app01 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:34:17 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Pro Clima Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Healthy Homes” https://proclimanz.fireside.fm/tags/healthy%20homes Wed, 01 Jul 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 39: Building a Healthy Passive House - Everett Norris https://proclimanz.fireside.fm/39-podcast-everett-norris cf92d5bf-aca5-4c4e-b282-7fcc4ce4cad0 Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:00:00 +1200 Pro Clima NZ Ltd full Pro Clima NZ Ltd Everett Norris joins the podcast to share his lifelong passion for natural building, a journey that began with a childhood project building a strawbale house and evolved into the creation of his own certified Passive House. 34:29 no <p>Together with Elizabeth, Everett designed and built a straw bale home that combines natural materials with high-performance building principles, including triple-glazed windows and mechanical heat recovery ventilation. Everett discusses the lessons learned throughout the build, from managing costs and navigating design decisions to balancing sustainability, comfort, and performance. He explains why low-toxicity materials and low embodied energy were key priorities, and how these choices have contributed to a remarkably comfortable home that remains warm, quiet, and healthy year-round. Despite winter conditions, the house has yet to require any active heating, demonstrating the potential of thoughtful design and natural building techniques. Special Guest: Everett Norris.</p> passive house, straw bale construction, natural building, sustainable construction, high-performance homes, triple glazing, heat recovery ventilation, low embodied energy, healthy homes, indoor air quality, thermal comfort, healthy building design Together with Elizabeth, Everett designed and built a straw bale home that combines natural materials with high-performance building principles, including triple-glazed windows and mechanical heat recovery ventilation. Everett discusses the lessons learned throughout the build, from managing costs and navigating design decisions to balancing sustainability, comfort, and performance. He explains why low-toxicity materials and low embodied energy were key priorities, and how these choices have contributed to a remarkably comfortable home that remains warm, quiet, and healthy year-round. Despite winter conditions, the house has yet to require any active heating, demonstrating the potential of thoughtful design and natural building techniques.

Special Guest: Everett Norris.

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Special Guest: Everett Norris.

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