Passive House Podcast

Matthew Cutler-Welsh, Zack Semke, Mary James, and Ilka Cassidy
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Passive House Podcast Podcast

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

  1. 205: Exploring Passive House Co-housing with Sandra Rohler

    2 DAYS AGO

    205: Exploring Passive House Co-housing with Sandra Rohler

    In this episode of the Passive House podcast, Co-Hosts Ilka and Mary chat with Sandra Rohler from Cornerstone Architecture. They explore creative approaches to addressing the housing supply crisis, focusing on co-housing as a model for sustainable, community-focused living. Sandra shares insights from her experience with the Little Mountain Co-housing project in Vancouver, a Passive House-certified development, emphasizing the importance of community, sustainability, and innovative building t...

    50 min
  2. 204: How Rapid Housing Can Be Better Housing

    17 SEPT

    204: How Rapid Housing Can Be Better Housing

    In this episode of the Passive House Podcast, Co-host Ilka Cassidy and Mary James talk with Christina Boyer, architect, and Matt Bolen, Managing Principal architect at McCallum Sather. They discuss their work in advancing high-performance housing in Ontario, particularly in the Kitchener-Waterloo region. With a focus on sustainable design, they share insights into using mass timber and Passive House certification to address the housing crisis. Learn about their innovative projects, challenges...

    1h 3m
  3. 203: Buildings Can Take Care of Us

    10 SEPT

    203: Buildings Can Take Care of Us

    In this episode of the Passive House Accelerator Podcast, Nathan St. Germain, founder of Studio St. Germain discusses his firm’s philosophy of “building to give back." Nathan explores the concept of aging in place and how Passive House design can create a therapeutic, livable environment for people as they age. He highlights his work on the Wilkinsburg Passive House project, where the focus on air quality, energy efficiency, and livability supports the health and dignity of the occupants. The...

    48 min
  4. 202: Cool Hacks: Listeners’ DIY Tips for the Heat

    3 SEPT

    202: Cool Hacks: Listeners’ DIY Tips for the Heat

    In our final episode of our Cooling and Summer Resiliency series we asked you our audience "What's your DIY cooling/summer resilience solution?". Co-Hosts Zack, Mary, Matthew and Ilka discuss your responses and dive into their own DIY solutions. From running bathroom fans all night to strategic shading solutions, hear practical advice from Passive House enthusiasts across North America. Plus, discover insights on the impact of internal gains and the importance of monitoring and adapting...

    43 min
  5. 201: Cooling & Resilience: The In's and Out's of Energy Modeling

    27 AUG

    201: Cooling & Resilience: The In's and Out's of Energy Modeling

    In this fourth episode of our Cooling and Sumer Resiliency series, co-host Ilka Cassidy delves into the intricacies of cooling and resilience in building design with some of North America's leading energy modelers. Join us as Prudence Ferreira, Ryan Abendroth, and Christina Snyder share their experiences, challenges, and strategies for predicting and mitigating overheating in buildings. From the basics of energy modeling to advanced techniques for optimizing building performance. Tune in to e...

    1h 11m
  6. 200: Designing for Extremes In Australia's Changing Climate

    20 AUG

    200: Designing for Extremes In Australia's Changing Climate

    In this third episode of our Cooling and Sumer Resiliency series, we welcome back Andy Marlow to discuss the unique challenges of designing Passive Houses in Australia's increasingly hot and varied climate. We dive into the nuances of maintaining comfort in the face of rising temperatures, the importance of shading, and the evolving role of mechanical cooling. Andy shares insights on the balance between traditional Passive House principles and the need for innovative solutions in warmer regio...

    1h 4m
  7. 199: Breathing Easier: Indoor Air Quality vs. Wildfire Smoke

    13 AUG

    199: Breathing Easier: Indoor Air Quality vs. Wildfire Smoke

    In this episode of the Passive House Podcast we revisit a previous episode with John Semmelhack, co-owner of the Comfort Squad based in Charlottesville, Virginia, and a member of the Phius Technical Committee. In their conversation Zack and John discuss the increasing impact of wildfire smoke on indoor air quality across North America. They explore both immediate and long-term strategies to protect your home, from DIY air filter solutions like the Corsi-Rosenthal Box to integrating high-perfo...

    37 min
  8. 198: Keeping Cool: Strategies for Summer Resiliency

    6 AUG

    198: Keeping Cool: Strategies for Summer Resiliency

    In this episode of the Passive House Accelerator podcast, we're kicking off a special summer mini-series on cooling and summer resiliency. Host Mary James is joined by mechanical engineer, Galen Staengl and Tad Everhart of CertiPHIers Cooperative. Galen shares insights from his extensive experience in energy-efficient green building and Passive House design, emphasizing the importance of holistic, cost-effective approaches to cooling. Tad discusses his journey from climate crisis awareness to...

    1h 3m
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Interviews with the leaders, practitioners, and change-makers in the global Passive House movement. A production of Passive House Accelerator.

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  • Creator
    Matthew Cutler-Welsh, Zack Semke, Mary James, and Ilka Cassidy
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    408
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Passive House Accelerator
  • Show Website
    Passive House Podcast

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