the Building Performance Podcast

Today we talk with Mark Kuntz of Mitsubishi Heating & Cooling about the latest and greatest in heat pump technology (that you can use in Montana) and the many applications of ductless mini-split HVAC systems.

Today we talk with Lew Harriman, director of research at Mason-Grant (www.masongrant.com) and author of such books as The Dehumidification Handbook, Measured Home Performance, and ASHRAE Humidity Control Design Guide, about the impending doom of buildings around the world, and how to stop it.

Today we talk with Lew Harriman, director of research at Mason-Grant (www.masongrant.com) and author of such books as The Dehumidification Handbook, Measured Home Performance, and ASHRAE Humidity Control Design Guide, about the impending doom of buildings around the world, and how to stop it.

Today we talk with Michael Hobbs (SRA/LEED GA), president of Pahroo Appraisals and Consultancy and member of the Appraisal Institute, about the root of the problem of appraising home performance, energy efficiency, and 'green' features in a home.

Today we talk with Michael Hobbs (SRA/LEED GA), president of Pahroo Appraisals and Consultancy and member of the Appraisal Institute, about the root of the problem of appraising home performance, energy efficiency, and 'green' features in a home.

Today we talk with Brett Dillon of IBS Advisors and the RESNET Chair of both Standards Development and Technical Committees, about new developments for HERS Raters. Brett has a problem with authority, which makes him very likable, and he actually is the authority, which makes him intimidating (and us confused).

Today we talk with Brett Dillon of IBS Advisors and the RESNET Chair of both Standards Development and Technical Committees, about new developments for HERS Raters.  Brett has a problem with authority, which makes him very likable, and he actually is the authority, which makes him intimidating (and us confused).

Today we talk with guru Gord Cooke of Building Knowledge and EEBA about how to get super-duper rich doing a fantastic job at building, retrofitting, and selling home performance. "When I grow up, I want to be Gord Cooke." -Corbett Lunsford, Host

Today we talk with guru Gord Cooke of Building Knowledge and EEBA about how to get super-duper rich doing a fantastic job at building, retrofitting, and selling home performance.  "When I grow up, I want to be Gord Cooke." -Corbett Lunsford, Host

Today we talk with David B. Goldstein, author of the book Invisible Energy, energy program co-director at the National Resource Defense Council, award-winning physicist, and all around nice guy. His insight into the mortgage crisis, homeowner propaganda, and analyzing the housing market as a system are fascinating.