Buildings + Beyond Podcast

Latest Episodes
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, staff can keep a building runni
Answering the Tough Questions About Energy Codes
If jurisdictions cannot ban gas, how can we put electrification in the energy code? How should embodied carbon accounting be incorporated into energy codes?
Cost vs. Conservation vs. Comfort – Roundtable, Part 2
Our guests on the Buildings + Beyond podcast discuss how to design and operate cost-efficient, high-performance, and comfortable buildings.
Take Action: How Everyone Can Help Advance Gender Equity in the Building Industry – Roundtable, Part 1
Our podcast guests take on the topic of gender equity and discuss microaggressions, authenticity, mentorship and sponsorship, implicit bias, and more.
ENERGY STAR NextGen: 5 Requirements for Climate-Friendly Homes
In this episode, hear from two members of EPAs ENERGY STAR Residential Branch about what to expect from the ENERGY STAR NextGen program.
How Can We Convince More Homeowners to Make Energy-Efficiency Upgrades?
On this episode, the group chats about what itll take to reduce the energy consumption and carbon emissions of existing single-family homes.
Designing for Equity in the Built Environment with Victoria Lanteigne
What design strategies will advance equity in the built environment? And how do we make equity part of building performance?
Construction Diaries Part 2: Tips for Young Professionals
Dylan gears his questions toward young professionals who may want to pursue a career as a construction inspector or verifier.
Construction Diaries: Lessons Learned From SWA’s Inspection & Verification Experts
This engaging discussion, featuring three of SWA's inspection & verification professionals, is a reminder of how valuable a third-party inspector can be.
Practicing What We Preach: Everyday Solutions for Living a Sustainable Lifestyle
Robb assembled a group of sustainability professionals and asked them to share some best practices for living a more sustainable lifestyle.