269: High-Performance Building with Ben Bogie

In this episode of the Passive House Podcast, co-hosts Jay Fox and Ilka Cassidy interview Ben Bogie, a third-generation high-performance builder and Director of Outreach and Education at BPC Green Builders. Ben discusses the foundational lessons learned from his family's history in building super-insulated, airtight, thermally broken structures since the 1970s. He shares insights into the evolution of high-performance building methods, the importance of incorporating sound building science techniques, and the challenges of the modern construction industry. Ben also highlights his role in educating builders on high-performance practices through venues like the International Builders Show and expresses concerns about the rapid push towards electrification without comprehensive planning. The conversation covers topics such as the benefits of measuring real-world building performance, changes in insulation materials, the importance of site water management, and the potential impact of AI on the construction industry.

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