In this special bonus episode recorded at the Passive House Network Conference, Co - Host of the Passive House Podcast, Ilka Cassidy, interviews Ed May of bldgtyp . http://www.bldgtyp.com/index.html https://phnconference.org/ Thank you to our sponsor, ENERsign for making the Passive House Podcast at the Passive House Network Conference possible. https://www.enersign.com/en/ Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and to stay abreast of our latest p...
Oct 19, 2023•27 min•Season 4Ep. 4
In this special bonus episode recorded at the Passive House Network Conference, Passive House Podcast cohost Mary James interviews Bronwyn Barry of Passive House BB . https://www.passivehousebb.com/ https://phnconference.org/ Thank you to our sponsor, ENERsign for making the Passive House Podcast at the Passive House Network Conference possible. https://www.enersign.com/en/ Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and to stay abreast of our latest p...
Oct 19, 2023•19 min•Season 4Ep. 4
In this special bonus episode recorded at the Passive House Network Conference, Co-Host of the Passive House Podcast Ilka Cassidy interviews Enrico Bonilauri of Emu https://phnconference.org/ Thank you to our sponsor, ENERsign for making the Passive House Podcast at the Passive House Network Conference possible. https://www.enersign.com/en/ Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and to stay abreast of our latest programming, visit passivehouseacce...
Oct 18, 2023•17 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Passive House Podcast co-host Zack Semke sits down with Mike Dellefave, architect and senior project designer with RODE architects. RODE has garnered recent acclaim with a notable feature in the Wall Street Journal. The article spotlights Brucewood homes, a trio of single-family Passive House residences located in Boston. They discuss the significance of the article, not only on RODE Architects but also on the broader architectural industry. RODE Architects: https://www.rodearchitects.com/ Bruce...
Oct 16, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Season 4Ep. 161
In this special bonus episode recorded at the Passive House Network Conference , Passive House Podcast bonus episode co-host Carmel Pratt interviews Craig E. Stevenson, of the AUROS Group. https://www.aurosgroup.com/ Thank you to our sponsor, ENERsign for making the Passive House Podcast at the Passive House Network Conference possible. https://www.enersign.com/en/ Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and to stay abreast of our latest programmin...
Oct 16, 2023•21 min•Season 4Ep. 4
In this special bonus episode recorded at the Passive House Network Conference , Passive House Podcast cohost Ilka Cassidy interviews Prudence Ferreira, of Thornton Tomasetti. https://www.thorntontomasetti.com/ Thank you to our sponsor, ENERsign for making the Passive House Podcast at the Passive House Network Conference possible. https://www.enersign.com/en/ Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and to stay abreast of our latest programming, vis...
Oct 13, 2023•26 min•Season 4Ep. 4
Passive House Podcast co-host Zack Semke interviews Shefali Sanghvi, Director of Sustainability at Dattner Architects. Shefali discusses her commitment to facilitating equitable access to climate-resilient, healthy buildings. She shares insights into the recent Vital Brookdale project and elaborates on her role as a Director of Sustainability at a prominent architecture firm, exploring how her work is forging a path towards a better building future. Dattner Architects: https://www.dattner.com/ V...
Oct 10, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 4Ep. 160
Passive House Podcast co-host Matthew Cutler-Welsh interviews Bryce Dunlop, a Certified Passive House Tradesperson and Managing Director of Dunlop Builders, based in New Zealand. Bryce has played a pivotal role in the creation of Dunlop Builders' first certified Passive House office, which serves as a workshop, showroom, and office space. In this conversation, he shares insights about his role and discusses the journey and inspiration behind the conception and realization of this unique project....
Oct 03, 2023•46 min•Season 4Ep. 159
Passive House Podcast co-hosts Ilka Cassidy and Mary James sit down with Dr. Stephanie Taylor, the CEO and Founder of Building 4 Health Inc. This innovative company has patented a medically-based Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) health standard and provides real-time, data-driven solutions to assess and enhance the indoor environment for both occupant health and building efficiency. They discuss the intersection between the constructed environment, mechanical systems, design, and health. They explore th...
Sep 26, 2023•51 min•Season 4Ep. 158
Passive House Podcast co-host Zack Semke interviews Dave Fox, Senior Project Manager at RDH. Their conversation focuses on Passive House code development in both Massachusetts and Washington state. During their discussion, Zack and Dave explore the diverse approaches and pathways to code development, shedding light on the challenges and innovations that each region brings to the table. Dave emphasizes the paramount importance of prioritizing the building enclosure when designing high-efficiency ...
Sep 19, 2023•45 min•Season 4Ep. 157
Passive House Podcast co-host Matthew Cutler-Welsh interviews Shane Pollin, Founder of PS Ventures, LLC where his primary mission is to help design and develop buildings that are more resilient, more durable, and more efficient utilizing building science and Passive Building principles. Shane brings a practical, economic and marketing based approach to Passive House and speaks in depth about his unique perspectives as a developer. PS Ventures: https://www.psvdev.com/about-us Upcoming Events: htt...
Sep 12, 2023•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 156
Passive House Podcast co-hosts Ilka Cassidy and Mary James interview Heather Mott, in-house designer and a Certified Passive House Consultant at Collective Carpentry. In this interview, she shares her profound enthusiasm for Passive House design and how her involvement with the Passive House Accelerator played a pivotal role in shaping her current role. Heather shares into her unique approach to crafting model homes that prioritize both the well-being of their occupants and the preservation of t...
Sep 05, 2023•57 min•Season 4Ep. 155
In this episode of the Passive House Podcast, co-host Zack Semke sits down with Mike Anderson of Canadian based Passive Design Solutions. Learn how Mike's standard plans and catalog for Passive Homes are reshaping the industry as he speaks about scaling up Passive building models and his hands-on involvement in all aspects of high-performance housing, from energy modeling to window layouts. Passive Design Solutions: https://www.passivedesign.ca/pages/about-us Upcoming Events: https://passivehous...
Aug 28, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 154
Passive House Podcast co-hosts Ilka Cassidy and Mary James interview Helena McElmeel of Helena McElmeel Architects in Galway, Ireland. They explore architecture and Passive House design, and discuss her innovative strategies for addressing overheating, including exterior shading, after surpassing overheating goals in the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP). Helena sheds light on the challenges and opportunities of promoting Passive House principles in Western Ireland, emphasizing the urgent ne...
Aug 22, 2023•57 min•Season 3Ep. 153
Passive House Podcast co-host Zack Semke interviews Wayne Turett, founder of The Turett Collaborative, an architecture and interiors firm in NYC. Their conversation focuses on the link between the circular economy and construction waste. Wayne stresses the need to rethink waste management at every stage of design and construction to align with a more circular economy, prioritizing strategies like designing for disassembly, selecting sustainable materials, adaptive reuse, and prefabrication to re...
Aug 15, 2023•42 min•Season 3Ep. 152
Passive House Podcast co-hosts Mary James and Ilka Cassidy interview Bright Power interim CEO, Andrea Mancino. Andrea began at Bright Power over a decade ago as an intern and now heads up the industry-leading energy efficiency, renewable energy, and energy management consultancy, based in New York City. The firm's Passive House portfolio is growing at a rate of 100% per year, reflecting the exciting momentum and progress underway in the northeastern US around high-performance buildings. Andrea, ...
Aug 08, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 151
Passive House Podcast co-host Matthew Cutler-Welsh interviews Carolin Friese, the architect behind Carolin Friese Architecture in Queenstown, New Zealand. Originally from Germany, Carolin's early exposure to sustainable and energy-efficient homes, along with her background in engineering, has led her to become a Passive House designer. She gives insights into her design philosophy and what she sees as the future of eco-conscious living spaces. Carolin Friese Architecture: https://www.cf-architec...
Aug 01, 2023•49 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Passive House Podcast co-host Matthew Cutler-Welsh interviews David Barker, Managing Principal and leader of the Australian National Sustainability Team at Introba. They discuss the impact of his his early decision to pursue engineering and his path to discovering the importance of sustainable building practices. David also shares a bit about his current projects including his contributions to the Passive House Playbook launched at the Thrive 2023 Conference hosted by the Australian Passivhaus A...
Jul 25, 2023•54 min•Season 3Ep. 149
In the latest episode of the Passive House Podcast, cohosts Mary James and Ilka Cassidy sit down with Raphaël Vibert, a Passive House certifier accredited by the Passive House Institute. Raphaël is a senior designer, consultant, and certifier at Herz & Lang. Throughout this episode, the conversation covers a range of topics, starting with the significance of adopting a holistic approach when undertaking projects. Raphaël shares insights from his extensive experience certifying various projec...
Jul 18, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 148
Passive House Podcast co-host Zack Semke catches up with John Semmelhack, co-owner of the Comfort Squad based in Charlottesville, Virginia, and a member of the Phius Technical Committee. John shares an immediate, triage solution to keeping indoor air clean (the Corsi-Rosenthal cube) as well as a long-term, structural solution (Passive House airtightness and ventilation with high-performance filtration). Listen to learn about short-term triage solutions as well as longer-term structural solutions...
Jul 11, 2023•36 min•Season 3Ep. 147
Passive House Podcast co-host Matthew Cutler-Welsh interviews Talina Edwards + Andy Marlow of Envirotecture, an Australian-based architectural firm. During the interview, Talina and Andy discuss their recent success in a carbon focused design competition, shedding light on the complex relationship between operational and embodied carbon. Their primary focus lies in creating net-zero homes that are equitable, affordable, and conducive to a healthy lifestyle while shaping a future where sustainabl...
Jul 04, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Season 3Ep. 146
Passive House Podcast co-host Matthew Cutler-Welsh interviews Joe Mercieca, owner of Blue Eco Homes, an Australia-based construction company. With an extensive background spanning over three decades in the building industry, Joe shares his discovery of Passive House and its impact on his approach to construction. Joe discusses training his team and his insights into the significance of airtight design and the creation of high-quality, energy-efficient buildings. Blue Eco Homes: https://blueecoho...
Jun 27, 2023•52 min•Season 3Ep. 145
In the latest episode of the Passive House Podcast, cohosts Mary James and Ilka Cassidy sit down with Emily Smith, Sustainability Consultant at Re:Vision Architecture, located in Philadelphia, PA. Emily is a LEED Accredited Professional, HERS Rater and PHIUS+ Rater. During the episode, Emily shares her inspiring journey, tracing back to her early fascination with renewable technology and her transition from a potential career in mechanical engineering. As she shares her personal journey, Emily d...
Jun 20, 2023•53 min•Season 3Ep. 144
In this special bonus episode recorded at the Passive House Canada Conference, Mary James interviews Alfred Jury, Davyd Funk, and Ilan Muskal of EuroLine windows. Thank you, EuroLine Windows for making the Passive House Podcast at the Passive House Canada Conference possible! https://euroline-windows.com/ Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and to stay abreast of our latest programming, visit passivehouseaccelerator.com. And please join us at o...
Jun 16, 2023•21 min•Season 3Ep. 4
In the latest episode of the Passive House Podcast, guest cohosts Mary James and Ilka Cassidy sit down with Katie Faulkner, co-founder of West Work design collaborative. This wide-ranging episode dives deep into the world of retrofitting, prefabrication, and building science. Katie Faulkner is an experienced architect with a passion for transforming existing buildings into energy-efficient spaces. She brings her expertise to the conversation, sharing valuable insights on the challenges, strategi...
Jun 13, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 143
In this special bonus episode recorded at the Passive House Canada Conference, Passive House Accelerator founder Michael Ingui interviews Scott Foster, Senior Advisor, Senior Fellow, and Entrepreneur in Sustainable Energy and former United Nations Economic Commission Director of Sustainable Energy. Thank you to our sponsor, EuroLine Windows for making the Passive House Podcast at the Passive House Canada Conference possible. https://euroline-windows.com/ Thank you for listening to the Passive Ho...
Jun 12, 2023•15 min•Season 3Ep. 4
In this special bonus episode recorded at the Passive House Canada Conference, Mary James interviews Lois Arena of Steven Winter Associates. https://www.swinter.com/ Thank you to our sponsor, EuroLine Windows for making the Passive House Podcast at the Passive House Canada Conference possible. https://euroline-windows.com/ Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and to stay abreast of our latest programming, visit passivehouseaccelerator.com. And p...
Jun 09, 2023•10 min•Season 3Ep. 4
In this special bonus episode recorded at the Passive House Canada Conference, Passive House Accelerator founder Michael Ingui interviews Chris Chan of Soukup America. https://soukupamerica.com/ Thank you to our sponsor, EuroLine Windows for making the Passive House Podcast at the Passive House Canada Conference possible. https://euroline-windows.com/ Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and to stay abreast of our latest programming, visit passi...
Jun 08, 2023•13 min•Season 3Ep. 4
In this special bonus episode recorded at the Passive House Canada Conference, Mary James interviews Sean Botham of CityHousing Hamilton. https://www.hamilton.ca/people-programs/cityhousing-hamilton Thank you to our sponsor, EuroLine Windows for making the Passive House Podcast at the Passive House Canada Conference possible. https://euroline-windows.com/ Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and to stay abreast of our latest programming, visit p...
Jun 07, 2023•19 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Passive House Podcast co-host Matthew Cutler-Welsh interviews Mark van Haandel of MVH Constructions. Joining us from Melbourne, Australia, Mark shares his journey of transitioning from a traditional builder to a passionate advocate for sustainable construction practices. Discover how Mark's encounter with Passive House principles revolutionized not only his way of building but also transformed his entire business. MVH Constructions: https://www.mvhconstructions.com/ Upcoming events: https://pass...
Jun 06, 2023•44 min•Season 3Ep. 142
