In this fourth episode of our Cooling and Sumer Resiliency series, co-host Ilka Cassidy delves into the intricacies of cooling and resilience in building design with some of North America's leading energy modelers. Join us as Prudence Ferreira, Ryan Abendroth, and Christina Snyder share their experiences, challenges, and strategies for predicting and mitigating overheating in buildings. From the basics of energy modeling to advanced techniques for optimizing building performance. Tune in to explore how these experts ensure comfort and sustainability in Passive House projects across varied climates.

https://www.thorntontomasetti.com/
https://www.passiveenergydesigns.com/
https://www.certiphiers.com/

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In this third episode of our Cooling and Sumer Resiliency series, we welcome back Andy Marlow to discuss the unique challenges of designing Passive Houses in Australia's increasingly hot and varied climate. We dive into the nuances of maintaining comfort in the face of rising temperatures, the importance of shading, and the evolving role of mechanical cooling. Andy shares insights on the balance between traditional Passive House principles and the need for innovative solutions in warmer regions. Whether you're a designer, builder, or just curious about sustainable housing, this episode offers valuable perspectives on adapting to climate extremes.

https://www.envirotecture.com.au/

Mary's 10 Steps to Hardening Your Home Against Wildfire: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=626NQeQGH7s

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In this episode of the Passive House Podcast we revisit a previous episode with John Semmelhack, co-owner of the Comfort Squad based in Charlottesville, Virginia, and a member of the Phius Technical Committee. In their conversation Zack and John discuss the increasing impact of wildfire smoke on indoor air quality across North America. They explore both immediate and long-term strategies to protect your home, from DIY air filter solutions like the Corsi-Rosenthal Box to integrating high-performance filtration systems in your building's design. Learn how to make your indoor space a safer haven during these challenging air quality events.

Share how you are keeping cool and be featured in an upcoming episode: https://www.speakpipe.com/Passive_House_Podcast

Checkout the video version of the interview on Reimagine Buildings:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oO_nnTASOAE

Comfort Squad:
https://www.comfortsquad.us/

Corsi-Rosenthal Fan Resources:
https://corsirosenthalfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/Build-a-Box-Eng-1.pdf

Original episode https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/podcast/passive-house-podcast-ep-147-john-semmelhack-iaq-and-wil...

https://www.energyvanguard.com/blog/diy-box-fan-air-cleaner-update/
https://aqicn.org/map/northamerica/
https://cleanaircrew.org/box-fan-filters/

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