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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 interviews Vermont filmmaker Allie Rood about her documentary Prickly Mountain and My Design Build Life, which traces the design-build architecture movement that began in Warren, Vermont around 196... more

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In this episode of The Passive House Podcast, Mary James chats with Nidhi Shah, a certified Passive House designer and member of the Reimagine Buildings Collective. Shah traces her path from early sustainability interests in India to Passive House tr... more

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In this episode of The Passive House Podcast, Matthew Cutler-Welsh speaks with Andreas Goetz about building the Wunderbar Passive House in Orewa, about 40 minutes north of Auckland. Originally from Germany and motivated by comfort and health, Goetz p... more

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In this episode of The Passive House Podcast, Ilka Cassidy and Jacob Racusin are at the BuildingEnergy Boston 2026 Conference (Sponsored by New Energy Works).

Ilka and Jacob recap day 2 of the conference including a keynote by Melissa O’Mara and Kev... more

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Recent Guests

Allie Rood
Filmmaker
Prickly Mountain Film
Episode: 285: Exploring Design and Community with Filmmaker Allie Rood
Nidhi Shah
Certified Passive House designer and retrofit specialist, member of the Reimagined Buildings Collective
Raft (Retrofitting organization) / Reimagined Buildings Collective
Episode: 284: Breaking Down Barriers to High-Performance Buildings with Nidhi Shah
Mary James
Guest joining the discussion this episode
Passive House Accelerator
Episode: 283: Wunderbar Passive House with Andreas Goetz
Andreas Gertz
Owner of Wunderbar Passive House in Oriwa, Auckland
Wunderbar Passive House
Episode: 283: Wunderbar Passive House with Andreas Goetz
Phil Kaplan
Co-founder and principal of Bright Build Home and Kaplan Thompson Architects
Kaplan Thompson Architects
Episode: 282: BuildingEnergy Boston 2026 Part 2
Grace Tisdale
Speaker on the session about levitating house and deep energy retrofit
Noted through the session
Episode: 282: BuildingEnergy Boston 2026 Part 2
Kyle Mocht
Researcher working on a master's project and calculator for deep retrofit economics
Academic/Research
Episode: 282: BuildingEnergy Boston 2026 Part 2
Michael Hindle
Speaker on economic and carbon evaluation of deep energy retrofits
Bigmeister
Episode: 282: BuildingEnergy Boston 2026 Part 2
Rachel Gehry
Speaker with Goody Clancy on envelope performance and embodied carbon
Goody Clancy
Episode: 282: BuildingEnergy Boston 2026 Part 2

Hosts

Matthew Cutler
Co-host of the Passive House Podcast, involved in promoting Passive House practices and sustainability in architecture.
Zack Semke
Co-host of the Passive House Podcast, Director of Passive House Accelerator, engaged in advancing Passive House methodologies.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 87 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 States3 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

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    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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    5
    J. Luc
    United States5 years ago

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Feedback highlights the podcast's ability to inspire engagement and interest in energy-efficient design and construction trends.
Many appreciate the expert guests and practical insights shared, noting a wealth of knowledge on sustainable building.
Listeners describe the show as incredibly informative and valuable for anyone looking to learn about Passive House construction practices.

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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.
278: Exploring Insulation and Overheating Risks with Tavis Creswell-Wells
Q: Tell us a little bit about how you became a building scientist.
Tavis explains his path from architecture to building science, including studying at Victoria University and his shift toward passive design, energy modeling, and environmental quality.

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4. Andreas Gertz
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8. Michael Hindle

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