In this episode of the Passive House Podcast, Matthew Cutler Welsh interviews Jessica, a high-performance building consultant at Climate Shore in Adelaide. They discuss Jessica's transition from energy efficiency compliance to specializing in high-performance building with a focus on mitigating moisture risks. Jessica emphasizes the importance of proper construction practices and ventilation in preventing mold, touching on the challenges of getting builders and homeowners to adopt better practices. She highlights the relevance of Passive House standards and her involvement in promoting building science in Australia.

Jessica is also the founder and co-host of the Build Insite podcast, where she explores building science, performance-based design, and practical strategies to deliver healthier, more efficient homes. Her expertise encompasses blower door testing, NHERS compliance, condensation risk modelling, and navigating NCC‑2022 regulations—all aimed at improving standards in residential and commercial construction.

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-allen-esd/

https://www.climasure.com.au/

https://www.endurobuilders.com.au/

https://building-sciology-poddie.podcastpage.io/?v=lfcm

https://www.instagram.com/building.sciology/

https://www.instagram.com/building.sciology/

https://www.tiktok.com/@building.sociology

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