In the latest episode of the R-Value podcast, IDI's Ken Allison welcomes special guest Ken Levenson, the executive director of the Passive House Network. The discussion centers on the concept of "Passive House" and its impact on building sustainability and efficiency. Levenson, with his deep experience as an architect and advocate for energy-efficient building, shares insights into how the Passive House standard dramatically reduces energy consumption while enhancing comfort and resilience in building structures.
The episode explores the fundamental principles of Passive House, including the importance of a well-insulated and airtight building envelope that optimizes the structure's thermal performance. Levenson explains how such buildings manage to maintain comfortable indoor environments with minimal energy use, emphasizing the potential for substantial energy savings and enhanced indoor air quality. The conversation also reveals the practical aspects of adopting Passive House standards in new constructions and renovations, discussing the challenges and opportunities that builders and architects might face.
In this episode…
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The New Big Holes & Air Leakage In Spray Foam Projects with Jamie Kaye of Elm Energy Group
Demand, Supply Scheduling and Creative Recruiting with Joe Arrigo
5 Points of Failure for Budding Contracting Businesses with Joe Arrigo
Where is All This Going? A Building Science Interview with Dr. Joe Lstiburek
Graco Reactor 3 with Nick Pagano
SPFA and the SprayFoam 2022 Convention with Rick Duncan
Using New Technology to Win Customer Trust with DeWitt Driscoll, Positive Energy Consulting
Legislation That Will Impact Your Contracting Business with Kara Saul Rinaldi, President and CEO of the AnnDyl Policy Group
Celebrating Women in Insulation with Rachel Perry, Jessica the Attic Queen, Daja Oliver and Chelsea Whitley
Managing Multiple Crews with Bryon Adamczyk
Sound Insulation Strategies with Brendan Van Gool and Jason Howell of The Rockwool Group
Contracting Gold Stars with Larry Zarker and John Jones of BPI
Blow Up Your Profit Margins with Chris Fuerst
Innovation and Ethics with Carlisle Construction Materials
Mils Don't Measure Performance with Dane Malmberg
14: Financing The Smart Way with Josh Penman of American Financial Partners
13: Spray Foam Technology and Innovation with Ben Brown, President and CEO of Natural Polymers, LLC
12: Get To The Next Level with Spray Foam Advisor
11: Have No Fear of Fire with IFTI/Paint To Protect
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