Todd Kimmel on Rethinking Rainscreens and how Facade Design is Evolving | Episode #4

Sponsors:Architectural Glass & Aluminum (AGA)- Website: https://aga-ca.com- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/agaengineeredGuest:Todd Kimmel of Sole Rockwool North America:- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/todd-kimmel-78976411/- RAiNA: https://rainscreenassociation.org/Host:Tom Caldicott CEO of Unity Search- Website: www.unitysearchltd.com- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-unitysearch/Chapters00:00 Introduction to Todd Kimmel and His Journey03:12 The Rise of Rain Screen Technology05:59 The Role of the Rain Screen Association08:59 Challenges in the Facade Industry11:53 Moisture Management in Facade Systems15:02 Training and Education for Contractors17:49 Future Changes in Building Codes21:05 Decarbonization and Local Law 9724:00 Learning from New York's Approach32:54 Emerging Opportunities in the Construction Industry34:42 The Importance of Education in Construction36:59 Global Perspectives on Rain Screen Technology38:42 Inspiring the Next Generation of Tradespeople41:27 The Value of Craftsmanship in Modern Architecture42:38 Quickfire Insights and Personal ReflectionsHey Guys, and welcome to another episode of the Facade Focus podcast, where I aim to connect the global facade industry by sharing knowledge and experience for others to learn from. Over the coming weeks, I'll be interviewing leaders and industry experts across the globe to discuss common problems people are facing and explore the innovative solutions that will help you in your learning journey. This week, I'm joined by Todd Kimmel. Chairman of the Rainscreen Association in North America and Senior Manager of Sustainable Solutions at Rockwall. Now Todd has spent over 20 years at the forefront of the facade industry with a strong focus on sustainability and industry education. Todd has worked in both technical and business development leadership positions for multiple leading product manufacturers. He's a certified Passive House designer and sits on the board of New York Passive House. In this episode, we dive into how RAiNA is setting industry standards for better Rainscreen design, the growing need for collaboration across the industry and how changing codes such as New York's local law 97 are driving a new wave of retrofit opportunities. If you're working in facades and want to understand where the industry is headed, this one's packed with insights.