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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