BBFH is hosted by Joe Menchefski and brought to you by Advanced Glazings, Ltd.
Better Buildings For Humans
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This week, host Joe Menchefski explores the art of integrated and climate responsive design with Erik Olsen, Managing Partner at Transsolar KlimaEngineering. In this episode, Erik explains that "our world deserves better than building as usual,
In this episode, we sit down with Sam Rashkin, self-proclaimed recovering architect, founder of Tru Home Facts, and the visionary behind the Housing 2.0 framework. Sam shares his invaluable insights on the pivotal role of programs like ENERGY S
Explore the intricacies of sustainable building design through the lens of daylight utilization and facade system control with esteemed researcher, Sahar Abdelwahab. Sahar unravels the delicate balance between enhancing daylight intake and opt
In this episode, Julian Pastore from Volvo Car Canada and Bryce Jarman from RH Carter Architects Inc. discuss the Volvo Retail Sustainability Experience (VRSE) program, which focuses on creating sustainable and customer-centric dealerships. Th
Pascale Sablan is an extraordinary person! She’s a brilliant architect, an activist, an advocate, and a passionate and engaging conversationalist. Pascale talks about the determination that was required for her to journey into a world where the
Nick Bagatelos knows glass! Nick grew up in the glass industry and continues to be one of the most respected personalities in the industry. In this lively episode, Joe and Nick talk about: the promise of vacuum glass; the importance of retrofit
Views and daylight are critical to occupant wellness, comfort, and productivity. Everyone who is familiar with commercial glazing knows that much of the energy loss occurs through the window framing system. This energy loss is putting pressure
What is the connection between architecture and music? Can simple changes in a design improve the occupant’s dignity as well as their comfort? How did good design bring families of former prison inmates closer together and lower recidivism? In
Patrick Flannery is a journalist with Glass Canada Magazine. He has his finger on the pulse of the glass and glazing industry and he pulls no punches when he talks about the state of that industry. Joe and Patrick enjoy a lively discussion abou
Nothing makes you appreciate natural light like removing a lot of it from your life! Paula Longato moved from Sao Paulo, Brasil to Berlin, Germany in 2006 to study architectural lighting design. The dramatic change in the amount of sunlight she
In this episode, Joe discusses the impact of natural and artificial light on human health and well-being with Jennifer Brons, the research director from the Mount Sinai Light and Health Center. She explains the importance of natural light for a
Lisa Heschong is a legend in the world of sustainable and human-centered design. She has been promoting the value of daylighting for more than 40 years and developed the now universally accepted “Spatial Daylight Autonomy” methodology. In this
In this episode, Joe interviews Megan Sykes, the energy manager for Sobeys, one of the largest grocery retailers in Canada. Megan shares her perspective on what makes a great building, and discusses her background and role within Sobeys, as wel
Chris Ballard is the CEO of Passive House Canada. Chris helps us to understand Canada’s role in creating the modern passive house standards and how those standards were driven by logic and common sense. Listen to this episode to understand how
Christoph Reinhart is one of the most respected people in the world of building science. Dr. Reinhart leads the sustainable design lab at MIT. He is a managing member at Harvard Spinoff Solemma and co-founder of MIT spinoff mapdwell. He is a p
Architecture as Activism? BNIM is an architecture and design firm from Kansas City that has been a leader in sustainable design since 1970. In this episode Joe has a conversation with their Director of Sustainability and Regenerative Design, Je
Many of our listeners know Adrian Lowenstein from his excellent building envelope videos and his new “All Things Façade” podcast. Adrian is passionate about the need to do proper inspections and testing on building facades - the best designs ca
Interior Design plays a major role in driving comfort, wellness, productivity, and overall satisfaction with the spaces we occupy. This episode is a real departure from hardcore building science. Samantha Frew of Think Curious, takes Joe to sc
Can architects and buildings scientists learn anything from the world of anthropology? The answer is “yes, we can learn far more than most of us imagined!”. Marcel Harmon is a sustainability consultant with Branch Pattern in Overland Park, Kans
The power behind Better Buildings for Humans, Advanced Glazings, recently announced a partnership with world-class insulated metal panel manufacturer, Norbec. In this episode, Joe speaks with Alexandre Belisle, the R&D director for Norbec, abou
Lila Allen is the Senior Editor of AD Pro at Architectural Digest. In this episode, we finally get to talk about style! We get a glimpse of how the art of building design impacts our wellness and our motivation. It’s not just about air turnover
Steve Kemp is a true pro! Through decades of experience as an energy consultant, Steve has formed some strong opinions. Listen as he sheds light on our inadvertent missteps toward good intentions. In this episode, we talk about the pivotal role
Improving the energy performance and sustainability of our buildings will require both new techniques and new materials. In this episode, Peter Dushenski from GlasCurtain explains how we can dramatically improve the energy performance of glazin
Students in public schools across America are feeling more isolated, while simultaneously feeling overwhelmed. Students, teachers and school administrators are struggling to manage the challenges in our modern education system. When we fail to
Dr. Alejandra Menchaca is a master practitioner of passive design. You may know her as the co-creator of the famous “thermal comfort tool”. Listen to this expert in daylighting as well as passive heating and cooling explain why she gave up bein
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