Show Notes
This is the inaugural episode of the Better Places Aotearoa podcast with special guest Peter Wolfkamp. It covers topics such as craftsmanship, building performance, energy modelling, trustworthiness of builders, the role of designers, and future trends in the building industry. Peter emphasises the importance of going beyond the building code and the need for innovation and efficiency in home building. He also discusses the impact of AI, USB C charging ports, and garage carpet in homes.
Takeaways Craftsmanship and passion drive better building performance Energy modelling is essential for optimising building performance
Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Peter Wolfkamp 01:28 Craftsmanship and Home Building 02:23 Craftsmanship vs. House Building 03:22 Building Homes for Better Performance 04:19 Designing for Efficiency and Performance 05:13 The Value of Going Beyond the Building Code 06:11 Energy Modelling and Building Performance 08:38 Builders' Trustworthiness and Innovation 09:35 The Role of Young Builders and Future Trends 10:06 The Building Code and Aspirational Housing 10:35 The Impact of Building Code and Energy Modelling 31:27 The Role of Designers and Architects 39:29 Future-Proofing Homes and Building Trends
Useful resources Analysis of financial benefits of Homestar FINAL.pdf Homestar Design Guide
Upcoming energy modelling courses Events & Training
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