web02.fireside.fm Tue, 05 May 2026 20:20:03 -0500 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Pro Clima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Control Layers” https://proclimanz.fireside.fm/tags/control%20layers Wed, 06 May 2026 10:00:00 +1200 Welcome to the pro clima Podcast, where we're dedicated to fostering better building practices in New Zealand. Our mission is to inspire and educate people to create healthy, durable and energy-efficient buildings to live, learn, work and play in — now, and for generations to come. Throughout this podcast series, we will talk to architects, builders and homeowners delving into various aspects of building design, construction techniques, and sustainable living. Here's what you can expect from our episodes: Expert Interviews / Case Studies / Homeowner Perspectives / Emerging Trends and Technologies / Audience Engagement By bringing together diverse perspectives and expertise, we hope to empower our audience with the knowledge and inspiration needed to create buildings that not only meet our immediate needs but also contribute to a healthier, more resilient future for all. Join us on this journey towards better building practices in New Zealand. en-us episodic Podcast by Pro Clima New Zealand Pro Clima NZ Ltd Welcome to the pro clima Podcast, where we're dedicated to fostering better building practices in New Zealand. Our mission is to inspire and educate people to create healthy, durable and energy-efficient buildings to live, learn, work and play in — now, and for generations to come. Throughout this podcast series, we will talk to architects, builders and homeowners delving into various aspects of building design, construction techniques, and sustainable living. Here's what you can expect from our episodes: Expert Interviews / Case Studies / Homeowner Perspectives / Emerging Trends and Technologies / Audience Engagement By bringing together diverse perspectives and expertise, we hope to empower our audience with the knowledge and inspiration needed to create buildings that not only meet our immediate needs but also contribute to a healthier, more resilient future for all. Join us on this journey towards better building practices in New Zealand. no pro clima, pro, clima, proclima, pro clima podcast, proclima podcast, proclimapodcast Pro Clima NZ Ltd podcast@proclima.co.nz Episode 37: 8 Fundamentals to Home Design - Chris Laumer-Giddens https://proclimanz.fireside.fm/37-podcast-chris-laumer-giddens 119acc5d-3d2c-44e9-8e8a-0f7b6070e82c Wed, 06 May 2026 10:00:00 +1200 Pro Clima NZ Ltd full Pro Clima NZ Ltd Chris shares his career journey and why airtight building envelopes are critical for preventing moisture and mould. 56:55 no <p>Chris Laumer-Giddens shares his journey into architecture and why airtight building envelopes are critical for preventing moisture and mould. Drawing on a Passive House project that achieved zero air leakage, he highlights what’s possible with the right approach.<br> Chris also advocates for simpler, more durable design, challenges over-complicated solutions like spray foam, and explains why ERVs can outperform HRVs when it comes to moisture control — all while keeping long-term comfort and building performance front of mind.<br> Special Guest: Chris Laumer-Giddens.</p> air tightness, building enclosure, air leakage, passive house, ERV, HRV, moisture management, insulation, ventilation, dehumidification, ground source heat, timeless buildings, control layers, energy efficiency, construction industry. Chris Laumer-Giddens shares his journey into architecture and why airtight building envelopes are critical for preventing moisture and mould. Drawing on a Passive House project that achieved zero air leakage, he highlights what’s possible with the right approach.
Chris also advocates for simpler, more durable design, challenges over-complicated solutions like spray foam, and explains why ERVs can outperform HRVs when it comes to moisture control — all while keeping long-term comfort and building performance front of mind.

Special Guest: Chris Laumer-Giddens.

]]> Chris Laumer-Giddens shares his journey into architecture and why airtight building envelopes are critical for preventing moisture and mould. Drawing on a Passive House project that achieved zero air leakage, he highlights what’s possible with the right approach.
Chris also advocates for simpler, more durable design, challenges over-complicated solutions like spray foam, and explains why ERVs can outperform HRVs when it comes to moisture control — all while keeping long-term comfort and building performance front of mind.

Special Guest: Chris Laumer-Giddens.

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