Buildings + Beyond Podcast

Buildings + Beyond Podcast


Latest Episodes

Mini Episode – Listen Before You Install Your Next Heat Pump
August 08, 2025

It’s been a while! Buildings + Beyond host Robb Aldrich is back with a quick update on a new (and free!) video series for anyone who wants to learn how to install an air-source heat pump. We hope to return with more full-length episodes soon, but

Is Indoor Air Quality As Good As We Think It Is in New Homes and Apartments?
January 22, 2025

There is growing demand for homes that promise high-quality indoor air. The COVID-19 pandemic made us hyper-aware of how viruses can spread indoors, and recent wildfires* have brought attention to par

Room Acoustics – Are They the Missing Piece in the Occupant Experience?
October 30, 2024

Many of us take good acoustics for granted. But it’s common for acoustic efforts to be the first thing cut from commercial projectsor not included in the design phase at all, according to Graham Waks, founder of Music City Acoustics. And when a s

Do We Need a Green Certification Program Just for Commercial Kitchens? (Hint… Yes)
September 17, 2024

FeaturingChef Christopher GalarzaChristopher is a pioneering force in the culinary world, known for his unwavering commitment to sustainability and innovation in kitchen design. As the founder of Forward Dining Solutions LLC and co-founder of Ec

It’s Getting Hot in Here! – Why We Can’t Stop Talking About Electric Kitchens
September 01, 2024

FeaturingChef Christopher GalarzaChristopher is a pioneering force in the culinary world, known for his unwavering commitment to sustainability and innovation in kitchen design. As the founder of Forward Dining Solutions LLC and co-founder of Ec

Career Diaries – What’s It Like Working As an Accessibility Consultant?
July 26, 2024

FeaturingCarlos SevillanoCarlos is a Senior Accessibility Consultant at SWA focusing primarily on residential projects. His key responsibilities include conducting plan reviews, field inspections, and providing technical guidance to ensure compl

Your Top 10 Passive House Questions, Answered – The Long-Awaited Part 2
June 28, 2024

FeaturingLois Arena, Director of High-Performance Building Solutions at Steven Winter AssociatesLois possesses over 25 years of experience in the building science field and has extensive experience with new and existing buildings. Lois holds bot

2024 IECC – What Happened?
April 09, 2024

FeaturingGayathri VijayakumarGayathri is a Principal Mechanical Engineer at Steven Winter Associates. For over 18 years, she has specialized in evaluating residential and multifamily buildings with an emphasis on high-performance construction an

Choosing Electrification or Efficiency (When Both Aren’t Possible)
March 25, 2024

FeaturingRyan MerkinRyan Merkin is Vice President of Business Development with BlocPower. He is an experienced leader with over 20 years in the building science and energy consulting industry. Ryan has a demonstrated history developing decarboni

Mind the Gap – Addressing the Skills Gap in the Sustainable Building Industry
February 14, 2024

FeaturingEllen HonigstockEllen is the Senior Director of Education at Urban Green Council. She oversees the development of Urban Greens Public Programs and develops the curriculum for its signature programs, including Green Professional Trainin