Featuring Robb Aldrich Robb focuses on building energy systems: researching new technologies, monitoring performance, and helping practitioners create better, healthier, more efficient buildings. Kelly Westby As Director of the Building Operations, Decarbonization, and Efficiency team at Steven Winter Associates, Kelly has worked with building owners, developers, contractors, and design teams to improve building performance throughout the east coast. She has a wide range of experience in building science, energy efficiency retrofits, commissioning, and building decarbonization. Dylan Martello Dylan is a Senior Building Systems Consultant and Certified Passive House Designer with Steven Winter Associates, Inc. specializing in Passive House and Net Zero projects. Dylan works with project architects and engineers to assist in the design of extremely energy efficient buildings. His direct project experience on large-scale Passive House certified or pre-certified projects comprises a wide range of use types such as high rise multifamily, core and shell offices, hotels, and industrial facilities. Alex Mirabile Alex Mirabile is a Marketing Coordinator at Steven Winter Associates (SWA) and a recent graduate from the University of New Hampshire. His responsibilities at SWA span a wide range of the company’s marketing efforts including social media management, event planning, and writing for external publications. During his time at UNH, Alex graduated with a B.S. in Environmental Conservation and Sustainability and served as a member of the New Hampshire Sustainable Energy Association (NHSEA). Sometimes it’s good to vent. Well, if you ask a Passive House expert, it’s always good to vent. So, that’s exactly what we did for this episode. Based on popular demand, the Buildings and Beyond team took a more informal approach to this month’s episode and gathered for a roundtable discussion. With a mix of backgrounds and expertise, we came to the table with a different topic and shared our thoughts, findings, and of course, did some venting… Here are the topics we discussed: Kelly – Ventilation [3:05] Robb – Electrifying domestic water heating [18:45] Dylan – All-electric commercial kitchens [35:00] Alex – Backup power generation in a zero-carbon world [49:45] Episode Information & Resources Ventilation: Blogs with ventilation case studies and best practices  Electrifying domestic water heating: Blog about domestic hot water All-electric commercial kitchens: Podcast episode on all-electric kitchens with Chris Galarza  Everyone’s meal orders for all-electric vs. gas kitchen analysis: [one_third] Alex Dinner Seasonal Flatbreads Tomato Soup Asian Ahi Tuna Hangar Steak Breakfast Heuvos Rancheros [/one_third] [one_third] Robb Dinner Roasted Cauliflower Massaged Kale and Quinoa Breakfast Heuvos Rancheros [/one_third] [one_third_last] Kelly Dinner Duck Confit Sliders Chowder Massaged Kale and Quinoa Short Ribs and Grits Almond Cake Breakfast Smoothie Bowl [/one_third_last] Backup power generation in a zero-carbon world: Article about Canadian farmer’s methane-powered electricity plant Sponsor The Passive House Network is a national 501(c)3 nonprofit, that provides Passive House education to building professionals across the United States, and supports a community of knowledge-sharing, in collaboration with regional and international Passive House organizations. Formerly known as the North American Passive House Network (NAPHN) – this past year, in 2021 – NAPHN became simply The Passive House Network, or PHN, with a focus on reinforcing the connections between regional and global capacities. Find out more and register for your next Passive House training at www.PassiveHouseNewtork.org. We Want to Hear From You! Send your feedback and questions to podcast@swinter.com About Buildings and Beyond Buildings and Beyond is the podcast that explores how we can create a more sustainable built environment by focusing on efficiency, accessibility, and health. Buildings and Beyond is a production of Steven Winter Associates. We provide energy, green building, and accessibility consulting services to improve the built environment. For more information, visit swinter.com. Hosts: Robb Aldrich | Kelly Westby Production Team: Heather Breslin | Alex Mirabile | Dylan Martello The post Venting About Ventilation, Heat Pumps, and Net Zero with the Buildings+Beyond Team appeared first on Steven Winter Associates, Inc..