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Pro Clima PodcastEpisode 28: Allison BailesIn this episode, building scientist Dr. Allison Bailes shares his journey from physics academia to the world of building science. He discusses the importance of airtightness in homes, explaining how it directly impacts indoor air quality, comfort, energy efficiency, and moisture control. Bailes challenges the myth that houses need to “breathe,” advocating instead for air-tight construction combined with well-designed ventilation systems.Special Guest: Allison Bailles .
2025-08-0542 min
Building HVAC ScienceEP21 Super tight houses using standard construction- Ed Kisiel of EKAbuildToday Ed Kisiel of EKABuild Corp. joins us to discuss the way he goes about constructing super tight homes using standard construction techniques. Ed describes his process and his respect for the House as a System concept: that is the envelope, mechanicals and architectural design all need to work together in harmony. He’s an open minded civil engineer turned builder who has a thirst for learning more about building science, building materials and modes of construction. Some of Ed’s favorite resources include Matt Risinger (www.youtube.com/user/MattRisinger), Allison Bailles (www.energyvanguard.com), Green Building Advisor (www...
2018-03-1342 min
7 Minutes of BS (#BuildingScience w/a BEAT)Science: What it is, how it works, why it matters and how climate science informs building design"Science is a method of understanding how things work in the universe."
Allison Bailles, Ph.D. is the gest for this episode of 7 Minutes of BS.
We decided to back out of Building Science for a minute to talk about what science is, how it works, why it matters, and whether only ostrichs do not understand that climate change is a thing.
2017-11-0913 min
7 Minutes of BS (#BuildingScience w/a BEAT)Science: What it is, how it works, why it matters and how climate science informs building design"Science is a method of understanding how things work in the universe."
Allison Bailles, Ph.D. is the gest for this episode of 7 Minutes of BS.
We decided to back out of Building Science for a minute to talk about what science is, how it works, why it matters, and whether only ostrichs do not understand that climate change is a thing.
2017-11-0913 min