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Building Science
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Decarbonization
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Fire Resilience
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Passive House Movement

Interviews with the leaders, practitioners, and change-makers in the global Passive House movement. A production of Passive House Accelerator.

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In this episode of the Passive House Podcast, Jay Fox talks with Mikhail Haramati, NRDC's state industrial decarbonization lead, about her path from California energy efficiency programs and policy work at UC Berkeley and LBNL, through the California... more

In this Episode of the Passive House Podcast, Ilka Cassidy shares on-the-ground interviews from Green Building United’s Sustainability Symposium in Philadelphia, highlighting regional policy, incentives, and high-performance affordable housing work. ... more

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This episode of the Passive House Podcast was recorded during the Passive House Network conference in New Haven, Connecticut, hosted at the first certified Passive House hotel in the U.S. Hotel Marcel. Ilka Cassidy chatted with Ken Levenson about the... more

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Passive House design and construction is a team sport. It requires effective strategies and cooperation, but also precision in the field and the ability to tweak and recalibrate systems once the building is complete. A robust envelope may be the supe... more

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Recent Guests

Joel Callow
Building physicist and founding director of Beyond Carbon
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Episode: 291: Beyond Carbon: Transforming UK Housing with Passive House
Marty Josten
Principal Director, New Ecology, Decarbonization Services Division
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Episode: 290: Decarbonization and Affordable Housing: The New Ecology Approach
Ashley Wisse
Director in Green Building Division, Passive House Lead Accredited
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Nathan Kipnis
Founder and principal, Kipnis Architecture and Planning
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Episode: 289: High Design, Low Carbon: A Conversation with Nathan Kipnis
Tomas O'Leary
Managing Director, MossArt
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Episode: 287: Global Insights on Scaling Passive House
Günther Jedliczke
CEO, ÖRT Student Housing
ÖRT Student Housing, Vienna
Episode: 287: Global Insights on Scaling Passive House
Francesco Nesi
Director, Zephyr Passive House Italy
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Episode: 287: Global Insights on Scaling Passive House
Ann-Marie Fallon
Co-director, Passive House Trust (UK)
Passive House Trust
Episode: 287: Global Insights on Scaling Passive House
Esra Aydinoglu
Architect, Passive House Concept (Istanbul)
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Episode: 287: Global Insights on Scaling Passive House

Hosts

Matthew Cutler
Host with multiple variations across episodes; long-time contributor to discussions on Passive House practices and education.
Zach Semke
Co-host appearing in conversation; frequent presence in conference coverage and practice discussions.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 88 ratings
  • Incredibly Informative

    If you are thinking about building a passive house, this is the podcast for you! I am planning on constructing cabins in East Texas, where the temperature is consistently over 100 degrees Fahrenheit right now! There is no time to waste! I am so thankful for these podcasts and the professionals who are interviewing and being interviewed! We can each help in our own little way to bring the temperature down on our planet.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cabeesley
    United States3 years ago
  • An Incredible Resource

    I’m so grateful for this podcast and everything that the Passive House Accelerator has been doing to promote and inspire Passive House professionals around the world. Each episode is packed with valuable information and resources for anyone looking to advance their knowledge in the Passive House building standard. Their weekly webinars are priceless too!! Keep it up PHA!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Intrepid185
    United States4 years ago
  • Inspirational learning!

    This podcast is so inspiring and it’s amazing to hear the guests’ journey to achieving better builds and better lives. Would love to hear more EnerPhit projects and learnings. The stories hear are a treasure trove of experience!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bemorechill26
    Australia4 years ago
  • Awesome Podcast!!!

    An incredibly valuable podcast loaded with knowledge, insight and a little humor. So many bright and intelligent leaders from around the world in their respective fields paving the way on a topic that needs to be shared. As a builder originally from NZ and now living in Boston, MA. I know and understand the challenges around what can often be a difficult subject for some to wrap there heads around but this podcast offers real evidence based knowledge and solutions. Thank you and keep up the grea... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    L W 7
    United States4 years ago
  • Incredibly helpful!

    Such a helpful and accessible podcast about an important and occasionally technical topic. One minor quibble: it's not atypical, but when a male host interviews a female expert (e.g., the Sian Taylor episode), the host not infrequently interrupts the expert in a way that does not occur in other episodes. Something that commonly happens, for sure (unconscious biases are amazing things), but something to improve upon! Thank you so much for providing such a comprehensive, up-to-date, and invalua... more

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    J. Luc
    United States5 years ago

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Guests are knowledgeable and bring global perspectives on scaling Passive House.
Occasional critiques note room for more balanced interviewer dynamics, especially around keeping space for expert guests.
Shows high-value, practical guidance for designing and building energy-efficient homes.

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287: Global Insights on Scaling Passive House
Q: What is your call to action?
The call to action is for the design and developer communities to evaluate their own projects for resilience, indoor air quality, and low-emission performance, and to adopt a science-based approach to delivering Passive House, thereby expanding adoption and improving outcomes.
281: BuildingEnergy Boston 2026 Part 1
Q: What are your sessions about at Building Energy Boston 2026?
Two sessions: one on a 100-home benchmarking study in Massachusetts assessing embodied carbon alongside operational energy, and a second co-presented with Ben Bogie focusing on translating material carbon data into practical decisions for builders.
279: Beyond Aesthetics: Kia Weatherspoon on Design Equity
Q: Can you share how your early life experiences influenced your design philosophy?
Her background in chaotic living environments and the need for humane spaces shaped a people-first, community-centered design approach that prioritizes accessibility, comfort, and identity in every project.
278: Exploring Insulation and Overheating Risks with Tavis Creswell-Wells
Q: What are the biggest priorities for New Zealand in building performance?
Overheating is highlighted as a major current risk with H1 insulation; emphasis on glazing management, shading, ventilation, and integrated design from concept to completion.
278: Exploring Insulation and Overheating Risks with Tavis Creswell-Wells
Q: How did overseas work influence your approach to building science?
Tavis describes learning from European projects, real-world scale, and the need to adapt NZ practices to different climate and regulatory contexts.

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The series centers on high-performance buildings, energy efficiency, and scaling Passive House practices across residential and commercial sectors. Episodes frequently thread together design innovation, retrofit strategies, policy incentives, education, and real-world case studies from around the world, with guests ranging from architects and engineers to developers, educators, and researchers. A standout pattern is the emphasis on practical implementation: open-building discussions, cost and funding considerations, and community-building through professional networks and conferences. The show often surfaces hands-on lessons—from code challenges and prefabrication workflows to design equity and embodiment of healthy, resilient homes—making ... more

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