Explore " building science" with insightful episodes like "Building for The Future with Mark LaLiberte", "The Wingnut Test Facility with Peter Yost", "The OGs of Building Science", "Selling energy efficiency with Dan Geis" and "Beyond the Surface: Steller's Hardwood Innovations" from podcasts like ""Brad Leavitt Podcast", "The Build Show Podcast", "The Build Show Podcast", "Brad Leavitt Podcast" and "The Build Show Podcast"" and more!
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In this week’s episode, Matt talks to Peter Yost, an expert in testing construction materials in real-world conditions, also known as the "Wingnut Testing Facility". Peter shares that he started the Wingnut initiative after receiving a question about material longevity. He emphasizes the importance of field testing over standardized lab tests, highlighting the complexity of material performance under various conditions like UV exposure, temperature, and moisture.
Matt and Peter discuss the challenges and insights gained from his testing experiences, advocating for a network of builders, remodelers, and architects to share findings and learn collectively.
Both Builders emphasize the importance of diverse resources for learning building science, including podcasts, videos, and professional groups; there is value in learning from others' mistakes.
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This week, Matt is joined by Kohta Ueno, Principal at Building Science Corporation. They delve into Kohta’s serendipitous journey – from kitchen remodels to joining Building Science Corporation in 1998 after seeing Joe Lstiburek on a PBS episode. They discuss the company's focus on building failures and consulting services, explaining complex building science concepts to the public.
Matt and Kohta “nerd out” about the tools they use to ensure they stick to top tier building science principles. Also, they highlight the educational resources provided by Building Science Corporation (buildingscience.com), including seminars, online content (videos, white papers, and more), and the Building Science Summer Camp.
Matt expresses gratitude for the company's contributions to the industry, acknowledging their role in educating builders and improving building standards.
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In this episode of Flanigan’s Eco-Logic, Ted speaks with Dr. Evan Mills, a recently retired Senior Scientist at the U.S. Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (LBNL), operated by the University of California--one of the world's leading research centers on energy and environment. He was past leader of LBNL's Center for Building Science, which represented the work of about 400 people, and continues his collaborations with "The Lab" as an Affiliate. He is also a Research Affiliate at the Energy Resources Group, operated by the University of California.
Dr. Mills is a member of the international body of scientists under the auspices of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). The IPCC collectively shared the Nobel Peace Prize for 2007 with former U.S. Vice President Albert Arnold (Al) Gore Jr.
He and Ted discuss his background, growing up in the LA Hollywood Hills amongst creatives of all sorts. His academic career began at an alternative high school in Southern California. He then attended the University of California at Santa Cruz and was exposed to energy and building energy, and transferred as a sophomore to the University of California at Berkeley. While completing his Bachelors of Science degree in Conservation and Resource Studies at Berkeley, he studied and taught about green buildings with Sim van der Ryn. He received a Masters of Science degree from Berkeley's Energy and Resources Group (where he is now a Research Affiliate) and a Ph.D. from the Department of Environmental and Energy Systems Studies under Thomas B. Johansson at Lund University in Sweden.
In Sweden, he worked closely with the Swedish State Power Board (Vattenfall) and the Swedish National Board for Industrial and Technical Development on national energy planning projects, while serving as an energy advisor to the Swedish Parliamentary Working Group on Energy Futures. He then spent most of his career at LBNL. His closest mentor and collaborator there was Art Rosenfeld, for whom he served as his Deputy Director of the Center for Building Science, later leading the Center. He also currently consults widely for private industry and the public sector.
Dr. Mills research centers on the impacts of climate change and mitigating those impacts through reduced emissions and loss prevention. His specialties are energy efficiency in buildings and industry and the intersection of energy technology, global climate, and risk management. His interests further center around pinpointing "sleeper" uses of energy and empowering policymakers, consumers, and non-traditional market actors to capture improved efficiencies, reduced greenhouse-gas emissions, resilience, and other non-energy benefits.
Specifically, he highlights the edge cases and topics that don't get attention from mainstream policies, programs, or research agendas like the problem of kerosene lighting in the developing world, the issue of housing insurance in the face of climate change, green-gaming, the carbon footprint of cannabis cultivation, and remaining optimistic about the areas of improvement in building commissioning.
We’re thrilled to introduce Ken Williams, the Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Legalett Canada. With over 30 years of experience and a stack of awards under his belt, Ken is a true industry trailblazer.
Get ready to be amazed as Ken shares his incredible journey with Legalett, their award-winning ICF products, and how they're transforming the market.
You'll hear about the impressive energy efficiency achieved in their projects, like the remarkable Salus Clementine development, where each of the 42 units costs just $27 annually to heat!
We’ll hear about a huge pivotal moment when their website experienced a surge of inquiries, almost crashing, with over 500 people in North America seeking quotes for their projects in a week, when a good week would consist of only 25 inquiries.
Ken will share how Legalett has evolved beyond being a supplier to becoming trusted leaders and experts in the Passive House community. Their commitment to certifications and staying up-to-date with the latest developments in Passive House principles has earned them this recognition.
We're also diving headfirst into the issues of reducing embodied carbon in construction as we explore the complexities of this topic and unveil innovative products and methods that are shaping a more sustainable future. Ken sheds light on the real cost of embodied carbon and challenges preconceptions that he wishes people would know sooner.
So, get ready to be inspired, gain valuable insights, and witness the incredible transformation that Legalett has undergone in the pursuit of excellence within the Passive House industry.
In this third podcast episode, Eric and Kyle team up to discuss how they got into the industry, which leads to healthy conversations about air sealing, blower door testing, HERS Rating, the hospitality industry, and replacement windows. Join us to talk about building science and learn new ways to think about how you improve your home.
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We will learn about Jackie and her career in sustainability, from her early days as one of the first directors of the Canada Green Building Council to her present role as a Modular Consultant for NRB Modular. She will clarify the distinctions between modular construction and pre-fab build, their practical use cases, and some surprising benefits that she has learned along the way.
She will also share how NRB is responding to the growing demand for affordable housing and how they are expanding their capabilities by combining Passive House with modular construction through the King Williams project in Hamilton. She will also explain how they are qualifying for more funding by meeting the energy requirements of municipalities through the CMHC Co-Investment Fund.
Additionally, you will hear about their Passive House training and the significance of involving all the different roles, from design to construction, to ensure a seamless process.
Finally, we will delve into the issue of energy costs, how the build is determined depending on who pays for it, and who ultimately bears the responsibility for the costs.
Jelena Madzarevic is a building and material sciences specialist at EllisDon, a very well-known global construction company. Jelena earned her Bachelor of Science from Toronto Metropolitan University with a chemistry major and a physics minor. She then went on to earn a Master of Building Science, also from TMU. In her current position, Jelena conducts design reviews and risk advisements, amongst many other responsibilities in the construction services division.
In this conversation, Jelena talks about the many opportunities that chemistry has to offer. A career in construction is quite untraditional for a chemistry major, yet so applicable. Tune in to learn how Jelena was able to merge her passions for chemistry, engineering, and physics through building science as a woman in construction.
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Welcome to PROTalks, a podcast by PROSOCO. Every episode we take a deep dive into an important topic in the construction industry. In today's episode we discuss fluid-applied air and water barriers. What makes them special and what are some misconceptions in the industry?
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