Ben Walsham’s pro clima Scholarship Journey
Looking Beyond the Numbers: Ben’s Journey into Passive House As the founder of ARKATA, a residential energy efficiency consultancy, Ben Walsham works with architects, builders and homeowners to provide building knowledge and a deeper understanding of how homes perform. His work combines frameworks such as…
Jimmy Oldham’s pro clima Scholarship Journey
From Craftsmanship to Building Science: How the pro clima Scholarship Shaped Jimmy Oldham’s Journey For Jimmy Oldham, building has always been about craftsmanship and attention to detail. But discovering building science gave him a new perspective on what it means to build well. As the…
A Bridge Over Troubled Moisture
Previous article on metal back pans investigated the likelihood of creating condensation behind metal back pans on the outside of insulated apartment walls. The intent of the article was to highlight the failure of vapour impermeable sheathing materials in managing moisture in the building envelope….