Edifice Complex Podcast

Quality, Consequences and the Construction Industrial Complex (part 469) Our guest this episode is David MacLean who speaks to the evolving marketplace expectations and the opportunity awareness tools allowing built environment ecosystem stakeholders to independently evaluate and choose designs, technologies, policies, and investment strategy alternatives that best meet their short and long-term b...

Our guest this episode is Samson Tam talking about district energy, ROI, cathedral thinking, current state of play and much more. If you enjoy this episode, share it with friends and give us a review, it helps more than you know. In this episode, we discuss:   Avoiding unnecessary brain damage How electrical systems are district system Addition via subtraction Converting ideas into action And much...

Quality, Consequences and the Construction Industrial Complex (part 467) Our guest this episode is Ian Rudolph talking about regenerative design, training and qualifying as an Architect, insurance and much more. If you enjoy this episode, share it with friends and give us a review, it helps more than you know. In this episode, we discuss: De-construction materials as waste in the wrong space De-co...

Our guest this episode is Steve Apter talking about Fire event response, FLS, risk mitigation, a life in public service, working on mega projects and much more. If you enjoy this episode, share it with friends and give us a review, it helps more than you know. In this episode, we discuss: Red Sea Global Challenging building design assumptions Role of the fire fighting service The Grenfell tragedy...

Our guest this episode is Max Farrell talking about urban sustainability, city making and much more. If you enjoy this episode, share it with friends and give us a review, it helps more than you know. In this episode, we discuss: Smart cities Urban observatories Post modernism and post, post modernism “the work of many hands” And much more……. More on Max Max on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/...

Quality, Consequences and the Construction Industrial Complex (part 464) Our guest this episode is Asit Kumar Mishra talking about built environment research, ASHRAE 55 and IEQ. If you enjoy this episode, share it with friends and give us a review, it helps more than you know. In this episode, we discuss: IEQ & Human centric design “Battling the forces of evil” ASHRAE 55 IEQ & building Cod...

Quality, Consequences and the Construction Industrial Complex (part 463) Our guest this episode is David Holtzclaw talking about Bill McQuade talking about ASHRAE, IEQ, non- linear career paths and much more. If you enjoy this episode, share it with friends and give us a review, it helps more than you know. In this episode, we discuss: ASHRAE’s impact world wide IEQ The cost savings of aging in pl...

Our guest this episode is David Holtzclaw talking about building science and building envelope commissioning. If you enjoy this episode, share it with friends and give us a review, it helps more than you know. In this episode, we discuss: State of play of current USA building envelop / façade design and construction BECx as risk management Being one of Roberts’ minions Failing while having 3 unive...

Our guest this episode is Dr. Marwa Zaatari talking about ASHRAE, IEQ, building systems controls technology and generating solutions not doubt. If you enjoy this episode, share it with friends and give us a review, it helps more than you know. In this episode, we discuss: How small changes can lead to big wins How we have more knowledge than ever yet less applied capabilities How built environment...

Our guest this episode is Elisabeth Montgomerie talking about regenerative design, environmentalism and the built environment. If you enjoy this episode, share it with friends and give us a review, it helps more than you know. In this episode, we discuss: “Hygge” (Google it) Adaptation Biophilic design UK Net Zero Standard and much more……. More on Elisabeth Elisabeth on LinkedIn: https://www.linke...

Our guests this episode are Michelle Lee & Erik Hegre talking about building Façade design and architecture. If you enjoy this episode, share it with friends and give us a review, it helps more than you know. In this episode, we discuss: · Art Vs Technology in Architecture. · Energy conservation Vs IEQ /Wellbeing as design objectives. · University of Pennsylvania, Vagelos Laboratory for Energy...

Our guest this episode is Gary Hamilton talking about his journey from Jamaica to the USA via London UK, his new book and building services engineering. If you enjoy this episode, share it with friends and give us a review, it helps more than you know. In this episode, we discuss: Believing in yourself and the power of a mother who will not give up on you How a Building Services Engineering degree...

Quality, Consequences and the Construction Industrial Complex (part 457). Our guest this episode is AESG Director of Building Services Nic Byczynski, talking about engineering and MEP design, digital tools, working in the UAE and building services design trends. If you enjoy this episode, share it with friends and give us a review, it helps more than you know. In this episode, we discuss:  The imp...

Our guest this episode is Sarah Gudeman, talking about sustainability, where sustainability is heading and life as a mechanical engineer and sustainability specialist. If you enjoy this episode, share it with friends and give us a review, it helps more than you know. In this episode, we discuss: Guilt Vs Shame Data hoarding Open source tools Solutions and much more……. More on Sarah On LinkedIn: ht...

Our guest this episode is Joseph Lstiburek, talking about building science, life experience and the green building cult movement. If you enjoy this episode, share it with friends and give us a 5 star review, it helps more than you know. In this episode, we discuss: How the green building movement does not know what it is doing How energy is a poor proxy for performance The invisible hand of the in...

Our guest this episode is Kishor Khankari, talking about thermal comfort, IEQ, and CFD as an essential design tool. If you enjoy this episode, share it with friends and give us a review, it helps more than you know. In this episode, we discuss: How good IEQ is a right! How temperature is a poor proxy of thermal comfort How CFD takes pure math to applied solutions How only 1% of building designers...

Our guest this episode is Niss Feiner, talking about competence, certified Vs qualified and designing buildings for extreme cold climates. If you enjoy this episode, share it with friends and give us a review, it helps more than you know. In this episode, we discuss: P.Eng Vs P.L.Eng Vs CET Competence The Arctic “Tax” and cold climate consequences Influence over knowledge and much more……. More on...

Quality, Consequences and the Construction Industrial Complex (part 4xx). Our guest this episode is Dr. Matthew Marson, talking about his book, The Smart Building Advantage. If you enjoy this episode, share it with friends and give us a review, it helps more than you know. In this episode, we discuss: Current state of play for Smart Buildings Barriers to delivering Smart Buildings Smart Buildings...

Quality, Consequences and the Construction Industrial Complex (part 451). Our guest this episode is Doug Tarry Jr, talking about his book, A Builders Guide To Net Zero Homes. If you enjoy this episode, share it with friends and give us a review, it helps more than you know. In this episode, we discuss: A Builders Guide To Net Zero Homes as a philosophy Building “Tiny” homes House purchases being e...

Our guest this episode is Nate Adams, The House Whisperer talking about his journey from Fiber Glass cult to House Whisperer. If you enjoy this episode, share it with friends and give us a review, it helps more than you know. In this episode, we discuss: How Passive House cannot scale How anecdotally, only 10% of California residential HVAC work is executed by permit Is housing an investment or a...

Our guest this episode is Craig Eadie, Managing Director and founder of Straightline Consulting Limited talking about data center commissioning and future trends. If you enjoy this episode, share it with friends and give us a review, it helps more than you know. In this episode, we discuss: Global standards and an 80/20 approach The origin of “Cx levels and tagging” Sharing IP Reference forecastin...

Our guest this episode is Victoria Burrows talking about the built environment venture capital investing landscape. If you enjoy this episode, share it with friends and give us a review, it helps more than you know. In this episode, we discuss: World Green Building Council How there are too many codes and standards Performance based building regulations / codes Investing in the built environment A...

Our guest this episode is Andrew Martin President and founder of BlueRithm talking about killing spreadsheets and proprietary software for building commissioning and commissioning management. If you enjoy this episode, share it with friends and give us a review, it helps more than you know. In this episode, we discuss: Owners data requirements Starting and running SME’s Mental health Future of the...

Our guest this episode is Patrick O’Callaghan CEO of Off-Site Engineering Solutions, talking about modular off-site construction, Giga projects in Saudi Arabia and much more. Patrick claims, it is possible to build smarter and faster infrastructure with up to 70% less labour by leveraging modular off-site construction. If you enjoy this episode, share it with friends and give us a review, it...

Our guest this episode is Andy Britnell talking about real business lessons via the story of Commtech UK from inception to sale. If you enjoy this episode, share it with friends and give us a review, it helps more than you know. In this episode, we discuss: The power of a firms culture Andy’s journey from draftsman to business leader Commtech’s journey from 3 people in a pub to PLC to high value s...