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Passive House Podcast

Matthew Cutler-Welsh, Zack Semke, Mary James, and Ilka Cassidypassivehouseaccelerator.com

Interviews with the leaders, practitioners, and change-makers in the global Passive House movement. A production of Passive House Accelerator.

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Episodes

Bonus Episode: Lloyd Alter (IPHC 2024)

In this special bonus episode recorded at the In­ter­na­tion­al Pass­ive House Con­fer­en­ce in Inns­bruck, Aus­tria co-host of the Passive House Podcast Michael Ingui interviews Lloyd Alter. https://www.linkedin.com/in/lloyd-alter-827ba7/ Thank you to our sponsor, Source 2050 for making the Passive House Podcast at In­ter­na­tion­al Pass­ive House Con­fer­en­ce . Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and to stay abreast of our latest programming...

Apr 23, 202417 minSeason 4Ep. 4

Bonus Episode: Clare Parry of Development Victoria (IPHC 2024)

In this special bonus episode recorded at the In­ter­na­tion­al Pass­ive House Con­fer­en­ce in Inns­bruck, Aus­tria co-host of the Passive House Podcast Ilka Cassidy interviews Clare Parry of Development Victoria . https://www.passivhausassociation.com.au/news/thepassivhausplaybook https://www.development.vic.gov.au/ Thank you to our sponsor, Source 2050 for making the Passive House Podcast at In­ter­na­tion­al Pass­ive House Con­fer­en­ce . https://source2050.com/ Thank you for listening to th...

Apr 21, 202413 minSeason 4Ep. 4

Bonus Episode: Jose Marcelino Garcia Gutierrez, Susanne Theumer, & Elena Reyes (IPHC 2024)

In this special bonus episode recorded at the In­ter­na­tion­al Pass­ive House Con­fer­en­ce in Inns­bruck, Aus­tria co-hosts of the Passive House Podcast Ilka Cassidy and Mary James interview Jose Marcelino Garcia Gutierrez of BBVA Mexico and Susanne Theumer & Elena Reyes of Passivhaus Institute . https://passivehouse.com/ https://www.bbva.com/en/specials/bbva-bancomer-mexico/ Thank you to our sponsor, Source 2050 for making the Passive House Podcast at In­ter­na­tion­al Pass­ive House Con­...

Apr 19, 202428 minSeason 4Ep. 4

Bonus Episode: In Cho of Passive House for Everyone! (IPHC 2024)

In this special bonus episode recorded at the In­ter­na­tion­al Pass­ive House Con­fer­en­ce in Inns­bruck, Aus­tria co-host of the Passive House Podcast Ilka Cassidy interviews In Cho of Passive House for Everyone! https://www.passivehouseforeveryone.org/ Thank you to our sponsor, Source 2050 for making the Passive House Podcast at In­ter­na­tion­al Pass­ive House Con­fer­en­ce . https://source2050.com/ Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and ...

Apr 18, 202422 minSeason 4Ep. 4

Bonus Episode: Paolo Massacesi of CASSA (IPHC 2024)

In this special bonus episode recorded at the In­ter­na­tion­al Pass­ive House Con­fer­en­ce in Inns­bruck, Aus­tria co-host of the Passive House Podcast Jose Sosa interviews Paolo Massacesi of CASSA. https://www.linkedin.com/in/paolo-massacesi-76338048/?originalSubdomain=ar Thank you to our sponsor, Source 2050 for making the Passive House Podcast at In­ter­na­tion­al Pass­ive House Con­fer­en­ce . https://source2050.com/ Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about...

Apr 17, 202422 minSeason 1Ep. 4

182: Building Excellence: Insights from NYSERDA's BOE Awards

In this episode of the Passive House Podcast, co-host Zack Smeke is live at the NYSERDA BOE Round 4 Awards . Listen in as he interviews Illya Azaroff, Lois Arena, and award winners: Fernando Villa and Sara Bayer, Natalie Seagriff, Ed Ettinger, Sean Flynn and Mark Ginsberg. Explore their cutting-edge projects, and discuss the future of green building. From energy-efficient technologies to innovative materials, this episode is a deep dive into the strategies and challenges of creating buildings th...

Apr 16, 202450 minSeason 4Ep. 182

Bonus Episode: Anna Czerwinska of Atelier d'Architecture RIVAT (IPHC 2024)

In this special bonus episode recorded at the In­ter­na­tion­al Pass­ive House Con­fer­en­ce in Inns­bruck, Aus­tria co-host of the Passive House Podcast Ilka Cassidy interviews Anna Czerwinska of Atelier d'Architecture RIVAT https://www.rivat-architecte.fr/ Thank you to our sponsor, Source 2050 for making the Passive House Podcast at In­ter­na­tion­al Pass­ive House Con­fer­en­ce . https://source2050.com/ Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House an...

Apr 15, 202420 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Bonus Episode: Marius Soflete (IPHC 2024)

In this special bonus episode recorded at the In­ter­na­tion­al Pass­ive House Con­fer­en­ce in Inns­bruck, Aus­tria co-host of the Passive House Podcast Ilka Cassidy interviews Marius Soflete a structural engineer, specialist Passive House designer and construction content creator who wants to help you build better. https://www.youtube.com/c/MariusSoflete https://soflete.ro/ Thank you to our sponsor, Source 2050 for making the Passive House Podcast at In­ter­na­tion­al Pass­ive House Con­fer­en...

Apr 12, 202432 minSeason 4Ep. 4

Bonus Episode: Bjorn Kierulf of Ecococon (IPHC 2024)

In this special bonus episode recorded at the In­ter­na­tion­al Pass­ive House Con­fer­en­ce in Inns­bruck, Aus­tria co-host of the Passive House Podcast Mary James interviews Bjorn Kierulf of Ecococon . https://ecococon.eu/us/ Thank you to our sponsor, Source 2050 for making the Passive House Podcast at In­ter­na­tion­al Pass­ive House Con­fer­en­ce . https://source2050.com/ Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and to stay abreast of our latest...

Apr 11, 202413 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Bonus Episode: Gabriel Rojas of the University of Innsbruck (IPHC 2024)

In this special bonus episode recorded at the In­ter­na­tion­al Pass­ive House Con­fer­en­ce in Inns­bruck, Aus­tria co-host of the Passive House Podcast Mary James interviews Gabriel Rojas of the University of Innsbruck . https://www.uibk.ac.at/en/ Thank you to our sponsor, Source 2050 for making the Passive House Podcast at In­ter­na­tion­al Pass­ive House Con­fer­en­ce . https://source2050.com/ Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and to stay...

Apr 10, 202416 minSeason 4Ep. 4

Bonus Episode: Diana Ürge-Vorsatz of IPCC (IPHC 2024)

In this special bonus episode recorded at the In­ter­na­tion­al Pass­ive House Con­fer­en­ce in Inns­bruck, Aus­tria co-host of the Passive House Podcast Ilka Cassidy interviews keynote speaker Diana Ürge-Vorsatz a Professor at the Department of Environmental Sciences and Policy, at the Central European University (CEU) and Vice Chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). https://www.ipcc.ch/ https://passivhaustagung.de/en/ Thank you to our sponsor, Source 2050 for making the ...

Apr 09, 202433 minSeason 1Ep. 4

181: From Earth to Efficiency with Lachlan Gales

In this episode of the Passive House Podcast, co-host Matthew Cutler Welsh talks with Lachlan Gales of Ovens & King Builders in Wangaratta, Australia. Lachlan takes us through the evolution of his building philosophy, driven by a passion for alternative construction methods. He discusses the technical shifts, the learning curve, and the real-life impacts of building homes that not only withstand extreme temperatures but also offer unparalleled living comfort. Join us as we explore how dedica...

Apr 02, 202450 minSeason 4Ep. 181

180: Inner Development Goals (IDGs) and Buildings with Kevin Stack and Melissa O'Mara

In this episode of the Passive House Podcast, co-host Ilka Cassidy talks with Melissa O'Mara and Kevin Stack of The Leaders Co-Lab at the NYS Green Building Conference. Melissa and Kevin share their vision for transforming the built environment. Their session, "Accelerating Transformation through Inner Development Goals," unveils a profound approach to achieving sustainability not just through technical standards but by fostering inner growth and a shift in consciousness within the construction ...

Mar 25, 202445 minSeason 4Ep. 180

Building Energy Boston with Jacob Goldman

In this special bonus episode recorded at NESEA Building Energy Boston , co-host of the Passive House Podcast Ilka Cassidy interviews Jacob Goldman of Energy Tax Savers. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobgoldman1/ Website: https://www.energytaxsavers.com/ Thank you to our sponsor, New Energy Works for making the Passive House Podcast at NESEA Building Energy Boston. https://newenergyworks.com/ Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and to...

Mar 25, 202418 minSeason 4Ep. 4

Building Energy Boston with Anna Demeo

In this special bonus episode recorded at NESEA Building Energy Boston , co-host of the Passive House Podcast Ilka Cassidy interviews Anna Demeo of Gage Zero . https://nesea.org/users/anna-demeo https://gagezero.com/ Thank you to our sponsor, New Energy Works for making the Passive House Podcast at NESEA Building Energy Boston. https://newenergyworks.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...

Mar 24, 202417 minSeason 4Ep. 4

Building Energy Boston with Gail Sullivan and Dr. Marvin Loiseau

In this special bonus episode recorded at NESEA Building Energy Boston , co-host of the Passive House Podcast Ilka Cassidy interviews Dr. Marvin Loiseau of Franklin Cummings Tech and Gail Sullivan of Studio G Architects . https://franklincummings.edu/ https://studiogarchitects.com/ Thank you to our sponsor, New Energy Works for making the Passive House Podcast at NESEA Building Energy Boston. https://newenergyworks.com/ Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Pa...

Mar 23, 202424 minSeason 4Ep. 4

Building Energy Boston with Rachel White & Michael Hindle

In this special bonus episode recorded at NESEA Building Energy Boston , co-host of the Passive House Podcast Ilka Cassidy interviews Rachel White of Bygg Meister Design and Build , and Michael Hindle of Passive to Positive . https://www.passivetopositive.com/ https://www.byggmeister.com/ Thank you to our sponsor, New Energy Works for making the Passive House Podcast at NESEA Building Energy Boston. https://newenergyworks.com/ Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more a...

Mar 22, 202423 minSeason 4Ep. 4

Building Energy Boston with Elaine Hoffman, Jennifer Johnson, & Patrick Murphy

In this special bonus episode recorded at NESEA Building Energy Boston , co-host of the Passive House Podcast Ilka Cassidy interviews Elaine Hoffman of Goody Clancy, Jennifer Johnson of Nitsch Engineering, and Patrick Murphy of Vanderweil Engineers. Keynote Presentation : https://nesea.org/session/designing-resilience-response-extreme-weather Thank you to our sponsor, New Energy Works for making the Passive House Podcast at NESEA Building Energy Boston. https://newenergyworks.com/ Thank you for ...

Mar 21, 202419 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Building Energy Boston with Florence MacGregor and Bryan Bleier

In this special bonus episode recorded at NESEA Building Energy Boston , co-host of the Passive House Podcast Ilka Cassidy interviews Florence MacGregor of NESEA and Bryan Bleier of New Energy Works. https://nesea.org/ https://newenergyworks.com/ Thank you to our sponsor, New Energy Works for making the Passive House Podcast at NESEA Building Energy Boston. https://newenergyworks.com/ Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and to stay abreast of o...

Mar 19, 202414 minSeason 4Ep. 4

179: Future-Proofing with Passive Design: The Cornerblock Story, with Ben Sinclair

In this episode of the Passive House Podcast, co-host Matthew Cutler-Welsh talks with Ben Sinclair of Gold Coast, Australia based CORNERBLOCK . Ben shares his unique journey from managing a family business to pioneering the sustainable Cornerblock project on the Gold Coast. Ben's approach, informed by his diverse background and keen observation of conventional building inefficiencies, led to embracing Passive House principles for commercial property development. Cornerblock stands as a testament...

Mar 19, 20241 hrSeason 4Ep. 179

178: The Strengths of Retrofitting

Passive House Podcast co-hosts Ilka Cassidy and Mary James sit down with Betsy Agar, Director of the Pembina Institute's Buildings Program, a leading voice in policy and research for decarbonizing homes and buildings. With a background in Civil Engineering and Building Science, Betsy discusses her journey into advocating for sustainable building practices and the challenges and opportunities in the industry. From tackling regulatory barriers to promoting market transformation, Betsy shares insig...

Mar 12, 202450 minSeason 4Ep. 178

Reimagining Buildings with Sharne Bloem of Team Mahali

In this special Reimagine Buildings episode of the Passive House Podcast, Co-Hosts of the Passive House Podcast, Ilka Cassidy and Mary James interview Sharne Bloem of Team Mahali. https://www.mahali.org.za/ Thank you to our Stakeholder Sponsor NYSERDA and to our Signature Sponsors and Community Partners . Register now for Reimagine Buildings’24, the global online conference that provides the information, connections, and inspiration you need to make buildings that can change the world. Over the ...

Mar 06, 202412 minSeason 1Ep. 4

Reimagining Buildings with Vincent Martinez of Architecture 2030

In this special Reimagine Buildings episode of the Passive House Podcast, Co-Host of the Passive House Podcast, Ilka Cassidy interviews Vincent Martinez of Architecture 2030. https://www.architecture2030.org/ Thank you to our Stakeholder Sponsor NYSERDA and to our Signature Sponsors and Community Partners . Register now for Reimagine Buildings’24, the global online conference that provides the information, connections, and inspiration you need to make buildings that can change the world. Over th...

Mar 05, 202413 minSeason 4Ep. 4

Reimagining Buildings with Lisa White of Phius

In this special Reimagine Buildings episode of the Passive House Podcast, Co-Host of the Passive House Podcast, Mary James interviews Lisa White of Phius. https://www.phius.org/ Thank you to our Stakeholder Sponsor NYSERDA and to our Signature Sponsors and Community Partners . Register now for Reimagine Buildings’24, the global online conference that provides the information, connections, and inspiration you need to make buildings that can change the world. Over the course of 24 hours the event ...

Feb 29, 202410 minSeason 4Ep. 4

177: Decarbonization & Resilience: New Phius Retrofit Standard Open for Public Comment

Get involved - Phius is seeking public comments on the new health and resilience-based, carbon-focused Phius REVIVE 2024 passive retrofit standard. NOTE: The deadline for comment has been extended to March 31, 2024. The standard's custom targets and focus on resilience & decarbonization make it a viable solution for wide-scale passive retrofits. Co-Host of the Passive House Podcast Ilka Cassidy speaks with James Ortega, the Certification Program Director for Phius and Haley Kalvin - Gold, Pr...

Feb 27, 202446 minSeason 4Ep. 177

Reimagining Buildings with Lois Arena of Steven Winter Associates

In this special Reimagine Buildings episode of the Passive House Podcast, Co-Host of the Passive House Podcast, Zack Semke interviews Lois Arena of Steven Winter Associates . https://www.swinter.com/ Thank you to our Stakeholder Sponsor NYSERDA and to our Signature Sponsors and Community Partners . Register now for Reimagine Buildings’24, the global online conference that provides the information, connections, and inspiration you need to make buildings that can change the world. Over the course ...

Feb 27, 202417 minSeason 4Ep. 4

Reimagining Buildings with Jessica Grove-Smith | iPHA

In this special Reimagine Buildings episode of the Passive House Podcast, Co-Host of the Passive House Podcast, Mary James interviews Jessica Grove-Smith of iPHA . https://passivehouse-international.org/index.php?page_id=65 Thank you to our Stakeholder Sponsor NYSERDA and to our Signature Sponsors and Community Partners . Register now for Reimagine Buildings’24, the global online conference that provides the information, connections, and inspiration you need to make buildings that can change the...

Feb 22, 20249 minSeason 4Ep. 4

Reimagining Buildings with Ann Marie-Fallon | Architype

In this special Reimagine Buildings episode of the Passive House Podcast, Co-Host of the Passive House Podcast, Jay Fox interviews Ann Marie-Fallon of Architype. https://www.architype.co.uk/ Thank you to our Stakeholder Sponsor NYSERDA and to our Signature Sponsors and Community Partners . Register now for Reimagine Buildings’24, the global online conference that provides the information, connections, and inspiration you need to make buildings that can change the world. Over the course of 24 hou...

Feb 20, 202417 minSeason 4Ep. 4

Reimagining Buildings with Talina Edwards at Envirotecture

In this special Reimagine Buildings episode of the Passive House Podcast, Co-Host of the Passive House Podcast, Matthew Cutler Welsh interviews Talina Edwards of Envirotecture. https://www.envirotecture.com.au/ Thank you to our Stakeholder Sponsor NYSERDA and to our Signature Sponsors and Community Partners . Register now for Reimagine Buildings’24, the global online conference that provides the information, connections, and inspiration you need to make buildings that can change the world. Over ...

Feb 15, 202417 minSeason 4Ep. 4

Reimagining Buildings with Shefali Sanghvi at Dattner Architects

In this special Reimagine Buildings episode of the Passive House Podcast, Director of PHA, Zack Semke interviews Shefali Sanghvi at Dattner Architects https://www.dattner.com/ Thank you to our Stakeholder Sponsor NYSERDA and to our Signature Sponsors and Community Partners . Register now for Reimagine Buildings’24, the global online conference that provides the information, connections, and inspiration you need to make buildings that can change the world. Over the course of 24 hours the event wi...

Feb 13, 202419 minSeason 4Ep. 4
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