The Building Sciology Poddie
The podcast where we talk about better buildings to live and breathe in! My mission is to educate builders, architects and home owners so we can create comfortable, healthy buildings because when you know better, you can do better.
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The podcast where we talk about better buildings to live and breathe in!
My mission is to educate builders, architects and home owners so we can create comfortable, healthy buildings because when you know better, you can do better.
Recent Episodes
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Sept. 28, 2026
#50 | Outdoor Air Isn't Fresh Air: AIRAH IAQ 2026 Wrap Up with Sean Maxwell
Fresh off the AIRAH Indoor Air Quality Conference in Cairns, host Jess Kismet sits down with building science expert Sean Maxwell to unpack essential insights on ventilation, enclosure physics, and moisture control. Together, they discuss wisdom from industry legend Joe Lstiburek, why immediate regulatory action on continuous apartment ventilation beats waiting for perfection, and the necessity of external continuous insulation to protect building envelopes. The conversation challenges tradition
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Sept. 14, 2026
#49 | Dew Points, Tropical Climates and Mould with Sonia Holzheimer
Mechanical engineer Sonia Holzheimer joins host Jess Kismet to explore why designing HVAC systems for tropical climates like Far North Queensland requires a completely different playbook than standard southern building codes. Sonia breaks down the crucial differences between air conditioning and true dehumidification, revealing how modern inverter technology and energy-efficiency measures can inadvertently lead to severe indoor moisture traps and mould. From advocating for indoor dew point re
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Aug. 31, 2026
#48 | Air Purifiers and the Science of Healthy Indoor Air with Alex Kessler
In this episode of the Building Sciology Poddie, host Jess Kismet sits down with Alex Kessler, translational scientist and founder of The Healthy Home Guide. After developing severe Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) from toxic mould exposure in his own home, Alex turned his scientific background toward environmental consulting to help others navigate complex chronic illnesses, allergies, and indoor air pollution. Alex breaks down common misconceptions around standard HEPA filtrati
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Aug. 17, 2026
#47 | NCC 2025, Passive House and AI with Ben Walsham
Ben Walsham (founder of Arkata) returns to the show to unpack the chaotic rollout of NCC 2025, the reality of high-performance design in volume building, and why building physics hit differently in tropical climates. From AI-driven workflow automation to deep-dive window frame science, this episode cuts through regulatory confusion to focus on building healthier, higher-performing homes.
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Aug. 3, 2026
#46 | Design, Testing & Remediation: The Truth About Mould with Bryan Jepsen
In this episode of The Building Sciology Poddie, host Jess Kismet sits down with Bryan Jepsen - Indoor Environmental Consultant, President of the Indoor Air Quality Association of Australia (IAQAA), and founder of Keystone Environmental and Oceanic Laboratory Initiative. Together, they pull back the plasterboard to expose what’s really making our buildings - and the people inside them - unwell. From operating rooms to modern home builds, Bryan shares science-backed insights into fungal biolog
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July 27, 2026
#45 | BONUS Air vs. Vapour: The Moisture Mistakes in Modern Builds with Dr John Straube
Why do we expect our cars to have perfect temperature control, yet tolerate drafty, mould-prone homes that cost ten times as much? In this episode, host Jess Kismet sits down with world-renowned building science expert Dr. John Straube to demystify climate-responsive construction. From the extreme winters of Canada to the humid tropics of Australia, John breaks down why our buildings fail, how terminology confusion is causing massive jobsite errors, and what it actually takes to build durable
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Recent Blog Posts
Feb. 3, 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 building at work. In a recent conversat…
Jan. 26, 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 build…
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