Displaying Episode 11 - 19 of 19 in total of Pro Clima Podcast with the tag “airtightness”.
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    Episode 20 : Dan Saunders5 February 2025 | Season 1 | 21 mins 38 secsairtightness, construction education, high-performance buildings, new zealandSimon and Dan discuss the Building Code in New Zealand, creating durable homes for years to come and how we can rise this standard. 
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    Episode 19 : Bob Burnett22 January 2025 | Season 1 | 29 mins 11 secsairtightness, building performance, construction education, energy modelling, high-performance buildings, weathertightnessBob and Simon discuss the Superhome movement, the Christchurch earthquake rebuild and how to select the right architect for you. 
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    Episode 18: Nick Gaites9 January 2025 | Season 1 | 31 mins 9 secsairtightness, building performance, construction education, energy modelling, high-performance buildings, weathertightnessNick and Simon discuss energy modelling in your home, and what changes you can make to make your own home more efficient. 
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    Episode 10: Steven Hughes5 September 2024 | Season 1 | 36 mins 26 secsairtightness, health, passive design, passive house, super insulation, ventilation, windowIn 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. 
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    Episode 7: Jon Davies16 July 2024 | Season 1 | 37 mins 51 secsairtightness, design, existing buildings, health, insulation, parka wrap, renovation, retrofittingJon 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. 
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    Episode 6: Sharon Robinson2 July 2024 | Season 1 | 32 mins 9 secsairtightness, architect, architectural designer, build, building, energy efficiency, energy modelling, homeowners, insulation, new zealand, passive house, performance, space, thermal bridging, ventilation, windowsSharon advises homeowners to research Passive House principles, discuss energy efficiency early in the design process, and understand that high-performance homes offer better long-term savings and comfort, despite misconceptions about minimal building code standards. 
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    Episode 5: John Straube18 June 2024 | Season 1 | 43 mins 45 secsairtightness, building code, building design, building performance, building science, buildings, construction materials, energy efficiency, energy modeling, insulation, new zealand building, wall construction, weather resistive barrier, windowsJohn Straube and Simon Cator discussed the importance of understanding building science to create sustainable and comfortable living spaces. Dr. Straube shared his journey from civil engineering to building science and his decades of experience as a building scientist and professor. 
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    Episode 4: Kim Feldborg5 June 2024 | Season 1 | 30 mins 12 secsairtightness, architecture, building education, construction, energy efficiency, heating, passiv haus, passive house, passive house design, sustainability, ventilationIn this episode of the pro clima Podcast, Kim Feldborg shares his journey in designing and building his own Passive House due to the cold conditions of his previous brand-new rental property. He discusses the differences in home heating between Denmark and New Zealand, and highlights the energy efficiency and benefits of his current home. 
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    Episode 1: Joe Lstiburek9 April 2024 | Season 1 | 50 mins 51 secsairtightness, better building, building, construction education, moisture management, ventilation, wetahertightnessIn the first episode of the pro clima podcast, Joe Lstiburek discusses the importance of learning from past building mistakes, particularly regarding weather issues seen in the US and Canada in the past, urging the New Zealand construction industry to avoid repeating them. He also emphasizes the significance of balanced ventilation strategies and ongoing education to prevent future challenges. 
