Cover image of The Building Science Podcast

The Building Science Podcast

If you're a human being and you live indoors, this podcast is more relevant to your life than you probably ever knew. Exploring the ways building science helps humans thrive in the built environment.

Ranked #1

Podcast cover

Stewardship & The Future of Engineering

Stewardship & The Future of Engineering

Engineers can fulfill a vital role in their communities through civic activism, proactive engagement in shaping public p... Read more

29 May 2020

1hr 7mins

Ranked #2

Podcast cover

Humidity, Attics, & Spray Foam, Oh My!

Humidity, Attics, & Spray Foam, Oh My!

In today's episode, we are joined by Keith Simon of BES/Terracon and Dr. Allison Bailes of Energy Vanguard to discuss mo... Read more

1 Dec 2016

51mins

Similar Podcasts

Ranked #3

Podcast cover

Let's Get Legal-ish

Let's Get Legal-ish

When we think about building science, we're thinking about systems and the unseen forces that contribute to the success ... Read more

1 Jun 2018

1hr 2mins

Ranked #4

Podcast cover

The Insulation Decision

The Insulation Decision

While insulation and airtightness are critical elements of a high performance building, they also can significantly incr... Read more

9 Nov 2019

59mins

Most Popular Podcasts

Ranked #5

Podcast cover

5 Principles Of A Healthy Home

5 Principles Of A Healthy Home

Health is the new green - this message is seemingly everywhere these days. It's clear that a shift is underway in the wa... Read more

31 Aug 2018

1hr 8mins

Ranked #6

Podcast cover

Forget What You Know About Buildings: An Interview With Kiel Moe

Forget What You Know About Buildings: An Interview With Kiel Moe

In this episode, Kristof interviews Kiel Moe of Harvard's GSD about the energy flows and multiple re-thinkings necessary... Read more

23 Feb 2018

44mins

Ranked #7

Podcast cover

Ducts & Sealing & Health, Oh My!

Ducts & Sealing & Health, Oh My!

In this episode, Kristof interviews Sean and Ian Harris, the owners of a duct sealing company called Aeroseal of Austin ... Read more

25 Apr 2017

1hr 6mins

Ranked #8

Podcast cover

Passive House Accelerator

Passive House Accelerator

Join Kristof as he interviews Zack Semke and Michael Ingui of Passive House Accelerator on all the great work they’re do... Read more

3 Apr 2020

47mins

Ranked #9

Podcast cover

Why VRF Matters

Why VRF Matters

In this first of a two part series on VRF, The Building Science Podcast brings you a compelling argument for why VRF tec... Read more

13 Feb 2017

48mins

Ranked #10

Podcast cover

The V In HVAC - Part 1

The V In HVAC - Part 1

As houses get tighter, we know they need to be ventilated (hopefully). But many in the building industry don’t understan... Read more

19 Jul 2019

1hr 1min

Ranked #11

Podcast cover

The Future Of Water Heaters Is Here

The Future Of Water Heaters Is Here

If you think you don’t need to worry about water heating, think again! In this episode, Kristof interviews John Miles of... Read more

9 Mar 2018

32mins

Ranked #12

Podcast cover

Stucco - (Much) More Than Meets The Eye

Stucco - (Much) More Than Meets The Eye

Special Edition - Just Released. Listen and learn why you don't want to miss this event! Coming up next Friday 10/13/201... Read more

6 Oct 2017

58mins

Ranked #13

Podcast cover

The Beauty Of Hot Water

The Beauty Of Hot Water

Live from the Texas Society of Architects 2017 Expo and Convention, we're proud to bring you a series of episodes explor... Read more

22 Dec 2017

42mins

Ranked #14

Podcast cover

IEQ Series - Thermal Comfort With Robert Bean (Part 2)

IEQ Series - Thermal Comfort With Robert Bean (Part 2)

In the continuation of our Indoor Environmental Quality series, Kristof interviews Robert Bean in a 2 part series on the... Read more

21 Oct 2016

47mins

Ranked #15

Podcast cover

The Beauty Of Climate Appropriate Design

The Beauty Of Climate Appropriate Design

Live from the Texas Society of Architects 2017 Expo and Convention, we're proud to bring you a series of episodes explor... Read more

18 Dec 2017

31mins

Ranked #16

Podcast cover

Inside The Mind Of An HVAC Contractor (Or Two)

Inside The Mind Of An HVAC Contractor (Or Two)

The perspectives of each team member in construction matter a lot - especially when we're striving to integrate our proc... Read more

27 Jul 2018

1hr 7mins

Ranked #17

Podcast cover

There's What In This Building?!

There's What In This Building?!

Modern building materials are generally feats of engineering marvel - we’ve managed to manufacture countless high perfor... Read more

14 Jan 2019

Ranked #18

Podcast cover

Our Homes, Our Health

Our Homes, Our Health

It's normal these days to pay attention to what we eat. But what about the steady diet of air we breathe and soak oursel... Read more

6 Apr 2018

57mins

Ranked #19

Podcast cover

Efficiency Is Not Enough - The Science Of Sustainability

Efficiency Is Not Enough - The Science Of Sustainability

How good should the building envelope be? How much energy should a building use? Finding answers require putting the bui... Read more

23 May 2017

57mins

Ranked #20

Podcast cover

Architectural Yogurt

Architectural Yogurt

Put on your microbiology hats, folks. This episode of The Building Science podcast will dive into the great unseen world... Read more

20 Apr 2018

50mins

“Podium: AI tools for podcasters. Generate show notes, transcripts, highlight clips, and more with AI. Try it today at https://podium.page”