• 213: Passive Pickleball with David Komet
    Nov 19 2024

    In this episode of the Passive House Podcast Mary James talks with David Komet about the journey of turning an underutilized urban site into a state-of-the-art pickleball facility designed with sustainability, community value, and innovative engineering at its core. David shares how a chance proposal led to a pivot from residential development to creating a Passive House-compliant sports venue. From optimizing land use near highways to integrating materials like AAC panels for thermal mass, we dive into the challenges and benefits of high-performance building design.

    https://www.reimaginebuildings.com/
    https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/events/reimagine-buildings-biomaterials

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    47 mins
  • 212: James Clarke on Healthier Homes with NZSIP
    Nov 12 2024

    In this episode of the Passive House Podcast, we sit down with James Clarke, General Manager of NZSIP, to explore his journey from high-end construction in London to leading sustainable building innovations in New Zealand. James shares his passion for creating healthier, more resilient homes after a personal encounter with New Zealand's housing challenges. Discover how Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs) offer energy efficiency, airtightness, and superior insulation, making them an ideal choice for sustainable and Passive House construction.

    https://nzsip.co.nz/

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    46 mins
  • 211: Working Toward the UK’s Net-Zero Targets
    Nov 5 2024

    In this episode of the Passive House Podcast, Mary James and Ilka Cassidy talk with Joanna Lockhart of Tetra Tech Europe. As the Associate Director of Architecture, Joanna leads a specialized team focused on net zero, whole-life carbon, and circular building approaches. She shares her experience in designing sustainable, low-carbon buildings for the UK’s Ministry of Defense, navigating complex carbon targets, and leveraging circular economy principles.

    Tetra Tech Europe https://www.tetratecheurope.com/

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    57 mins
  • Special Component Episode with Partel: Smart Membranes Make Climate Solutions
    Oct 31 2024

    In this special component episode of the Passive House Podcast, Matthew Cutler-Welsh interviews Hugh Whiriskey of Partel. Hugh shares insights into Partel’s approach to energy-efficient building, including updates on their popular ExoPerm 250 membrane and the company’s move towards more sustainable, durable building solutions. They also dive into the importance of environmental product declarations (EPDs), the evolving construction landscape in Ireland, and Partel’s expanding influence across North America.

    Partel - https://www.partel.co.uk/

    Building Performance Interactive https://www.partel.co.uk/media_library_category/building-performance-interactive-passive-house-accel...

    Partel Component Spotlights

    https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/articles/passive-house-component-spotlight-partel

    https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/articles/partel-component-spotlight-or-weather-tightness-and-pro...

    Partel on the Passive House Podcast

    https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/podcast/special-passive-house-component-episode-hugh-whiriskey-o...

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    37 mins
  • 210: Rebuilding Better: Lessons from Christchurch with Lloyd Alter
    Oct 29 2024

    In this episode of the Passive House Podcast, Lloyd Alter shares stories from his recent trip to New Zealand. We dive into the "missed opportunities" he saw in Christchurch's post-earthquake rebuild and the broader evolution of Passive House standards. Lloyd discusses the impact of thoughtful building design, sufficiency in architecture, and what can be learned from New Zealand’s unique challenges in sustainable housing.

    https://newsociety.com/book/the-story-of-upfront-carbon/

    https://www.reimaginebuildings.com/

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Special Component Episode: High-Performance Cladding with Longboard
    Oct 24 2024

    In this Component Spotlight episode of the Passive House Podcast, co-host Jay Fox sits down with Aaron Frazier from Longboard to dive into innovative cladding solutions, with a special focus on the Hitch System. Discover how Longboard's extruded aluminum products, from tongue-and-groove siding to their advanced cladding attachment systems, enhance durability, reduce embodied carbon, and improve energy efficiency. Aaron shares insights into Longboard's manufacturing process, the evolution of the Hitch System, and its significant role in passive house design. Tune in for a deep dive into modern, high-performance building solutions!

    Longboard: https://longboardproducts.com/

    Hitch: https://longboardproducts.com/exterior-products/cladding-attachment-systems/hitch-system

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    39 mins
  • 209: How To Develop Your Own Passive House with Jesse Hunt
    Oct 22 2024

    In this episode of the Passive House Podcast, Jesse Hunt of Emergent Development joins the podcast to share his journey of developing Houston's first Passive House. He discusses his passion for passive building and the how taking the leap to develop his own project has changed everything for him.

    https://www.emergentdev.co/

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    51 mins
  • 208: Health, Efficiency, and Innovation at PHINZ 2024
    Oct 15 2024

    This week on the Passive House Podcast, Matthew Cutler-Welsh takes us inside PHINZ 2024 for insightful conversations with Alex Slater, Delia Bellaby, Dr. Emina Kristina Petrovic, Lloyd Alter, and Nikki Kruger. Together, they explore the future of sustainable architecture, from the health impacts of building materials to the intricacies of the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP), and the recent updates to New Zealand’s earth building standards. Join us for an engaging discussion on energy efficiency, climate-responsive design, and the innovations driving a greener built environment


    Alex Slater:

    https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/podcast/passive-house-podcast-ep-76-alex-slater-shared-space-architecture

    https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/podcast/196-passive-house-humility-with-alex-slater

    https://sharedspacearchitecture.com.au/

    https://www.nathers.gov.au/


    Delia Bellaby:

    https://www.earthbuilding.org.nz/

    http://www.designmake.co.nz/

    https://www.standards.govt.nz/shop/nzs-42982020

    Dr. Emina Kristina Petrovic:

    https://people.wgtn.ac.nz/emina.petrovic

    Lloyd Alter:

    https://lloydalter.substack.com/

    https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/articles/passive-house-weekly-march-28-2022

    https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/articles/living-the-1-5-degree-lifestyle-or-a-discussion-with-lloyd-alter

    https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/articles/green-zoning-accelerating-smart-growth-in-single-family-zones

    Nikki Kruger:

    https://passivehouse.nz/about/our-team/


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    1 hr