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The 20 Degree podcast, hosted by Peter Raimondo + Jon Davies, is a building science podcast that dives in to discuss everything that separates the inside from the outside, and gets down to the nuts and bolts of how to build good buildings. If you're looking for explanations not confusing rules, if you're looking for easy to build instead of E2/AS1, if you believe a warm, dry, comfortable, and healthy place to live and work is a basic human right then this podcast is for you. It's a building science podcast, best consumed at 20 degrees.

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    • Oct 18, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 1h 3m AVG DURATION
    • 27 EPISODES


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    S2 E13 NZBC - Holistic Design: Tying it all together

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 79:35


    This is the final episode of Season 2 and for the year 2022. Thank you so much for making it to the end of this season, as we dove into the different clauses of the New Zealand building code. We'll be back next year with a brand new season, stay tuned! On this episode, Peter and Jon are tying all of those code clauses back together. Why they all relate to one another, and how to design a building that efficiently considers everything instead of clumsily considering one thing at a time. Want to learn more or stay in touch? Follow us on Instagram/Facebook @pink.moose or on LinkedIn: Oculus Architectural Engineering Ltd Check out our website for free resources, blog articles and other fun things. https://oculusltd.co.nz/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/oculus-architectural-engineering https://www.instagram.com/pink.moose/

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    S2 E12 NZBC - Code Clause F2 Hazardous Building Materials & E2 External Moisture Pt. 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 90:21


    On this episode, we're talking F2 and then digging further still into Code Clause E2, and specifically into E2/AS1. Let's keep safe and keep on keeping water out of the building. Want to learn more or stay in touch? Follow us on Instagram/Facebook @pink.moose or on LinkedIn: Oculus Architectural Engineering Ltd Check out our website for free resources, blog articles and other fun things. https://oculusltd.co.nz/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/oculus-architectural-engineering https://www.instagram.com/pink.moose/

    S2 E11 NZBC - Code Clause G6 Airborne and Impact Sound

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2022 59:37


    On this episode, we're digging deep into Code Clause G6. Noise, racket, hubbub, and how to design a building that doesn't hurt your ears.

    S2 E10 NZBC - Code Clause G5 Interior Environment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2022 53:00


    Sorry team we had some mic issues for the first 15 seconds which is why Jon was cut off! (Sorry Jon!) In this episode Jon & Peter are digging into code clause G5. What makes the indoors different to the outdoors and how to design a building that keeps people healthy, happy and productive by relying on logic instead of magic. Follow us on Instagram @pink.moose or on LinkedIn: Oculus Architectural Engineering Ltd

    S2 E9 NZBC - Code Clause H1 Energy Efficiency

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2022 92:40


    In this episode Jon & Peter are unravelling Code Clause H1 and the new changes coming into effect. Keeping the heat in, keeping costs down and how to design a building that keeps people comfortable without breaking the bank or wrecking the environment.

    S2 E8 NZBC - Code Clause G4 Ventilation

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2022 102:48


    In this episode Peter and Jon are talking about the NZBC clause G4 Ventilation. Fresh air in, stale air out and how to design a building that keeps people oxygenated by breathing the proper way.

    S2 E7 NZBC - Code Clause E3 - Internal Moisture

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2022 73:01


    On this episode, we're digging deep into Code Clause E3. Water in the air, fog on your glass and how to design a building that gets rid of condensation without the use of a mob or a rag.

    S2 E6 NZBC - Code Clause E2 - External Moisture Pt.2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 81:41


    On this episode we've got Shawn McIsaac, one of Oculus' directors with us. We're still digging into Code Clause E2. Where water goes, ways to keep it out, and how to design a building that sheds water and stays dry.

    S2 E5 - Feat. The Conscious Builder - Casey Grey

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 37:21


    On this episode we are talking to Casey Grey, The Conscious Builder based in Ottawa, CA, about what he does, how he builds and the similarities and differences between the building industries in Canada and New Zealand. Find more about The Conscious Builder here: https://www.theconsciousbuilder.com/#/ https://www.instagram.com/the_conscious_builder/ https://www.youtube.com/theconsciousbuilder

    S2 E4 NZBC - Code Clause E2 - External Moisture Pt.1

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2021 80:13


    On this episode, we're digging deep into Code Clause E2. Where water goes, ways to keep it out, and how to design a building that sheds water and stays dry.

    S2 E3 NZBC - Code Clause B2 - Durability

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2021 76:32


    On this episode, we're digging deep into Code Clause B2. What rots, what lasts, and how to design simple details that can withstand the test of time while exposed to the elements.

    S2 E2 NZBC- Code Clause C - Fire Affecting Areas Beyond the Source

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 67:09


    On this episode, we're digging deep into Code Clause C3. What burns, what doesn't, and how to design a safe building instead of a glorified tinderbox.

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    S2 E1 Intro to the New Zealand Building Code

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2021 65:57


    For season two, we'll be talking all about the New Zealand Building Code. What it is, what it isn't, what's covered, what isn't, how to comply with it, and why “meeting code” isn't quite as straight forward as it might seem. On this episode, we're digging deep into the building code. How it's structured, how to read it, how to comply, and where the loopholes are.

    S1 E14 Season 1 Final: Building Science 101

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 57:16


    On this episode, we're wrapping up the season. With Building Science 101. E1, E2, E3, G4 G5, G7, and H1. Holistic design, and all the code clauses all at once. Enclosures, envelopes, and our overall thoughts about all of this BS (building science). Episode 14: Building science 101.

    S1 E13 The Sun

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2020 61:23


    On this episode, we're talking about the sun. UV and Solar Heat Gain. G5, G7, and H1. Shading, overheating, and solar radiation. What it does, how to control it, and why passive solar is a lot more complicated than just putting a big window next to a concrete slab. Episode 13: The Sun.

    S1 E12 Meet the Oculus Team Pt. 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2020 44:57


    On this episode, we're talking to a few of the people on our team. We're asking how they found themselves living in a shotgun shack, how they found themselves living in another part of the world, what is that beautiful house? Am I right? Am I wrong?. And you may say to yourself Episode 8: Denise, Matt, and Gab.

    S1 E11 Drainage

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 66:36


    On this episode, we're talking about drainage. Getting the water out and away. E1 and E2. Dripping, dropping, and drying. How to drain surfaces, how to design flashings, and how to use rainscreens and redundancy to make sure water stays out. Episode 12: Drainage.

    S1 E10 Airtightness

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2020 68:15


    On this episode, we're talking about Airtightness. Building tight and Ventilating right. G4 with a bit of H1 and G5. Keeping the outside out and the inside in. How to build airtight, why it's important, and why mechanical ventilation is a must. Episode 11: Airtightness.

    S1 E9 Thermal Bridges

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2020 67:51


    On this episode, we're talking about thermal bridges. Solid parts of the building that bleed heat to the outside. H1 again. Making sure your house doesn't get cold spots. Where to find them, how to fix them, and which ones matter more than others. Episode 10: Thermal bridges.

    S1 E8 Passive House

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2020 67:00


    On this episode, we're talking about Passive House. Proper building design based on energy targets. PHPP. What it is, what it isn't, how easy it is to achieve, and why it's not as scary as it sounds. Episode 9: Passive House.

    S1 E7 Meet the Oculus Team Pt. 3

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2020 19:44


    On this episode, we're talking to a few of the people on our team. We're asking how they found themselves living in a shotgun shack, how they found themselves living in another part of the world, what is that beautiful house? Am I right? Am I wrong?. And you may say to yourself Episode 8: Denise, Matt, and Gab.

    S1 E6 Meet the Oculus Team Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2020 31:46


    On this episode, we're talking to a few of the people on our team. Where did they come from, where did they go, where did they come from cotton eye… I mean and a few other questions to add some warmth and fluff. Episode 6: James, Robyn, Karl, and Dan.

    S1 E5 Meet the Oculus Team Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2020 35:27


    On this episode, we're talking to a few of the people on our team. Who they are, where they're from, what they did, as long as you love m- I mean and a few other questions sprinkled in for a little bit of flavour. Episode 5: Shawn, Peter, Lesley and Dimas.

    S1 E4 Insulation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2020 64:24


    On this episode, we're talking about insulation. Using fluffs and foams to keep the warm in. H1. Slowing the escape of heat to increase both comfort and energy efficiency. Types of insulation, where to use them, and how to make them work best. Episode 4: Insulation.

    S1 E3 Ventilation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2020 55:06


    On this episode, we're talking about ventilation. Keeping the air clean and fresh. G4. Making sure moist air gets out and fresh air comes in. What it does, how to make it work, and why relying on a few windows doesn't really work. Episode 3: Ventilation.

    S1 E2 Heating

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2020 57:13


    On this episode, we're talking about heating. Making the air warm. G5. Turning a cold thing into a warm thing. Types of heating, how it works in your house, and what it does other than just keep us toasty.

    S1 E1 Condensation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020 65:17


    On this episode, we're talking about condensation. Internal Moisture. E3. Water vapour trapped in the air that turns into liquid water when it touches a cold surface. What it is, how to control it, and how to stop it from destroying your house. Episode 1: Condensation.

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