How Great Buildings Work
4 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 5 years ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis is a podcast where we discuss all things buildings: from construction & build methods, to architecture, engineering, and systems designs.
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How Chilled Beams Work
August 16, 2019 20:02 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBOur guest today is Nick Searle, and our topic is Chilled Beams. What are they? Where are they used and why you should have them in your building? Nick is in sales and is a Chief Engineer for Titus, specializing in chilled beams and underfloor air distribution. Nick resides in the Atlanta, Georgia area, but he is originally from the UK. He moved to the United States about 12 years ago to help bring innovative chilled beam technology to the US market. Titus is a leading supplier and manufac...
How LEED Certifications Work
July 23, 2018 06:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBOn today’s episode, Kath Williams is the president of Kath Williams and Associates. Kath Williams and Associates is a collaborative of creative independent contractors who come together to support innovative projects worldwide. Their goal is to change the way buildings are designed, built and operated through aggressive learning and continuous improvement. Kath has a doctorate in education focused in conflict resolution and adult and higher education from Montana State University. She love...
How Radiant Heating Works
July 09, 2018 08:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBOn today’s episode, we will be talking about how in floor radiant heating and cooling systems work. Our guest, Devon Abilon, will share the ins and outs of heating and cooling systems. Devon Abilon is the Business Development Manager at Uponor North America. He has over 23 years’ experience in HVAC and plumbing industries with a focus on high performance and sustainable building, design and construction. He has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of California...
How Geothermal Heating Systems Work
November 30, 2017 18:25 - 36 minutes - 33.4 MBIn this episode we will be discussing Geothermal Heating Systems. We will explain how the relatively constant temperature of the earth is leveraged to create dynamic, yet highly efficient heating systems for our homes, offices and schools. This episode will give a brief history of the technology behind geothermal heating systems, explain the basics of how these systems work and discuss potential benefits or limitations of using a geothermal system. About our Guest: Craig Fishbach, the...