The Building Science Podcast
Episodes
Inside The Mind Of An HVAC Contractor (Or Two)
27 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The perspectives of each team member in construction matter a lot - especially when we're striving to integrate our processes and delivery efforts. On...
Locavore Dirt Construction?
13 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Through the years, we've been asked a lot about natural building materials and how they relate to building science. And frankly, it's a nuanced conver...
Use Your Tools - The New COTE Tool Kit
29 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Building Science Podcast got a couple of Press Passes and went to New York City last week for the AIA Conference on Architecture, 2018. What an in...
Welcome To The Filtration Station
15 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Strap in, y'all - this is one is... technical. Capturing particles, even and especially the ones too small for you to see, are where the rubber meets ...
Let's Get Legal-ish
01 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
When we think about building science, we're thinking about systems and the unseen forces that contribute to the success or failure of a building. Some...
Circus Or Symphony
18 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Construction is a serious and unforgiving business. The best minds in the business are masters of seeing connections and systems thinking. If you are ...
Dirty Socks & Your HVAC Coil
04 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The original episode was meant to feature both Graeme Marsh, who we heard on the last episode, as well as Greg Long. None of us could have prepared fo...
Architectural Yogurt
20 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Put on your microbiology hats, folks. This episode of The Building Science podcast will dive into the great unseen world of microorganisms all around ...
Our Homes, Our Health
06 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It's normal these days to pay attention to what we eat. But what about the steady diet of air we breathe and soak ourselves in? The impact of homes on...
Respect The Trade, Build The Craft
23 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
What do you really know about construction trades and their role in projects? Are their voices heard in the design process? Join us as Miguel intervie...
The Future Of Water Heaters Is Here
09 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you think you don’t need to worry about water heating, think again! In this episode, Kristof interviews John Miles of Sanden Hot Water Heaters&nb...
Forget What You Know About Buildings: An Interview With Kiel Moe
23 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kristof interviews Kiel Moe of Harvard's GSD about the energy flows and multiple re-thinkings necessary to change the future of const...
The Secret Life Of Concrete
06 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Concrete is everywhere. We all see it every day but what do we really know about concrete? This seemingly simple material is any but simple. Listen an...
Design & Construction In Humid Climates
26 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Yes. We're going to have a chat about humidity. If you live in a heating dominated, dry climate you might be thinking "what good is this for me to hea...
Don't Wait For The Market
12 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In our first episode of season 4, Kristof interviews James Geppner of Erase40 and Big Yellow Cab on the topic of behavioral change and market tra...
The Beauty Of Hot Water
22 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Live from the Texas Society of Architects 2017 Expo and Convention, we're proud to bring you a series of episodes exploring "the multiple dimensions o...
The Beauty Of A Healthy Building
20 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Live from the Texas Society of Architects 2017 Expo and Convention, we're proud to bring you a series of episodes exploring "the multiple dimensions o...
The Beauty Of Climate Appropriate Design
18 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Live from the Texas Society of Architects 2017 Expo and Convention, we're proud to bring you a series of episodes exploring "the multiple dimensions o...
The Beauty Of Urban Infill
15 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Live from the Texas Society of Architects 2017 Expo and Convention, we're proud to bring you a series of episodes exploring "the multiple dimensions o...
Season 3 Reflections | Season 4 Preview
12 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Pour yourself a hot drink, grab a blanket and sit near the crackling logs for this holiday special episode. We're looking back at the last 3 years and...
The Beauty Of Performance
07 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Live from the Texas Society of Architects 2017 Expo and Convention, we're proud to bring you a series of episodes exploring "the multiple dimensions o...
Knowing & Using VRF
11 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Update:Apologies for the inconvenience with the last audio file - it appeared to be fine on our side, but was corrupted in the upload process. We appr...
Stucco - (Much) More Than Meets The Eye
06 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Special Edition - Just Released. Listen and learn why you don't want to miss this event! Coming up next Friday 10/13/2017 here in Austin. Join Kr...
Intelligent Environments: Building Science & Predictive Analytics Collide
18 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Join Kristof for a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Zoltan Nagy on intelligent environments and how building science principles are guiding pre...
Hitting The Reset Button
07 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to find the reset button. Time to re-examine our view of what we know about delivering conditioned space to our clients, to ourselves. The u...
Everything You Never Knew About Earthen Construction
01 Aug 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for a fascinating conversation with Stephen Colley on earthen construction. Stephen currently practices architecture and runs his own arc...
IEQ Series - Hearing Architecture & ISQ
19 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Noise can have an adverse impact on people in offices, classrooms, hospitals and other commercial buildings (European Agency for Safety & He...
Efficiency Is Not Enough - The Science Of Sustainability
23 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
How good should the building envelope be? How much energy should a building use? Finding answers require putting the building in context with the comp...
Ducts & Sealing & Health, Oh My!
25 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kristof interviews Sean and Ian Harris, the owners of a duct sealing company called Aeroseal of Austin in Austin, TX. You'll hea...
An Interview With John Semmelhack Of Think Little
04 Apr 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Join Kristof in a wide-ranging discussion of building science topics with consultant John Semmelhack of Think Little. John Semmelhack is the owne...
IEQ Series - Seeing Architecture & ILQ
06 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In the continuation of our Indoor Environmental Quality series, Kristof discusses Indoor Light Quality with Keith Simon and Matthew Tanteri. This epis...
Why VRF Matters
13 Feb 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this first of a two part series on VRF, The Building Science Podcast brings you a compelling argument for why VRF technology matters and will follo...
Humidity, Attics, & Spray Foam, Oh My!
01 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In today's episode, we are joined by Keith Simon of BES/Terracon and Dr. Allison Bailes of Energy Vanguard to discuss moisture issues associated ...
A Haunting HVAC Tale - Halloween Special Short
31 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this special Halloween short episode, we explore a frightening tale of invisible specters in an otherwise beautifully designed home... all because ...
IEQ Series - Thermal Comfort With Robert Bean (Part 2)
21 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In the continuation of our Indoor Environmental Quality series, Kristof interviews Robert Bean in a 2 part series on thermal comfort. Robert Bean is a...
IEQ Series - Thermal Comfort With Robert Bean (Part 1)
11 Oct 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In the continuation of our Indoor Environmental Quality series, Kristof interviews Robert Bean in a 2 part series on thermal comfort. Robert Bean is a...
IEQ Series - An Introduction
22 Aug 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This introduction marks the beginning of a series on Indoor Environmental Quality. It's one of the most important topics we can discuss because we're ...
Water, Water, Everywhere (In Its Fourth State Too)
23 Jun 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Building Science Podcast, Kristof explores all the great mysteries of water (especially the water you don't see).The Commonly K...
Better Shelter - An Interview With Jason Ballard
29 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kristof interviews TreeHouse CEO Jason Ballard on his path into creating a more sustainable building supply retail space. Growin...
Delivering Better Buildings - A Discussion On Integrated Project Delivery
28 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
This episode will focus on the practical and philosophical motivations to shift the industry focus to a more comprehensive building process that integ...
On The Road Again - The Basics Of Vapor Compression
11 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this brief episode, Kristof runs down the basics of the vapor compression cycle existent in many HVAC technologies with which we're familiar. And t...
Bearing Witness & The Path To Better Construction
11 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kristof interviews Keith Simon and John Posenecker of Building Exterior Solutions on how we can do better work in the construction an...
Construction Practices & Public Health
26 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Building Science Podcast, Kristof interviews Adam Reiser of Shelter Builders. We'll explore why construction practices aren't c...
Radiant Heating & Cooling With Messana
15 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Join The Building Science Podcast on a California adventure to learn about radiant heating and cooling panels made by Messana.Messana is a small compa...
An Interview With Dr. Allison Bailes III
12 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Building Science Podcast, we interview the great Dr. Allison Bailes of Energy Vanguard Blog about all things HVAC. From Dr...
Living Inside Anywhere, Part 5
09 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Building Science Podcast, we dive into part 5 of 5 on the control layers that we use to separate ourselves from the external en...
Living Inside Anywhere, Part 4
24 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Building Science Podcast, we dive into part 4 of 5 on the control layers that we use to separate ourselves from the external en...
Living Inside Anywhere, Part 3
19 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In part 3 of our 5 part series, Living Inside Anywhere, we dive into the Air Control Layer of the building assembly. Although understanding the assemb...
Living Inside Anywhere, Part 2
12 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In part 2 of our 5 part series of Living Inside Anywhere, we explore the air control layer and what it means for your project.
Living Inside Anywhere, Part 1
04 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The building enclosure is a complex system that is configured differently for every project. In this 5 part series, we'll break down each control laye...
Attic Ventilation
30 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Join Kristof as he discusses the ins and outs of attic ventilation. If you find this topic helpful or interesting, take a moment to dive into the reso...
Comfort, Health & The Basics of HVAC
01 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
What do you really know about your HVAC system? Well wonder no more. We've got you covered!At Positive Energy, we design high performance HVAC systems...
Micro/Macro Perspectives: Short
31 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In our very first short episode, the show's producer rambles while gives a brief overview of building science's role in societal change and how it cou...
Passive House At A Glance
17 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The PHIUS+ 2015 Passive Building Standard provides the climate-specific sweet spot where aggressive energy and carbon reduction overlap with cost effe...
Radiant Heating & Cooling
19 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
"“Why do we heat and cool buildings with air? How did a thermodynamically and physiologically irrational medium of heat transfer - air - become the ...
A Brief History Of Air Conditioning
19 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
We take the air conditioner for granted, but imagine what life would be like without it. Once considered a luxury, this invention is now an essen...
Glazing & Comfort
10 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kristof interviews world renowned lighting consultant Matthew Tanteri on the complexities of the windows in architecture. Matthe...
Phase Change Materials
27 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In our first ever episode of the building science podcast, Kristof & Michael introduce a wild product that could change how your home can passivel...