In this episode of the Passive House Podcast, Mary James and Ilka Cassidy talk with Joanna Lockhart of Tetra Tech Europe. As the Associate Director of Architecture, Joanna leads a specialized team focused on net zero, whole-life carbon, and circular building approaches. She shares her experience in designing sustainable, low-carbon buildings for the UK’s Ministry of Defense, navigating complex carbon targets, and leveraging circular economy principles.

Tetra Tech Europe https://www.tetratecheurope.com/

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In this special component episode of the Passive House Podcast, Matthew Cutler-Welsh interviews Hugh Whiriskey of Partel. Hugh shares insights into Partel’s approach to energy-efficient building, including updates on their popular ExoPerm 250 membrane and the company’s move towards more sustainable, durable building solutions. They also dive into the importance of environmental product declarations (EPDs), the evolving construction landscape in Ireland, and Partel’s expanding influence across North America.

Partel - https://www.partel.co.uk/

Building Performance Interactive https://www.partel.co.uk/media_library_category/building-performance-interactive-passive-house-accel...

Partel Component Spotlights

https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/articles/passive-house-component-spotlight-partel

https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/articles/partel-component-spotlight-or-weather-tightness-and-pro...

Partel on the Passive House Podcast

https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/podcast/special-passive-house-component-episode-hugh-whiriskey-o...

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In this episode of the Passive House Podcast, Lloyd Alter shares stories from his recent trip to New Zealand. We dive into the "missed opportunities" he saw in Christchurch's post-earthquake rebuild and the broader evolution of Passive House standards. Lloyd discusses the impact of thoughtful building design, sufficiency in architecture, and what can be learned from New Zealand’s unique challenges in sustainable housing.

https://newsociety.com/book/the-story-of-upfront-carbon/

https://www.reimaginebuildings.com/

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