Buildings and Beyond - Steven Winter Associates, Inc.
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Latest Episodes
It’s Getting Hot in Here! – Why We Can’t Stop Talking About Electric Kitchens
Remember when gas stoves became a political issue last year? While all that public debate was happening, there were chefs around the world embracing the...
Career Diaries – What’s It Like Working As an Accessibility Consultant?
Accessibility consultants work at the intersection of architecture and social justice. Its much more than checking the boxes on accessibility requirements of laws and codes;...
Your Top 10 Passive House Questions, Answered – The Long-Awaited Part 2
On the very first episode of Buildings + Beyond, Passive House pioneer Lois Arena answered the most common questions asked about meeting the high-performance requirements...
2024 IECC – What Happened?
The International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) or model code establishes the minimum requirements for building energy efficiency. The code is updated every three years, and...
Choosing Electrification or Efficiency (When Both Aren’t Possible)
When is it the right call to improve the energy efficiency of existing building systems, or upgrade and electrify them? Though electrification is important to...
Mind the Gap – Addressing the Skills Gap in the Sustainable Building Industry
Buildings are complicated. Theres a bigger learning curve than ever for the people who construct, operate, and manage high-performance buildingsand theres more demand than ever...
Healthy Materials 101 – A Realistic Approach to Creating Healthier Buildings with Jonsara Ruth
At the baseline, healthy materials should not have a negative impact on people living or working inside of a building. Beyond that, there are materials...
The Real Secret to Energy-Efficient Buildings? Operations & Maintenance Training
Over the lifespan of a building, operations and maintenance staff arguably have the biggest impact on system performance and energy efficiency. With the right training,...
Answering the Tough Questions About Energy Codes
What happens when you put four sustainable building experts involved in energy code development in a room and ask them to bring their favoriteand sometimes,...
Cost vs. Conservation vs. Comfort – Roundtable, Part 2
The ideal building is cost-efficient, energy-efficient, and comfortable for its occupants. But executing all three of these elements to perfection can be complex and costly....