This week on the Passive House Podcast, Matthew Cutler-Welsh takes us inside PHINZ 2024 for insightful conversations with Alex Slater, Delia Bellaby, Dr. Emina Kristina Petrovic, Lloyd Alter, and Nikki Kruger. Together, they explore the future of sustainable architecture, from the health impacts of building materials to the intricacies of the Passive House Planning Package (PHPP), and the recent updates to New Zealand’s earth building standards. Join us for an engaging discussion on energy efficiency, climate-responsive design, and the innovations driving a greener built environment

Alex Slater:

https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/podcast/passive-house-podcast-ep-76-alex-slater-shared-space-architecture

https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/podcast/196-passive-house-humility-with-alex-slater

https://sharedspacearchitecture.com.au/

https://www.nathers.gov.au/

Delia Bellaby:

https://www.earthbuilding.org.nz/

http://www.designmake.co.nz/

https://www.standards.govt.nz/shop/nzs-42982020

Dr. Emina Kristina Petrovic:

https://people.wgtn.ac.nz/emina.petrovic

Lloyd Alter:

https://lloydalter.substack.com/

https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/articles/passive-house-weekly-march-28-2022

https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/articles/living-the-1-5-degree-lifestyle-or-a-discussion-with-lloyd-alter

https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/articles/green-zoning-accelerating-smart-growth-in-single-family-zones

Nikki Kruger:

https://passivehouse.nz/about/our-team/

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In this special component spotlight episode of the Passive House Podcast, host Zack Semke caught up with Adam White, CEO and co-founder of Intelligent Membranes. Adam shares exciting updates on the company’s innovative Passive Purple products, their recent rebranding Net Zero Heroes, and global expansion. Discover how Intelligent Membranes is revolutionizing zero-carbon building with their eco-friendly, liquid-applied membranes. This episode is packed with insights for Passive House enthusiasts and professionals alike!

https://www.intelligentmembranes.com/

Net Zero Hero trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYyioe1ixEA

Intelligent Membrane Component Spotlight - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nsSxWSCVzAI

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In this episode of the Passive House Podcast, Co-host Zack Semke sits down with James Ortega, the Certification Program Director at Phius. James shares insights on the evolving role of Phius, the shift from small-scale homes to larger multifamily and high-rise buildings, and the exponential growth of certified square footage in passive buildings. He also dives into the upcoming Phius Pro Forum in Providence, Rhode Island, and explore the new Phius Revive standard, which focuses on resilient retrofit projects. This episode is packed with valuable information for passive building practitioners and anyone interested in sustainable construction.

https://www.phius.org/

https://www.phius.org/browse-all-events/phius-pro-forum-2024

https://www.phius.org/phius-revive-2024

Come hear from Lisa White of Phius at Reimagine Buildings: How To Decarb

https://events.ringcentral.com/events/reimagine-buildings-decarb-connect-ec086e08-2a23-4cca-bf0f-015...

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In this episode of the Passive House Podcast, co-host Zack Semke is joined by Kim Davis, Programs Manager, and Michael Ingui, Founder of Passive House Accelerator. The team dives into exciting new developments at the Accelerator, from survey-driven programming changes to a sneak peek of the upcoming Reimagined Buildings Collective. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at how they're shaping the future of zero-carbon building through collaborative community events, conferences, and practical insights from top industry experts.

Join us October 18th for Reimagine Buildings: How To Decarb

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In this episode of the Passive House podcast, Co-Hosts Ilka and Mary chat with Sandra Rohler from Cornerstone Architecture. They explore creative approaches to addressing the housing supply crisis, focusing on co-housing as a model for sustainable, community-focused living. Sandra shares insights from her experience with the Little Mountain Co-housing project in Vancouver, a Passive House-certified development, emphasizing the importance of community, sustainability, and innovative building techniques in the future of urban housing.

Links :

https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/articles/sandra-rohler-little-mountain-cohousing
https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/podcast/passive-house-podcast-ep-105-scott-kennedy-cornerstone-architecture
https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/podcast/184-scaling-up-can-prefab-help-passive-building-go-mainstream
https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/events/improving-our-passive-house-modeling-tools
https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/events/component-spotlight-intelligent-weather-barriers
https://reimaginebuildings.com
https://events.ringcentral.com/events/reimagine-buildings-decarb-connect-ec086e08-2a23-4cca-bf0f-015f43901b7b/registration

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In this episode of the Passive House Podcast, Co-host Ilka Cassidy and Mary James talk with Christina Boyer, architect, and Matt Bolen, Managing Principal architect at McCallum Sather. They discuss their work in advancing high-performance housing in Ontario, particularly in the Kitchener-Waterloo region. With a focus on sustainable design, they share insights into using mass timber and Passive House certification to address the housing crisis. Learn about their innovative projects, challenges in balancing cost and efficiency, and how they are redefining mid-rise construction with faster, eco-friendly solutions.

https://www.mccallumsather.com/projects/city-housing-hamilton-affordable-housing/
https://www.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/
https://www.hamilton.ca/people-programs/cityhousing-hamilton
https://www.phius.org/browse-all-events/phius-pro-forum-2024
https://www.phius.org/phius-bring-passive-building-greenbuild-2024
https://nesea.org/conference/buildingenergy-nyc-2024

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In this episode of the Passive House Accelerator Podcast, Nathan St. Germain, founder of Studio St. Germain discusses his firm’s philosophy of “building to give back." Nathan explores the concept of aging in place and how Passive House design can create a therapeutic, livable environment for people as they age. He highlights his work on the Wilkinsburg Passive House project, where the focus on air quality, energy efficiency, and livability supports the health and dignity of the occupants. The episode delves into the fusion of universal design with Passive House principles and how data-driven design can improve indoor environments for everyone.

Links:

https://www.studiostgermain.com/work#/wilkinsburg-passive-house

https://www.studiostgermain.com/wilkinsburg-passive-house-high-performance

https://www.studiostgermain.com/studio-stgermain-pursues-milestone-passive-house-enerphit-certification-in-pennsylvania

https://www.pittsburghmagazine.com/how-this-wilkinsburg-home-is-achieving-milestone-sustainability/

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In our final episode of our Cooling and Summer Resiliency series we asked you our audience "What's your DIY cooling/summer resilience solution?". Co-Hosts Zack, Mary, Matthew and Ilka discuss your responses and dive into their own DIY solutions. From running bathroom fans all night to strategic shading solutions, hear practical advice from Passive House enthusiasts across North America. Plus, discover insights on the impact of internal gains and the importance of monitoring and adapting your home for optimal comfort.

Check out the full series here: https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/podcast

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