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The Building Sciology Poddie

by Jess Kismet

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Latest episodes

#51 | Breathing Room: The Case for Safer Air with Plum Stone

October 11, 2026 · 57 min

In this eye-opening episode, host Jess Kismet speaks with Plum Stone, founder of the Safer Air Project, who brings a health policy and lived-experience lens to indoor air quality. Plum redefines clean air as a fundamental accessibility and…
#50 | Outdoor Air Isn't Fresh Air: AIRAH IAQ 2026 Wrap Up with Sean Maxwell

September 27, 2026 · 40 min

Fresh off the AIRAH Indoor Air Quality Conference in Cairns, host Jess Kismet sits down with building science expert Sean Maxwell to unpack essential insights on ventilation, enclosure physics, and moisture control. Together, they discuss…
#49 | Dew Points, Tropical Climates and Mould with Sonia Holzheimer

September 13, 2026 · 59 min

Mechanical engineer Sonia Holzheimer joins host Jess Kismet to explore why designing HVAC systems for tropical climates like Far North Queensland requires a completely different playbook than standard southern building codes. Sonia breaks…
#48 | Air Purifiers and the Science of Healthy Indoor Air with Alex Kessler

August 30, 2026 · 1 hr 20 min

In this episode of the Building Sciology Poddie, host Jess Kismet sits down with Alex Kessler, translational scientist and founder of The Healthy Home Guide. After developing severe Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS) from toxic…
#47 | NCC 2025, Passive House and AI with Ben Walsham

August 16, 2026 · 1 hr 1 min

Ben Walsham (founder of Arkata) returns to the show to unpack the chaotic rollout of NCC 2025, the reality of high-performance design in volume building, and why building physics hit differently in tropical climates. From AI-driven…

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#46 | Design, Testing & Remediation: The Truth About Mould with Bryan Jepsen

August 2, 2026 · 1 hr 33 min

In this episode of The Building Sciology Poddie, host Jess Kismet sits down with Bryan Jepsen - Indoor Environmental Consultant, President of the Indoor Air Quality Association of Australia (IAQAA), and founder of Keystone Environmental…
#45 | BONUS Air vs. Vapour: The Moisture Mistakes in Modern Builds with Dr John Straube

July 26, 2026 · 1 hr 14 min

Why do we expect our cars to have perfect temperature control, yet tolerate drafty, mould-prone homes that cost ten times as much? In this episode, host Jess Kismet sits down with world-renowned building science expert Dr. John Straube to…
#44 | High Risk to High Performance with Mitch Chan

July 19, 2026 · 48 min

In this episode, Jess Kismet interviews Mitch Chan, founder of Agathe Builders, who shares his journey in the building industry, emphasising the importance of continuous learning and the integration of healthy building practices. Mitch…
#43 | Stop Guessing, Start Measuring: Smart Tech for Healthier Homes with Clarence Mcalister and Sean Buchanan

July 5, 2026 · 1 hr 25 min

In this conversation, Jess Kismet hosts Clarence McAllister and Sean Buchanan, who discuss their experiences and insights from monitoring building performance through sensor data.. They explore the importance of understanding moisture and…
#42 | The Building Forensics Playbook with Kohta Ueno

June 21, 2026 · 1 hr 7 min

In this episode, Jess sits down with building science legend Kohta Ueno, Principal of Building Science Corp, to dive into the messy, fascinating world of building forensics. From "drinking from a fire hose" at MIT to chasing phantom odours…
#41 | Building Physics for the Soul with Alex Slater

June 7, 2026 · 49 min

In this episode of the podcast, Jess sits down with Alex Slater, co-director of Building Physics Australia and Shared Space Architecture. While Alex is a master of the complex, numbers-heavy Passive House Planning Package (PHPP), his true…
#40 | BONUS Why Beautiful Buildings Last Longer with Chris Laumer-Giddons

May 31, 2026 · 1 hr 23 min

In this episode of the Building Sciology Poddie, host Jess Kismet welcomes Chris Laumer-Giddens, co-founder of LG Squared in Atlanta, Georgia. Chris has become a leading voice in high-performance building. He refuses to compromise on…