Episodes

  • It’s Getting Hot in Here! – Why We Can’t Stop Talking About Electric Kitchens
    Sep 1 2024

    Remember when gas stoves became a political issue last year? While all that public debate was happening, there were chefs around the world embracing the...

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    49 mins
  • Career Diaries – What’s It Like Working As an Accessibility Consultant?
    Jul 26 2024

    Accessibility consultants work at the intersection of architecture and social justice. It’s much more than checking the boxes on accessibility requirements of laws and codes;...

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    48 mins
  • Your Top 10 Passive House Questions, Answered – The Long-Awaited Part 2
    Jun 28 2024

    On the very first episode of Buildings + Beyond, Passive House pioneer Lois Arena answered the most common questions asked about meeting the high-performance requirements...

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    57 mins
  • 2024 IECC – What Happened?
    Apr 9 2024

    The International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) or “model code” establishes the minimum requirements for building energy efficiency. The code is updated every three years, and...

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Choosing Electrification or Efficiency (When Both Aren’t Possible)
    Mar 25 2024

    When is it the right call to improve the energy efficiency of existing building systems, or upgrade and electrify them? Though electrification is important to...

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    35 mins
  • Mind the Gap – Addressing the Skills Gap in the Sustainable Building Industry
    Feb 14 2024

    Buildings are complicated. There’s a bigger learning curve than ever for the people who construct, operate, and manage high-performance buildings—and there’s more demand than ever...

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    32 mins
  • Healthy Materials 101 – A Realistic Approach to Creating Healthier Buildings with Jonsara Ruth
    Dec 15 2023

    At the baseline, “healthy” materials should not have a negative impact on people living or working inside of a building. Beyond that, there are materials...

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    49 mins
  • The Real Secret to Energy-Efficient Buildings? Operations & Maintenance Training
    Aug 30 2023

    Over the lifespan of a building, operations and maintenance staff arguably have the biggest impact on system performance and energy efficiency. With the right training,...

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    58 mins