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BUILDING HEROes
by Julia K. Day
The 2024 podcast series will revolve around new and innovative approaches to the methods, materials, and technologies used in the construction and operation of the built environment. We have an exciting lineup of experts in the industry to discuss these key components of building operations, and will have EIGHT episodes in 2024!. Check them out!
Episodes
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Highlighting Advanced Performance DOAS at Schweitzer Engineering Hall
Discover how Schweitzer Engineering Hall (SEH) at Washington State University showcases advanced building design through innovative mechanical systems. In this episode of the Building HEROes Podcast, engineers share the ideas, technologies, and challenges behind creating a high-performance...
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University of Oregon's Integrated Design Lab with Mark Fretz and Siobhan Rockcastle
The Institute for Health in the Built Environment aims to develop innovative design concepts that create healthier inhabited spaces. It achieves this by fostering interdisciplinary collaborations across architecture, biology, medicine, chemistry, and engineering, translating research into…
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Human-Centric Buildings for a Changing Climate: Inside a New Global Research Network
In this episode of the Building Heroes podcast, host Julia Day introduces the International Energy Agency (IEA) Energy and Buildings in Communities Programme (EBC) Annex 95 and Users TCP: Human-Centric Buildings for a Changing Climate, referred to as the Human-Centric Buildings Network, or simply...
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University of Washington's Integrated Design Lab with Chris Meek and Heather Burpee
The Integrated Design Lab conducts research to advance knowledge and policies that promote healthier, high-performing buildings and cities. By measuring and analyzing both modeled and real building performance data, the Lab helps the industry improve building design and operations. Its research...
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University of Idaho's Integrated Design Laboratory with Damon Woods
During his time at Boise State, while pursuing his graduate studies, Damon developed a passion for energy efficiency. He initially focused on aerospace engineering and renewables, and eventually shifted his focus to wind and hydrokinetic energy. The realization that buildings use such a high...
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Inland Northwest Energy Futures
The Institute for Northwest Energy Futures (INEF) at Washington State University Tri-Cities is dedicated to advancing a sustainable clean energy future. INEF takes an integrated systems approach to optimize the balance between emerging clean technologies, existing resources, and their economic,...
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Composite Materials and Sustainable [RE]Use of Resources in the Built Environment
Joining us for this episode are Karl Englund and Hui Li of WSU's Composite Materials and Engineering Center (CMEC) who discuss their use of low-value feedstocks in the engineering of new and innovative products. Karl and Hui delve into their experiences in the timber and polymer industry, sharing...
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Hazardous Materials in Building Retrofits: A conversation with Puget Sound Abatement
This episode we talk with two experts from Puget Sound Abatement who cover all aspects of abatement services, as well as talking about the risk of things in homes such as lead pipes, and asbestos. These experts walk through the job site etiquette and discuss the future need for abatement services.
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Smart Pumps Matter
In this episode of BUILDING HEROES, we bring on three experts from the Hydraulic Institute to discuss the importance of pumping systems, why pumps matter in our built environment, and savings that can be achieved through the use of smart pumping technologies. Smart pumps—often termed a...
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Very High Efficiency DOAS in Washington
In this episode of BUILDING HEROES, we bring on two energy engineering experts to discuss Washington State Energy Code (WSEC), the Clean Building Performance Standard (CBPS), and efficient dedicated outdoor air system (DOAS) considerations in the new 2021 ICC and WSEC code cycle. Jordan and Derek...
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Bridging the Gap Between People and Interfaces
Philip Agee serves as an Assistant Professor for Building Construction and Assistant Director for the Virginia Center for Housing Research, both in the Myers-Lawson school of Construction, with a combined 15+ years of fieldwork, design consulting, building diagnostics/analytics, and research...
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The future of wood construction with Vaggen Timbers
In 2017, Russ founded Vaagen Timbers to produce state-of-the-art Mass Timber products for the buildings of the future. After a groundbreaking in May of 2018, Vaagen Timbers was open and certified in July of 2019. The company has delivered projects all over the US and even projects in Europe. Russ...
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Building Accessible Homes for ALS Patients: Matt's Place Foundation
BACKGROUND Matt and his wife, Theresa, started Matt’s Place Foundation just after diagnosis and have since helped raise awareness of ALS and create support for PALS (people with ALS) and CALS (caretakers for ALS). Definition: a disease in which neuron cells in the brain and spinal cord slowly...
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Systems, Interfaces, and Interactions
Prof. O’Brien is currently the principal investigator of the Human Building Interaction Lab at Carleton University. This episode talks about the importance of interface features and how occupants and operators can change personal behaviors to improve their comfort levels.
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Solving Complex Issues through Technology
Two leaders from McKinstry explain how new builds and renovations can remove waste and climate harm through engineering, design, and technical procedures. With integrated methodology in construction projects, the company seeks to understand how increasingly complex buildings work with new...
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Creating Important Relationships
Senior living communities aim to give older adults a little bit more help as they age while providing social interaction and higher quality of care. This allows residents to continue to experience joy in a space that is comfortable for them.Both Rendever and Eversound bring engaging experiences…
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NEEC and BOC
In many ways, a building’s efficiency relies heavily on the building operator. In this episode, we spend time with Melanie and Rebecca learning about the Northwest Energy Efficiency Council. They focus on improving the energy efficiency of buildings through training and resources for building...
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Exploring Myth & Reality: Residential Energy Use
Understanding how energy is used in the residential buildings we live in allows illumination of a host of misconceptions and simplifications. An honest appraisal of our home energy picture encourages us to explore what matters and matters most. We can learn what will best help our carbon…
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Commitment to Our Climate
In this episode, we talk with Gus Simonds and Perry England from MacDonald Miller. Gus Simonds has been the CEO of Macdonald Miller since 1988 using his variety of skills to ensure that even the most complex building problems can be solved. Perry England has been with MacDonald Miller since 2005...
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The Future of City Blocks
In this podcast, we speak with Hendrik Van Hemert, the Managing Director for Edo, and his involvement in the South Landing project, and what it means for the future of grid interactivity in the built environment.
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The Construction Culture
Richard Danks started out as a mechanic at a boatyard. He finally accepted a job at the Austin Company where his father worked for many years, but not until after he had applied and been rejected more than 60 times by other companies. He has traveled across the United States working on a…
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Building Relationships
UMC; the University of Mechanical Contractors, has a long history of providing clients with unique, budget-sensitive systems, completed on time. They reduce energy and operational costs, help improve tenant and employee productivity, promote sustainable building environments, and remain…
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Sensory Spaces: A Conversation with Barbara Erwine
Barbara Erwine is an architectural consultant, educator, and writer focusing on sensory design and sustainable architecture that celebrates the integration of the built environment with the natural world. Drawing on her background in science and architecture, her work, ranging from commercial...
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Designing for Delight with Lisa Heschong
Ms. Heschong is a Fellow of the Illuminating Engineering Society (IES). She was a founding principal of the Heschong Mahone Group (HMG) and a licensed architect for 30 years. She has a B.Sc. from UC Berkeley, and Masters of Architecture from MIT, where she was awarded the AIASchool Medal. At HMG,...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
The 2024 podcast series will revolve around new and innovative approaches to the methods, materials, and technologies used in the construction and operation of the built environment. We have an exciting lineup of experts in the industry to discuss these key components of building operations, and will have EIGHT episodes in 2024!. Check them out!
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Julia K. Day
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