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Passive House PodcastBonus Episode: Darla Simpson of ZEIC (Retrofit CA Conference '24)In this special bonus episode recorded at the 2024 Retrofit Canada Conference in Vancouver, BC co-host of the Passive House Podcast Mary James interviews Darla Simpson of The Zero Emissions Innovation Centre (ZEIC).https://www.zeic.ca/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.2024-06-2711 min
Passive House PodcastBonus Episode: Lorrie Rand of ReCover Initiative (Retrofit CA Conference '24)In this special bonus episode recorded at the 2024 Retrofit Canada Conference in Vancouver, BC co-host of the Passive House Podcast Mary James interviews Lorrie Rand of ReCover Initiative.https://www.recoverinitiative.ca/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.2024-06-2614 min
Passive House Podcast192: Revolutionizing Material Reuse with ConcularIn the first of three episodes of our Circular Construction Series co-hosts Mary James and Ilka Cassidy sit down with Dominik Campanella, co-founder of Concular. They delve into the innovative practices transforming the construction industry. Dominik shares the inspiring journey of Concular, starting from the initial idea conceived in 2000 to the establishment of a thriving marketplace in 2012 and the evolution into Concular in 2020. Discover how Concular's approach not only complies with European regulations but also turns waste into valuable resources, significantly reducing the environmental impact of construction projects.https://concular.de/Thank...2024-06-2555 min
Passive House PodcastBonus Episode: Andrea Linsky of Alberta Ecotrust (Retrofit CA Conference '24)In this special bonus episode recorded at the 2024 Retrofit Canada Conference in Vancouver, BC co-host of the Passive House Podcast Mary James interviews Andrea Linsky of Alberta Ecotrust.https://albertaecotrust.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.2024-06-2410 min
Passive House Podcast189: Passive Panels to Scale Decarb, Quantum PassivhausIn this episode, co-host Mary James speaks with Angie Horner, co-founder of Quantum Passivhaus, based in Minden, Ontario. Angie shares the inspiring journey of how Quantum started as a husband-and-wife team in 2013, driven by a passion for sustainable building practices and the desire to address common construction issues. We dive into the development of their innovative prefabricated passive house panels, their expansion into multifamily housing, and the exciting new retrofit panels designed to make existing buildings more energy-efficient. Tune in to hear about their impactful projects, including a significant First Nations housing development. Angie also discusses the importance of...2024-06-0344 min
Passive House Podcast188: Building Intelligent CitiesPassive House Podcast Co-Host Mary James and Ilka Cassidy had the pleasure of speaking with Cindy Wilson, co-founder of Intelligent City, a company based in British Columbia, Canada. Cindy shares the innovative journey of Intelligent City, which began with a vision to improve urban living through sustainable, efficient construction. She delves into the company's evolution from traditional architectural practices to the use of advanced robotics in manufacturing building components. Cindy discusses their groundbreaking work with mass timber and passive house methods, emphasizing the importance of energy efficiency and affordability. https://intelligent-city.com/about-us-leaders-in-urban-housing/Thank you fo...2024-05-2854 min
Passive House Podcast185: Refining Offerings & Expanding Production—Collective Carpentry Hits Its StrideIn this episode of the podcast, Co-Hosts Mary James and Ilka Cassidy speak with Heather Mott, Director of Architecture at Collective Carpentry. Heather provides an update on the progress of the company's pre-designed homes, known as Collective Homes. She delves into the refinements made to their building process, including advancements in communication with consultants, feedback integration, and the importance of a holistic approach to sustainable construction. Heather also touches on geographical considerations, material choices, mechanical systems, and expansion plans for multi-family projects and a new production shop.This episode is part of our month-long series covering perspectives o...2024-05-0636 min
Passive House PodcastBonus Episode: Sarah Lewis & Yogini Patel of Passivhaus Trust (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 Sarah Lewis & Yogini Patel of Passivhaus Trust.https://www.passivhaustrust.org.uk/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...2024-04-2711 min
Passive House PodcastBonus Episode: Andrew Michler (Hyper Local Workshop), Bronwyn Barry (Passive House bb), Bruce Becker (Becker+Becker) (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 Andrew Michler of Hyper Local Workshop, Bronwyn Barry of Passive House bb, & Bruce Becker of Becker+Becker.https://www.passivehousebb.com/https://hyperlocalarch.com/https://www.beckerandbecker.com/Thank you to our sponsor, Source 2050 for making the Passive House Podcast at International Passive House Conference.https://source2050.com/Thank you for list...2024-04-2624 min
Passive House PodcastBonus Episode: Jessica Grove Smith of Passivhaus Institute (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 Jessica Grove Smith of Passivhaus Institute.https://passivehouse.com/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 programm...2024-04-2409 min
Passive House PodcastBonus 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 Conference.https://source2050.com/Thank you for liste...2024-04-1927 min
Passive House PodcastBonus 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 programming...2024-04-1112 min
Passive House PodcastBonus 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 abreast of...2024-04-1016 min
Passive House Podcast178: The Strengths of RetrofittingPassive 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 insights on deep retrofitting, climate resilience, and affordable housing. Join as we explore topics ranging from prefab panel supply chains to labor shortages in British Columbia, and discover the...2024-03-1250 min
Passive House PodcastReimagining Buildings with Sharne Bloem of Team MahaliIn 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 course of 24 hours the event will circumnavigate the globe, unveiling a new, innovative building project eve...2024-03-0612 min
Passive House PodcastReimagining Buildings with Lisa White of PhiusIn 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 will circumnavigate the globe, unveiling a new, innovative building project every hour, complete with actionable so...2024-02-2909 min
Passive House PodcastReimagining Buildings with Jessica Grove-Smith | iPHAIn 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=65Thank 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 will circumnavigate the globe, unveiling a new, innovative building project every hour, compl...2024-02-2209 min
Passive House PodcastReimagining Buildings with Rosalia García Sánchez | PEPIn this special Reimagine Buildings episode of the Passive House Podcast, Co-Hosts of the Passive House Podcast, Mary James and Ilka Cassidy interview Rosalia García Sánchez of PEP.https://www.plataforma-pep.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 will circumnavigate the globe, unveiling a new, innovative building proj...2024-02-0821 min
Passive House Podcast176: Behind the Scenes, Making Reimagine Buildings '24Passive House Podcast co-host Matthew Cutler-Welsh interviews the team at PHA making Reimagine Buildings ’24 happen. Matthew talks with Michael Ingui, founder of PHA and Zack Semke, director of PHA about how the conference came to be and why it’s unlike any other. Along with conversations from Kim Davis, Cara Engh, Mary James, Ilka Cassidy, and Jay Fox.Join us for RB24, 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, we'll circumnavigate the globe, unveiling a new, inno...2024-02-0636 min
Passive House Podcast175: Homes for Today and the FuturePassive House Podcast co-hosts Ilka Cassidy and Mary James speak with Elisabeth Baudinaud, Founder of Carbon Wise. As an esteemed leader in policy development and community resiliency, Elisabeth's wealth of experience and dedication to advancing low-carbon construction practices have propelled the establishment of Carbon Wise. We talk with Elisabeth Baudinaud who started Carbon Wise to help homeowners, builders, and policy makers understand the carbon emissions implications of design and construction choices.Carbon Wisehttps://carbon-wise.ca/Reimagine Buildings 2024https://www.accelevents.com/e/passive-house-acceleratorThank you for listening...2024-01-3058 min
Passive House Podcast172: Fostering Longterm SustainabilityPassive House Podcast co-hosts Ilka Cassidy and Mary James speak with with Amanda Bonelli, an Associate at Bright Common, a Philadelphia-based firm. Amanda shares insights into her impactful work, where she passionately addresses resiliency and social equity within urban environments. The discussion covers a wide spectrum, including topics such as scaling deep-energy retrofits, scattered site affordable housing projects, and innovative approaches like prefabricated Passive Houses and mixed-use urban infill work.Bright Commonhttps://www.brightcommon.com/The Passive Row House Manualhttps://greenbuildingunited.org/newsroom97/it-s-here-the-passive-rowhouse-manualReimagine Buildings 2024https://www...2024-01-091h 03
Passive House PodcastBonus Episode: Maren Longhurst, Sam Rodell Architects (PhiusCon 2023)In this special bonus episode recorded at the PhiusCon 2023, Mary James, PHA Director of Publications interviews Maren Longhurst of Sam Rodell Architects.https://rodell.design/https://phius1.zohobackstage.com/PhiusCon2023Thank you to our sponsor, Zola Windows for making the Passive House Podcast at the Passive House Network Conference possible.https://www.zolawindows.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...2023-12-1807 min
Passive House PodcastBonus Episode: Tim McDonald, Onion Flats LLC (PhiusCon 2023)In this special bonus episode recorded at the PhiusCon 2023, Passive House Podcast Co- Hosts Mary James and Shaun St-Amour interview Tim McDonald the President and CEO of Onion Flats LLC.https://phius1.zohobackstage.com/PhiusCon2023Thank you to our sponsor, Zola Windows for making the Passive House Podcast at the Passive House Network Conference possible.https://www.zolawindows.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...2023-12-1415 min
Passive House PodcastBonus Episode: Cynthia Suarez, Lake | Flato Architects (PhiusCon 2023)In this special bonus episode recorded at PhiusCon 2023, Mary James, PHA Director of Publications interviews Cynthia Suarez of Lake | Flato Architects.https://www.phius.org/cynthia-suarezhttps://phius1.zohobackstage.com/PhiusCon2023Thank you to our sponsor, Zola Windows for making the Passive House Podcast at the Passive House Network Conference possible.https://www.zolawindows.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 o...2023-12-0712 min
Passive House PodcastBonus Episode: Ellen Franconi, PNNL (PhiusCon 2023)In this special bonus episode recorded at the PhiusCon 2023, Mary James, PHA Director of Publications interviews Ellen Franconi of Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. https://www.pnnl.gov/https://phius1.zohobackstage.com/PhiusCon2023Thank you to our sponsor, Zola Windows for making the Passive House Podcast at the Passive House Network Conference possible.https://www.zolawindows.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...2023-11-2914 min
Passive House Podcast166: Retrofits in Maine Looking UPPassive House Podcast co-hosts Ilka Cassidy and Mary James engage in a conversation with Naomi Beal, the Founder and Executive Director of passivhausMAINE. They discuss her background as an architectural photographer and the unique path that led her to Passive House. Looking to the future, Beal emphasizes the importance of increased public education and shares insights on how to effectively influence the trajectory of the built environment.https://www.passivhausmaine.org/Buildings UP Award Article published on Passive House Acceleratorhttps://passivehouseaccelerator.com/articles/buildings-up-award-goes-to-passivhausmaineAnnouncing Reimagine...2023-11-2858 min
Passive House PodcastBonus Episode: Trey Farmer, Forge Craft Architecture & Design (PhiusCon 2023)In this special bonus episode recorded at the PhiusCon 2023, Mary James, PHA Director of Publications interviews Trey Farmer, Forge Craft Architecture & Design.https://forgexcraft.com/https://phius1.zohobackstage.com/PhiusCon2023Thank you to our sponsor, Zola Windows for making the Passive House Podcast at the Passive House Network Conference possible.https://www.zolawindows.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...2023-11-2313 min
Passive House PodcastBonus Episode: Kathleen Narbonne, RDH Building Science (PhiusCon 2023)In this special bonus episode recorded at the PhiusCon 2023, Mary James, PHA Director of Publications interviews Kathleen Narbonne of RDH Building Science.https://www.rdh.com/https://phius1.zohobackstage.com/PhiusCon2023Thank you to our sponsor, Zola Windows for making the Passive House Podcast at the Passive House Network Conference possible.https://www.zolawindows.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...2023-11-2211 min
Passive House PodcastBonus Episode: Michael Jemtrud, McGill University (PhiusCon 2023)In this special bonus episode recorded at the PhiusCon 2023 Mary James, PHA Director of Publications, interviews Michael Jemtrud of McGill University.https://www.mcgill.ca/https://phius1.zohobackstage.com/PhiusCon2023Thank you to our sponsor, Zola Windows for making the Passive House Podcast at the Passive House Network Conference possible.https://www.zolawindows.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...2023-11-2116 min
Passive House PodcastBonus Episode: Dylan Martello, Steven Winter Associates (PHN 2023)In this special bonus episode recorded at the Passive House Network Conference Mary James, PHA Director of Publications, interviews Dylan Martello of Steven Winter Associates. https://www.swinter.com/https://phnconference.org/Thank you to our sponsor, ENERsign for making the Passive House Podcast at the Passive House Network Conference possible.https://www.enersign.com/en/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 on...2023-11-0818 min
Passive House PodcastBonus Episode: Timothy Lock, OPAL (PHN 2023)In this special bonus episode recorded at the Passive House Network Conference, PHA Director of Publications Mary James interviews Timothy Lock of OPAL Architecture.https://www.opalarch.ushttps://phnconference.org/Thank you to our sponsor, ENERsign for making the Passive House Podcast at the Passive House Network Conference possible.https://www.enersign.com/en/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...2023-11-0622 min
Passive House PodcastBonus Episode: Andrew Michler, Hyperlocal Workshop (PHN 2023)In this special bonus episode recorded at the Passive House Network Conference, Mary James, PHA Director of Publications interviews Andrew Michler of Hyperlocal Workshop.https://hyperlocalarch.com/https://phnconference.org/Thank you to our sponsor, ENERsign for making the Passive House Podcast at the Passive House Network Conference possible.https://www.enersign.com/en/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...2023-11-0112 min
Passive House PodcastBonus Episode: Jonathan Hines, Architype (PHN 2023)In this special bonus episode recorded at the Passive House Network Conference, Mary James, PHA Director of Publications interviews Jonathan Hines of Architype.https://www.architype.co.uk/Thank you to our sponsor, ENERsign for making the Passive House Podcast at the Passive House Network Conference possible.https://www.enersign.com/en/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 H...2023-10-2724 min
Passive House PodcastBonus Episode: Elena Reyes, Passive House Institute (PHN 2023)In this special bonus episode recorded at the Passive House Network Conference, Mary James, PHA Director of Publications interviews Elena Reyes of Passive House Institute.https://passivehouse.com/Thank you to our sponsor, ENERsign for making the Passive House Podcast at the Passive House Network Conference possible.https://www.enersign.com/en/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 o...2023-10-2615 min
Passive House Podcast162: European Inspired Design Meets Passive HousePassive House Podcast co-hosts Ilka Cassidy and Mary James sit down with Mary and Cedric Burgers, of Burgers Architecture, a multi-generational architecture and interior design firm from British Columbia, Canada. They discuss how the firm began, the influence of European design plays in the firm and construction, and the role passive homes play in creating a healthy, liveable future for their clients. Burgers Architecture:https://burgersarchitecture.com/Upcoming Events:https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/articles/passive-house-weekly-october-23rd-2023Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! T...2023-10-241h 03
Passive House PodcastBonus Episode: Tad Everhart, CertiPHIers (PHN 2023)In this special bonus episode recorded at the Passive House Network Conference, Mary James, PHA Director of Publications interviews Tad Everhart of CertiPHIershttps://www.certiphiers.com/Thank you to our sponsor, ENERsign for making the Passive House Podcast at the Passive House Network Conference possible.https://www.enersign.com/en/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 o...2023-10-2318 min
Passive House PodcastBonus Episode: Bronwyn Barry, Passive House BB (PHN 2023)In this special bonus episode recorded at the Passive House Network Conference, Passive House Podcast cohost Mary James interviews Bronwyn Barry of Passive House BB.https://www.passivehousebb.com/https://phnconference.org/Thank you to our sponsor, ENERsign for making the Passive House Podcast at the Passive House Network Conference possible.https://www.enersign.com/en/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 u...2023-10-1918 min
Passive House Podcast158: Managing Indoor Air Quality for Better Health, Stephanie TaylorPassive House Podcast co-hosts Ilka Cassidy and Mary James sit down with Dr. Stephanie Taylor, the CEO and Founder of Building 4 Health Inc. This innovative company has patented a medically-based Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) health standard and provides real-time, data-driven solutions to assess and enhance the indoor environment for both occupant health and building efficiency.They discuss the intersection between the constructed environment, mechanical systems, design, and health. They explore the profound health impacts associated with spending time in buildings, offering insight into the intricate interplay between varying elements within built spaces and how...2023-09-2650 min
Passive House Podcast155: Heather Mott, Collective CarpentryPassive House Podcast co-hosts Ilka Cassidy and Mary James interview Heather Mott, in-house designer and a Certified Passive House Consultant at Collective Carpentry. In this interview, she shares her profound enthusiasm for Passive House design and how her involvement with the Passive House Accelerator played a pivotal role in shaping her current role. Heather shares into her unique approach to crafting model homes that prioritize both the well-being of their occupants and the preservation of the environment. Her designs are not only aesthetically pleasing but also promote comfort, health, and environmental responsibility.Collective Carpentry:https://collectivecarpentry...2023-09-0557 min
Passive House PodcastPassive House Podcast Ep. 153: Helena McElmeel, Helena McElmeel ArchitectsPassive House Podcast co-hosts Ilka Cassidy and Mary James interview Helena McElmeel of Helena McElmeel Architects in Galway, Ireland. They explore architecture and Passive House design, and discuss her innovative strategies for addressing overheating, including exterior shading, after surpassing overheating goals in the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP).Helena sheds light on the challenges and opportunities of promoting Passive House principles in Western Ireland, emphasizing the urgent need to align construction practices with climate change realities. Helena also discusses crucial aspects of windtightness and airtightness in Passive House construction, uncovering their role in energy efficiency and indoor...2023-08-2256 min
Passive House PodcastPassive House Podcast Ep. 151: Andrea Mancino, Bright PowerPassive House Podcast co-hosts Mary James and Ilka Cassidy interview Bright Power interim CEO, Andrea Mancino. Andrea began at Bright Power over a decade ago as an intern and now heads up the industry-leading energy efficiency, renewable energy, and energy management consultancy, based in New York City. The firm's Passive House portfolio is growing at a rate of 100% per year, reflecting the exciting momentum and progress underway in the northeastern US around high-performance buildings. Andrea, Mary, and Ilka discuss this momentum, the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act, the importance of workforce development, Andrea's leadership and advocacy as part...2023-08-081h 00
Passive House PodcastPassive House Podcast Ep. 148: Raphael Vibert, Herz & LangIn the latest episode of the Passive House Podcast, cohosts Mary James and Ilka Cassidy sit down with Raphaël Vibert, a Passive House certifier accredited by the Passive House Institute. Raphaël is a senior designer, consultant, and certifier at Herz & Lang. Throughout this episode, the conversation covers a range of topics, starting with the significance of adopting a holistic approach when undertaking projects. Raphaël shares insights from his extensive experience certifying various project types, and talks about the challenges and rewards of achieving energy efficiency goals. Notably, the conversation highlights Raphaël's instrumental role in le...2023-07-181h 04
Passive House PodcastPassive House Podcast Ep. 144: Emily Smith, Re:Vision ArchitectureIn the latest episode of the Passive House Podcast, cohosts Mary James and Ilka Cassidy sit down with Emily Smith, Sustainability Consultant at Re:Vision Architecture, located in Philadelphia, PA. Emily is a LEED Accredited Professional, HERS Rater and PHIUS+ Rater.During the episode, Emily shares her inspiring journey, tracing back to her early fascination with renewable technology and her transition from a potential career in mechanical engineering. As she shares her personal journey, Emily discusses how she found a sense of purpose by aligning her work with a responsibility towards sustainability and climate change....2023-06-2052 min
Passive House PodcastBonus Episode: EuroLine Windows (PHCC 2023)In this special bonus episode recorded at the Passive House Canada Conference, Mary James interviews Alfred Jury, Davyd Funk, and Ilan Muskal of EuroLine windows. Thank you, EuroLine Windows for making the Passive House Podcast at the Passive House Canada Conference possible!https://euroline-windows.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.2023-06-1621 min
Passive House PodcastPassive House Podcast Ep. 143: Katie Faulkner, West WorkIn the latest episode of the Passive House Podcast, guest cohosts Mary James and Ilka Cassidy sit down with Katie Faulkner, co-founder of West Work design collaborative. This wide-ranging episode dives deep into the world of retrofitting, prefabrication, and building science.Katie Faulkner is an experienced architect with a passion for transforming existing buildings into energy-efficient spaces. She brings her expertise to the conversation, sharing valuable insights on the challenges, strategies and opportunities associated with retrofit projects, as well as the role of prefabrication in sustainable construction. Katie sheds light on how her current work with prefabrication...2023-06-131h 10
Passive House PodcastBonus Episode: Lois Arena, Steven Winter Associates (PHCC 2023)In this special bonus episode recorded at the Passive House Canada Conference, Mary James interviews Lois Arena of Steven Winter Associates.https://www.swinter.com/Thank you to our sponsor, EuroLine Windows for making the Passive House Podcast at the Passive House Canada Conference possible.https://euroline-windows.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...2023-06-0909 min
Passive House PodcastBonus Episode: Sean Botham, CityHousing Hamilton (PHCC 2023)In this special bonus episode recorded at the Passive House Canada Conference, Mary James interviews Sean Botham of CityHousing Hamilton.https://www.hamilton.ca/people-programs/cityhousing-hamiltonThank you to our sponsor, EuroLine Windows for making the Passive House Podcast at the Passive House Canada Conference possible.https://euroline-windows.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...2023-06-0718 min
Passive House PodcastBonus Episode: Marine Sanchez, RDH Building Science (PHCC 2023)In this special bonus episode recorded at the Passive House Canada Conference, Mary James interviews Marine Sanchez of RDH Building Science.https://www.rdh.com/Thank you to our sponsor, EuroLine Windows for making the Passive House Podcast at the Passive House Canada Conference possible.https://euroline-windows.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...2023-06-0527 min
Passive House PodcastBonus Episode: Evelyne Bouchard, Tandem Architecture Écologique (PHCC 2023)In this special bonus episode recorded at the Passive House Canada Conference, Mary James interviews Evelyne Bouchard of Tandem Architecture Écologique.https://en.tandemarch.ca/Thank you to our sponsor, EuroLine Windows for making the Passive House Podcast at the Passive House Canada Conference possible.https://euroline-windows.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.2023-06-0210 min
Passive House PodcastBonus Episode: Corey Diamond, Efficiency Canada (PHCC 2023)In this special bonus episode recorded at the Passive House Canada Conference, Mary James interviews Corey Diamond of Efficiency Canada.https://www.efficiencycanada.org/Thank you to our sponsor, EuroLine Windows for making the Passive House Podcast at the Passive House Canada Conference possible.https://euroline-windows.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.2023-06-0118 min
Passive House PodcastBonus Episode: Mahnaz Nikbakht, ROCKWOOL North America (PHCC 2023)In this special bonus episode recorded at the Passive House Canada Conference, Mary James interviews Mahnaz Nikbakht of ROCKWOOL North America and Bâtiment Passif Québec.https://www.rockwool.com/north-america/https://batimentpassifquebec.com/Thank you to our sponsor, EuroLine Windows for making the Passive House Podcast at the Passive House Canada Conference possible.https://euroline-windows.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 on...2023-05-3122 min
Passive House PodcastPassive House Podcast Ep.141: Gunter and Markus Lang, LANG consultingIn the most recent episode of the Passive House Podcast, guest cohosts Mary James and Ilka Cassidy interview Gunter and Markus Lang of LANG consulting. Known as longstanding members of Passive House Austria, they delve into their extensive efforts to promote the principles of Passive House on a global scale.2019 interview with Gunter and Markus:https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/articles/interview-with-gunter-and-markus-lang-father-son-passivhaus-duo-in-austriaÖsterreich radelt:https://www.radelt.at/Upcoming Events:https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/articles/passive-house-weekly-may-29-2023Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn mor...2023-05-3054 min
Passive House PodcastBonus Episode: Jennifer Hogan, Pretium (PHCC 2023)In this special bonus episode recorded at the Passive House Canada Conference, Mary James interviews Jennifer Hogan of Pretium.https://pretiumengineering.com/Thank you to our sponsor, EuroLine Windows for making the Passive House Podcast at the Passive House Canada Conference possible.https://euroline-windows.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.2023-05-3020 min
Passive House PodcastBonus Episode: Chris Ballard, Passive House Canada (PHCC 2023)In this special bonus episode recorded at the Passive House Canada Conference, Mary James interviews Chris Ballard of Passive House Canada.https://www.passivehousecanada.com/Thank you to our sponsor, EuroLine Windows for making the Passive House Podcast at the Passive House Canada Conference possible.https://euroline-windows.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.2023-05-2518 min
Passive House PodcastBonus Episode: Josie Costantini, Schilthuis Construction (PHCC 2023)In this special bonus episode recorded at the Passive House Canada Conference, Mary James interviews Josie Costantini of Schilthuis Construction.http://www.schilthuis.com/Thank you to our sponsor, EuroLine Windows for making the Passive House Podcast at the Passive House Canada Conference possible.https://euroline-windows.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...2023-05-2414 min
Passive House PodcastPassive House Podcast Ep. 139: Emma Raymont, MaGrann AssociatesIn the most recent episode of the Passive House Podcast, guest cohosts Mary James and Ilka Cassidy interview Emma Raymont, Director of Engineering at MaGrann Associates in Philadelphia. Emma is a highly regarded expert in designing and retrofitting building systems to be energy-efficient, and healthy.Emma takes us on her non-linear journey to becoming an engineer, highlighting the pivotal moments and decisions that shaped her career path. With her passion for sustainability and environmental consciousness, Emma sheds light on the importance of considering the broader impact of buildings on our planet and the communities they serve.2023-05-161h 01
Passive House PodcastBonus Episode: Kate De Selincourt (IPHC 2023)In this special bonus episode recorded at the 26th International Passive House Conference, Passive House Podcast co-host Mary James interviews journalist Kate De Selincourt.https://www.katedeselincourt.co.uk/Thank you to our sponsors for making the Passive House Podcast at the International Passive House Conference possible.Ikon Windows and Doors https://www.ikonwindows.com/ Innotech Windows and Doors https://www.innotech-windows.com/ Intelligent Membranes https://www.intelligentmembranes.com/ Minotair https://www.minotair.com/home_us/ Pro Clima https://proclima.com/ Thank you for listening to the Passi...2023-05-0409 min
Passive House PodcastBonus Episode: Kate Nason, Australian Passive House Association (IPHC 2023)In this special bonus episode recorded at the 26th International Passive House Conference, Passive House Podcast co-host Mary James interviews Kate Nason of The Australian Passive House Association.https://www.passivhausassociation.com.au/Thank you to our sponsors for making the Passive House Podcast at the International Passive House Conference possible.Ikon Windows and Doors https://www.ikonwindows.com/ Innotech Windows and Doors https://www.innotech-windows.com/ Intelligent Membranes https://www.intelligentmembranes.com/ Minotair https://www.minotair.com/home_us/ Pro Clima https://proclima.com/ Thank you for listening to the Passi...2023-05-0313 min
Passive House PodcastPassive House Podcast Ep. 136: Kara Haggerty Wilson, Onion FlatsPassive House Podcast guest cohosts Mary James and Ilka Cassidy interview Kara Haggerty Wilson, Project Manager at Onion Flats Architecture. They speak about her start with Passive House, the firm's transition from development to delivering architectural solutions for projects in a wide range of climates, and particularly the exciting and innovative work the firm is doing to implement large-scale deep energy retrofits in Massachusetts.Upcoming events: https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/articles/passive-house-weekly-april-24th-2023Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and to stay abreast of our latest programming...2023-04-2546 min
Passive House PodcastPassive House Podcast Ep. 134: Lorrie Rand, Habit StudioPassive House Podcast guest cohosts Mary James and Ilka Cassidy interview Lorrie Rand. Lorrie is Co-Founder, Director of Sustainability, and a certified Passive House Designer at Habit Studio in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Upcoming Passive House Events:https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/articles/passive-house-weekly-april-10th-2023Thank 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.2023-04-1146 min
Passive House PodcastBonus Episode: Micheel Wassouf, Energiehaus (IPHC 2023)In this special bonus episode recorded at the 26th International Passive House Conference, Passive House Podcast co-host Mary James interviews Micheel Wassouf of Energiehaus.https://www.energiehaus.es/Thank you to our sponsors for making the Passive House Podcast at the International Passive House Conference possible.Ikon Windows and Doors https://www.ikonwindows.com/ Innotech Windows and Doors https://www.innotech-windows.com/ Intelligent Membranes https://www.intelligentmembranes.com/ Minotair https://www.minotair.com/home_us/ Pro Clima https://proclima.com/ Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more...2023-03-3018 min
Passive House PodcastBonus Episode: Maria Vico Garcia, Castaño & Asociados Passivhaus (IPHC 2023)In this special bonus episode recorded at the 26th International Passive House Conference, Passive House Podcast co-host Mary James interviews Maria Vico Garcia of Castaño & Asociados Passivhaus based in Seville, Spain. https://castanoyasociados.com/Thank you to our sponsors for making the Passive House Podcast at the International Passive House Conference possible.Ikon Windows and Doors https://www.ikonwindows.com/ Innotech Windows and Doors https://www.innotech-windows.com/ Intelligent Membranes https://www.intelligentmembranes.com/ Minotair https://www.minotair.com/home_us/ Pro Clima https://proclima.com/ Thank...2023-03-2709 min
Passive House PodcastBonus Episode: Juan Manuel Castaño Salvador (IPHC 2023)In this special bonus episode recorded at the 26th International Passive House Conference, Passive House Podcast co-host Mary James interviews Juan Manuel Castaño Salvador of Castaño & Asociados Passivhaus based in Seville, Spain. https://castanoyasociados.com/Thank you to our sponsors for making the Passive House Podcast at the International Passive House Conference possible.Ikon Windows and Doors https://www.ikonwindows.com/ Innotech Windows and Doors https://www.innotech-windows.com/ Intelligent Membranes https://www.intelligentmembranes.com/ Minotair https://www.minotair.com/home_us/ Pro Clima https://proclima.com/ 2023-03-2012 min
Passive House PodcastBonus Episode: Sally Godber, WARM: Low Energy Buildings Practice (IPHC 2023)In this special bonus episode recorded at the 26th International Passive House Conference, Passive House Podcast co-host Mary James interviews Sally Godber of WARM: Low Energy Buildings Practice based in the UK.https://peterwarm.co.uk/Thank you to our sponsors for making the Passive House Podcast at the International Passive House Conference possible.Ikon Windows and Doors https://www.ikonwindows.com/ Innotech Windows and Doors https://www.innotech-windows.com/ Intelligent Membranes https://www.intelligentmembranes.com/ Minotair https://www.minotair.com/home_us/ Pro Clima https://proclima.com/ Thank you for l...2023-03-1812 min
Passive House PodcastBonus Episode: Anne Vogt, VAND arquitectura (IPHC 2023)In this special bonus episode recorded at the 26th International Passive House Conference, Passive House Podcast co-host Mary James interviews Anne Vogt of VAND arquitectura based in Madrid, Spain.https://vandarquitectura.info/Thank you to our sponsors for making the Passive House Podcast at the International Passive House Conference possible.Ikon Windows and Doors https://www.ikonwindows.com/ Innotech Windows and Doors https://www.innotech-windows.com/ Intelligent Membranes https://www.intelligentmembranes.com/ Minotair https://www.minotair.com/home_us/ Pro Clima https://proclima.com/ Thank you for liste...2023-03-1715 min
Passive House PodcastKelly Moynihan – HPZSPassive House Podcast guest cohosts Mary James and Ilka Cassidy interview Kelly Moynihan, Principal at the women-led firm, HPZS (https://hpzs.com/). With certifications in Passive House design, Living Building Challenge, WELL Standard, and LEED, Kelly's work to decarbonize the built environment spans Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. Links to upcoming events: https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/articles/passive-house-weekly-february-20th-2022 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! z...2023-02-201h 01
Passive House PodcastTessa Bradley + Roussa Cassel – Artisans GroupPassive House Podcast guest cohosts Mary James and Ilka Cassidy interview Tessa Bradley and Roussa Cassel, co-owners and principals of Artisans Group in Olympia Washington. The interview delves into women's leadership in architecture, Artisans Group's Passive House practice, the firm's exciting new project with Habitat for Humanity, and Tessa's and Roussa's distinct paths to their current collaborative leadership of the firm. Tessa's May 2020 presentation about Madison Passive House: https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/videos/tessa-smith-madison-passive-house Tessa's Episode 14 appearance on the Passive House Podcast: https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/podcast/passive-house-podcast-ep-14-tessa-smith-bradley-https-open-spotify-com-episode-5qrlqjfreotb0kbwhxopwm Tessa's appearance with...2023-01-231h 02
Passive House PodcastLeslie Billhymer – Corona Partners Real EstatePassive House Podcast guest cohosts Mary James and Ilka Cassidy interview Leslie Billhymer, Principal at Corona Partners Real Estate, about her 15-plus years of experience in real estate and her work as a Certified Passive House Consultant and Certified Energy Manager. The conversation centers on her work in Philadelphia project managing a number of complex, deep energy retrofits of historic buildings for the human services nonprofit, Elwyn. Corona Partners: https://corona-partners.com/Elwyn: https://www.elwyn.org/ Links to upcoming events: https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/articles/passive-house-weekly-january-9th-2022 Thank...2023-01-0957 min
Passive House PodcastBonus: Michael Hindle of Passive to Positive at PhiusCon 2022In this special bonus episode recorded at PhiusCon 2022 in Chicago, Passive House Accelerator's Director of Publications Mary James interviews Michael Hindle of Passive to Positive. https://www.passivetopositive.com/ Thank you to Sto Corp. and Zola Windows for making the Passive House Podcast at PhiusCon 2022 possible. https://www.stocorp.com/ https://www.zolawindows.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...2022-12-0714 min
Passive House PodcastBonus: Julie Klump of POAH at PhiusCon 2022In this special bonus episode recorded at PhiusCon 2022 in Chicago, Passive House Accelerator's Director of Publications Mary James interviews keynote speaker Julie Klump of POAH. https://www.poah.org/ Thank you to Sto Corp. and Zola Windows for making the Passive House Podcast at PhiusCon 2022 possible. https://www.stocorp.com/ https://www.zolawindows.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! zo...2022-11-3012 min
Passive House PodcastBonus: Lois Vitt Sale of Wight & Company at PhiusCon 2022In this special bonus episode recorded at PhiusCon 2022 in Chicago, Passive House Accelerator's Director of Publications Mary James interviews keynote speaker Lois Vitt Sale of Wight & Company. https://www.wightco.com/ Thank you to Sto Corp. and Zola Windows for making the Passive House Podcast at PhiusCon 2022 possible. https://www.stocorp.com/ https://www.zolawindows.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 Accele...2022-11-2416 min
Passive House PodcastBonus: Christoph Stump of Trinity Financial at PhiusCon 2022In this special bonus episode recorded at PhiusCon 2022 in Chicago, Passive House Accelerator's Director of Publications Mary James interviews keynote speaker Christoph Stump of Trinity Financial. http://www.trinityfinancial.com/ Thank you to Sto Corp. and Zola Windows for making the Passive House Podcast at PhiusCon 2022 possible. https://www.stocorp.com/ https://www.zolawindows.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 Acc...2022-11-2216 min
Passive House PodcastZoe Kaufman – National Renewable Energy LaboratoryPassive House Podcast co-hosts Mary James and Ilka Cassidy interview Zoe Kaufman of NREL (National Renewable Energy Laboratory). As a research engineer, Zoe focuses on guiding building fabrication toward replicable, low-carbon design. In her conversation with Mary and Ilka, Zoe shares her collegiate experience in the Solar Decathlon, and her subsequent work at the Levy Partnership and Bright Power in New York City. She also dives into her work at NREL doing hygrothermal modeling in the context of a changing climate and what implications that has for building envelope durability moving forward. Links to organizations, software, and...2022-11-2159 min
Passive House PodcastBonus: Beth Campbell of Unity Homes at PhiusCon 2022In this special bonus episode recorded at PhiusCon 2022 in Chicago, Passive House Accelerator's director of publications Mary James interviews Beth Campbell of Unity Homes. https://unityhomes.com/ Thank you to Sto Corp. and Zola Windows for making the Passive House Podcast at PhiusCon 2022 possible. https://www.stocorp.com/ https://www.zolawindows.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 We...2022-11-1516 min
Passive House PodcastBonus: Tessa Bradley of Artisans Group at PhiusCon 2022In this special bonus episode recorded at PhiusCon 2022 in Chicago, Passive House Accelerator's director of publications Mary James interviews Tessa Bradley, co-owner of Artisans Group. https://artisansgroup.com/ Thank you to Sto Corp. and Zola Windows for making the Passive House Podcast at PhiusCon 2022 possible. https://www.stocorp.com/ https://www.zolawindows.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 gathe...2022-11-0909 min
Passive House PodcastKim Dupont-Madinier – Atelier Dupont-MadinierMary James and Ilka Cassidy interview Kim Dupont-Madinier of Atelier Dupont-Madinier. Kim shares about her work weaving textiles into architecture, as well as her exploration of incorporating Passive House into traditional Mongolian architecture. Matthew Cutler-Welsh and Zack Semke join Mary and Ilka in person at the PhiusCon conference in Chicago to record the intro and outro of this episode. Atelier Dupont-Madinier: https://www.dupontmadinier.com/ For links to upcoming Passive House events: https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/articles/passive-house-weekly-october-31-2022 Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more a...2022-10-3158 min
Passive House PodcastMichael Ingui — Baxt Ingui ArchitectsTo mark the Passive House Podcast's 100th episode, cohosts Matthew Cutler-Welsh, Mary James, and Zack Semke interview Passive House Accelerator's founder, Michael Ingui. Michael shares why he founded the Accelerator, the precursor networks that inspired the effort, and how the Accelerator has grown. At the end of the episode, Zack shares info about the on-demand "Passive House Summer School" being offered by Building Energy Exchange. Take any on-demand course free until August 31st with the coupon code "PH SUMMER". View courses here: https://be-exchange.org/Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To l...2022-08-1544 min
Passive House PodcastJennifer Hogan — Pretium EngineeringJennifer Hogan joins Mary James and Ilka Cassidy for the 99th episode of the Passive House Podcast! Jennifer is senior project manager and the technical and service leader for environmental performance services at Pretium Engineering in Burlington, ON. Currently, Jennifer and her team are working on a phased retrofit of 20 story social housing building in Windsor, ON. Listen to the full episode for to learn about how Jennifer is mitigating thermal bridging, repelling from buildings, and solving technical challenges in the EnerPHit process. Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive Hou...2022-08-0851 min
Passive House PodcastMichelle Lambert — Lambert SustainabilityMichelle Lambert, principal and founder of Lambert Sustainability, chats with Mary James and Ilka Cassidy about the Northland Newton Development in Newton, MA. The project is transforming 22 acres of abandoned industrial property and unused land into a mix-use community with 800 residential units and 14 new buildings. The Northland Newton Development is another jewel in Massachusetts Passive House crown, listen to episode 97 of the Passive House Podcast to learn more about the project.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...2022-07-2555 min
Passive House PodcastSophie Tremblay – LGA Architectural PartnersGuest Cohosts Mary James and Ilka Cassidy interview Sophie Tremblay of LGA Architectural Partners in Toronto, where her projects include a new housing co-op for Innstead and several Toronto Community Housing tower renewal projects. Mary and cohost Zack Semke discuss upcoming Passive House events at the end of the episode. Links to those can be found here:https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/articles/passive-house-weekly-june-27-2022Thank 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...2022-06-2738 min
Passive House PodcastPassive House Canada – 2022 Conference InterviewsIn this special episode recorded at the Passive House Canada conference in Victoria, BC, Passive House Podcast guest co-hosts Mary James and Shaun St-Amour interview Chris Ballard (Passive House Canada), Maddy Kennedy-Parrott (RJC Engineers), Andrew Peel (Peel Passive House), Graeme Verhulst (Waymark Architecture), Ruffy Ruan (Impact Engineering), and Rick Gregory (Brivia Group). Don't miss this sampling of insights from Canada's flagship Passive House event. Co-host Zack Semke shares upcoming Passive House events at the end of the episode. Links to those can be found here:https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/articles/passive-house-weekly-june-13-2022T...2022-06-131h 13
Passive House PodcastCaitlin Martusewicz – Cycle Architecture and PlanningMary James and Ilka Cassidy talk with Caitlin Martusewicz, principal at Cycle Architecture and Planning, about how her early community development experience in rural Ghana led to her wanting to join the firm and the Passive House projects that she has contributed to. They also discuss Cycle’s involvement in NYSERDA’s Building of Excellence and RetrofitNY programs, as well as the exciting prospects that this involvement could herald. The Passive House Podcast cohosts discuss upcoming Passive House events at the end of the episode. Links to those can be found here: https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/articles/passive-house-weekly-may-23-202...2022-05-2354 min
Passive House PodcastLaura Blau – BluPath DesignLaura Blau is a principal of BluPath Design, a Passive House trailblazer, and an expert witness for plaintiffs regarding building defects. Guest Co-Hosts Mary James and Ilka Cassidy interview Laura about her early Passive House days, including her participation in Philadelphia's first builder training where she was the only woman and only architect, her complex Passive House projects, and the problems with poorly constructed non-Passive House buildings. After the interview, show cohosts discuss upcoming events, links to which can be found here: https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/articles/passive-house-weekly-april-25-2022 Thank you for listening to the Passive Ho...2022-04-251h 00
Passive House PodcastChristina Aßmann – Passive House ConsultantGuest cohosts Mary James and Ilka Cassidy interview independent consultant Christina Aßmann, who has her fingers in many pies. Christina is a senior architect and building scientist with 18 years of professional experience who works with Passive to Positive as a Passive House consultant, is an energy code trainer, and a member of the Technical Working Group for NY’s Stretch 2023 Energy Code Development, and also educates aspiring architects. After the interview, show cohosts discuss upcoming events, links to which can be found here: https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/articles/passive-house-weekly-march-21-2022Thank you for lis...2022-03-2054 min
Passive House PodcastClara Ha – ChoShields StudioGuest cohosts Ilka Cassidy and Mary James interview Clara Ha, an educator and a licensed architect working in New York City. She is an Associate at ChoShields Studio, a Passive House Certified architecture studio, where she oversees small to medium scale projects designed for a sustainable environment. She has taught architecture at the New York Institute of Technology since 2011 before joining Pratt in 2019 and has held an architectural workshop in Copenhagen, Denmark. After the interview, the cohosts Matthew Cutler-Welsh and Zack Semke discuss upcoming events, links to which can be found here: https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/articles/passive-house-week-in-preview-february-212022-02-2159 min
Passive House PodcastJuhee Lee-Hartford + James Hartford – River ArchitectsCohost Zack Semke interviews Juhee Lee-Hartford and James Hartford of River Architects, the Hudson Valley-based architecture firm that has been pioneering Passive House design for over a decade. Juhee and James share how they met, how both building science and design excellence motivate their work, and the community of practice that they have been part of building in New York State. Cohost Mathew Cutler-Welsh and Zack discuss upcoming Passive House events, links to which can be found at: https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/articles/passive-house-week-in-preview-january-31To view James Hartford's Scottish small pipes tribute to the late Sam Ha...2022-01-3151 min
Passive House PodcastAnne Vogt – VAND arquitecturaPassive House Podcast guest cohosts Mary James and Ilka Cassidy interview Anne Vogt of VAND arquitectura passivhaus based in Madrid, Spain. Anne shares her introduction to Passive House in Germany, the connections she found between bioclimatic design and Passive House design, her work to help establish the Plataforma de Edificación Passivhaus (PEP), and her extensive portfolio of Passive House work in Spain. At the end of the episode, the cohosts discuss upcoming events. Find links here: https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/articles/passive-house-week-in-preview-january-17Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Pa...2022-01-1758 min
Passive House PodcastKatie Ackerly – David Baker ArchitectsGuest cohosts Mary James and Ilka Cassidy interview architect Katie Ackerly, sustainable design lead at David Baker Architects (DBA). Katie is an industry thought leader with a deep grounding in building science and energy efficiency policy. The three discuss DBA's sustainability framework and its innovative approaches to zero net energy and all-electric multifamily housing. Katie also talks about DBA’s collaboration with Rocky Mountain Institute’s REALIZE-CA initiative to catalyze equitable zero-carbon retrofits for affordable housing.Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and to stay abreast of our lates...2021-12-2057 min
Passive House PodcastAngela Iraldi – Re:Vision ArchitectureGuest Passive House Podcast cohosts Mary James and Ilka Cassidy interview Angela Iraldi, Senior Project Manager at Re:Vision Architecture, about her work as a PHIUS+ Verifier, Passive House's position in the green building scene in Philadelphia, the origins and evolution of Green Building United, and more.For links to the events discussed after the interview, visit: https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/articles/passive-house-week-in-preview-november-22Thank 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...2021-11-2257 min
Passive House PodcastSayo Okada – Cube Zero + PHIJPPassive House Podcast guest cohosts Mary James and Ilka Cassidy interview Sayo Okada, project manager at Studio G Architects (Massachusetts), board member of PHIJP (Japanese Passive House Institute), and founder of Cube Zero (Japan). Sayo shares insights about building practice in Japan, the fascinating real estate dynamics there, and the totally unique mix of opportunities and challenges for Passive House uptake that exist in Japan. For links to the events discussed after the interview, visit: https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/articles/passive-house-week-in-preview-november-8Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House...2021-11-0855 min
Passive House PodcastIlana Judah – ACORN Resilience & SustainabilityPassive House Podcast guest co-hosts Mary James and Ilka Cassidy interview Ilana Judah, founder and principal of Vancouver, BC-based ACORN Resilience & Sustainability. For links to the upcoming events that Mary and Ilka discuss with co-host Matthew Cutler-Welsh, visit: https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/articles/passive-house-week-in-preview-october-18Thank 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.2021-10-1854 min
Passive House PodcastMackenzie Stickney – [bundle] Design StudioTo kick off Season 2 of the Passive House Podcast, Mary James and Ilka Cassidy interview Mackenzie Stickney, Project Manager at [bundle] Design Studio, a leader of sustainable design that works out of a PHIUS-certified Passive House tiny trailer in Bellingham, Washington. She's a Passive House practitioner, woodworker, and dynamic young innovator in climate-wise building design.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.2021-09-0647 min
Passive House PodcastEncore: Gaby Brainard & Nina SharifiIn this Encore Episode of the Passive House Podcast (originally aired as Episode 29 on International Women's Day, March 7, 2021), guest co-hosts Mary James and Ilka Cassidy interview two exciting guests who are collaborating on a retrofit guide for common building typologies found in cold climates. Nina Sharifi is an assistant professor at Syracuse University’s School of Architecture and the Director of the Applied Sciences and Technology Research and Architecture Lab. Gabrielle Brainard is an architect, facade specialist, and educator. She consults on Passive House projects, conducts academic research, and teaches architecture and building science at Pratt Institute an...2021-08-3049 min
Passive House PodcastEncore: Katherine Faulkner, WestFaulknerIn this Encore Episode of the Passive House Podcast (originally aired as Episode 37 on May 3, 2021), guest co-hosts Mary James and Ilka Cassidy interview Katie Faulkner, founder of WestFaulkner, an office with a mission for sustainable design. She is also a director at PT-Tech, a division of Placetailor in Boston whose initial focus is on the design and prefabrication of retrofit panels for triple-decker homes.Katie has been working as an architect for more than 20 years and was named to the American Institute of Architects College of Fellows in 2020. Her work is motivated by an interest in sustainable...2021-08-2359 min
Passive House PodcastGrace Park-Bradbury — BlocpowerMary James and Ilka Cassidy interview Grace Park-Bradbury, general manager west and head of strategic initiatives for Blocpower. Since Blocpower’s founding in 2014, the company has retrofitted more than 1,000 buildings in disadvantaged communities in New York City, with projects underway in 24 cities. Grace discusses her role in stitching together financing incentives for their customers, ensuring that health and comfort are not exclusively available to those with money.To access the links for upcoming events that cohost Zack Semke mentions, visit https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/articles/passive-house-week-in-preview-july-5Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To le...2021-07-051h 04
Passive House PodcastMeleny Thomas – South Baltimore Community Land TrustMary James and Ilka Cassidy talk with Meleny Thomas, executive director of the South Baltimore Community Land Trust (SBCLT), about the organization’s mission to create community-led development and her decision to target Passive House for their initial development of 10 new homes. The choice sets a precedent for healthy homes not being restricted to affluent communities, Thomas says, in discussing how she first heard about Passive House and why she chose it as a target. SBCLT grew out of a decade of grassroots and youth organizing in a community burdened by unsafe, unaffordable housing and toxic environmental hazards. Thomas ha...2021-06-1459 min
Passive House PodcastPetra Wörner – wörner traxler richterGuest co-hosts Mary James and Ilka Cassidy talk with architect Petra Wörner, managing partner of wörner traxler richter, about heading up the design of the world’s first hospital targeting the international Passive House standard. Klinikum Frankfurt Höchst, currently under construction in Frankfurt, Germany, will open its doors next year. The 839,585sf facility recently passed the all-important airtightness test with an impressive result of 0.13 ACH50, bringing the hospital a giant step closer to certification.Mary, Ilka, Matthew Cutler-Welsh, and Zack Semke refer to upcoming Passive House events at the end of the episode, which can be...2021-05-2449 min
Passive House PodcastKatherine Faulkner — WestFaulknerOn Episode 37 of the Passive House Podcast, guest co-hosts Mary James and Ilka Cassidy interview Katie Faulkner, founder of WestFaulkner, an office with a mission for sustainable design. She is also a director at PT-Tech, a division of Placetailor in Boston whose initial focus is on the design and prefabrication of retrofit panels for triple decker homes.Katie has been working as an architect for more than 20 years and was named to the American Institute of Architects College of Fellows in 2020. Her work is motivated by an interest in sustainable, modular construction, centered on the intention to...2021-05-031h 02
Passive House PodcastYa'el Santopinto – ERA ArchitectsYa’el Santopinto is an architect and associate at ERA Architects, where she leads ERA’s affordable housing retrofit practice. She is also the director of research and partnerships with the Tower Renewal Partnership, a non-profit sister organization to ERA that advocates for supportive policy frameworks around the preservation of Canada’s affordable apartment housing supply. Ya’el is the project architect on the inspiring Passive House retrofit of the Ken Soble apartment tower in Hamilton, Ontario—the largest EnerPHit outside of Europe.Mary James and Ilka Cassidy spoke with Ya’el about urban policies and the shape of cit...2021-04-0557 min
Passive House PodcastNina Sharifi & Gaby Brainard – Envelope Retrofit GuideIn celebration of International Women’s Day 2021, we have something special in store for listeners of the Passive House Podcast. Guest cohosts Mary James and Ilka Cassidy launch their once-a-month series of interviews with women leaders and practitioners in Passive House with an interview with Nina Sharifi and Gabrielle Brainard. Mary James is Passive House Accelerator’s Director of Publications and the driving force behind Passive House Accelerator Magazine (formerly Passive House Buildings Magazine). Ilka Cassidy is co-founder of Holzraum System and specializes in offsite, prefabricated, low carbon Passive House buildings. For their first Passive House Podcast episo...2021-03-0855 min