Buildings + Beyond Podcast

Buildings + Beyond explores how we can create a more sustainable built environment by focusing on efficiency, accessibility, and health.

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Why is Kitchen Ventilation So Important? With Dr. Iain Walker from LBNL

Dr. Walker from LBNL discusses strategies for controlling byproducts associated with cooking by focusing on kitchen ventilation.

High-Performance Building Enclosures with Bill Zoeller

Bill shares some strategies that professionals should consider when designing and constructing building enclosures and high-performance wall assemblies.

Electrifying Buildings with Richard Faesy

In this episode, Richard talks about how programs and policies are taking advantage of new heat-pump technologies and renewable energy to meet climate goals

The True Cost of Building Better Homes with Tim McDonald

Tim McDonald explains the top three things developers, designers, and builders should think about when creating quality, efficient, and affordable housing.

Season 2 is Almost Here!

Season 2 of Buildings and Beyond kicks-off on Tuesday, March 12!

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Smart Buildings

Today we are talking to David Unger of Sentient Buildings, expert in the strategy and implementation of IoT technologies that help to create Smart Buildings

Improving the Efficiency of Your Single-Family Home

This episode of Buildings and Beyond evaluates the characteristics critical to a home’s success, including health, comfort, and efficiency.

Zero Energy Buildings – The Equation is Easier Than You Think!

SWA’s Paula Zimin and Karla Butterfield, discuss what it means to achieve zero energy and how we can accomplish this among various building typologies.

Getting The Most From Heat Pumps

On this episode, Robb Aldrich discusses the potential benefits associated with Air Source Heat Pumps and how to get the most out of these systems.

‘All-Access’ with Peter Stratton

This week’s guest is a long-time accessibility expert who serves as the Managing Director of SWA’s Accessibility Services, Peter Stratton.

Solar PV – The Revolution Continues

An interview with SWA’s solar expert discussing the various factors affecting solar PV growth including changes in technology, policy, and financing.