We found 7 episodes of Pro Clima Podcast with the tag “insulation”.
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Episode 24: Jason Quinn
23 April 2025 | Season 1 | 41 mins 29 secs
airtightness, construction education, construction new zealand, high-performance buildings, insulation
Jason Quinn Talks with Simon Cator about how you can prevent your house from overheating
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Episode 23: Bronwyn Barry
2 April 2025 | Season 1 | 35 mins 35 secs
airtightness, construction education, construction new zealand, high-performance buildings, insulation
Simon and Bronwyn talk about pre-fabricated panels and Passive House design.
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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 9: Joe Lyth
14 August 2024 | Season 1 | 36 mins 1 sec
architecture, building, consctruction, energy modelling, healthy building, healthy living, insulation, sustainable architecture, thermal performance, ventilation
In this episode of the pro clima Podcast, Joe talks about building his own home to ensure a healthier living environment for his family. He emphasizes the importance of continuous insulation, quality windows, and proper ventilation despite budget constraints, and discusses the limitations of New Zealand's building code while advocating for energy modelling to ensure thermal performance and comfort.
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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.