Alex Slater
Creative Nerd
G'day Folks! Alex here.
I'm Keen to understand more about your values and what guides you to where you are today.
I have approached architecture from a science perspective, arguably since 2014 and from a human perspective, arguable since 2008.
With so many variables in design and so many external influences, I bring back the missing bits; the cozy, the warm and the quirky. The stuff you find in fairytales of years past.
Dive in and see what you think. Architecture and Building Physics is certainly a major influence on how comfortable a life is and gives some major reasons to shift values and mountains!
We're here to help and have some fun along the way.
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June 8, 2026
#41 | Building Physics for the Soul with Alex Slater
In this episode of the podcast, Jess sits down with Alex Slater, co-director of Building Physics Australia and Shared Space Architecture. While Alex is a master of the complex, numbers-heavy Passive House Planning Package (PHPP), his true superpower is looking past the data to find the human being at the center of the project. From comparing home health and human health, to breaking down the structural differences between NatHERS and Passive House, Alex shares why building a home is a deeply psychological journey. If you’ve ever felt trapped by rigid building codes or felt that modern design lacks a soul, this conversation will completely shift your perspective on what a healthy home can be.
Guest: Alex Slater