The Building Sciology Poddie
My mission is to educate builders, architects and home owners so you can create the most comfortable, healthiest buildings possible.
When you know better, you can do better.
Recent Episodes
March 29, 2026
#33 | Passive House: Precision, Proof, and Performance with Dr Marcus Strang
In this conversation, I had a chat with Dr Marcus Strang, a leading expert in Passive House certification. We discussed the importance of quality assurance in building, the challenges faced during the certification process, and the significance of documentation and the need for collaboration among …
March 15, 2026
#32 | Ticking Like a Clock: What Hidden Mould Did to My Son
We're heading back into the world of mould this week with Tracy Seymour, who spent two years and tens of thousands of dollars trying to work out why her five year old son was developing unexplained neurological tics. The answ...
March 1, 2026
#31 - Concrete slabs and flooring failures with Don Consadine
In this episode, I interview Don Considine, a seasoned expert in the flooring industry, focusing on the critical aspects of flooring and concrete, particularly moisture testing. We talked about the importance of moisture test...
Feb. 15, 2026
#30 - How Your Home Could Be Making You Sick (And How to Fix It) with Alexx Stuart
In this conversation I interview Alexx Stewart, founder of Low Tox Life, about her personal journey with mould illness and the broader implications of indoor air quality on health. Alex shares her experiences with misdiagnosi...
Feb. 1, 2026
#29 - Reimagining Buildings: Passive House, Craftsmanship & the Future of Construction
Join me as I chat with Matthew Cutler and Zach Semke about Passive House, high-performance buildings, and why building health matters more than ever. We explore the connection between design and wellbeing, the role of communi...
Jan. 25, 2026
#28 - Part 2 | Pretty Isn’t Enough: Building Physics That Actually Matter with Michael Kingsland
In part 2 of my conversation with Michael Kingsland, we continue our discussion on the critical role of ventilation systems in energy-efficient buildings, focusing on the importance of proper installation and the misconceptio...
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Recent Blog Posts
Feb. 2, 2026
Reimagining Building Performance: Why All Roads Lead to Passive House
Have you ever walked into a room and just felt... better? Maybe the air felt crisper, the temperature was perfectly even, and the outside world’s noise just vanished. That’s not magic—it’s high-performance buildi…
Jan. 25, 2026
Beyond Aesthetics: Building Physics and the Laros Evolution
In the world of high-performance construction, the most critical components are often the ones you cannot see. My recent deep dive into the evolution of Laros Technologies with Michael Kingsland, transitioning from solar pioneers to leaders in …
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