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The Origins Of Building Science w/ Shawna Henderson of Blue House Energy
Ben Reed engages in a conversation with Shauna Henderson of Blue House Energy - A fellow Bluenoser and self-described "building science wonk". Ben & Shawna explore various aspects of the building industry, particularly focusing on the necessity of integrating building science and decarbonization into building practices, while stressing on the importance of educating current and future stakeholders in the industry.
Shawna expresses discomfort in the fact that building science is not demanded enough, attributing this to the lack of reformation in the building valuation processes - such as eal estate transactions. Highlighting the influence of codes on building practices, she supports the idea of having more self-expressive codes that allow professionals the flexibility to optimize building envelopes to their context. The discussion also dives into the history of building science in Canada and the role of R2000 and HOT2000 programs in shaping the present state of building codes and practices.
0:00 Introductions 00:54 From Textiles to Building Science Through A Sensory Deprivation Chamber 06:25 The Residential Building Industry Needs A Lot Of Help 09:02 Every Home Is Different, But Physics Don't Change 12:16 Blue House Energy: Solving Big Puzzles By Training Energy Advisors 17:48 Canadian vs US Housing Markets 22:11 Passive House Originated In Canada 22:54 Why Did Canada Fall Behind In Building Science 25:49 The Effect Of PITE on Building Science 30:10 The Political Wrench Thrown In The Gears 31:40 The Building Code Is Our Only Stick 32:42 The Step Code Across Canada 35:57 Rant: We Have Lost Our Ability To Make Things 40:03 The Birth Of Building Science 44:41 The Death Of Building Science In Canada 46:24 A Rebirth Of Building Science In Canada? 49:01 Canada's Culling Of Retrofit Programs 51:23 2025: A Turning Point In The Canadian Building Code? 53:45 We Need To Fight A Good War 56:20 Municiapilties Need To Step Up 59:42 5 Year Payback Periods Shouldn't Be Applied To Houses 01:02:30 A Flexible Building Code To Incentivize Good Work 01:05:38 Wrapping It Up
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By Teal MakerBen Reed engages in a conversation with Shauna Henderson of Blue House Energy - A fellow Bluenoser and self-described "building science wonk". Ben & Shawna explore various aspects of the building industry, particularly focusing on the necessity of integrating building science and decarbonization into building practices, while stressing on the importance of educating current and future stakeholders in the industry.
Shawna expresses discomfort in the fact that building science is not demanded enough, attributing this to the lack of reformation in the building valuation processes - such as eal estate transactions. Highlighting the influence of codes on building practices, she supports the idea of having more self-expressive codes that allow professionals the flexibility to optimize building envelopes to their context. The discussion also dives into the history of building science in Canada and the role of R2000 and HOT2000 programs in shaping the present state of building codes and practices.
0:00 Introductions 00:54 From Textiles to Building Science Through A Sensory Deprivation Chamber 06:25 The Residential Building Industry Needs A Lot Of Help 09:02 Every Home Is Different, But Physics Don't Change 12:16 Blue House Energy: Solving Big Puzzles By Training Energy Advisors 17:48 Canadian vs US Housing Markets 22:11 Passive House Originated In Canada 22:54 Why Did Canada Fall Behind In Building Science 25:49 The Effect Of PITE on Building Science 30:10 The Political Wrench Thrown In The Gears 31:40 The Building Code Is Our Only Stick 32:42 The Step Code Across Canada 35:57 Rant: We Have Lost Our Ability To Make Things 40:03 The Birth Of Building Science 44:41 The Death Of Building Science In Canada 46:24 A Rebirth Of Building Science In Canada? 49:01 Canada's Culling Of Retrofit Programs 51:23 2025: A Turning Point In The Canadian Building Code? 53:45 We Need To Fight A Good War 56:20 Municiapilties Need To Step Up 59:42 5 Year Payback Periods Shouldn't Be Applied To Houses 01:02:30 A Flexible Building Code To Incentivize Good Work 01:05:38 Wrapping It Up