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This podcast explores the human psychology behind building design, focusing on the value preference systems that guide our everyday decisions. The post Human Psychology and the Built Environment with Kristof Irwin appeared first on Steven Winter Associates, Inc. .

Architect and Sustainability Consultant, Steve Klocke, discusses the top ten multifamily design mistakes he's seen in the field - and how to avoid them. The post We Should Know Better: Top 10 Multifamily Design Mistakes with Steve Klocke, Part 2 appeared first on Steven Winter Associates, Inc. .

Architect & Sustainability Consultant Steve Klocke discusses the top ten multifamily design mistakes being made over and over again - and how to avoid them. The post We Should Know Better: Top 10 Multifamily Design Mistakes with Steve Klocke, Part 1 appeared first on Steven Winter Associates, Inc. .

Charley Stevenson is a sustainability consultant who has devoted his career to helping others understand sustainable building materials. The post Healthy & Sustainable Building Materials with Charley Stevenson, Part 2 appeared first on Steven Winter Associates, Inc. .

We are joined by a sustainability consultant & green entrepreneur who has devoted his career to helping others understand sustainable building materials. The post Healthy & Sustainable Building Materials with Charley Stevenson, Part 1 appeared first on Steven Winter Associates, Inc. .

Laurie discusses which programs were successful (and which were not) during her time under Mayor Bloomberg and also compares climate policy in cities. The post The Importance of Climate Policy in Cities with Laurie Kerr appeared first on Steven Winter Associates, Inc. .

Projected to be the tallest Passive House building in Boston, Winthrop Square is a pinnacle of high-performance design and construction. The post Developing Boston’s Tallest Passive House with Brad Mahoney appeared first on Steven Winter Associates, Inc. .

On this episode, Kelly sits down with Marc Zuluaga to learn more about the Climate Mobilization Act – and what it means for NYC’s real estate market. The post NYC’s Green New Deal? Diving into the Climate Mobilization Act with Marc Zuluaga appeared first on Steven Winter Associates, Inc. .

By incorporating Universal Design features into the built environment, we can accommodate for the widest variety of people, regardless of their limitations. The post Universal Design with Mary Jo Peterson appeared first on Steven Winter Associates, Inc. .

John Balfe from NEEP discusses the key components to high performance schools, including the programs and standards that are available in the Northeast. The post High-Performance Schools with John Balfe from NEEP appeared first on Steven Winter Associates, Inc. .

Dr. Walker from LBNL discusses strategies for controlling byproducts associated with cooking by focusing on kitchen ventilation. The post Why is Kitchen Ventilation So Important? With Dr. Iain Walker from LBNL appeared first on Steven Winter Associates, Inc. .

Bill shares some strategies that professionals should consider when designing and constructing building enclosures and high-performance wall assemblies. The post High-Performance Building Enclosures with Bill Zoeller appeared first on Steven Winter Associates, Inc. .

In this episode, Richard talks about how programs and policies are taking advantage of new heat-pump technologies and renewable energy to meet climate goals The post Electrifying Buildings with Richard Faesy appeared first on Steven Winter Associates, Inc. .

Tim McDonald explains the top three things developers, designers, and builders should think about when creating quality, efficient, and affordable housing. The post The True Cost of Building Better Homes with Tim McDonald appeared first on Steven Winter Associates, Inc. .

Today we are talking to David Unger of Sentient Buildings, expert in the strategy and implementation of IoT technologies that help to create Smart Buildings The post Smart Buildings appeared first on Steven Winter Associates, Inc. .

This episode of Buildings and Beyond evaluates the characteristics critical to a home’s success, including health, comfort, and efficiency. The post Improving the Efficiency of Your Single-Family Home appeared first on Steven Winter Associates, Inc. .

SWA's Paula Zimin and Karla Butterfield, discuss what it means to achieve zero energy and how we can accomplish this among various building typologies. The post Zero Energy Buildings – The Equation is Easier Than You Think! appeared first on Steven Winter Associates, Inc. .

On this episode, Robb Aldrich discusses the potential benefits associated with Air Source Heat Pumps and how to get the most out of these systems. The post Getting The Most From Heat Pumps appeared first on Steven Winter Associates, Inc. .

This week’s guest is a long-time accessibility expert who serves as the Managing Director of SWA’s Accessibility Services, Peter Stratton. The post ‘All-Access’ with Peter Stratton appeared first on Steven Winter Associates, Inc. .

An interview with SWA’s solar expert discussing the various factors affecting solar PV growth including changes in technology, policy, and financing. The post Solar PV – The Revolution Continues appeared first on Steven Winter Associates, Inc. .

On this episode of Buildings and Beyond, Robb sits down with SWA’s Director of Sustainable Housing Services, Maureen Mahle, to discuss healthy buildings. The post Our Buildings, Our Health appeared first on Steven Winter Associates, Inc. .

Extreme energy efficiency, superior thermal comfort, and ensured durability: these are the three major concepts behind the Passive House standard. The post Your Top 10 Passive House Questions, Answered appeared first on Steven Winter Associates, Inc. .

The Buildings and Beyond podcast explores how we can create a more sustainable built environment by focusing on efficiency, accessibility, and health. The post Buildings and Beyond Trailer! appeared first on Steven Winter Associates, Inc. .