In this conversation, I interview Ben Walsham, an energy efficiency consultant, about his journey from architecture to energy consulting. We discuss the importance of sustainable building practices, the impact of evolving building codes, and the need for collaboration between architects and energy consultants. Ben emphasises a human-centered approach to energy efficiency, focusing on how buildings affect the occupants' comfort and well-being. We also touch on trends in renovations, compliance pathways for energy efficiency, and the future of energy standards in the building industry. Thank for listening! Please leave a comment to let me know what you thought or if you have any questions! Useful Links from our Chat www.arkata.au TED Talk - Unfortunately I couldn't find the exact video we talked about in this episode but here are some other great TED talks! What's a McMansion and how can we prevent more of them? How architecture can create dignity for allMinisterial Building Standard 013 Follow Building Sciology on the ⁠gram ⁠or get in touch at jess@buildingsciology.net! Visit the ⁠website ⁠for show notes and full transcript and sign up to the mailing list here!