Displaying items 1-10 of 15 in total of Pro Clima Podcast with the tag "construction new zealand".
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Episode 36: Yes, you can build a whole home with a truss! Kim Aitkin
1 April 2026 | Season 1 | 42 mins 11 secs
airtightness, construction, construction new zealand, structural engineer, truss, truss house, weathertightness
Kim discusses her diverse career spanning multiple industries, from the British Army to Product Design. She then introduces Truss House - an innovative system using roof trusses as the primary structure to deliver faster, more efficient builds.
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Episode 35: What happens when things go wrong? - Peter Raimondo
16 February 2026 | Season 1 | 46 mins 17 secs
airtightness, construction new zealand, energy efficiency, high-performance buildings, insulation, passive solar design, weathertightness
Simon Cator speaks with Peter Raimondo about the importance of airtightness and ventilation as well as thermal performance and condensation.
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Episode 34: Eco-Friendly Construction - Simon Wansbrough
4 February 2026 | Season 1 | 23 mins 8 secs
airtightness, construction new zealand, energy efficiency, high-performance buildings, insulation, passive solar design, weathertightness
Simon Cator speaks to Simon Wansbrough about being an eco-conscious builder and how there is a need for better education in the building industry.
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Episode 32: Offsite Construction - Andre Heller
3 December 2025 | Season 1 | 40 mins 34 secs
airtightness, construction education, construction new zealand, energy efficiency, high-performance buildings, insulation, weathertightness
Simon Cator and Andre Heller talk about the benefits of off-site construction
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Episode 31: Small, Smart Spaces - Sharon Robinson
5 November 2025 | Season 1 | 27 mins 13 secs
airtightness, construction education, construction new zealand, high-performance buildings, insulation
Simon Cator and Sharon Robinson sit down to talk about Sharon's new venture - small, smart living spaces
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Episode 30: Antony Pelosi
1 October 2025 | Season 1 | 44 mins 51 secs
airtightness, construction education, construction new zealand, high-performance buildings, insulation
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Episode 29: Casper Valentin
3 September 2025 | Season 1 | 31 mins
airtightness, construction education, construction new zealand, high-performance buildings, insulation
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Episode 28: Allison Bailes
6 August 2025 | Season 1 | 42 mins 14 secs
airtightness, construction education, construction new zealand, high-performance buildings, insulation
Simon and Allison discuss the impact of airtightness in homes in terms of indoor air quality, energy efficiency, and moisture control.
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Episode 27: Arena Williams
2 July 2025 | Season 1 | 35 mins 51 secs
airtightness, construction education, construction new zealand, high-performance buildings, insulation
Simon Cator and Jon Davies sit down with Arena Williams to talk about the current building code in New Zealand and what ca be done to change it for the better.
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Episode 26: Sian Taylor
4 June 2025 | Season 1 | 26 mins 43 secs
airtightness, construction education, construction new zealand, high-performance buildings, insulation
Simon and Sian discuss her career as an architect, as well as advocating for stronger regulations for building homes in NZ