In this episode of Passive House Podcast, co-host Mary James reconnects Bronwyn Barry in her new project in Sacramento, California during a Passive House Open House Days. Bronwyn emphasizes the importance of both operational energy efficiency and embodied carbon reduction. The episode highlights innovative building materials, such as dense pack cellulose and rigid exterior hemp insulation, and touches on the challenges and successes in obtaining permitting and ensuring fire resilience. Additionally, the conversation explores the exciting progress towards recognizing Passive House standards in California’s Title 24 energy code.

https://www.passivehousebb.com/
https://www.passivehouseprojects.org/projects/sacramento-passive-house/

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In this episode of Passive House Podcast, co-host Matthew Cutler-Welsh reconnects with Alex Slater from Shared Spaces to delve into the latest advancements and challenges in sustainable design. Alex shares his recent work on the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP) and its application in compliance with Australian building regulations. They discuss the significance of energy efficiency, the impact of thermal mass in various climates, and the importance of education and humility in promoting sustainable practices. Alex also reflects on the recent Thrive24 conference, emphasizing the need for a collaborative approach to advancing Passive House standards in Australia. Tune in for an insightful conversation on the future of sustainable architecture and the growing Passive House community.

Links:

• https://www.linkedin.com/posts/alslatz_excel-thrive24-passivhaus-activity-7199912073265389568-QH9g
• https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/podcast/passive-house-podcast-ep-76-alex-slater-shared-space-architecture
• About Us - Shared Space Architecture
• https://buildingphysics.au/
• https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/podcast/passive-house-podcast-ep-76-alex-slater-shared-space-architecturehttps://sharedspacearchitecture.com.au/

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In this episode of the Passive House Podcast Zack Semke welcomes back Lisa White, Associate Director of Phius. A renowned thought leader in the intersection of buildings and the clean energy transition, Lisa shares insights from her work, especially the Architect's Guide to Ultra-Low Energy Buildings, Microgrids, and Direct Current. She and Zack also discuss Phius's exciting revision of its Revive retrofit standard.

https://xenetwork.org/ets/episodes/episode-225-demand-side-solutions/
https://www.phius.org/sites/default/files/2024-03/Architect_Guide_v2.1_3mar24.pdf
https://www.phius.org/phius-revive-2024-standard-document
https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/podcast/passive-house-podcast-ep-110-lisa-white-phius
https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/podcast/bonus-episode-lisa-white-phius-phiuscon-2023
https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/podcast/reimagining-buildings-with-lisa-white-of-phius
https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/articles/facilitating-the-renewable-transition-passive-buildings-grid-interactive-capabilities

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In the final part of our series on circular construction co-hosts Mary James and Ilka Cassidy are joined by Felix Heisel, an architect, professor at Cornell University, and director of the Circular Construction Lab. Learn about the principles of circular construction, urban mining, and the significance of deconstruction over demolition. Discover how Felix's lab is pushing the boundaries of sustainable architecture through interdisciplinary research, policy advocacy, and practical implementation. This episode also highlights real-world examples and emerging policies in North America, offering a comprehensive look at how we can build a more sustainable future by rethinking our approach to construction and materials reuse. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on transforming the built environment.

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Felix-Heisel/author/B01FW8WP4S
https://www.linkedin.com/in/felix-heisel/
https://labs.aap.cornell.edu/ccl
https://aap.cornell.edu/people/felix-heisel

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In this special bonus episode recorded at the 2024 Passive House Canada Conference in Victoria, BC co-host of the Passive House Podcast Mary James interviews Chris Ballard of Passive House Canada.

https://conference.passivehousecanada.com/

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In this special bonus episode recorded at the 2024 Passive House Canada Conference in Victoria, BC co-host of the Passive House Podcast Mary James interviews Morgan Wright and Christina Boyer of mcCallumSather.

https://www.mccallumsather.com/
https://conference.passivehousecanada.com/

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In this special bonus episode recorded at the 2024 Passive House Canada Conference in Victoria, BC co-host of the Passive House Podcast Mary James interviews David Claus of UNBC.

https://www.unbc.ca/
https://conference.passivehousecanada.com/

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In this special bonus episode recorded at the 2024 Passive House Canada Conference in Victoria, BC co-host of the Passive House Podcast Mary James interviews Craig Edwards of the City of Vancouver.

https://conference.passivehousecanada.com/

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