In the final part of our series on circular construction co-hosts Mary James and Ilka Cassidy are joined by Felix Heisel, an architect, professor at Cornell University, and director of the Circular Construction Lab.  Learn about the principles of circular construction, urban mining, and the significance of deconstruction over demolition. Discover how Felix's lab is pushing the boundaries of sustainable architecture through interdisciplinary research, policy advocacy, and practical implementation. This episode also highlights real-world examples and emerging policies in North America, offering a comprehensive look at how we can build a more sustainable future by rethinking our approach to construction and materials reuse. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on transforming the built environment.

https://www.amazon.com/stores/Felix-Heisel/author/B01FW8WP4S
https://www.linkedin.com/in/felix-heisel/
https://labs.aap.cornell.edu/ccl
https://aap.cornell.edu/people/felix-heisel

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In this special bonus episode recorded at the 2024 Passive House Canada Conference in Victoria, BC co-host of the Passive House Podcast Mary James interviews Chris Ballard of Passive House Canada.

https://conference.passivehousecanada.com/

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In this special bonus episode recorded at the 2024 Passive House Canada Conference in Victoria, BC co-host of the Passive House Podcast Mary James interviews Morgan Wright and Christina Boyer of mcCallumSather.

https://www.mccallumsather.com/
https://conference.passivehousecanada.com/

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In this special bonus episode recorded at the 2024 Passive House Canada Conference in Victoria, BC co-host of the Passive House Podcast Mary James interviews David Claus of UNBC.

https://www.unbc.ca/
https://conference.passivehousecanada.com/

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In this special bonus episode recorded at the 2024 Passive House Canada Conference in Victoria, BC co-host of the Passive House Podcast Mary James interviews Craig Edwards of the City of Vancouver.

https://conference.passivehousecanada.com/

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In this special bonus episode recorded at the 2024 Passive House Canada Conference in Victoria, BC co-host of the Passive House Podcast Mary James interviews Patrick Ropple of Evoke Buildings.

https://conference.passivehousecanada.com/
https://www.evokebuildings.com/

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In the second part of our series on circular construction, we explore the intersection of sustainable building practices and carbon reduction. Co-hosts Mary James and Ilka Cassidy are joined by special guest Anja Rosen, of the Urban Mining Index based in Germany. Anja shares insights from her work in circular construction, emphasizing the importance of recycling and reusing building materials. She discusses the implementation of the Urban Mining Index, detailing how it can be used to assess and optimize the sustainability of both new and refurbished buildings. Anja's passion for sustainable architecture, rooted in her childhood experiences, highlights the urgency and potential of integrating circular principles in construction. Tune in to learn about the future of urban mining and its critical role in combating climate change.

https://urban-mining-index.de/en/

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In this special bonus episode recorded at the 2024 Retrofit Canada Conference in Vancouver, BC co-host of the Passive House Podcast Mary James interviews Keith Burrows of The Atmospheric Fund (TAF).

https://taf.ca/

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In this special bonus episode recorded at the 2024 Retrofit Canada Conference in Vancouver, BC co-host of the Passive House Podcast Mary James interviews Darla Simpson of The Zero Emissions Innovation Centre (ZEIC).

https://www.zeic.ca/

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In this special bonus episode recorded at the 2024 Retrofit Canada Conference in Vancouver, BC co-host of the Passive House Podcast Mary James interviews Lorrie Rand of ReCover Initiative.

https://www.recoverinitiative.ca/

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