacies of cooling and resilience in building design with some of North America's leading energy modelers. Join us as Prudence Ferreira, Ryan Abendroth, and Christina Snyder share their experiences, challenges, and strategies for predicting and mitigating overheating in buildings. From the basics of energy modeling to advanced techniques for optimizing building performance. Tune in to e...

In this third episode of our Cooling and Sumer Resiliency series, we welcome back Andy Marlow to discuss the unique challenges of designing Passive Houses in Australia's increasingly hot and varied climate. We dive into the nuances of maintaining comfort in the face of rising temperatures, the importance of shading, and the evolving role of mechanical cooling. Andy shares insights on the balance between traditional Passive House principles and the need for innovative solutions in warmer regio...

In this episode of the Passive House Podcast we revisit a previous episode with John Semmelhack, co-owner of the Comfort Squad based in Charlottesville, Virginia, and a member of the Phius Technical Committee. In their conversation Zack and John discuss the increasing impact of wildfire smoke on indoor air quality across North America. They explore both immediate and long-term strategies to protect your home, from DIY air filter solutions like the Corsi-Rosenthal Box to integrating high-perfo...

In this episode of the Passive House Accelerator podcast, we're kicking off a special summer mini-series on cooling and summer resiliency. Host Mary James is joined by mechanical engineer, Galen Staengl and Tad Everhart of CertiPHIers Cooperative. Galen shares insights from his extensive experience in energy-efficient green building and Passive House design, emphasizing the importance of holistic, cost-effective approaches to cooling. Tad discusses his journey from climate crisis awareness to...

In this episode of Passive House Podcast, co-host Mary James reconnects Bronwyn Barry in her new project in Sacramento, California during a Passive House Open House Days. Bronwyn emphasizes the importance of both operational energy efficiency and embodied carbon reduction. The episode highlights innovative building materials, such as dense pack cellulose and rigid exterior hemp insulation, and touches on the challenges and successes in obtaining permitting and ensuring fire resilience. Additi...

In this episode of Passive House Podcast, co-host Matthew Cutler-Welsh reconnects with Alex Slater from Shared Spaces to delve into the latest advancements and challenges in sustainable design. Alex shares his recent work on the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) and its application in compliance with Australian building regulations. They discuss the significance of energy efficiency, the impact of thermal mass in various climates, and the importance of education and humility in promoting ...

In this episode of the Passive House Podcast Zack Semke welcomes back Lisa White, Associate Director of Phius. A renowned thought leader in the intersection of buildings and the clean energy transition, Lisa shares insights from her work, especially the Architect's Guide to Ultra-Low Energy Buildings, Microgrids, and Direct Current. She and Zack also discuss Phius's exciting revision of its Revive retrofit standard. https://xenetwork.org/ets/episodes/episode-225-demand-side-solutions/https://...

In the final part of our series on circular construction co-hosts Mary James and Ilka Cassidy are joined by Felix Heisel, an architect, professor at Cornell University, and director of the Circular Construction Lab. Learn about the principles of circular construction, urban mining, and the significance of deconstruction over demolition. Discover how Felix's lab is pushing the boundaries of sustainable architecture through interdisciplinary research, policy advocacy, and practical implem...

In this special bonus episode recorded at the 2024 Passive House Canada Conference in Victoria, BC co-host of the Passive House Podcast Mary James interviews Chris Ballard of Passive House Canada.https://conference.passivehousecanada.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 Wedne...

In this special bonus episode recorded at the 2024 Passive House Canada Conference in Victoria, BC co-host of the Passive House Podcast Mary James interviews Morgan Wright and Christina Boyer of mcCallumSather.https://www.mccallumsather.com/https://conference.passivehousecanada.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 Hou...

In this special bonus episode recorded at the 2024 Passive House Canada Conference in Victoria, BC co-host of the Passive House Podcast Mary James interviews David Claus of UNBC.https://www.unbc.ca/https://conference.passivehousecanada.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 Wed...

In this special bonus episode recorded at the 2024 Passive House Canada Conference in Victoria, BC co-host of the Passive House Podcast Mary James interviews Craig Edwards of the City of Vancouver.https://conference.passivehousecanada.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 Wedn...

In this special bonus episode recorded at the 2024 Passive House Canada Conference in Victoria, BC co-host of the Passive House Podcast Mary James interviews Patrick Ropple of Evoke Buildings. https://conference.passivehousecanada.com/https://www.evokebuildings.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 LI...

In the second part of our series on circular construction, we explore the intersection of sustainable building practices and carbon reduction. Co-hosts Mary James and Ilka Cassidy are joined by special guest Anja Rosen, of the Urban Mining Index based in Germany. Anja shares insights from her work in circular construction, emphasizing the importance of recycling and reusing building materials. She discusses the implementation of the Urban Mining Index, detailing how it can be used to assess a...

In this special bonus episode recorded at the 2024 Retrofit Canada Conference in Vancouver, BC co-host of the Passive House Podcast Mary James interviews Keith Burrows of The Atmospheric Fund (TAF).https://taf.ca/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.

In this special bonus episode recorded at the 2024 Retrofit Canada Conference in Vancouver, BC co-host of the Passive House Podcast Mary James interviews Darla Simpson of The Zero Emissions Innovation Centre (ZEIC).https://www.zeic.ca/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.

In this special bonus episode recorded at the 2024 Retrofit Canada Conference in Vancouver, BC co-host of the Passive House Podcast Mary James interviews Lorrie Rand of ReCover Initiative.https://www.recoverinitiative.ca/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.

In the first of three episodes of our Circular Construction Series co-hosts Mary James and Ilka Cassidy sit down with Dominik Campanella, co-founder of Concular. They delve into the innovative practices transforming the construction industry. Dominik shares the inspiring journey of Concular, starting from the initial idea conceived in 2000 to the establishment of a thriving marketplace in 2012 and the evolution into Concular in 2020. Discover how Concular's approach not only complies with Eur...

In this special bonus episode recorded at the 2024 Retrofit Canada Conference in Vancouver, BC co-host of the Passive House Podcast Mary James interviews Andrea Linsky of Alberta Ecotrust.https://albertaecotrust.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.

In this episode of the Passive House Podcast Matthew Cutler Welsh chats with Sue Connor of Gaea Architects based in Sydney, Australia. Sue chatted about her lifelong passion for architecture and sustainability. Sue delves into her work with Passive House standards, emphasizing the importance of non-toxic, ethical, and energy-efficient building materials. Through her collaborative work with Darren from Eclipse Passive House, Sue highlights the benefits and challenges of prefabrication in...

In this episode, Matthew Cutler Welsh dives into the highlights of the 2024 Thrive Passivhaus Conference, in Melbourne Australia. Matthew chats with:Joe Karten of BuiltEmilia Lacovino of Detailed GreenKristie Wulf of the Australian Hemp Building DirectoryTalina Edwards of EnvirotectureHamish White of Sanctum HomesAndy Marlow of the Australian Passivhaus AssociationHighlights include the first certified Hempcrete Passive House in the Southern Hemisphere, the role of health in sustainable build...

In this episode, co-host Mary James speaks with Angie Horner, co-founder of Quantum Passivhaus, based in Minden, Ontario. Angie shares the inspiring journey of how Quantum started as a husband-and-wife team in 2013, driven by a passion for sustainable building practices and the desire to address common construction issues. We dive into the development of their innovative prefabricated passive house panels, their expansion into multifamily housing, and the exciting new retrofit panels designed...

In this bonus episode of the Passive House Podcast, co-host Ilka Cassidy is at the Sustainability Symposium hosted by Green Building United. In the first interview Ilka talks with Robert Fleming, Brian Fullen, Carolina Downey and Sarah Harvey of FCA along with Kayla Reddington and Sarah Murphy of Turner Construction about their sustainability framwork. In the second interview Ilka speaks with Scott Kelly and Drew Lavine of Re:vision Architecture about their project, the first Livi...

In this bonus episode of the Passive House Podcast, co-host Ilka Cassidy is at the Sustainability Symposium hosted by Green Building United. Ilka talks with Paul Thompson of BluPath, Lauren Thomsen & Matt Gindlesparger of Lauren Thomsen Design, Justin Iovenitti & Norm Horn of New Ecology and David Gavin of Quinn Evans. Ilka talked to the presenters of a row house renovation in Baltimore and a new construction row house in Philadelphia.https://blupath.us/https://www.newecology.org/http...

In this special bonus episode of the Passive House Podcast, co-host Ilka Cassidy is at the Sustainability Symposium hosted by Green Building United. Ilka talks with Rich Freeh the Executive Director of GBU and Sangeetha Sambandam of WRT. They give insight into Green Building United and the Symposium, its history, goals, and strategic planning. And looking ahead to Greenbuild in Philadelphia.Links: https://greenbuildingunited.org/event/2024-sustainability-symposium/https://greenbuil...

Passive House Podcast Co-Host Mary James and Ilka Cassidy had the pleasure of speaking with Cindy Wilson, co-founder of Intelligent City, a company based in British Columbia, Canada. Cindy shares the innovative journey of Intelligent City, which began with a vision to improve urban living through sustainable, efficient construction. She delves into the company's evolution from traditional architectural practices to the use of advanced robotics in manufacturing building components. Cindy...

In this episode of the Passive House Podcast co-host Zack Semke speaks with Tim McDonald of Onion Flats Architecture on the heels of Tim's involvement in the Reimagine Building PREFAB conference. Tim discusses his firm's current portfolio of passive deep energy retrofit projects and shares his growing realization that we need to fundamentally rethink our understanding of the economics of retrofits. Compared to building new, saving buildings is cheap! To prove the point, he walks us thro...

In this episode, Passive House Podcast host Matthew Cutler Welsch talks with Darryn Parkinson of Eclipse Passive House. Darryn is a builder with a passion for sustainability and efficiency. From his early fascination with understanding how things work to his deep concern about environmental impact, Darryn shares his transition from traditional building methods to the innovative world of passive house construction. We explore his challenges and triumphs in setting up a panelized prefabrication...

In this episode of the podcast, Co-Hosts Mary James and Ilka Cassidy speak with Heather Mott, Director of Architecture at Collective Carpentry. Heather provides an update on the progress of the company's pre-designed homes, known as Collective Homes. She delves into the refinements made to their building process, including advancements in communication with consultants, feedback integration, and the importance of a holistic approach to sustainable construction. Heather also touches on g...

Passive House Podcast co-host Ilka Cassidy interviews Beth Campell of Unity Homes, Edie Dillman of B.Public Prefab and Katie Faulkner of West Work . This discussion considers pathways toward pre-manufactured buildings and tackles challenges in large scale market adoption from four different viewpoints: the architect, the builder, the software integrator, and the retrofit specialist.This episode is part of our month-long series covering perspectives on Prefab in Passive House, leadi...

In this special bonus episode recorded at the In­ter­na­tion­al Pass­ive House Con­fer­en­ce in Inns­bruck, Aus­tria co-host of the Passive House Podcast Michael Ingui interviews Gunter and Markus Lang of Passathon & Clara Kupelwieser of Green Building Solutions Summer University.https://passathon.at/https://www.oeadstudenthousing.at/en/summer-universities/gbs/Thank you to our sponsor, Source 2050 for making the Passive House Podcast at In­ter­na­tion­al Pass­ive House Con­fer­en­ce...

In this special bonus episode recorded at the In­ter­na­tion­al Pass­ive House Con­fer­en­ce in Inns­bruck, Aus­tria co-host of the Passive House Podcast Mary James interviews Sarah Lewis & Yogini Patel of Passivhaus Trust.https://www.passivhaustrust.org.uk/Thank you to our sponsor, Source 2050 for making the Passive House Podcast at In­ter­na­tion­al Pass­ive House Con­fer­en­ce.https://source2050.com/Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about P...

In this special bonus episode recorded at the In­ter­na­tion­al Pass­ive House Con­fer­en­ce in Inns­bruck, Aus­tria co-host of the Passive House Podcast Mary James interviews Andrew Michler of Hyper Local Workshop, Bronwyn Barry of Passive House bb, & Bruce Becker of Becker+Becker.https://www.passivehousebb.com/https://hyperlocalarch.com/https://www.beckerandbecker.com/Thank you to our sponsor, Source 2050 for making the Passive House Podcast at In­ter­na­tion­al Pass­ive Hou...

Join co-host Matthew Cutler Welsh in his conversation with Angela Currie of Hanover in Scotland. Angela delves into the world of social housing in Scotland, exploring its rich history, the evolving landscape of affordable housing, and the challenges of climate change. From Edinburgh to rural villages like Drymen, discover how housing associations like Hanover are reshaping communities and improving lives. Explore topics ranging from the impact of legislation like the right to buy, to innovati...

In this special bonus episode recorded at the In­ter­na­tion­al Pass­ive House Con­fer­en­ce in Inns­bruck, Aus­tria co-host of the Passive House Podcast Mary James interviews Jessica Grove Smith of Passivhaus Institute.https://passivehouse.com/Thank you to our sponsor, Source 2050 for making the Passive House Podcast at In­ter­na­tion­al Pass­ive House Con­fer­en­ce.https://source2050.com/Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and to sta...

In this special bonus episode recorded at the In­ter­na­tion­al Pass­ive House Con­fer­en­ce in Inns­bruck, Aus­tria co-host of the Passive House Podcast Michael Ingui interviews Lloyd Alter.https://www.linkedin.com/in/lloyd-alter-827ba7/Thank you to our sponsor, Source 2050 for making the Passive House Podcast at In­ter­na­tion­al Pass­ive House Con­fer­en­ce.Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and to stay abreast of our latest ...

In this special bonus episode recorded at the In­ter­na­tion­al Pass­ive House Con­fer­en­ce in Inns­bruck, Aus­tria co-host of the Passive House Podcast Ilka Cassidy interviews Clare Parry of Development Victoria.https://www.passivhausassociation.com.au/news/thepassivhausplaybookhttps://www.development.vic.gov.au/Thank you to our sponsor, Source 2050 for making the Passive House Podcast at In­ter­na­tion­al Pass­ive House Con­fer­en­ce.https://source2050.com/Thank you for listeni...

In this special bonus episode recorded at the In­ter­na­tion­al Pass­ive House Con­fer­en­ce in Inns­bruck, Aus­tria co-hosts of the Passive House Podcast Ilka Cassidy and Mary James interview Jose Marcelino Garcia Gutierrez of BBVA Mexico and Susanne Theumer & Elena Reyes of Passivhaus Institute.https://passivehouse.com/https://www.bbva.com/en/specials/bbva-bancomer-mexico/Thank you to our sponsor, Source 2050 for making the Passive House Podcast at In­ter­na­tion­al Pass­ive House...

In this special bonus episode recorded at the In­ter­na­tion­al Pass­ive House Con­fer­en­ce in Inns­bruck, Aus­tria co-host of the Passive House Podcast Ilka Cassidy interviews In Cho of Passive House for Everyone! https://www.passivehouseforeveryone.org/Thank you to our sponsor, Source 2050 for making the Passive House Podcast at In­ter­na­tion­al Pass­ive House Con­fer­en­ce.https://source2050.com/Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Pa...

In this special bonus episode recorded at the In­ter­na­tion­al Pass­ive House Con­fer­en­ce in Inns­bruck, Aus­tria co-host of the Passive House Podcast Jose Sosa interviews Paolo Massacesi of CASSA.https://www.linkedin.com/in/paolo-massacesi-76338048/?originalSubdomain=arThank you to our sponsor, Source 2050 for making the Passive House Podcast at In­ter­na­tion­al Pass­ive House Con­fer­en­ce.https://source2050.com/Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To ...

In this episode of the Passive House Podcast, co-host Zack Smeke is live at the NYSERDA BOE Round 4 Awards. Listen in as he interviews Illya Azaroff, Lois Arena, and award winners: Fernando Villa and Sara Bayer, Natalie Seagriff, Ed Ettinger, Sean Flynn and Mark Ginsberg. Explore their cutting-edge projects, and discuss the future of green building. From energy-efficient technologies to innovative materials, this episode is a deep dive into the strategies and challenges of c...

In this special bonus episode recorded at the In­ter­na­tion­al Pass­ive House Con­fer­en­ce in Inns­bruck, Aus­tria co-host of the Passive House Podcast Ilka Cassidy interviews Anna Czerwinska of Atelier d'Architecture RIVAThttps://www.rivat-architecte.fr/Thank you to our sponsor, Source 2050 for making the Passive House Podcast at In­ter­na­tion­al Pass­ive House Con­fer­en­ce.https://source2050.com/Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about ...

In this special bonus episode recorded at the In­ter­na­tion­al Pass­ive House Con­fer­en­ce in Inns­bruck, Aus­tria co-host of the Passive House Podcast Ilka Cassidy interviews Marius Soflete a structural engineer, specialist Passive House designer and construction content creator who wants to help you build better.https://www.youtube.com/c/MariusSofletehttps://soflete.ro/Thank you to our sponsor, Source 2050 for making the Passive House Podcast at In­ter­na­tion­al Pass­ive...

In this special bonus episode recorded at the In­ter­na­tion­al Pass­ive House Con­fer­en­ce in Inns­bruck, Aus­tria co-host of the Passive House Podcast Mary James interviews Bjorn Kierulf of Ecococon.https://ecococon.eu/us/Thank you to our sponsor, Source 2050 for making the Passive House Podcast at In­ter­na­tion­al Pass­ive House Con­fer­en­ce.https://source2050.com/Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and to stay abreast of our lat...

In this special bonus episode recorded at the In­ter­na­tion­al Pass­ive House Con­fer­en­ce in Inns­bruck, Aus­tria co-host of the Passive House Podcast Mary James interviews Gabriel Rojas of the University of Innsbruck.https://www.uibk.ac.at/en/Thank you to our sponsor, Source 2050 for making the Passive House Podcast at In­ter­na­tion­al Pass­ive House Con­fer­en­ce.https://source2050.com/Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and to s...

In this special bonus episode recorded at the In­ter­na­tion­al Pass­ive House Con­fer­en­ce in Inns­bruck, Aus­tria co-host of the Passive House Podcast Ilka Cassidy interviews keynote speaker Diana Ürge-Vorsatz a Professor at the Department of Environmental Sciences and Policy, at the Central European University (CEU) and Vice Chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).https://www.ipcc.ch/https://passivhaustagung.de/en/Thank you to our sponsor, Source 2050 for making the ...

In this episode of the Passive House Podcast, co-host Matthew Cutler Welsh talks with Lachlan Gales of Ovens & King Builders in Wangaratta, Australia. Lachlan takes us through the evolution of his building philosophy, driven by a passion for alternative construction methods. He discusses the technical shifts, the learning curve, and the real-life impacts of building homes that not only withstand extreme temperatures but also offer unparalleled living comfort. Join us as we explore how ded...

In this episode of the Passive House Podcast, co-host Ilka Cassidy talks with Melissa O'Mara and Kevin Stack of The Leaders Co-Lab at the NYS Green Building Conference. Melissa and Kevin share their vision for transforming the built environment. Their session, "Accelerating Transformation through Inner Development Goals," unveils a profound approach to achieving sustainability not just through technical standards but by fostering inner growth and a shift in consciousness within the constructi...

In this special bonus episode recorded at NESEA Building Energy Boston, co-host of the Passive House Podcast Ilka Cassidy interviews Jacob Goldman of Energy Tax Savers.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobgoldman1/Website: https://www.energytaxsavers.com/Thank you to our sponsor, New Energy Works for making the Passive House Podcast at NESEA Building Energy Boston.https://newenergyworks.com/Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and...

In this special bonus episode recorded at NESEA Building Energy Boston, co-host of the Passive House Podcast Ilka Cassidy interviews Anna Demeo of Gage Zero. https://nesea.org/users/anna-demeohttps://gagezero.com/Thank you to our sponsor, New Energy Works for making the Passive House Podcast at NESEA Building Energy Boston.https://newenergyworks.com/Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and to stay abreast of our latest programming, visi...

In this special bonus episode recorded at NESEA Building Energy Boston, co-host of the Passive House Podcast Ilka Cassidy interviews Dr. Marvin Loiseau of Franklin Cummings Tech and Gail Sullivan of Studio G Architects. https://franklincummings.edu/https://studiogarchitects.com/Thank you to our sponsor, New Energy Works for making the Passive House Podcast at NESEA Building Energy Boston.https://newenergyworks.com/Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about...

In this special bonus episode recorded at NESEA Building Energy Boston, co-host of the Passive House Podcast Ilka Cassidy interviews Rachel White of Bygg Meister Design and Build, and Michael Hindle of Passive to Positive.https://www.passivetopositive.com/https://www.byggmeister.com/Thank you to our sponsor, New Energy Works for making the Passive House Podcast at NESEA Building Energy Boston.https://newenergyworks.com/Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn...

In this special bonus episode recorded at NESEA Building Energy Boston, co-host of the Passive House Podcast Ilka Cassidy interviews Elaine Hoffman of Goody Clancy, Jennifer Johnson of Nitsch Engineering, and Patrick Murphy of Vanderweil Engineers.Keynote Presentation : https://nesea.org/session/designing-resilience-response-extreme-weatherThank you to our sponsor, New Energy Works for making the Passive House Podcast at NESEA Building Energy Boston.https://newenergyworks.com/Than...

In this special bonus episode recorded at NESEA Building Energy Boston, co-host of the Passive House Podcast Ilka Cassidy interviews Florence MacGregor of NESEA and Bryan Bleier of New Energy Works.https://nesea.org/https://newenergyworks.com/Thank you to our sponsor, New Energy Works for making the Passive House Podcast at NESEA Building Energy Boston.https://newenergyworks.com/Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and to stay abreast o...

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 testame...

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 in...

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...

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. Ov...

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 w...

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, P...

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...

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=65Thank 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...

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 2...

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 t...

In this special Reimagine Buildings episode of the Passive House Podcast, Director of PHA, Zack Semke interviews Shefali Sanghvi at Dattner Architectshttps://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 wil...

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. Ove...

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...

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 cons...

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=XF1QaVSicSgZjd1oReimagine Buildings 2024htt...

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 Insti...

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 perfor...

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-us...

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 buildin...

Passive House Podcast co-host Matthew Cutler-Welsh engages in a conversation with Steve McKee, the owner of North Carolina-based QRS Quality Renovation Services and a seasoned general contractor. Join us as we explore Steve's journey, transitioning from a background in disaster renovation to his current role as a player in the Passive House movement.https://www.accelevents.com/e/passive-house-acceleratorThank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House an...

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/PhiusCon2023Thank 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 ...

In the second part of Passive House Podcast co-host Jay Fox’s conversation with Marine Sanchez, the two explore the importance of collaboration, creating energy budgets early in the design process, and communicating to developers that improving building performance is a way of future proofing their building. Sanchez, one of the more prominent voices in the Passive House community and a Passive House Specialist at RDH Building Science, also discusses the importance of diversity and inclusion i...

In this special bonus episode recorded at the PhiusCon 2023, Mary James, PHA Director of Publications interviews Maren Longhurst of Sam Rodell Architects.https://rodell.design/https://phius1.zohobackstage.com/PhiusCon2023Thank 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 p...

In this special bonus episode recorded at the PhiusCon 2023, Co-Hosts of the Passive House Podcast, Shaun St-Amour and Mark Wille interview Troy Imbrey and Mike Cairns of Innotech Windows + Doors.https://www.innotech-windows.com/https://phius1.zohobackstage.com/PhiusCon2023Thank 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 m...

In this special bonus episode recorded at the PhiusCon 2023, Co-Host of the Passive House Podcast, Matthew Cutler Welsh interviews John Knapp of Source 2050.https://source2050.com/https://phius1.zohobackstage.com/PhiusCon2023Thank 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 ou...

In this special bonus episode recorded at the PhiusCon 2023, Co-Hosts of the Passive House Podcast, Shaun St-Amour and Mark Wille interview Chris Magwood of Rocky Mountain Institute.https://phius1.zohobackstage.com/PhiusCon2023Thank 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 la...

In this special bonus episode recorded at the PhiusCon 2023, Passive House Podcast Co- Hosts Mary James and Shaun St-Amour interview Tim McDonald the President and CEO of Onion Flats LLC.https://phius1.zohobackstage.com/PhiusCon2023Thank 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 o...

In this special bonus episode recorded at the PhiusCon 2023, Co-Host of the Passive House Podcast, Matthew Cutler Welsh interviews Jesse Hunt of Phius Houston.https://phiusalliancehouston.org/https://phius1.zohobackstage.com/PhiusCon2023Thank 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...

Passive House Podcast co-host Jay Fox speaks with Marine Sanchez, a thought leader and Passive House Specialist at RDH Building Science. Together, they explore a diverse range of topics, including how Marine's unique background in engineering informed her approach to energy modeling, updates on projects like the new student housing complex at the University of Toronto Scarborough (now known as Harmony Commons), and how recent updates to building codes are accelerating the adoption of Passive ...

In this special bonus episode recorded at the PhiusCon 2023, Co-Host of the Passive House Podcast, Matthew Cutler Welsh interviews Kimberly Llewellyn of Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US.https://metahvac.com/https://phius1.zohobackstage.com/PhiusCon2023Thank 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...

In this special bonus episode recorded at the PhiusCon 2023, Co-Host of the Passive House Podcast, Shaun St-Amour interviews Lindsey Shaack of Love | Schack Architecture.https://loveschackarchitecture.com/https://phius1.zohobackstage.com/PhiusCon2023Thank 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...