Displaying 6 items of Pro Clima Podcast with the tag "ventilation".
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Episode 37: 8 Fundamentals to Home Design - Chris Laumer-Giddens
6 May 2026 | Season 1 | 56 mins 55 secs
air leakage, air tightness, building enclosure, construction industry., control layers, dehumidification, energy efficiency, erv, ground source heat, hrv, insulation, moisture management, passive house, timeless buildings, ventilation
Chris shares his career journey and why airtight building envelopes are critical for preventing moisture and mould.
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Episode 10: Steven Hughes
5 September 2024 | Season 1 | 36 mins 26 secs
airtightness, health, passive design, passive house, super insulation, ventilation, window
In this episode of the pro clima Podcast, Steve shares his experience transitioning from a poorly insulated, high-cost villa in Auckland to building an off-grid Passive House in Coromandel, detailing his sustainable design journey, the challenges of unconventional materials, and his insights on energy efficiency, ventilation, and the importance of improving New Zealand's housing standards.
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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 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 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.