Podcasts about Sustainable design

In this episode of the Passive House Podcast, Matthew Cutler Welsh talks with Andy Marlow, director at Envirotecture and Passive House Design and Construct, for a recap of Thrive 2026 in Melbourne. Andy shares his take on the growing presence of volume builders and even a retirement living provider at the conference, the ongoing challenge of scaling prefabrication despite its clear advantages, and how ventilation and airtightness are being marketed as premium upgrades in the broader housing market. The conversation also touches on Australia's patchy policy landscape around retrofits and property incentives, new products spotted at the conference, and what's next for Envirotecture as they relaunch their pre-designed home offering.https://www.envirotecture.com.au/https://passivhausdc.com.au/Join us on the Reimagine Buildings Collective: https://collective.reimaginebuildings.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 one of our Passive House Accelerator LIVE! zoom gatherings on Wednesdays.

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Autrefois, l'eau mettait des semaines pour traverser une vallée. Elle était retenue par les prairies, les forêts, les mousses, les racines. Elle s'infiltrait, elle nourrissait, elle purifiait. Aujourd'hui, en quelques heures, elle dévale les champs drainés, les rivières rectifiées, les berges nues. Elle emporte tout : les sédiments, les nutriments, et avec eux la vie.Nous avons voulu dompter l'eau, la rendre efficace, rapide, utile à notre temps. Mais l'eau n'a jamais eu besoin qu'on l'aide à couler vite. Elle avait besoin de temps pour faire son œuvre de vie.Restaurer cette mémoire oubliée, c'est apprendre à voir la rivière autrement – et, par extension, à manger les poissons autrement.Grâce à Philippe, dans cet épisode, on comprend qu'il existe des actes simples pour restaurer un équilibre perdu. Le plus puissant que je retiens pour les mangeurs de poissons : choisir ceux qui se sont déjà reproduits.Poser cette question à nos poissonniers, c'est envoyer un signal discret mais puissant. C'est dire qu'une partie de la demande s'éveille à une autre manière de consommer, plus en phase avec les cycles de la vie. Savoir si le poisson a eu le temps de se reproduire, c'est faire remonter une exigence de bon sens tout au long de la filière."Choisir un poisson qui s'est reproduit, c'est prendre soin de ce qui nous nourrira demain."Ce qui pourrait sembler un renoncement est en réalité une promesse: un engagement à laisser la vie faire son œuvre, à ne pas tout prendre, à ne pas tout consommer. Une forme de sagesse que nous pouvons réapprendre.--Copyrigh©️ Où est le beau ? Tous droits réservés>> SUIVEZ MOI SUR INSTAGRAM @ouestlebeau>> Pour écouter les épisodes : Apple Podcasts, Spotify, DeezerOù est le beau ? est un Podcast créé et réalisé par Hélène AguilarHébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

"Défendre les milieux aquatiques, c'est défendre le beau." Si je devais résumer cette première partie d'épisode, voilà ce que je retiendrais.Vous vous en doutez, je ne suis pas une experte en poissons sauvages, et encore moins en saumons. Je n'imaginais pas publier un tel épisode.Mais contre toute attente, j'ai compris un lien de restauration ontologique entre nos paysages et nos habitats; un lien qui touche au cœur même du continuum du vivant.La proposition est simple : apprendre à voir les poissons autrement. Pas comme un produit dans nos assiettes, mais comme des architectes du vivant, dotés de mémoire collective, de stratégies millénaires, de coopérations invisibles.Ils sont nos alliés pour l'habitabilité des territoires : les saumons fertilisent nos forêts, les mulettes nettoient l'eau.Et nous, que faisons-nous ?Voir et manger les poissons autrement, c'est prendre conscience que chaque geste compte. Nos rivières, nos forêts, nos assiettes sont reliées par des liens que nous avons oubliés.Grâce aux connaissances que Philippe partage généreusement, cet épisode nous donne l'opportunité d'agir, à notre échelle : rendre les rivières plus vivantes, retenir l'eau de pluie plus longtemps avant qu'elle ne rejoigne la mer, réparer ce qui a été rompu.Voir autrement, c'est déjà agir autrement !--Liens utiles pour retrouver l'association de Philippe Garcia :Site internethttps://defensedesmilieuxaquatiques.orgLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/defense-des-milieux-aquatiques/Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/dma.association/--Copyrigh©️ Où est le beau ? Tous droits réservés>> SUIVEZ MOI SUR INSTAGRAM @ouestlebeau>> Pour écouter les épisodes : Apple Podcasts, Spotify, DeezerOù est le beau ? est un Podcast créé et réalisé par Hélène AguilarHébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

In this episode of the Passive House Podcast, Ilka Cassidy talks with Michelle Apigian, Managing Principal and ESG Director at ICON Architecture, about the moment that changed how she thinks about building design, Icon's path to becoming a high-performance practice in Massachusetts, and the unique challenges of bringing Passive House principles to occupied and existing buildings. Michelle also shares her wish list for the industry and where she believes architects have the most power to make a difference.https://www.iconarch.com/Join us on the Reimagine Buildings Collective: https://collective.reimaginebuildings.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 one of our Passive House Accelerator LIVE! zoom gatherings on Wednesdays.

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Pour contacter Artistik Bazaar : https://www.artistikbazaar.comPour contacter Jeanne Bakouche : jeannebakouche@gmail.comSuivez les aventures de la biennale Bâtir Vivant sur le compte instagram : @batirvivant_biennaleet sur le site www.designsoutenable.orgPour celles et ceux qui souhaitent un souvenir de la biennale Bâtir Vivant, des textes et des photos de la curation.131 pagesFormat PDF10 €https://buy.stripe.com/7sY5kD82CaUH80Z3UP4F200--Copyrigh©️ Où est le beau ? Tous droits réservés>> SUIVEZ MOI SUR INSTAGRAM @ouestlebeau>> Pour écouter les épisodes : Apple Podcasts, Spotify, DeezerOù est le beau ? est un Podcast créé et réalisé par Hélène AguilarHébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

In this episode of the Passive House Podcast, Jay Fox talks with Mikhail Haramati, NRDC's state industrial decarbonization lead, about her path from California energy efficiency programs and policy work at UC Berkeley and LBNL, through the California Energy Commission and NYSERDA, to her current focus on embodied carbon in building materials.They discuss the scale of the problem (cement and concrete alone account for about 8% of global emissions) and state-level policy momentum like Buy Clean initiatives and New York's Executive Order 22, which mandates EPDs and sets GWP limits for key materials. The conversation covers pathways to decarbonization—reuse and deconstruction, steel's reliance on recycled scrap and hydrogen-ready direct reduced iron, lower-clinker concrete mixes and SCMs, and mass timber—along with practical first steps for designers and policymakers: better data, smarter specs, and the right incentives and financing tools.https://www.nrdc.org/bio/mikhail-haramatihttps://collective.reimaginebuildings.comhttps://www.nyserda.ny.gov/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 one of our Passive House Accelerator LIVE! zoom gatherings on Wednesdays.

Today's episode was recorded in partnership with flaconi, Germany's leading online destination for beauty and fragrance. And it's one of those conversations that reminded me why I love doing this podcast so much.We're sitting down with Alicia Lindner, who runs a third-generation family business in the beauty industry called Annemarie Börlind. But this conversation is about so much more than a brand story. We talk about growing up surrounded by the scent of plant oils and flowers drifting out of a laboratory in the Black Forest and what it means to carry a legacy without turning it into something rigid.We also talk about sibling leadership, building and growing the brand independently, the spirit of the Schwarzwald, and the beauty industry as it looks today. But also about very human things. Like why skipping lunch is never a good idea and why the forest can be the best mentor when everything feels a bit too loud.This episode is thoughtful and honest. Alicia became an immediate star of the show. Please tune in and enjoy the energy that this episode will give you!Read more about the Women Authors of Achievement (WAA) Podcast via waa.berlin/aboutFollow us on Instagram & find us on LinkedInSubscribe to our newsletter via waa.berlin/newsletter ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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In this Episode of the Passive House Podcast, Ilka Cassidy shares on-the-ground interviews from Green Building United's Sustainability Symposium in Philadelphia, highlighting regional policy, incentives, and high-performance affordable housing work. Ilka chats first with  Rich Freeh  and  Emily Pugliese  of Green Building United about Pennsylvania's divided political landscape, lagging energy code adoption and advocacy opportunities including Philadelphia's push to adopt 2021 IECC residential code. Ilka also chats with  Justin Lovenitti and  Norm Horn of New Ecology about  Energize Delaware programs and case studies in  Philadelphia.https://greenbuildingunited.org/event/2026-sustainability-symposium/https://www.newecology.org/https://energizedelaware.org/https://collective.reimaginebuildings.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 one of our Passive House Accelerator LIVE! zoom gatherings on Wednesdays.

This episode of the Passive House Podcast was recorded during the Passive House Network conference in New Haven, Connecticut, hosted at the first certified Passive House hotel in the U.S. Hotel Marcel. Ilka Cassidy chatted with Ken Levenson about the theme “Profit by Experience” and Architect of Hotel Marcel Bruce Becker. Ilka also talked to other attendees like Timothy Lock, Beth Campbell, Karen Ramsey, and Cheryl Saldanha. They discuss Massachusetts code-driven Passive House growth, grid benefits, trade training access, community value, resilience, and the need to address cost, risk, and more in-person collaboration.https://www.hotelmarcel.com/https://passivehousenetwork.org/the-passive-house-network-conference-2026/?utm_term=&utm_campaig...https://collective.reimaginebuildings.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 one of our Passive House Accelerator LIVE! zoom gatherings on Wednesdays.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Candice Halliday from CNA Design Studio shares her journey from founding a successful architecture practice to becoming a leading voice for emerging professionals within the Australian architecture industry. As the incoming president of Imagine at the Australian Institute of Architects, Candice discusses the importance of collaboration, sustainable design, and creating healthier, higher-performing buildings that meet the challenges of a changing climate. The conversation explores the role of Passive House principles, building performance, retrofit design, and the future of sustainable construction in Australia. Candice shares insights from the Thrive Passive House Conference, discusses the need for better building quality and public education, and explains why architects, builders, policymakers, and industry organisations must work together to drive meaningful change. We also dive into adaptive reuse, reducing embodied carbon, improving building standards, and how emerging technologies and AI could help shape the future of architecture and construction.EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Candice's journey from sole practitioner to founder of a growing architecture practice  Lessons and insights from the Thrive Passive House Conference  Passive House principles and improving building performance in Australia  Building healthier, more energy-efficient homes through better design  Retrofit strategies, adaptive reuse, and reducing embodied carbon  The future of sustainable architecture and the role of the NCC  Why collaboration between architects, builders, and industry bodies matters  AI, innovation, and emerging opportunities for the next generation of architectsLEARN MORECNA Design Studio: https://www.cnadesignstudio.com/ Sustainable Builders Alliance (SBA): https://www.thesba.com.auBROUGHT TO YOU BYThe Sustainable Builders Alliance

Depuis 2021, grâce à l'Institut pour un design soutenable la beauté des nouveaux matériaux tout juste inventés par les designers francais qui garantissent dès la conception que leur design savait revenir à Terre, en ajoutant aucun élément rémanent a été révélé !Apres 5 ans et 3 biennales (@batirvivant_biennale), des milliers de visiteurs et surtout les grands prescripteurs et donneurs d'ordre savent qu'il est possible de faire du soutenable sans impasse sur le beau. L'idée reçue selon laquelle « plus c'est soutenable, plus c'est moche » a été renversée

Passive House design and construction is a team sport. It requires effective strategies and cooperation, but also precision in the field and the ability to tweak and recalibrate systems once the building is complete. A robust envelope may be the superpower of Passive House construction, allowing for downsized mechanical systems, electrification, and reduced stress on the energy grid, but these benefits are only achieved if everything works as intended.    In this episode, host Zack Semke shares selected clips of conversations from the Reimagine Collective. Featured speakers include Carmel Pratt of ZAZNRG and Passive House New York on post-occupancy data, Ed May of bldgtyp on modeling literacy, Skyler Swinford of Energy Systems Consulting with Lloyd Alter of Toronto Metropolitan University on refrigerants and water-based distribution, James Peterson of Petersen Engineering on heat pump water heaters, and Nick Nigro of Leggett McCall on what's next at the innovative and enormous Bunker Hill housing redevelopment project.The Reimagine Edit is a special series of the Passive House Podcast that shares curated insights from our Experts-In-Residence at the Reimagine Buildings Collective, our membership community of building professionals stepping up to tackle climate change. Learn more about the Reimagine Buildings Collective at https://www.reimaginebuildings.com.

In this episode of the Passive House Podcast, Mary James and Ilka Cassidy speak with Joel Callow, building physicist and founding director of UK consultancy Beyond Carbon, about scaling certified Passive House delivery in London. Callow explains the firm's focus on whole life carbon, compact building forms, overheating avoidance, and early-stage design input, and notes the team has grown to 12 people with recruitment challenges as UK training ramps up via the Passive House Trust. He describes Beyond Carbon's role in helping major developer Barratt adopt Passive House—through lobbying, 12–18 months of R&D, and cost and constructability work—leading to thousands of units in the pipeline and an estimated 15–20,000 London dwellings in progress.https://www.beyondcarbon.uk/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 one of our Passive House Accelerator LIVE! zoom gatherings on Wednesdays.

Building More, But Building Better? What if the best building practices go against the urban norm? This week, we look at how architects and developers are rethinking modern construction through natural materials, healthier spaces and designs that account for their long-term impact on both people and the environment. Guest: Teresa Coady, architect, founding partner, former president, B+H Bunting Coady, author, Rebuilding Earth: Designing Eco-Conscious Habitats for Humans. Host: Gary Price Producer: Amirah Zaveri   Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | SpotifyFacebook: @ViewpointsOnlineX: @viewpointsradioInstagram: @viewpointsradioFull ArchiveContact UsAffiliates & National Syndication Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Building More, But Building Better? What if the best building practices go against the urban norm? This week, we look at how architects and developers are rethinking modern construction through natural materials, healthier spaces and designs that account for their long-term impact on both people and the environment. Guest: Teresa Coady, architect, founding partner, former president, B+H Bunting Coady, author, Rebuilding Earth: Designing Eco-Conscious Habitats for Humans.   The Hidden Forces Behind The Words We Use Words like “rizz” and “unalive” may sound like internet throwaways, but they demonstrate how quickly social media is reshaping language. We're joined by linguist Adam Aleksic who breaks down how slang spreads online, why emojis still matter and how algorithms are changing the way we communicate. Linktr.ee | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | SpotifyFacebook: @ViewpointsOnlineX: @viewpointsradioInstagram: @viewpointsradioFull ArchiveContact UsAffiliates & National Syndication Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of the Passive House Accelerator Podcast, Ilka Cassidy chats with Marty Josten and Ashley Wisse of New Ecology. Marty and Ashley describe the nonprofit's 26-year mission to preserve and improve affordable housing through sustainability, building performance, health, and resiliency, using a hybrid fee-for-service and grant-funded model. They discuss evolving embodied-carbon requirements, regional market differences, misconceptions about Passive House cost, and innovations like drain water heat recovery, as well as engaging lenders and maintaining focus amid political and funding pressures.https://www.newecology.org/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 one of our Passive House Accelerator LIVE! zoom gatherings on Wednesdays.

Partage d'une anecdote vécu dans un magasin avec une dame furax contre son mari en train de craquer sur un pull en laine mélangée (plastique) alors qu'elle voulait qu'il prenne le modèle en pure laine.. "On choisit une matière en premier, pas un design enfin !!" ce sont ses mots... je les ai trouvé délicieux et je vous raconte comment j'analyse le prisme de cette dame.ce qui fait écho et les paradoxes dans lesquels on est embourbés... + mes pistes que je me suis appliquée à moi-même !je vous embrasseHélène

« Si on veut être parfait, il ne faut rien faire. »C'est le constat lucide de Franck Chaventré (Directeur Général Associé, G-ON Life) et Ronan Trottier (Directeur Associé, G-ON).Pourtant, face aux découvertes sur l'air intérieur, ne rien faire n'est plus une option. Car aujourd'hui, on traque le carbone, on soigne l'énergie… mais la qualité sanitaire des matériaux reste ignorée des réglementations. Les microplastiques et les émanations toxiques ne sont ni mesurés, ni certifiés. Du coup, les fabricants n'ont aucune obligation et nos intérieurs, aucune garantie.Ce problème est amplifié par un trou noir de la connaissance : les analyses complètes de l'air intérieur existent, mais seuls quelques laboratoires de pointe disposent des technologies capables de qualifier toutes les molécules en suspension. Leur coût interdit tout équipement massif.Alors que faire ? Attendre des normes qui viendront trop tard ?Des maîtres d'ouvrage et les foncières visionnaires veulent montrer patte blanche pour obtenir d'avanatge de financements pour prendre de l'avance sur la qualité sanitaire de leurs actifs. Et les banques ont depuis quelques temps commencées à intégrer la santé dans le coût des prêts.Désormais, un bien immobilier qui prouvera sa bonne qualité sanitaire verra sa valeur augmenter naturellement, tout simplement parce que nous passons 90 % de notre temps à l'intérieur et que la santé est devenue le produit le plus recherché.C'est la prochaine révolution du bâtiment.Dans cette conférence enregistrée durant la biennale Bâtir Vivant, Ronan et Franck partagent leur expérience terrain, leurs méthodes et une conviction : on ne peut plus fabriquer des patrimoines sans savoir ce qui l'habille et ce qu'on y respire.Très bonne écoute !Site G-on : https://www.g-on.frSite G-on Life : https://www.g-on.lifeHébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

In this episode of the Passive House Accelerator podcast, Ilka Cassidy interviews Nathan Kipnis, founder of Kipnis Architecture and Planning in Chicago and Boulder, about his path from early solar architecture influences during the 1973 oil embargo to today's fact-based, certifiable Passive House practice. Kipnis explains how early rule-of-thumb passive solar design often led to overheating, and how building science and climate-specific approaches improved outcomes.  And describes his firm's “high design and low carbon” approach, evolving client communication from quietly implementing efficiency measures to showcasing performance and resilience through smart home monitoring, batteries, and high-quality envelopes.KAP websiteNHA websiteProject profile for Evanston's first Passive House in PHIUS' databaseCrain's Chicago Business Notable Leader in Sustainability 2025 recognitionThank 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 one of our Passive House Accelerator LIVE! zoom gatherings on Wednesdays.

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In this episode of the Passive House Podcast, Michael Ingui and Ilka Cassidy to share their interview with Dr. Wolfgang Feist from the 35th International Passive House Conference in Essen and discuss where Passive House is headed. Dr. Wolfgang Feist emphasizes focusing on documented, evaluated projects, the importance of integrated component systems. Looking back, he credits early collaboration with Swedish researchers and the push to build real demonstration projects, and he reiterates that the five principles remain unchanged because “physics is right.” 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 one of our Passive House Accelerator LIVE! zoom gatherings on Wednesdays.

In this episode of the Passive House Podcast Ilka Cassidy and Michael Ingui, are at the International Passive House Conference in Essen and share rapid-fire interviews focused on scaling Passive House. With questions based on Michael's presentation at the conference focusing on moving Passive House from niche to necessary by reframing it as risk mitigation and engaging adjacent sectors like insurance, real estate, finance, and policy. Interviewees describe scaling through large-volume delivery, education,  supportive codes and incentives, and manufacturer-led training.With interviews from:Tomas O'LearyAnn-Marie FallonKen LevensonAlexander Gard-MurrayIn ChoFrancesco NesiGünther JedliczkeEsra AydinogluThank 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 one of our Passive House Accelerator LIVE! zoom gatherings on Wednesdays

In the eighth episode of That Workplace Experience Podcast, host Dan Moscrop visits Hackney Bridge with Turner Works founding director Carl Turner to explore how temporary spaces can create lasting impact.Download the Workbook and watch the episode to see the spaces in full.Joined by Carl Turner, Dan explores the thinking behind Hackney Bridge and the wider “meanwhile” movement—reimagining underused urban sites as vibrant ecosystems for work, creativity and community. From Pop Brixton and Peckham Levels to Hackney Bridge itself, Carl shares how adaptable architecture, affordable workspace and community-led design can unlock new ways of living and working in the city.Together, they discuss the idea of “hackable” spaces that evolve over time, the value of flexibility within workplace design, and why the best environments are often those that people are allowed to shape themselves. The conversation also explores temporary architecture as a testing ground for future cities, the role of colour and branding in placemaking, and how workplaces can feel more experiential, social and human-centred.The episode touches on sustainability, circular design and “kit of parts” thinking—creating buildings designed for disassembly, reuse and long-term adaptability. Carl also reflects on the future of workplace experience, and why evolving, flexible environments may be key to attracting people back into vibrant urban spaces.Video production and camera: Calum LindsayCamera: Miguel Santa ClaraIllustration: Phoebe Gitsham

In this Skip the Queue podcast episode, our guest host Ruth Read, Director of blooloop and greenloop, is joined by Vero Celis, CEO and Founder of Valumia and Sustainability Advisor at Skutek Consulting, and Marie Rayner, Director of Project Development and Sustainability Lead at Storyland Studios, to discuss sustainability in the attractions industry, focusing on practical climate action, key risks, and how small, data-driven steps can create meaningful progress. Topics Discussed: what sustainability and climate action mean for attractions how to get started using existing data and simple steps integrating sustainability into storytelling and guest experience designing attractions with biodiversity and long term impact in mind attractions as spaces to test and showcase sustainable innovation risks of not acting including climate impacts and infrastructure challenges supply chain risks and ESG considerations growing guest expectations around sustainability practical operational improvements and quick wins barriers to progress including cost, alignment, and lack of clarity circular design and reducing waste across projects engaging and educating guests through visible sustainability efforts   Show references:    Guest Host:  Ruth Read, Director at blooloop, the go-to source for attractions news and its sustainability platform greenloop. https://blooloop.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/blooloop/about/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthread/ Join the greenloop newsletter. https://mailchi.mp/blooloop.com/greenloops-reasons-to-be-cheerful   Veronica Celis Vergara, CEO and founder of Valumia and Sustainability Advisor at Skutek Consulting https://skutek-consulting.de/ https://www.valumia.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/veronica-celis-vergara/   Marie Rayner, Director of Project Development and Sustainability Lead at Storyland Studios https://www.storylandstudios.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/storyland-studios/about/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/marie-r-138b181b/   Skip the Queue is brought to you by Merac. We provide attractions with the tools and expertise to create world-class digital interactions. Very simply, we're here to rehumanise commerce. Your guest host is Ruth Read. If you like what you hear, you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all the usual channels by searching Skip the Queue or visit our website SkiptheQueue.fm. If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a five star review, it really helps others find us. And remember to follow us on LinkedIn. Credits: Written by Emily Burrows (Plaster) Edited by Steve Folland Produced by Emily Burrows and Sami Entwistle (Plaster) Download The Visitor Attractions Website Survey Report - https://www.merac.co.uk/download-the-visitor-attractions-survey We have launched our brand-new playbook: ‘The Retail Ready Guide to Going Beyond the Gift Shop' — your go-to resource for building a successful e-commerce strategy that connects with your audience and drives sustainable growth. Download your FREE copy here

In this episode of The Passive House Podcast, Matthew Cutler - Welsh interviews Elizabeth and Everett Norris from their newly completed Christchurch home. They describe their Port Hills site on Huntsbury Hill, bought after the 2011 Canterbury earthquakes, and discuss the area's microclimate and west–northwest-oriented design. They share challenges including long build times, working largely solo, living on site after a robbery,  and more. They detail the key lessons on early builder input, avoiding rushed window orders, daylight implications of eaves, and airtightness detailing.https://www.designmake.co.nz/people.htmlhttps://www.everhomes.co.nz/blank-1About their amazing straw bale Passive House in Christchurch: https://sustainableengineering.co.nz/casestudy/norris-strawbale-passive-house/

In this episode of the Passive House Podcast Jay Fox interviews Vermont filmmaker Allie Rood about her documentary Prickly Mountain and My Design Build Life, which traces the design-build architecture movement that began in Warren, Vermont around 1963 and influenced design-build programs nationwide. Rood explains her personal connection through her father's work in the community, the movement's roots among Yale architects reacting against the designer/builder class divide, and ideas like Dave Sellers' “Wild Beam Theory” of improvisational building. She contrasts early sculptural ski houses with a later sustainability-focused generation behind the Dimetrodon co-housing project and discusses Yestermorrow's emergence as a design-build school. Rud also recounts the film's 10-year production, funding and grant challenges, finding an editor, shifting to a personal narrative, and current festival distribution and screening plans.https://allieroodfilms.com/Trailer for the film: https://vimeo.com/1125499443?fl=pl&fe=sh Reimagine Buildings: Designing for Survivability: https://events.ringcentral.com/events/reimagine-buildings-survivability/registrationThank 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 one of our Passive House Accelerator LIVE! zoom gatherings on Wednesdays.

This time, the roles reverse as our very own host Daria Suvorova-Konstandin joins Cynthia Mensah-Neglokpe on the other side of the mic. Together with moderator Paloma Frau, Director of Cultural Programming at Fotografiska Berlin, the two authors and cultural curators discuss their new book, The Feeling of Berlin.Written as a love letter to Berlin, it tells the city's story through 33 portraits of women, each an icon in her own unique way. From club legend Britt Kanja and Love Parade co-founder Danielle de Picciotto to Michelin-starred chef Sophie Rudolph and next-gen creatives like Cloudy Zakrocki – the book reveals their insider tips and favorite spots.In this episode, Daria and Cynthia offer insights into the project: which stories touched them most, how they chose their protagonists, and how they managed to write an entire book alongside many other projects. They discuss challenges and successes, discipline and motivation – and how an idea evolved into 250 carefully curated pages.If you enjoy this conversation, don't forget to rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform.Read more about the Women Authors of Achievement (WAA) Podcast via waa.berlin/aboutFollow us on Instagram & find us on LinkedInSubscribe to our newsletter via waa.berlin/newsletter ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

From startups to hands-on STEM education, Akron is emerging as a model for how cities can grow jobs, strengthen recycling systems, and build a circular economy for plastics. In this conversation, Mayor Malik shares how Akron is leveraging its roots in rubber and plastics to drive innovation—investing in pilots that help startups scale, strengthening ties between universities and industry, and creating pathways into manufacturing careers at every level. You'll also hear how Akron is tackling real-world recycling challenges—reducing contamination, expanding access, and improving systems over time—while working toward a more circular economy for plastics. The episode also highlights how the city is investing in its people, from introducing students to plastics and polymers through creative STEM education to building a culture of innovation that supports the next generation of talent.

In the seventh episode of That Workplace Experience Podcast, host Dan Moscrop visits 11 Belgrave Road, a thoughtfully reimagined workplace in Westminster that transforms a tired post-war building into a calm, contemporary office rooted in its context.Download the Workbook and watch the episode to see the spaces in full.Joined by Lewis Benmore (Eric Parry Architects), Dan explores how the project balances retention and reinvention—working with 37% of the existing structure to reduce embodied carbon while restoring the rhythm and character of a Georgian streetscape. From a façade designed to sit quietly within its neighbours to the reintroduction of lightwells and active frontages, the building demonstrates how subtle, considered moves can have a lasting urban impact.Together, they discuss the influence of hospitality-led thinking on workplace design, the early integration of sustainability and wellness, and the importance of creating intuitive, connected environments—from welcoming cycle entrances to sightlines that draw you through to a hidden garden at the rear. The conversation also touches on material honesty, adaptable façade design, and how landscape—both at street level and on the rooftop—can foster community and a sense of escape within the city.Video production and camera: Calum LindsayCamera: Miguel Santa ClaraIllustration: Phoebe Gitsham

This week on Better Buildings for Humans, host Joe Menchefski sits down with Matt Panaitz, founder of Long Way Home, to explore a remarkable journey where sustainable design meets social impact. What began as a Peace Corps experience evolved into a bold mission: building schools and infrastructure in Guatemala using recycled materials like tires, plastic bottles, and earth.Matt shares how his team transformed waste into opportunity—constructing resilient, comfortable buildings that stay naturally temperate, maximize daylight, and foster a deeper connection between people and place. From hands-on community collaboration to integrating sustainable construction into education, this episode highlights how design can directly combat poverty while empowering future generations.It's an inspiring conversation about rethinking materials, redefining comfort, and proving that great buildings can change lives far beyond their walls.More About Matthew PanaitzMatthew Paneitz first visited San Juan Comalapa, Guatemala, as a Peace Corps volunteer in 2002. To address the extreme poverty in the region, Matt founded the non-profit organization Long Way Home (LWH) in 2004. From 2008 to 2025, the LWH team transformed 550 tons of trash (including 35,000 used tires) into the Hero School green-built campus. Matthew documented the process at lwhomegreen.org. By spending his evenings earning a Bachelor's degree in Sustainability and a Master's in Education, Matt was also able to ensure that not only was the landscape transformed, but also the school's approach to primary, middle, and high school education. Matt is currently a doctoral student in Education at Antioch University.CONTACT:https://lwhome.org/https://www.linkedin.com/company/long-way-home/https://www.instagram.com/lwhome_org/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/lwhomeorghttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGp4wuyTpyGytkXWSwYX1SAhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GsVjfPpdzoYWhere To Find Us:https://bbfhpod.advancedglazings.com/www.advancedglazings.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/better-buildings-for-humans-podcastwww.linkedin.com/in/advanced-glazings-ltd-848b4625https://twitter.com/bbfhpodhttps://twitter.com/Solera_Daylighthttps://www.instagram.com/bbfhpod/https://www.instagram.com/advancedglazingsltdhttps://www.facebook.com/AdvancedGlazingsltd

In this episode of The Passive House Podcast, Mary James chats with Nidhi Shah, a certified Passive House designer and member of the Reimagine Buildings Collective. Shah traces her path from early sustainability interests in India to Passive House training in the UK. They dive into her retrofit-focused work with Retrofit Action for Tomorrow (RAFT), emphasizing whole-building approaches over piecemeal measures like external wall insulation or heat pumps. Nidhi  describes how funding criteria centered on operational carbon shaped retrofit decisions for cash-strapped public-sector buildings, and why reducing demand and peak heating loads matters alongside electrification and comfort. https://www.retrofitaction.org.uk/s/RAFT-Whole-Life-Carbon-ReportReimagine Buildings: Designing for Survivability: https://events.ringcentral.com/events/reimagine-buildings-survivability/registrationThank 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 one of our Passive House Accelerator LIVE! zoom gatherings on Wednesdays.

This week on Better Buildings for Humans, host Joe Menchefski welcomes back Dorit Aviv, joined by Eric Teitelbaum, for a powerful conversation on one of the most urgent—and often overlooked—climate challenges: extreme urban heat. Drawing from their work at the University of Pennsylvania and AIL Research, they unpack how the urban heat island effect disproportionately impacts vulnerable communities and why conventional cooling solutions fall short.Together, they explore an innovative breakthrough—membrane-assisted radiant cooling—and how it reimagines comfort by cooling people directly, not the air around them. From solar-powered cooling shelters to redesigned bus stops, their work blends building science, material innovation, and human-centered design to reduce heat stress in real-world settings. This episode challenges us to rethink how cities can become not just more sustainable—but more livable, equitable, and resilient in a warming world.More About Dorit Aviv and Eric TeitelbaumDorit Aviv, PhD, AIA, is an Assistant Professor of Architecture at the University of Pennsylvania Weitzman School of Design, where she directs of the Thermal Architecture Lab, a cross-disciplinary laboratory at the intersection of thermodynamics, architecture, and material science. Her work examines synergies between renewable environmental forces and architectural materials and forms to improve energy efficiency and occupant wellbeing. Aviv is a licensed architect and holds a PhD in architectural technology from Princeton University. Her work has been supported by federal grants from the U.S. Department of Energy, the National Science Foundation and the Environmental Protection Agency. Her prototypes for passive and low-energy cooling have won major international awards, including a Holcim Award for Sustainable Design and Construction for a prototype of passive cooling in desert climate in 2021 and a Ramboll Foundation grant to investigate applications of radiant cooling for urban shelters in 2024.Eric Teitelbaum, PhD, is an engineer and educator working at the intersection of architectural systems, thermal comfort, and materials science. With AIL Research Inc., he develops novel technologies that reduce reliance on conventional air conditioning. His research and development efforts have been funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and the USDA. A lifelong tinkerer, DIY home renovator, treehouse builder, and inventor of sensors and heat pumps, Eric believes deeply in learning through building with your hands. Most recently, he has focused on developing and commercializing membrane-assisted radiant cooling panels for outdoor thermal comfort as cofounder of the early-stage startup Clearly Cool.CONTACT:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorit-aviv/ https://www.instagram.com/thermal_architecture_lab/https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-teitelbaum-16805bb9/ Where To Find Us:https://bbfhpod.advancedglazings.com/www.advancedglazings.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/better-buildings-for-humans-podcastwww.linkedin.com/in/advanced-glazings-ltd-848b4625https://twitter.com/bbfhpodhttps://twitter.com/Solera_Daylighthttps://www.instagram.com/bbfhpod/https://www.instagram.com/advancedglazingsltdhttps://www.facebook.com/AdvancedGlazingsltd

This week on Better Buildings for Humans, host Joe Menchefski welcomes back Dorit Aviv, joined by Eric Teitelbaum, for a powerful conversation on one of the most urgent—and often overlooked—climate challenges: extreme urban heat. Drawing from their work at the University of Pennsylvania and AIL Research, they unpack how the urban heat island effect disproportionately impacts vulnerable communities and why conventional cooling solutions fall short.Together, they explore an innovative breakthrough—membrane-assisted radiant cooling—and how it reimagines comfort by cooling people directly, not the air around them. From solar-powered cooling shelters to redesigned bus stops, their work blends building science, material innovation, and human-centered design to reduce heat stress in real-world settings. This episode challenges us to rethink how cities can become not just more sustainable—but more livable, equitable, and resilient in a warming world.More About Dorit Aviv and Eric TeitelbaumDorit Aviv, PhD, AIA, is an Assistant Professor of Architecture at the University of Pennsylvania Weitzman School of Design, where she directs of the Thermal Architecture Lab, a cross-disciplinary laboratory at the intersection of thermodynamics, architecture, and material science. Her work examines synergies between renewable environmental forces and architectural materials and forms to improve energy efficiency and occupant wellbeing. Aviv is a licensed architect and holds a PhD in architectural technology from Princeton University. Her work has been supported by federal grants from the U.S. Department of Energy, the National Science Foundation and the Environmental Protection Agency. Her prototypes for passive and low-energy cooling have won major international awards, including a Holcim Award for Sustainable Design and Construction for a prototype of passive cooling in desert climate in 2021 and a Ramboll Foundation grant to investigate applications of radiant cooling for urban shelters in 2024.Eric Teitelbaum, PhD, is an engineer and educator working at the intersection of architectural systems, thermal comfort, and materials science. With AIL Research Inc., he develops novel technologies that reduce reliance on conventional air conditioning. His research and development efforts have been funded by the U.S. Department of Energy and the USDA. A lifelong tinkerer, DIY home renovator, treehouse builder, and inventor of sensors and heat pumps, Eric believes deeply in learning through building with your hands. Most recently, he has focused on developing and commercializing membrane-assisted radiant cooling panels for outdoor thermal comfort as cofounder of the early-stage startup Clearly Cool.CONTACT:https://www.linkedin.com/in/dorit-aviv/ https://www.instagram.com/thermal_architecture_lab/https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-teitelbaum-16805bb9/ Where To Find Us:https://bbfhpod.advancedglazings.com/www.advancedglazings.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/better-buildings-for-humans-podcastwww.linkedin.com/in/advanced-glazings-ltd-848b4625https://twitter.com/bbfhpodhttps://twitter.com/Solera_Daylighthttps://www.instagram.com/bbfhpod/https://www.instagram.com/advancedglazingsltdhttps://www.facebook.com/AdvancedGlazingsltd

In this episode of The Passive House Podcast, Matthew Cutler-Welsh speaks with Andreas Goetz about building the Wunderbar Passive House in Orewa, about 40 minutes north of Auckland. Originally from Germany and motivated by comfort and health, Goetz pursued Passive House despite local challenges, choosing a simple rectangular ICF design with imported European triple-glazed windows and integrated exterior shutters to manage overheating without mechanical cooling. The home uses whole-house ventilation, achieved near 0.6 ACH50 airtightness, has low power bills, and added solar projected to pay back in four years, while also earning Homestar V5.https://wunderbar-passive-house.org/ 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 one of our Passive House Accelerator LIVE! zoom gatherings on Wednesdays.

In this episode of The Passive House Podcast, Ilka Cassidy and Jacob Racusin are at the BuildingEnergy Boston 2026 Conference (Sponsored by New Energy Works).Ilka and Jacob recap day 2 of the conference including a keynote by Melissa O'Mara and Kevin Stack, “Unstoppable Inner Resilience and Generational Leadership,” which guided attendees through a meditation connecting to ancestors and future generations, highlighting accountability, leadership, and the “knowing-doing gap” via the Inner Development Goals. Ilka then interviews architect Phil Kaplan about a deep energy retrofit of a mid-century Acorn Deck House involving unexpected conditions, major structural changes, and questions about cost and embodied carbon versus rebuilding. The day's highlights also include sessions on tools and strategies to balance operational and embodied carbon, evaluate deep versus moderate retrofits, and push manufacturers toward healthier, lower-impact materials.Episode with Rachel White & Michael Hindle: https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/podcast/building-energy-boston-with-rachel-white-michael-hindleMeditation that is similar to the one described in the episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-long-time-academy/id1589516917Episode with Melissa O'Mara and Kevin Stack: https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/podcast/180-inner-development-goals-idgs-and-buildings-with-kevin-stack-and-melissa-omara 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 one of our Passive House Accelerator LIVE! zoom gatherings on Wednesdays.

In this episode of The Passive House Podcast, Ilka Cassidy and Jacob Racusin are at the BuildingEnergy Boston 2026 Conference (Sponsored by New Energy Works).Ilka and Jacob speak with:Gregory Smith, Architect at Moody NolanClay Tilton, Existing Buildings Program ManagerBuilt Environment Plus (BE+)Arlen Li, Fitwel Ambassador, Planning PrincipalHGAAnthony Michetti, Director of Sustainability, Cell Signaling TechnologyJulie Newman, PhDDirector of SustainabilityMassachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)Steve Hessler Building Systems Specialist at New Energy Works | Certified Passive House Consultant at Holzraum SystemBryan Bleiere, Director of Offsite Construction at New Energy WorksLuke Winston-Almanzar CEO, Co-Founder ReservoirThey discuss the conference mood amid political and economic headwinds, the theme “Don't Stop Us Now,” and a keynote on “The Cost of Pausing” featuring MIT and Cell Signaling Technology, emphasizing business cases and co-benefits for maintaining climate goals. Conference co-chairs Clay Hilton and Greg Smith highlight curation, community-building, and student participation. Trade-floor interviews feature Reservoir's smart heat-pump water heater with predictive controls and recirculation, and New Energy Works' timber/panelization work and foam-free assemblies.https://nesea.org/conference/schedule/50140https://newenergyworks.com/https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/articles/component-spotlight-rethinking-domestic-hot-water-intro...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 one of our Passive House Accelerator LIVE! zoom gatherings on Wednesdays.

Sophie Thomas has a CV that can genuinely be described as intriguing. As one website put it, she is an ‘unusual mix of campaigner, practising designer and chartered waste manager'. She has been at the forefront of the debate about sustainable design for the best part of 30 years and, in 2025, was awarded an OBE for her tireless work. Among other things, she founded the pioneering (but now defunct) communications consultancy Thomas.Matthews in 1997 and led the the influential Great Recovery Project in 2012. Currently, she wears a number of (always sustainable) hats… although her career is about to take another turn. In this episode we talk about: picking up a gong from the Palace; being an untidy worker; having lots of jobs; how her interest in sustainability and waste began; working on the Earth Centre and why it wasn't a failure; a life-changing trip to a recycling centre in the Netherlands; taking a thousand designers to rubbish dumps across the country; her obsession with the toothbrush; collaborating with the likes of glassblower Louis Thompson and designer Ella Doran; her feelings of guilt and her desire to create; being a ‘graphic activist'; starting her career at The Body Shop; and why ink is her future. Support the show

Building science is at the core of high-performance construction, but it takes more than an understanding of psi-values and hygrothermal dynamics to actually get these buildings built. As we see in this episode, having a real-world understanding of materials science, finance, and how people actually work together is yet another component to this line of work. Granted, there's still a lot of building science involved, as emphasized by the clips featuring Ed May and Ben Bogie, but this episode of The Reimagine Edit series of the Passive House Podcast should be a reminder that construction touches loads of academic fields, and that the status of expert will forever be a moving target in an evolving industry.In this episode, host Zack Semke shares selected clips of conversations from the Reimagine Collective. Featured speakers include Ben Bogie, Jesse Hunt, Michael Ingui, Ed May, and Emily Mottram.The Reimagine Edit is a special series of the Passive House Podcast that shares curated insights from our Experts-In-Residence at the Reimagine Buildings Collective, our membership community of building professionals stepping up to tackle climate change. Learn more about the Reimagine Buildings Collective at https://www.reimaginebuildings.com.

Send us Fan MailWhy Some Spaces Feel Alive — And Why That Matters for Your Well-BeingSome spaces feel different the moment you walk in. You settle. You breathe. Something shifts. In this episode of the Design & Living Well series, Sheri explores why that feeling isn't random. It's rooted in our connection to nature, and how bringing natural elements into our spaces can quietly support healing, calm, and clarity.In This Episode, You'll Discover:Why humans are wired for nature, and what happens when we disconnect from itThe Roger Ulrich study that changed how we understand nature and recoveryHow biophilic design supports the nervous system and overall well-beingHow Sheri integrates natural light and living elements into her acupuncture clinicSimple ways to bring nature into your home without redesigning your spaceResearch + References Mentioned:Ulrich, R. S. (1984). View Through a Window May Influence Recovery from SurgeryWilson, E. O. (1984). Biophilia, Harvard University PressteamLab Borderless, TokyoIf You Enjoyed This Episode:Episode 7: The Healing Power of Biophilic Design | Jackie BarryEpisode 15: Living, Sustainable Design, and Nature as a Guide | Kimberly Phipps-NicholEpisode 58: Beyond Aesthetics: Designing a Healthy Home Environment

It's our very first conversation recorded in Denmark at Soho House Copenhagen. To mark this moment I invited to the show local star and global thought leader: Veronica D'Souza, social entrepreneur, artist, author and activist.In this episode, we speak about what it really means to build a life that actually feels like your own, and the courage it takes to step away from societal expectations. Veronica shares what she learned from working closely with women in prison, how that experience reshaped her understanding of dignity and agency, and why music became a way back to her inner voice after years of building companies.If there's one thing to take away from this episode, it's this: living fully often starts with listening to yourself, and to the stories of others.If you enjoy this conversation, don't forget to rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform. I love reading your thoughts! Now, let's dive in.Read more about the Women Authors of Achievement (WAA) Podcast via waa.berlin/aboutFollow us on Instagram & find us on LinkedInSubscribe to our newsletter via waa.berlin/newsletter ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In this episode of The Passive House Podcast, Zack Semke chats with Nick Nigro of Leggat McCall about the Bunker Hill Housing Redevelopment in Charlestown, Boston, a phased replacement of 42 aging WWII-era public housing buildings into 2,699 mixed-income units. Nick explains how the team committed to Passive House from day one and is using a repeatable “kit of parts”—precast lateral-load-bearing cores, prefabricated load-bearing exterior panels, and CLT floor systems—to improve speed, reduce temporary work, and lower both carbon and cost through iteration across 15 buildings. He describes early modeling, enclosure mockup testing, and construction-sequencing innovations like using the permanent elevator as a hoist. https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/articles/critical-mass-scaling-passive-house-at-bunker-hillhttps://www.lmp.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 one of our Passive House Accelerator LIVE! zoom gatherings on Wednesdays.

In this episode of The Passive House Podcast, Mary James chats with Kia Weatherspoon, founder of Determined by Design. Weatherspoon describes how experiences visiting her brother in prison and creating privacy during Air Force deployments shaped her belief that spaces must be felt, not just seen. She explains her mission-driven focus on affordable housing and a design process rooted in ancestry, legacy, and identity, translating community narratives into specific material and layout decisions. The discussion emphasizes bringing interiors into the integrated design team early, pushing for healthier materials amid cost and pricing-transparency challenges, and streamlining specifications to maintain budgets. The hosts reflect on how interior environments affect wellbeing and project outcomes.https://www.determinedbydesign.com/portfolio/station-u-o/https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/articles/leading-with-humanity-passive-interior-design

In this episode of The Passive House Podcast, host Matthew Cutler interviews New Zealand building scientist and sustainability specialist Tavis Creswell-Wells of Ecolution about overheating risk, building performance, and lessons from working in the UK. Tavis describes his path from architecture to building science, early research with BRANZ on the Building Energy End Use Study, and later experience in London with large energy modeling and rating systems including BREEAM, WELL, and Part L. He argues New Zealand's H1 code overemphasizes insulation and lacks requirements to address overheating, while Part L includes lighting, hot water, mechanical systems, and checks at design and completion. The conversation covers glazing, shading, natural ventilation limitations, PHPP overheating constraints, and using TM59 for zoned overheating analysis, and previews the Reimagine Buildings Multifamily online conference.https://ecolutionsbs.com/ecolutionThank 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 one of our Passive House Accelerator LIVE! zoom gatherings on Wednesdays.

What if the home you build today could lower your monthly bills, improve your family's health, and protect your legacy for generations to come?This week on the Exit Strategies Radio Show, Corwyn J. Melette sits down with sustainable design expert Brian Falcon, partner at Alter Eco, to unpack what “zero energy ready” and high-performance homes really mean—and why they're more attainable than you think.Brian, a LEED-certified architect with decades of experience, shares how sustainable construction isn't just about saving the planet—it's about building smarter, healthier, and more financially resilient homes.Brian's work focuses on airtight building envelopes, advanced ventilation systems, electrification, and integrated solar solutions—designed to reduce energy use by 50–70% compared to traditional code-built homes.Key Takeaways:00:00 Why sustainable construction matters now more than ever03:13 How building sustainably protects your family and your legacy06:24 What makes a home “zero energy ready”10:00 How high-performance homes protect your investment12:08 The truth about affordability and cost myths15:34 How solar energy locks in your long-term savings16:53 The future of sustainable communities and neighborhood design22:08 The real return: comfort, health, and financial freedomConnect with Brian:Website: AlterEcoBuild.comEmail: bfalcon@AlterEcoBuild.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianfalcon/Connect with Corwyn:Contact Number: 843-619-3005Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/exitstrategiesradioshow/⁠FB Page:⁠ https://www.facebook.com/exitstrategiessc/⁠Youtube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxoSuynJd5c4qQ_eDXLJaZA⁠Website:⁠ https://www.exitstrategiesradioshow.com⁠Linkedin:⁠ https://www.linkedin.com/in/cmelette/⁠Shoutout to our Sponsor: Country Boy HomesYou served your country with pride. Now it's time someone serves you. At Country Boy Homes, we believe every veteran deserves a safe, beautiful and affordable place to call home.We proudly offer VA loan friendly, manufactured and modular homes built with integrity, quality and your family and mine. Whether you're retiring to the peaceful low country or starting fresh with your family, we're here to build the future you've earned. Give us a call today, 843-574-8979.Country Boy Homes, Built to Honor, Built to Last.