In this episode of the Passive House Podcast, Mary James and Ilka Cassidy talk with Joanna Lockhart of Tetra Tech Europe. As the Associate Director of Architecture, Joanna leads a specialized team focused on net zero, whole-life carbon, and circular building approaches. She shares her experience in designing sustainable, low-carbon buildings for the UK’s Ministry of Defense, navigating complex carbon targets, and leveraging circular economy principles.

Tetra Tech Europe https://www.tetratecheurope.com/

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In this special component episode of the Passive House Podcast, Matthew Cutler-Welsh interviews Hugh Whiriskey of Partel. Hugh shares insights into Partel’s approach to energy-efficient building, including updates on their popular ExoPerm 250 membrane and the company’s move towards more sustainable, durable building solutions. They also dive into the importance of environmental product declarations (EPDs), the evolving construction landscape in Ireland, and Partel’s expanding influence across North America.

Partel - https://www.partel.co.uk/

Building Performance Interactive https://www.partel.co.uk/media_library_category/building-performance-interactive-passive-house-accel...

Partel Component Spotlights

https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/articles/passive-house-component-spotlight-partel

https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/articles/partel-component-spotlight-or-weather-tightness-and-pro...

Partel on the Passive House Podcast

https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/podcast/special-passive-house-component-episode-hugh-whiriskey-o...

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In this episode of the Passive House Podcast, Lloyd Alter shares stories from his recent trip to New Zealand. We dive into the "missed opportunities" he saw in Christchurch's post-earthquake rebuild and the broader evolution of Passive House standards. Lloyd discusses the impact of thoughtful building design, sufficiency in architecture, and what can be learned from New Zealand’s unique challenges in sustainable housing.

https://newsociety.com/book/the-story-of-upfront-carbon/

https://www.reimaginebuildings.com/

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In this Component Spotlight episode of the Passive House Podcast, co-host Jay Fox sits down with Aaron Frazier from Longboard to dive into innovative cladding solutions, with a special focus on the Hitch System. Discover how Longboard's extruded aluminum products, from tongue-and-groove siding to their advanced cladding attachment systems, enhance durability, reduce embodied carbon, and improve energy efficiency. Aaron shares insights into Longboard's manufacturing process, the evolution of the Hitch System, and its significant role in passive house design. Tune in for a deep dive into modern, high-performance building solutions!

Longboard: https://longboardproducts.com/

Hitch: https://longboardproducts.com/exterior-products/cladding-attachment-systems/hitch-system

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In this episode of the Passive House Podcast, Jesse Hunt of Emergent Development joins the podcast to share his journey of developing Houston's first Passive House. He discusses his passion for passive building and the how taking the leap to develop his own project has changed everything for him.

https://www.emergentdev.co/

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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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