On this episode, we’re wrapping up the season. With Building Science 101. E1, E2, E3, G4 G5, G7, and H1. Holistic design, and all the code clauses all at once. Enclosures, envelopes, and our overall thoughts about all of this BS (building scien

The Sun

Jul 5th, 2020 1h 1m

On this episode, we’re talking about the sun. UV and Solar Heat Gain. G5, G7, and H1. Shading, overheating, and solar radiation. What it does, how to control it, and why passive solar is a lot more complicated than just putting a big window nex

Meet the Oculus team part four

Jul 3rd, 2020 44m 57s

On this episode, we’re talking to a few of the people on our team. We’re asking how they found themselves living in a shotgun shack, how they found themselves living in another part of the world, what is that beautiful house? Am I right? Am I w

Drainage

Jun 29th, 2020 1h 6m

On this episode, we’re talking about drainage. Getting the water out and away. E1 and E2. Dripping, dropping, and drying. How to drain surfaces, how to design flashings, and how to use rainscreens and redundancy to make sure water stays out. Ep

Airtightness

Jun 21st, 2020 1h

On this episode, we’re talking about Airtightness. Building tight and Ventilating right. G4 with a bit of H1 and G5. Keeping the outside out and the inside in. How to build airtight, why it’s important, and why mechanical ventilation is a must.

Thermal Bridges

Jun 14th, 2020 1h

On this episode, we’re talking about thermal bridges. Solid parts of the building that bleed heat to the outside. H1 again. Making sure your house doesn’t get cold spots. Where to find them, how to fix them, and which ones matter more than othe

Passive House

May 31st, 2020 1h

On this episode, we’re talking about Passive House. Proper building design based on energy targets. PHPP. What it is, what it isn’t, how easy it is to achieve, and why it’s not as scary as it sounds. Episode 9: Passive House.

Meet the Oculus team part three

May 17th, 2020 19m 44s

Meet the Oculus team part two

May 10th, 2020 40m

On this episode, we’re talking to a few of the people on our team. Where did they come from, where did they go, where did they come from cotton eye… I mean and a few other questions to add some warmth and fluff. Episode 6: James, Robyn, Karl, a

Meet the Oculus team part one

May 3rd, 2020 40m

On this episode, we’re talking to a few of the people on our team. Who they are, where they’re from, what they did, as long as you love m- I mean and a few other questions sprinkled in for a little bit of flavour. Episode 5: Shawn, Peter, Lesle

Insulation

Apr 26th, 2020 1h

On this episode, we’re talking about insulation. Using fluffs and foams to keep the warm in. H1. Slowing the escape of heat to increase both comfort and energy efficiency. Types of insulation, where to use them, and how to make them work best.

Ventilation

Apr 19th, 2020 1h

On this episode, we’re talking about ventilation. Keeping the air clean and fresh. G4. Making sure moist air gets out and fresh air comes in. What it does, how to make it work, and why relying on a few windows doesn’t really work. Episode 3: Ve

Heating

Apr 12th, 2020 57m 13s

On this episode, we’re talking about heating. Making the air warm. G5. Turning a cold thing into a warm thing. Types of heating, how it works in your house, and what it does other than just keep us toasty.

Condensation - why condensation exists + how to rid it from your building

Apr 3rd, 2020 1h 5m

On this episode, we’re talking about condensation. Internal Moisture. E3. Water vapour trapped in the air that turns into liquid water when it touches a cold surface. What it is, how to control it, and how to stop it from destroying your house.