Thermal Modelling and Passive House

Daniel Gudsell and building technologist Jason Quinn discuss thermal modelling and its potential to improve our living and working environment.

Jason explains how thermal modelling works and why it is a must for all new construction projects.

Jason also explains the social concept of fuel poverty, and why this is important in a world with increasing income disparity.

Jason Quinn is an ex NASA engineer, now acting as a building scientist and Passive House certifier. Jason explains the purpose of predictive thermal modelling for buildings. Predictive thermal modelling allows us to measure the thermal performance of a house before it is built. Using this process we can effectively predict how comfortable houses and buildings will be. Thermal modelling is a great design tool that allows for architects and designers to model their designs and make pre-construction changes if required.

RIBA approved CPD activity

Core curriculum subjects

Sustainable architecture

Knowledge level

General Awareness

AIBC - Architectural Institute of British Columbia 

CES

0.5 Core Learning Units

AIA Australia: 1 Formal Point if listened in conjunction with Passive House, Jason Quinn and Bryce Dunlop podcasts.

• AACA Learning outcomes:
• In these podcasts you will learn about construction and the impact the physical environment has to play. 
• 4. Design: Schematic Design 
• 4.2 Evaluation of design options against values of physical , environmental and cultural contexts. 
• 4.3 Application of creative  imagination aesthetic judgement to produce  coherent design 
• 4.6 Investigation and integration of appropriate material selection for the project design.