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240. Beyond The Bare Minimum With Jessica Kismet

⏱️ 42:56 🎤 Will Blunt, Jess Kizmet
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240. Beyond The Bare Minimum With Jessica Kismet
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  • 0:00
    Introduction to Climate Shore
    The host introduces Jess Kismet and Climate Shore, a building science consultancy focused on healthy, energy-efficient homes.
  • 0:12
    Building Code & Air Tightness
    Jess explains the current state of air tightness in Australian building codes and the push for greater energy efficiency and indoor air quality.
  • 0:17
    Beyond Moral Obligation
    Jess discusses the legal and reputational benefits for builders who prioritize healthy, energy-efficient building practices, highlighting mold risk and liability.
  • 0:30
    Cost & Value Proposition
    The conversation shifts to the cost implications of building better homes and how to frame the value proposition to clients beyond initial expenses.
  • 0:38
    Healthy Home Concepts
    Jess delves deeper into the multifaceted aspects of a healthy home, focusing on air tightness, moisture control, and material selection.
  • 0:44
    Mold and Climate
    Discussion on mold prevalence, its impact on health, and how different climates in Australia affect moisture issues in homes.
  • 0:53
    Sales & Positioning for Builders
    Jess advises builders on integrating healthy home concepts into their sales conversations and positioning their business for clients seeking higher quality homes.
  • 1:01
    Building Scyology Podcast
    Jess promotes her own podcast, 'Building Scyology,' which covers building science and biology topics for professionals and homeowners.

Speakers

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Will Blunt
Host
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Jess Kizmet
Climate Shore

Key Takeaways

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Prioritize air tightness and moisture management in home construction to prevent mold and ensure long-term building health, as these factors are critical for a high-performing building envelope.

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Educate clients on the hidden value of healthier, energy-efficient homes, focusing on long-term benefits like lower energy bills, improved indoor air quality, and family health, rather than just upfront costs.

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Collaborate early with architects and consultants like Climate Shore to align on building goals, refine details, and ensure all team members understand and commit to high-performance building standards.

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Invest in continuous learning about evolving building codes and best practices in building science to stay ahead of regulations and avoid potential legal liabilities related to issues like mold and condensation.

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Position your business as an expert in healthy and energy-efficient building by actively marketing to clients who value these qualities, attracting those willing to invest in superior construction.

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