Journey to Passive House Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:23:44 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2022038 en-us © 2026 Journey to Passive House yes 3861f650-26a3-534b-b178-ef08b8faef61 Peel episodic false With the Passive House building standard becoming more widespread as the world's foremost leading standard in energy-efficient construction, building just to code is no longer enough. Join Peel Passive House as they interview professionals and policy makers in the building space to talk about their journeys into bringing Passive House to the mainstream, one building at a time. If you're looking to do more to make an impact on sustainability with buildings, this shows for you.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Peel https://storage.buzzsprout.com/pmmdbkqpjulb9bmqh1dwwbd7fqth?.jpg Journey to Passive House https://www.buzzsprout.com/2022038 Episode 5: Interview with Ken Williams with Legalett Canada Episode 5: Interview with Ken Williams with Legalett Canada We’re thrilled to introduce Ken Williams, the Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Legalett Canada. With over 30 years of experience and a stack of awards under his belt, Ken is a true industry trailblazer.

Get ready to be amazed as Ken shares his incredible journey with Legalett, their award-winning ICF products, and how they're transforming the market.

You'll hear about the impressive energy efficiency achieved in their projects, like the remarkable Salus Clementine development, where each of the 42 units costs just $27 annually to heat!

We’ll hear about a huge pivotal moment when their website experienced a surge of inquiries, almost crashing, with over 500 people in North America seeking quotes for their projects in a week, when a good week would consist of only 25 inquiries. 

Ken will share how Legalett has evolved beyond being a supplier to becoming amongst the trusted leaders and experts in the Passive House community. Their commitment to certifications and staying up-to-date with the latest developments in Passive House principles has earned them this recognition.

We're also diving headfirst into the issues of reducing embodied carbon in construction as we explore the complexities of this topic and unveil innovative products and methods that are shaping a more sustainable future. Ken sheds light on the real cost of embodied carbon and challenges preconceptions that he wishes people would know sooner. 

So, get ready to be inspired, gain valuable insights, and witness the incredible transformation that Legalett has undergone in the pursuit of excellence within the Passive House industry.

**Podcast episode update** In the US, the Home Energy Rating System (HERS) index is a national rating system used for residential construction. It measures the energy efficiency of a home based on its structure and systems. A HERS index of 0 represents a "zero energy home," while higher numbers indicate greater energy consumption. A HERS index of 75 or more is considered best performance and may qualify a home for ENERGY STAR certification

]]> We’re thrilled to introduce Ken Williams, the Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Legalett Canada. With over 30 years of experience and a stack of awards under his belt, Ken is a true industry trailblazer.

Get ready to be amazed as Ken shares his incredible journey with Legalett, their award-winning ICF products, and how they're transforming the market.

You'll hear about the impressive energy efficiency achieved in their projects, like the remarkable Salus Clementine development, where each of the 42 units costs just $27 annually to heat!

We’ll hear about a huge pivotal moment when their website experienced a surge of inquiries, almost crashing, with over 500 people in North America seeking quotes for their projects in a week, when a good week would consist of only 25 inquiries. 

Ken will share how Legalett has evolved beyond being a supplier to becoming amongst the trusted leaders and experts in the Passive House community. Their commitment to certifications and staying up-to-date with the latest developments in Passive House principles has earned them this recognition.

We're also diving headfirst into the issues of reducing embodied carbon in construction as we explore the complexities of this topic and unveil innovative products and methods that are shaping a more sustainable future. Ken sheds light on the real cost of embodied carbon and challenges preconceptions that he wishes people would know sooner. 

So, get ready to be inspired, gain valuable insights, and witness the incredible transformation that Legalett has undergone in the pursuit of excellence within the Passive House industry.

**Podcast episode update** In the US, the Home Energy Rating System (HERS) index is a national rating system used for residential construction. It measures the energy efficiency of a home based on its structure and systems. A HERS index of 0 represents a "zero energy home," while higher numbers indicate greater energy consumption. A HERS index of 75 or more is considered best performance and may qualify a home for ENERGY STAR certification

]]> Peel Buzzsprout-13034598 Tue, 13 Jun 2023 19:00:00 -0400 4375 passive house, ICF construction, Legalett Canada, King Williams Project, Salus Clementine, Peel Passive House, sustainable building, Passive House Training, Green Building, building science, construction, architect, embodied carbon 1 5 full false Episode 4: Interview with Jacqueline Evans, with NRB Modular talking about building Passive House combined with Modular Construction Episode 4: Interview with Jacqueline Evans, with NRB Modular talking about building Passive House combined with Modular Construction We will learn about Jackie and her career in sustainability, from her early days as one of the first directors of the Canada Green Building Council to her present role as a Modular Consultant for NRB Modular. She will clarify the distinctions between modular construction and pre-fab build, their practical use cases, and some surprising benefits that she has learned along the way.

She will also share how NRB is responding to the growing demand for affordable housing and how they are expanding their capabilities by combining Passive House with modular construction through the King Williams project in Hamilton. She will also explain how they are qualifying for more funding by meeting the energy requirements of municipalities through the CMHC Co-Investment Fund.

Additionally, you will hear about their Passive House training and the significance of involving all the different roles, from design to construction, to ensure a seamless process.

Finally, we will delve into the issue of energy costs, how the build is determined depending on who pays for it, and who ultimately bears the responsibility for the costs.


]]> We will learn about Jackie and her career in sustainability, from her early days as one of the first directors of the Canada Green Building Council to her present role as a Modular Consultant for NRB Modular. She will clarify the distinctions between modular construction and pre-fab build, their practical use cases, and some surprising benefits that she has learned along the way.

She will also share how NRB is responding to the growing demand for affordable housing and how they are expanding their capabilities by combining Passive House with modular construction through the King Williams project in Hamilton. She will also explain how they are qualifying for more funding by meeting the energy requirements of municipalities through the CMHC Co-Investment Fund.

Additionally, you will hear about their Passive House training and the significance of involving all the different roles, from design to construction, to ensure a seamless process.

Finally, we will delve into the issue of energy costs, how the build is determined depending on who pays for it, and who ultimately bears the responsibility for the costs.


]]> Jacqueline Evans Buzzsprout-12484616 Tue, 21 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0400 4207 passive house, modular construction, NRB Modular, CMHC, Rapid Housing Initiative, King Williams Project, Peel Passive House, sustainable building, Passive House Training, Green Building, building science, construction, architect 1 4 full false Episode 3: Interview with Mike Cairns, with Innotech Windows and Doors talking about Passive House Component Certification Episode 3: Interview with Mike Cairns, with Innotech Windows and Doors talking about Passive House Component Certification We'll hear from Mike Cairns,  Architectural Product Representative at Innotech Windows and Doors as we learn about his journey with getting Passive House Component Certification for a few Innotech windows and door products, one of which will be an impressive world's first.  He will share about some surprise learnings and benefits since receiving certification and some of his favourite projects that they're currently working on. We'll also get to hear a bit about his three decades of fenestration experience and building his very own Passive House with his dad.

]]> We'll hear from Mike Cairns,  Architectural Product Representative at Innotech Windows and Doors as we learn about his journey with getting Passive House Component Certification for a few Innotech windows and door products, one of which will be an impressive world's first.  He will share about some surprise learnings and benefits since receiving certification and some of his favourite projects that they're currently working on. We'll also get to hear a bit about his three decades of fenestration experience and building his very own Passive House with his dad.

]]> https://www.peelpassivehouse.ca/ Mike Cairns Buzzsprout-11903195 Tue, 20 Dec 2022 03:00:00 -0500 3371 passive house, sustainable buildings, architecture, green building, architects, airtightness, peel passive house, passive house institute, passive house components, windows, doors, fenestrations, passive house products, Innotech, building owners, building 1 3 full false Interview with Benjamin Gregory, Lead Architect from WalterFedy on his Journey to Passive House Interview with Benjamin Gregory, Lead Architect from WalterFedy on his Journey to Passive House In this episode, Kelly Fisher and Andrew Peel from Peel Passive House Consulting interviews lead architect, Benjamin Gregory from WalterFedy, a leading integrated architecture and engineering with strong roots from Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. Ben shares his story from his humble beginnings with drawing houses on the walls with crayons to working on progressive sustainability projects, particularly with Passive House and having a new found interest in the way building can be made. We'll hear some of his surprised learnings about Passive House and some key players that had a hand in pushing for this building standard to be incorporated  "no-brainer."

]]> In this episode, Kelly Fisher and Andrew Peel from Peel Passive House Consulting interviews lead architect, Benjamin Gregory from WalterFedy, a leading integrated architecture and engineering with strong roots from Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. Ben shares his story from his humble beginnings with drawing houses on the walls with crayons to working on progressive sustainability projects, particularly with Passive House and having a new found interest in the way building can be made. We'll hear some of his surprised learnings about Passive House and some key players that had a hand in pushing for this building standard to be incorporated  "no-brainer."

]]> https://peelpassivehouse.ca/blog/interview-with-benjamin-gregory Benjamin Gregory Buzzsprout-11468225 Sun, 09 Oct 2022 23:00:00 -0400 2318 passive house, sustainable buildings, architecture, green building, architects, airtightness, peel passive house, passive house institute, walterfedy, benjamin gregory, ben gregory, andrew peel, kelly fisher, peel passive house, passive house training, cp 1 2 full false Interview with Susan Rowley from HOK on Her Journey to Passive House Interview with Susan Rowley from HOK on Her Journey to Passive House Peel Passive House interviews Susan Rowley, who's the Senior Sustainability Design Specialist for a global architecture firm, HOK, to talk about her journey in Sustainability from her humble beginnings in the petroleum industry, trailblazing forward in her many roles, one of which, being the Chair of the Green Building Council. And now to the present day, integrating the Passive House design standard as a strong paradigm in meeting climate action.

]]> Peel Passive House interviews Susan Rowley, who's the Senior Sustainability Design Specialist for a global architecture firm, HOK, to talk about her journey in Sustainability from her humble beginnings in the petroleum industry, trailblazing forward in her many roles, one of which, being the Chair of the Green Building Council. And now to the present day, integrating the Passive House design standard as a strong paradigm in meeting climate action.

]]> https://www.peelpassivehouse.ca/blog/interview-with-susan-rowley Susan Rowley Buzzsprout-10991018 Wed, 20 Jul 2022 01:00:00 -0400 2028 passive house, sustainable buildings, architecture, green building, architects, airtightness, peel passive house, passive house institute, 1 1 full false