Building HVAC Science
Uncover the secrets of healthy, comfortable, and energy-efficient buildings with the Building HVAC Science podcast.
Join HVAC and building performance experts Eric Kaiser and Bill Spohn, Sr., as they delve into the fascinating world of building science and HVAC diagnostics.
From exploring the latest advancements in measurement technology to examining the impact of building science and proper HVAC design and installation on human health and safety, this podcast is your one-stop shop for learning about all things in the built environment.
In each episode, you'll gain valuable insights from industry leaders and discover practical tips for changing the way you approach your work.
Whether you're a homeowner, facility manager, building performance or HVAC professional, this podcast is essential listening for anyone who cares about creating healthy, comfortable, and energy-efficient buildings.
Here's what you can expect from the Building HVAC Science podcast:
In-depth discussions on a wide range of building science and HVAC topics
Interviews with experts from across the industry
Practical tips for improving your building's performance
Insights into the latest advancements in HVAC technology
The occasional random topic
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 37 minutes
- Episodes
- 234
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
EP 34 CompanyCam - a tool for stress relief
Smartphones are great communications tools for contractors and techs.
But how do you organize and effectively share the right photos at the right time?
Listen in as Luke Hansen, former roofing co…
EP33 When will homes be on auto-pilot for healthy IAQ?
How can an IOT (internet of things) based device help home dwellers and home performance contractors?
Listen as our guest Jacques Touillon, inventor of the foobot describes what got him started on …
EP32 Tersh, Bryan and Bill chat about entrepreneurism
Curious about what it takes to be an entrepreneur?
Well, so are these three guys.
Listen in as business owners Tersh Blissett (Icebound HVAC & Refrigeration), Bryan Orr (Kalos Services) and Bill …
EP31 Called to the Long Game-Bryan Orr’s Educational work in Haiti
We veer a little off the technical path in this episode as we discuss with Bryan Orr his educational missionary work in Haiti.
For the past 2 years, Bryan has led a small team of volunteers to firs…
EP30 Making Beautiful Music in the Home with Grace & Corbett
You’ll note no last names in this episode title, as I know Grace & Corbett so well.
And I think you need to know them better, too.
Grace McPhillips Lunsford and Corbett Lunsford have embarked on …
EP29 Stop Waiting on the World to Change, a conversation with James Childre
In this episode, Bill chats with James Childre, founder of RedPointMontana.com, a home performance specialist.
James shares with us his enthusiasm for the field and describes his persuasive persist…
EP28 The Happy Scientist at Refrigeration Technologies
After 31 years in business, 3 major career changes and 10 products (and counting) later, John Pastorello shares with us how, and more importantly why he built his business, Refrigeration Technologies…
EP27 Paradise found? Home performance contracting in Hawaii with Blake Reid
Blake Reid shares with us the challenges and rewards of doing home performance work in Hawaii which has the most expensive energy, 12 climate zones, no energy code, an active volcano, and an aggressi…
EP26 Where does LEED lead you? A Chat with Charlie Cichetti of GBES.com
What is LEED?
Who is involved in LEED?
Why should I care about LEED?
In today’s episode, Bill Spohn welcomes one of the leaders in the green building industry, Charlie Cichetti, Owner of Green Buil…
EP 25 The Future of Housing: Reflections on the 2018 HabitatX Conference
What will housing look like in the future?
Who are some of the leaders?
What are some the topics driving this industry?
Bill Spohn welcomes back Chris Dorsi, contractor, educator, author and founde…
Ep 24 Building a thoughtful home, career and life with Chris Dorsi of HabitatX
Bill Spohn welcomes Chris Dorsi, contractor, educator, author and founder of HabitatX.com. Chris describes the current arc of his career which he describes as serial interventions starting with cutti…
EP 23 AirQuest- Bill Spohn's take on airflow measurements, Part 4
Show notes AirQuest 4 In this episode, Bill Spohn continues where he left off in Episode 3 of his AirQuest series, discussing airflow measuring methods and techniques. Bill covers vane anemometers as…
EP 22 AirQuest- Bill Spohn's take on airflow measurements, Part 3
Show notes AirQuest 3 In this episode, Bill Spohn continues where he left off in Episode 2 of his AirQuest series, discussing airflow measuring methods and techniques. Bill Covers the TrueFlow measur…
EP21 Super tight houses using standard construction- Ed Kisiel of EKAbuild
Today Ed Kisiel of EKABuild Corp. joins us to discuss the way he goes about constructing super tight homes using standard construction techniques. Ed describes his process and his respect for the Hou…
EP20 Super Tight Walls & Ducts with Bryan Barnes of Aeroseal
Bryan Barnes of Aeroseal, LLC joins us today to discuss two revolutionary technologies that greatly impact Building Performance: AeroSeal for sealing ducts from the inside out and AeroBarrier for sea…
EP19 Making Home Performance the Norm with Ted Kidd & Nate Adams
In this episode Bill chats with Ted Kidd and Nate Adams, two people who share an extreme passion for making better home performance the norm and not the exception. Our conversation gets tough on stat…
EP18 Energy Star Home Troubles with Terje Gronas
In today’s episode, Terje Gronas tells us about his 2-year struggle to get the healthy, comfortable and energy efficient home he wanted for his family. He discusses the heavy study and personal inter…
EP17 Data, Data Everywhere- Capturing information with Hobo Data loggers with guest Matt Rivers
On today’s show, Bill welcomes Matt Rivers from Onset Computer, manufacturer of the world famous line of Hobo Data Loggers. Matt describes their three main markets: Indoor, Outdoor (Weather) and Wate…
EP16- Powerpoint is Dead-Engaging Adults in Technical Education with Amanda Hatherly
Today we learn about how Amanda Hatherly has morphed the traditional approaches of technical training into something much more interactive and interesting. Over the last 8 years she helped to develop…
EP15 Bryan and Bill’s big adventure: AHR Expo round up thru the eyes of a couple of nerds
Bryan Orr and Bill Spohn spent 3 busy days learning, listening and absorbing the vibe at the world’s largest HVACR trade show, the AHR Expo which took place in Chicago at the end of January 2018. Com…