• Episode 9: Joe Lyth

  • Aug 13 2024
  • Length: 36 mins
  • Podcast

  • Summary

  • In this episode of the pro clima Podcast, Joe shares his personal journey in architecture, from his childhood in a 1890s farmhouse to pursuing a career in architecture and later moving to New Zealand for a better work-life balance. Facing unhealthy rental conditions in New Zealand, Joe and his wife decided to build their own house to ensure a healthier living environment for their family. They prioritized continuous insulation, high-quality windows, and proper ventilation while balancing budget constraints. Despite challenges, including high construction costs and bank valuation issues, Joe creatively managed to design and construct a functional, affordable, and healthy home by making various compromises. Joe and Simon discuss building code compliance and energy modelling in New Zealand. Joe highlights the limitations of the building code in ensuring thermal performance and comfort, and argues that energy modelling is the only reliable way to assess a building's performance, as it considers all building elements and the specific site and climate. Energy modelling helps ensure building performance outcomes are met, saving money and reducing carbon. Tune in for more. Special Guest: Joe Lyth.
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