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229: Building Airtight Homes with Barry Cope
Season 4 · Episode 229

229: Building Airtight Homes with Barry Cope

Passive House Podcast

March 11, 202548m 2s

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Show Notes

In this episode of the Passive House Podcast, we welcome Barry Cope, Group Managing Director of the Building Compliance Testers Association (BCTA). Barry shares insights into airtightness testing, certification, and how the UK became a leader in 100% blower door testing for new buildings. He discusses the role of ATTMA, the evolution of the industry, and how airtightness impacts building performance, moisture control, and energy efficiency. 

The Building Performance Hub: https://www.bcta.group/tbph/
The Building Performance Hub Podcast: https://www.bcta.group/tbph/tbph-podcasts/

Topics

Passive HousePassivhausArchitectureZero Carbon BuildingNet Zero Energy BuildingZero Net Energy BuildingBuilding DecarbonizationClimate ActionGreen BuildingSustainable Design