Episode 25: Mark Anderson

14 May 2025  |  Season 1  |  40 mins 14 secs

airtightness, construction education, construction new zealand, high-performance buildings, insulation

Episode 24: Jason Quinn

23 April 2025  |  Season 1  |  41 mins 29 secs

airtightness, construction education, construction new zealand, high-performance buildings, insulation

Jason Quinn Talks with Simon Cator about how you can prevent your house from overheating

Episode 23: Bronwyn Barry

2 April 2025  |  Season 1  |  35 mins 35 secs

airtightness, construction education, construction new zealand, high-performance buildings, insulation

Simon and Bronwyn talk about pre-fabricated panels and Passive House design.

Episode 22: Denise Martin

12 March 2025  |  Season 1  |  40 mins 38 secs

airtightness, construction education, construction new zealand, high-performance buildings, insulation

Simon and Denise discuss concrete insulated strustures and airtightness with the use of proper insulation.

Episode 21: Graham Finch

19 February 2025  |  Season 1  |  46 mins 3 secs

airtightness, cladding, construction education, construstion new zealand, high-performance buildings, new zealand

Simon and Graham discuss Rain Screen Walls, WRB and how cladding can effect the longevity of a build.

Episode 20 : Dan Saunders

5 February 2025  |  Season 1  |  21 mins 38 secs

airtightness, construction education, high-performance buildings, new zealand

Simon and Dan discuss the Building Code in New Zealand, creating durable homes for years to come and how we can rise this standard.

Episode 19 : Bob Burnett

22 January 2025  |  Season 1  |  29 mins 11 secs

airtightness, building performance, construction education, energy modelling, high-performance buildings, weathertightness

Bob and Simon discuss the Superhome movement, the Christchurch earthquake rebuild and how to select the right architect for you.

Episode 18: Nick Gaites

9 January 2025  |  Season 1  |  31 mins 9 secs

airtightness, building performance, construction education, energy modelling, high-performance buildings, weathertightness

Nick and Simon discuss energy modelling in your home, and what changes you can make to make your own home more efficient.

Episode 10: Steven Hughes

5 September 2024  |  Season 1  |  36 mins 26 secs

airtightness, health, passive design, passive house, super insulation, ventilation, window

In this episode of the pro clima Podcast, Steve shares his experience transitioning from a poorly insulated, high-cost villa in Auckland to building an off-grid Passive House in Coromandel, detailing his sustainable design journey, the challenges of unconventional materials, and his insights on energy efficiency, ventilation, and the importance of improving New Zealand's housing standards.

Episode 7: Jon Davies

16 July 2024  |  Season 1  |  37 mins 51 secs

airtightness, design, existing buildings, health, insulation, parka wrap, renovation, retrofitting

Jon Davies and Simon Cator discuss a home renovation project using Parka Wrap to improve insulation and energy efficiency, emphasising the importance of continuous innovation in building practices for enhancing existing structures.