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Better Ways to Build in Canada

Better Ways to Build in Canada

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 A weekly podcast for leaders tackling Canada’s housing challenges. Conversations with experts and changemakers draw on decades of experience in building systems, standards, and policy. Each episode explores what drives their work, how they got there, and what public sector leaders need to turn good ideas into action. Build with care and thrive together. Hosted by Elisabeth Girgis, production support from Mackenzie Pratt, BC HousingBest Practices in Building Systems - UVic Politik & Regierungen
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  • Andrew Pape-Salmon: Home Energy Use Blue Box Revolution

    Andrew Pape-Salmon: Home Energy Use Blue Box Revolution
    Jan 12 2026

    In this first episode of 2026, Andrew Pape-Salmon, adjunct professor at the University of Victoria shares his vision for democratization of energy, practical ways to have a more resilient energy system, the future of solar energy, home energy participation and community-based approaches to sustainable energy, And as always on BWBC we talk about his career path. Listener Heather Hayne asks about electric vehicle uptake and tariffs.

    BC Innovators - Hedgehog TechnologiesHartley Bay Microgrid

    The First Canadian Smart Remote Microgrid: Hartley Bay, BC - Natural Resources Canada


    00:00 Introduction to the Blue Box Recycling Revolution for Energy


    3:14 The Future is Bright for Solar

    06:11 Community-Based Social Marketing and Energy Awareness

    09:53 Democratizing Energy: Concepts and Applications

    16:00 Beyond Apps: Energy Cost Management Explained

    18:50  The Blue Box Revolution of Energy

    20:51 Listener Questions: EV Tariffs

    24:17 Shout Outs and Final Thoughts

    30:32 Retrofitting Buildings : The underrated housing innovation

    36:13 Closing Remarks and Call to Action

    Host: Elisabeth Girgis

    Guest question: Heather Hayne

    Production support and sound editing by Ariya Kosavisutte and Makenzie Pratt

    Impact Moderato Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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    37 Min.
  • Sonja Winkelmann: Net-Zero Housing Builders

    Sonja Winkelmann: Net-Zero Housing Builders
    Nov 3 2025
    In this episode, Sonja Winkelmann, Senior Director of Net Zero Housing at the Canadian Home Builders Association (CHBA) discusses the evolution of energy-efficient homes, the role of data in driving sustainable housing innovations, and the importance of industry collaboration. Sonya shares her journey from business administration to leading the Net Zero Housing label program and offers insights into balancing technical rigor with consumer relevance. The conversationalso explores the alignment between net zero housing and circularity, highlighting initiatives and policy considerations necessary for the future of housing. Circular Economy Leadership Canada: Home - Circular Economy Leadership CanadaSaskatchewan Conservation House led by Harold Orr: Saskatchewan Conservation House [Passipedia EN]CMHC EQuilibrium Housing Initiative: Informationarchivée dans le Web | Information Archived on the WebR-2000 Net Zero Project by NRCan: NetZero:future building standards - Natural Resources CanadaLandmark Homes Edmonton: LandmarkHomes | Award-Winning New Home Builder in EdmontonReza Nasseri (Prefabrication and Robotics): Reza Nasseri - Promise RoboticsLet Them by Mel Robbins: The Let Them Theory Book | #1 Bestseller - Mel RobbinsCHBA Online Webinars: CHBA BC Education » Canadian Home Builders’ Association of BCBuilding High Efficiency Homes course with Gord Cooke: Building High Efficiency Homes » Programs & Courses» Canadian Home Builders’ Association of BC Guest questions feature contributions from Ariya Kosavisutte of BC Housing.00:35 Introduction02:56 What’s happening in the world of Net-zero housing07:13 Career Journey Business to Environment10:55 Distilling technologies for consumer13:49 Value placed on homes and community environmentalperformance18:32 Highlighting Other Organizations21:30 Support for Builders25:14 Working to Advance Affordability29:04 Rapid Fire Questions Host: Elisabeth GirgisGuest question: Ariya KosavisutteProduction support and sound editing by Ariya Kosavisutte and Makenzie Pratt Impact Moderato Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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    33 Min.
  • Susane Havelka: Self-Building Home Kits

    Susane Havelka: Self-Building Home Kits
    Oct 27 2025

    Dr. Susane Havelka joins the podcast to discuss community-drivenhousing initiatives in Northern Canada. As the Senior Director of the Inter-Nation Collaboration Team at BC2, she brings her research and architectural expertise to empower remote Northern communities in designing andbuilding their own homes. In this episode, she discusses the relationship between self-building and wellbeing, shares stories of self-built housing initiatives, and explores how culturally relevant, community-driven approachesto housing can improve quality of life.


    00:44 Welcome to Better Ways to Build in Canada

    01:44 Meet Suzanne Havelka: A Leader in Northern Housing

    02:56 The Importance of Self-Building in Northern Communities

    10:41 Suzanne's Journey back to Academia and to community

    15:20 Community-Led Housing Initiatives

    37:44 Lightning Round: Quick Insights

    43:15 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

    BC2 Inter-Nation Collaboration: https://groupebc2.ca/en/about/expertise/#internation-collaboration

    Blueprint for a Hack: Leveraging Informal Building Practices: https://actar.com/product/blueprint-for-a-hack/

    Lived-In Architecture: Le Corbusier's Pessac Revisited by PhilippeBoudon: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/3794411-lived-in-architecture

    Best Practices inBuilding Systems (BPiBS) | BPiBS is a collaborative and interdisciplinaryresearch project focused on improving how housing and building systems function.

    Host: Elisabeth Girgis

    Guest question: Ariya Kosavisutte, Theodore McEwen

    Production support and sound editing by Makenzie Pratt


    Impact Moderato Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/


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    44 Min.
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