The Building Sciology Poddie
My mission is to educate builders, architects and home owners so you can create the most comfortable, healthiest buildings possible.
When you know better, you can do better.
- Update frequency
- every 14 days
- Average duration
- 53 minutes
- Episodes
- 20
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
#19 - From Aerospace to Energy Efficient Homes and Passivhaus with Dr Cameron Munroe
In this conversation, Jess Kismet and Dr. Cameron Munro delve into the intricacies of building performance, focusing on how to create comfortable, durable, and energy-efficient homes. They discuss Ca…
#18 - Connecting the Dots: A Carpenter’s Journey from Illness to Healthy Homes with Tony Benger
In this conversation, Jess Kismet interviews Anthony Benger, a carpenter from Melbourne who shares his personal journey with Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) caused by mould exposure. Th…
#17 - Insulation and Condensation with James Pinyon
Join Jess Kismet as she delves into the world of high-performance building envelopes with James Pinyon, Kingspan's Technical Services Manager. Discover the intricacies of insulation, thermal performa…
#16 - Nerding Out on Better Builds with Sean Buchanan
In this episode, I chat to Sean Buchanan, an incredible builder from Northern Tasmania, to explore his journey into the world of building science. Sean shares his insights on the importance of creati…
#15 - When You Know Better, You Build Better with Spencer Rosen
In this episode, I sit down with Spencer Rosen, the founder of Home Energy Academy, to talk about building science, electrification, and homeowner engagement. Spencer shares his journey into home ene…
#14 - Mould, Misdiagnosis, and the Making of a Healthy Home with Jess Ward
In this conversation, I chat with Jess Ward, the founder of Mould Wise, about the vital intersection of health and home environments, particularly focusing on mould exposure and its health implicatio…
#13 - Passivhaus, Performance & the Power of Building Science with Hamish White and Matthew Carland
In this episode of the Building Sciology Poddie, I have a rambunctious chat with high-performance builders Hamish White and Matt Carland to discuss the intricacies of constructing sustainable homes i…
#12 - Condensation, Roof Ventilation and Building Science with Clarence Macalister
This is the longest episode yet, but it’s worth every minute!
In this episode of the Building Sciology Poddie, I interview Clarence Macalister, a builder and scientist with extensive experience in rem…
#11 - Responsibility, Energy Efficiency & Purpose with Clare Conroy
In this episode of The Building Sciology Poddie, I chat with Clare Conroy, who shares her unique journey from homeowner to project manager at 35 South Building Co. Clare opens up about entering the c…
#10 - WUFI, Walls, and Weatherproofing with Villy Yordanov
In this episode, I interview Villy Yordanov, a mechanical engineer and innovation engineer at Pro Clima. We discuss the importance of building science, sustainability, and moisture management in con…
#9 - Health, Energy Efficiency & Building What Matters with Cindy Angel
In this episode, Cindy Angel shares her journey of building a sustainable home with her husband Shane in Lake Caddai. As a thermal performance assessor, Cindy discusses the challenges and triumphs of…
#8 - Learning, Leading, and Healthy Homes with Luke Callery
#7 - How Do We Make Thermal Bridging Sexy with Ken Long
In this episode of the Building Sciology Poddie, I have a chat with Ken Long, the Regional Sustainability Manager at LendLease and chairperson of the Adelaide Sustainable Building Network. We discuss…
#6 - Blower Door Testing & The Future of Aussie Homes with Sean Maxwell
In this episode of the Building Sciology Poddie, I speak with Sean Maxwell, the ATTMA Scheme Manager for Australia and New Zealand, about the importance of airtightness testing in building science. W…
#5 - Building Science Myths Debunked with Dr. Joe Lstiburek
In this episode of the Building Sciology Poddie, I was incredibly privileged to have a private conversation with Dr. Joe Lstiburek, a leading figure in building science, to discuss critical issues su…
#4 - Building Biology: How Your Home Affects Your Health with Dr Nicole Bijlsma
In this conversation, I interview Dr Nicole Bijslma about her extensive 30+year journey in building biology and her personal experiences with environmental health issues. Nicole shares how her strugg…
#3 - From Minimum to Masterpiece: Elevating Australian Building Standards with Dr Sarah Feiss - Architect
#2 - The Human Element in Energy Efficiency with Ben Walsham
In this conversation, I interview Ben Walsham, an energy efficiency consultant, about his journey from architecture to energy consulting. We discuss the importance of sustainable building practices, …
#1 - Quality Control in Energy Efficient Construction with Jackson Digney
In this episode, I interview Jackson Digney, Director of Enduro Builders and South Australia's undisputed leader in energy-efficient building. We discuss Jackson's journey into sustainable building,…