the Building Performance Podcast

Latest Episodes:

Evolution of HVAC Testing: interview with researcher and trainer Bob Davis of Ecotope Nov 11, 2011

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Today we talk with Bob Davis, one of the industry's most influential figures in the development of home performance HVAC testing (duct blaster, Delta Q, and more), about where the tests came from, and where they might be taking us.

The Business as a System: the Science behind Running Your Home Performance Company from Mike Gorman Oct 25, 2011

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Today we talk with Mike Gorman, the mind behind the business training and consulting firm TechKnowledge, on the disconnect between building science and business practice in today's rapidly evolving high performance contracting industry.

The Law of the Land: interview with Pam Cole of PNNL on Fast-Evolving Energy Codes Oct 11, 2011

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Today we talk with Pam Cole, Building Energy Scientist and technical support guru with the Department of Energy's Building Energy Codes Program at Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. Energy Codes (the new International Energy Conservation Code 2012 being the most famous) are gaining ground across the country, and Pam's organization assists in their research, development, and implementation.

Why People Will Pay You For It: interview with Gord Cooke of Building Knowledge, Mastermind of making our industry profitable Jun 13, 2011

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Today we talk with Gord Cooke of Building Knowledge and EEBA, an international HVAC and Builder Trainer. Gord has some simple and brilliant approaches to selling high performance building to builders, contractors, and homebuyers.

BPI and the Future of Home Performance Certification: interview with Vikki Murphy, Director of Affiliate Development May 23, 2011

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Today we talk with Vikki Murphy, my personal favorite at BPI (the Building Performance Institute) and a delightful person, in addition to being the Director of Affiliate (training) Development and a past director of the New York Weatherization Directors Association.

The Tools We Crave: interview with Bill Spohn, career tool designer and co-owner of TruTech Tools May 10, 2011

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Today we talk with Bill Spohn, a mechanical engineer who has designed and marketed tools with Bacharach, Testo, Fisher Scientific, and more, about the state of tools in the world. You know you love them. Listen to the man.

ENERGY STAR Homes: interview with Sam Rashkin on the Future of Home Building Mar 21, 2011

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Today we talk with Sam Rashkin, National Director of ENERGY STAR for Homes at the EPA, about details of ESv3, selling high performance homes, and how to be awesome in general.

How To Ventilate! Interview with Don Stevens of ASHRAE, HVI, and Panasonic fame Jan 19, 2011

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Today we talk with Don Stevens, National Research and Development Manager for Panasonic and Technical leader for HVI and ASHRAE, about the difference between ventilation standards, how to ventilate properly, and why so many professionals get it wrong.

High Performance Home Architecture: interview with Tom Bassett-Dilley, architect Nov 14, 2010

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Today we talk with Tom Bassett-Dilley, architect in Chicago, about choosing air sealing instead of geothermal systems, how to lead clients into the light, and how to build a high performance building team. Audio quality issues are still being ironed out, thanks for your patience!

Carbon Monoxide Safety: interview with George Kerr, founding father of CO safety on several continents. Sep 22, 2010

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Today we talk with George Kerr, founding father of CO safety and president of CO Experts, about the science and history of carbon monoxide safety throughout industrialized countries.