Buildings and Beyond - Steven Winter Associates, Inc.

Buildings and Beyond - Steven Winter Associates, Inc.


Latest Episodes

(ENCORE) 'All-Access' with Peter Stratton
May 05, 2022

First released in 2018, All-Access is the perfect episode for those interested in learning more about accessibility compliance, especially as it pertains to building design,...

Building Operations and Training with Jonathan Rodnite and Adam Romano
April 10, 2022

Ever wonder who is responsible for ensuring the performance of a building? Yes, designers and contractors can have a significant impact during construction, but once...

The Economics of Developing Sustainable Buildings with Christina McPike
February 03, 2022

If you’re like us, you want to hear from someone who not only talks the talk but walks the walk. Our guest for this episode...

Venting About Ventilation, Heat Pumps, and Net Zero with the Buildings+Beyond Team
January 06, 2022

Sometimes it’s good to vent. Well, if you ask a Passive House expert, it’s always good to vent. So, that’s exactly what we did for...

The Role of Heat Pumps in Low-Moderate Income Homes with Jon Harrod
October 06, 2021

The electrification of buildings is considered to be a primary strategy for reducing carbon emissions and kicking fossil fuels. Luckily, due to advancements in technology...

A Framework for Equity and Buildings with Kathryn Wright
September 16, 2021

As building professionals and policymakers, it is our responsibility to integrate equity into our work. But how do we ensure equity is being addressed in...

(ENCORE) Why is Kitchen Ventilation So Important? With Dr. Iain Walker from LBNL
August 03, 2021

We first released this episode in April 2019. Since then, our topic of discussion with Iain has only become more relevant. We recently caught up...

The Devil's in the Details: Common Accessibility Oversights with Peter Stratton
July 06, 2021

With all of the moving parts during the design and construction of a building project, one wrong move can compromise accessibility compliance. Unintentional oversights are...

Healthy Buildings, Healthy Humans with Sarah Nugent
June 10, 2021

We think a lot about high-performance buildings – but what about the high-performance humans in those buildings? As the future of office-dwelling is on everyone’s...

Incorporating Home and Community in Senior Housing with Valerie Mutterperl
May 04, 2021

What role do designers, providers, and policymakers play in making senior living communities more vibrant and supportive for older adult residents? How do these spaces...