033: Passive House Series #2: Systems Thinking and Human-Centered Design with Cameron Caja

Cameron Caja joins us to explore the world of Passive House design—what it is, how it works, and why it matters for Northwest Arkansas. From energy modeling and airtight membranes to long-term resilience and community health, Cameron unpacks the systems thinking behind better buildings. He also shares insights on affordability, incremental change, and his work with Habitat for Humanity to make high-performance housing more accessible.Show Links:Cameron CajaPolaris High Performance HomesPassive Building PrinciplesKUAF Story on Magnolia HouseNWA Democrat-Gazette Story on Magnolia HouseEnergy Recovery Ventilator (ERV)Home Energy RxPhiusSpring Street Passive HouseCity of Fayetteville Composting ProgramHabitat for Humanity of Northwest ArkansasGroundwork (Northwest Arkansas Council)Community Development NWAPassive House AcceleratorReimagine Buildings CollectiveTri Cycle FarmsApple Seeds NWACobblestone Farms#FayetteForward #FayettevilleAR #FayettevilleArkansas #NorthwestArkansas #PassiveHouse #PassiveHouseSeries #BuildingScience #HighPerformanceHomes #HumanCenteredDesign #EnergyModeling