The Building Sciology Poddie

#50 | Outdoor Air Isn't Fresh Air: AIRAH IAQ 2026 Wrap Up with Sean Maxwell

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 ventilat

#49 | Dew Points, Tropical Climates and Mould with Sonia Holzheimer

Mechanical engineer Sonia Holzheimer joins host Jess Kismet to explore why designing HVAC systems for tropical climates like Far North Queensland requires a completely di

#48 | Air Purifiers and the Science of Healthy Indoor Air with Alex Kessler

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 develo

#47 | NCC 2025, Passive House and AI with Ben Walsham

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

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

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 Assoc

#45 | BONUS Air vs. Vapour: The Moisture Mistakes in Modern Builds with Dr John Straube

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

#44 | High Risk to High Performance with Mitch Chan

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

#43 | Stop Guessing, Start Measuring: Smart Tech for Healthier Homes with Clarence Mcalister and Sean Buchanan

In this conversation, Jess Kismet hosts Clarence McAllister and Sean Buchanan, who discuss their experiences and insights from monitoring building performance through sen

#42 | The Building Forensics Playbook with Kohta Ueno

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 forensi

#41 | Building Physics for the Soul with Alex Slater

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 co

#40 | BONUS Why Beautiful Buildings Last Longer with Chris Laumer-Giddons

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

#39 | The Performance Gap and De-Risking Your Build with Michael Drage

What happens when a top-tier corporate finance expert gets fed up with the investment world and decides to retrain in sustainable building design? You get a refreshing, z

#38 | BONUS Revolutionising Building Knowledge with Tools™ — An Interview with Jerry Tyrrell

Discover how innovative app Tools™ is transforming the construction industry by simplifying access to building codes, standards, and craftsmanship techniques. Jess Kismet

#37 | How High Performance Building Knowledge Changes Everything with Karina Rafailov

In today’s rapidly changing world, the way we build our homes plays a crucial role in our overall well-being. Join me as I chat with Karina Rafailov, a Blue Mountains des

#36 | BONUS The Science Within the Working Drawings with Steve Baczek Architect

How do you design a home that lasts centuries? Renowned architect Steve Baczek (The Build Show, Unbuild It Podcast) joins me on the show to break down the fundamentals

#35 | Decoding EMFs and Building Biology with Zara D’Cotta

Is your home actually making you sick, or is there more to the story? In this episode, I’m joined by Zara D’Cotta, founder of The Healthy Home, to explore the intersectio

#34 | The Future of Construction: Systems, Science, and Professionalism with Duayne Pearce

In this episode, I chat with Duayne Pearce, a builder, industry mentor, and co-founder of Live Life Build. Duayne shares his journey from industry struggles to embracing

#33 | Passive House: Precision, Proof, and Performance with Dr Marcus Strang

In this conversation, I had a chat with Dr Marcus Strang, a leading expert in Passive House certification. We discussed the importance of quality assurance in building, t

#32 | Ticking Like a Clock: What Hidden Mould Did to My Son

We're heading back into the world of mould this week with Tracy Seymour, who spent two years and tens of thousands of dollars trying to work out why her five year old son

#31 - Concrete slabs and flooring failures with Don Consadine

In this episode, I interview Don Considine, a seasoned expert in the flooring industry, focusing on the critical aspects of flooring and concrete, particularly moisture t