Displaying items 21-24 of 24 in total of Pro Clima Podcast with the tag "airtightness".
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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.
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Episode 1: Joe Lstiburek
9 April 2024 | Season 1 | 50 mins 51 secs
airtightness, better building, building, construction education, moisture management, ventilation, wetahertightness
In 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.