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The Building Sciology Poddie

Jess Kismet
Passive House
Indoor Air Quality
Insulation
Australia
Air Tightness
Mold
Building Science
Ventilation
Mould
Vapor Control Layer
Airtightness
Tools (app)
Mold Toxicity
Construction Industry
Electromagnetic Fields
Moisture Testing
Moisture
Water
Mold and Moisture
Passive House Institute

I help builders, architects and home owners create the most comfortable, healthy buildings possible. When you know better, you can do better.

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A high-performance envelope is only as reliable as its weakest junction. In this episode, host Jess Kismet catches up with Luke Davies—award-winning Tasmanian builder, carpe... more

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The idea that a house needs to breathe is one of the most stubborn and destructive myths on site today. Host Jess Kismet sit... more

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In this eye-opening episode, host Jess Kismet speaks with Plum Stone, founder of the Safer Air Project, who brings a health policy and lived-experience lens to indoor air quality. Plum redefines clean air as a fundamental accessibility and equity iss... more

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Fresh off the AIRAH Indoor Air Quality Conference in Cairns, host Jess Kismet sits down with building science expert Sean Maxwell to unpack essential insights on ventilation, enclosure physics, and moisture control. Together, they discuss wisdom from... more

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Recent Guests

Luke Davies
Award-winning Tasmanian builder, carpenter, author and co-founder of several construction businesses.
Davies Construction
Episode: #53 | From the GFC to $100M in Custom Homes: Building Physics & Future Systems with Luke Davies
Allison Bailes III
Founder of Energy Vanguard, building science consultant, author, and former college teacher with a PhD in physics
Energy Vanguard
Episode: #52 | But Does A House Really Need To Breathe? With Dr Allison Bailes III
Plum Stone
Founder of the Safer Air Project with a health policy background and lived experience of long COVID
Safer Air Project
Episode: #51 | Breathing Room: The Case for Safer Air with Plum Stone
Sean Maxwell
IAQ expert and conference participant
Airah IAQ Conference attendee
Episode: #50 | Outdoor Air Isn't Fresh Air: AIRAH IAQ 2026 Wrap Up with Sean Maxwell
Sonia Holzheimer
Mechanical Engineer based in Cairns
Independent engineering professional
Episode: #49 | Dew Points, Tropical Climates and Mould with Sonia Holzheimer
Alex Kessler
Founder of The Healthy Home Guide
The Healthy Home Guide
Episode: #48 | Air Purifiers and the Science of Healthy Indoor Air with Alex Kessler
Ben Walsham
Founder of Arkata
Arkata
Episode: #47 | NCC 2025, Passive House and AI with Ben Walsham
Bryan Jepsen
Indoor environmental consultant and founder of Keystone Environmental
Keystone Environmental
Episode: #46 | Design, Testing & Remediation: The Truth About Mould with Bryan Jepsen
John Straube
Dr. in building science, moisture physics, and high-performance enclosure design
University of Waterloo; RDH Building Science
Episode: #45 | BONUS Air vs. Vapour: The Moisture Mistakes in Modern Builds with Dr John Straube

Host

Jess Kismet
Host of The Building Sciology Poddie, focused on building science, health-forward design, and practical on-site guidance.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 33 ratings
  • Fantastic for industry and homeowners alike

    This podcast is a great deep dive into the world of healthy homes, building and renovating for longevity and performance, and understanding more about the various factors that really matter. For industry who want to upskill, and homeowners who want to be informed, these conversations are definitely worthwhile listening.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Undercover Architect
    Australia7 months ago
  • Incredible FREE resource!

    What Jess is doing with her podcast is very admirable. The information that she is putting out to the broader building community, as well as the calibre of guests that she gets on her podcast is so fantastic, and I can't believe that this is a free resource to the building community.

    Changing the industry one episode at a time. You go, Jess!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Luke-Callery
    Australia7 months ago
  • So informative!

    Jess’s knowledge and access to amazing guests and deep dives into all things building science is sensational!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sal.3
    Australiaa year ago

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The host and guests are praised for high-caliber expertise and accessible explanations.
The show is seen as a valuable, free resource for upskilling in the building industry.

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#53 | From the GFC to $100M in Custom Homes: Building Physics & Future Systems with Luke Davies
Q: What is Alfie, and how does it help builders?
Davies describes Alfie as an AI business companion trained on Future Builder's curated courses and resources. It assesses a business across six pillars, identifies its main constraint and points users toward relevant learning or support.
#53 | From the GFC to $100M in Custom Homes: Building Physics & Future Systems with Luke Davies
Q: Why should builders care about non-toxic materials and indoor air quality?
Davies says builders have a responsibility to choose materials that support occupants' health, while considering off-gassing from products such as paints, sealers, carpets and adhesives. He also recommends learning about ventilation and indoor air quality.
#52 | But Does A House Really Need To Breathe? With Dr Allison Bailes III
Q: Could you go over the seven things that you need to control when it comes to indoor air quality?
Bailes lists source control, airtightness, ventilation, filtration, moisture control, pressure balancing, and monitoring. He describes source control as the first priority, followed by measures to limit pollutants, remove particles, manage humidity and pressure, and track indoor conditions.
#52 | But Does A House Really Need To Breathe? With Dr Allison Bailes III
Q: Where does the belief that a house needs to breathe come from, and why does it persist?
Bailes traces it partly to backlash against airtight homes after energy-efficiency improvements following the 1970s energy crises. Some people saw indoor pollutants build up when homes were sealed without adequate ventilation, but he argues that uncontrolled leaks can also draw polluted air from garages, attics, and crawl spaces. Airtightness needs to be paired with indoor air quality measures, beginning with source control.
#51 | Breathing Room: The Case for Safer Air with Plum Stone
Q: What is the equivalent of a ramp for a building when it comes to indoor air quality?
Stone says public spaces need a measurable indoor air quality performance standard that defines safe air. She compares it to accessibility standards for ramps and other features, and says standards would help people assess and choose safer spaces.

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This program consistently foregrounds building science with a pragmatic, on-the-ground focus. Across episodes, listeners hear deep dives into moisture management, indoor air quality, energy performance, and high-performance construction, often tied to real-world projects and code considerations. The show stands out for blending technical rigor with accessible storytelling, featuring engineers, architects, builders, and building biologists who translate complex concepts into actionable guidance for designers, trades, and homeowners. A recurring strength is tying regulatory and standard updates (like NCC changes and testing protocols) to practical design decisions, making it valuable for professionals seeking both credibility and practical kn... more

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