The Building Science Podcast

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 exploring intersections of the inextricably linked fields of health and building sciences. We will discuss the constituent parts of IEQ in detail in hopes that you come away more informed to make better decisions for your clients.

In this episode of The Building Science Podcast, Kristof explores all the great mysteries of water (especially the water you don't see). Check out this psychrometric app to run your own humidity experiments: http://www.hvac-calculator.net/index.php?v=2 and also check out this hilarious video about dehumidifiers: https://youtu.be/BpTUmZzFaZY?t=26s

In this episode, Kristof interviews TreeHouse CEO Jason Ballard on his path into creating a more sustainable building supply retail space

This episode will focus on the practical and philosophical motivations to shift the industry focus to a more comprehensive building process that integrate teams, systems, and deliver better results. We will attempt to provide clarity for creative and logical solutions that can enable architects and builders to make this kind of philosophical shift toward a more outcome based future.

In this brief episode, Kristof runs down the basics of the vapor compression cycle existent in many HVAC technologies with which we're familiar.

In this episode, Kristof interviews Keith Simon and John Posenecker of Building Exterior Solutions on how we can do better.

In this episode of The Building Science Podcast, Kristof interviews Adam Reiser of Shelter Builders. We'll explore why construction practices aren't considered a public health issue and hear from Adam's personal story with a house that caused serious health issues.

Join The Building Science Podcast on a California adventure to learn about radiant heating and cooling panels made by Messana. We'll learn about the company's products and some fundamentals about radiant heating and cooling.

In this episode of The Building Science Podcast, we interview the great Dr. Allison Bailes of Energy Vanguard Blog about all things HVAC

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 environment. This episode explores the thermal barrier and how it interacts with the other control layers.

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 environment. This episode explores the vapor barrier and how it interacts with the other control layers.

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 assembly as a fully integrated system is crucial, breaking things down can be useful.

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.

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 layer and hopefully demystify it!

Join Kristof Irwin of Positive Energy as he takes a look at attic ventilation in this episode of The Building Science Podcast.