Displaying Episode 11 - 20 of 21 in total of Pro Clima Podcast with the tag “airtightness”.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Episode 6: Sharon Robinson
2 July 2024 | Season 1 | 32 mins 9 secs
airtightness, architect, architectural designer, build, building, energy efficiency, energy modelling, homeowners, insulation, new zealand, passive house, performance, space, thermal bridging, ventilation, windows
Sharon 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 Straube
18 June 2024 | Season 1 | 43 mins 45 secs
airtightness, building code, building design, building performance, building science, buildings, construction materials, energy efficiency, energy modeling, insulation, new zealand building, wall construction, weather resistive barrier, windows
John 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 Feldborg
5 June 2024 | Season 1 | 30 mins 12 secs
airtightness, architecture, building education, construction, energy efficiency, heating, passiv haus, passive house, passive house design, sustainability, ventilation
In 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.