Podcast

Better Buildings For Humans

Author: BBFH is hosted by Joe Menchefski and powered by Advanced Glazings, Ltd.
Feed episode count: 148
Official site: https://bbfhpod.advancedglazings.com/
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Summary

Welcome to the BBFH podcast. More often than not, when we think about health and wellness, our thoughts turn to diet and exercise. However, most of us spend two-thirds or more of our day inside buildings. The quality of the environment in those buildings has been proven to have a dramatic impact on our well being and our productivity, both at work and at home. There is little discussion about this in the mainstream media. It’s time to start a public dialogue about how we are affected by the buildings where we live, work and play. Thanks for listening! https://bbfhpod.advancedglazings.com/

Episodes

Jul 29, 2026 · not_requested

Your Building Isn't Making You Sick by Accident — Why Comfort, Air Quality & Building Science Are Designed, Not Discovered – Episode 147 with Sarah Gudeman

Duration seconds: 2802
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bbfh6/episodes/Your-Building-Isnt-Making-You-Sick-by-Accident--Why-Comfort--Air-Quality--Building-Science-Are-Designed--Not-Discovered--Episode-147-with-Sarah-Gudeman-e3mlqlj

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Jul 22, 2026 · not_requested

Your Building Isn't Too Airtight — It's Breathing the Wrong Way: The Hidden Science of Healthy Buildings, Ventilation & Passive House – Episode 146 with Denise Martin

Duration seconds: 1695
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bbfh6/episodes/Your-Building-Isnt-Too-Airtight--Its-Breathing-the-Wrong-Way-The-Hidden-Science-of-Healthy-Buildings--Ventilation--Passive-House--Episode-146-with-Denise-Martin-e3mca2u

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Jul 15, 2026 · not_requested

The Biggest Threat to Student Success Isn't in the Classroom — It's the School Building We Keep Ignoring – Episode 145 with Alana Pinckley

Duration seconds: 1628
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bbfh6/episodes/The-Biggest-Threat-to-Student-Success-Isnt-in-the-Classroom--Its-the-School-Building-We-Keep-Ignoring--Episode-145-with-Alana-Pinckley-e3m37tm

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Jul 8, 2026 · not_requested

Architecture Is More Political Than Politics — The Hidden Power Buildings Have to Shape Society, Identity & Human Behavior – Episode 144 with Isun Kazerani

Duration seconds: 2333
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bbfh6/episodes/Architecture-Is-More-Political-Than-Politics--The-Hidden-Power-Buildings-Have-to-Shape-Society--Identity--Human-Behavior--Episode-144-with-Isun-Kazerani-e3lk8nn

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Jul 1, 2026 · not_requested

Most Building Projects Are Set Up to Fail Before Design Even Begins — The Costly Disconnect Between Real Estate, Architecture & Construction – Episode 144 with Jonathan Wolk

Duration seconds: 2240
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bbfh6/episodes/Most-Building-Projects-Are-Set-Up-to-Fail-Before-Design-Even-Begins--The-Costly-Disconnect-Between-Real-Estate--Architecture--Construction--Episode-144-with-Jonathan-Wolk-e3ledcb

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Jun 17, 2026 · not_requested

Canada Spent 20 Years Building More Housing — So Why Do Our Cities Feel Less Inspiring Than Ever? – Episode 142 with Alexander Josephson

Duration seconds: 2917
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bbfh6/episodes/Canada-Spent-20-Years-Building-More-Housing--So-Why-Do-Our-Cities-Feel-Less-Inspiring-Than-Ever---Episode-142-with-Alexander-Josephson-e3kskd8

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Jun 10, 2026 · not_requested

Most Restaurants Are Designed Backwards — The Hidden Operational Mistakes Hurting Staff, Customers & Profits – Episode 141 with Ryan Mikita

Duration seconds: 2380
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bbfh6/episodes/Most-Restaurants-Are-Designed-Backwards--The-Hidden-Operational-Mistakes-Hurting-Staff--Customers--Profits--Episode-141-with-Ryan-Mikita-e3kgu8o

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Jun 3, 2026 · not_requested

Retail Is Broken, Employees Are Miserable & Your Store Design Might Be Driving Customers Away — How Better Buildings Can Fix the Experience Crisis – Episode 140 with Brian Bucher

Duration seconds: 2082
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bbfh6/episodes/Retail-Is-Broken--Employees-Are-Miserable--Your-Store-Design-Might-Be-Driving-Customers-Away--How-Better-Buildings-Can-Fix-the-Experience-Crisis--Episode-140-with-Brian-Bucher-e3k6hlm

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May 27, 2026 · not_requested

Designing Hospitals That Actually Heal: What Architects Get Wrong About Healthcare - Episode 139 with Emily McGee

Duration seconds: 2305
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bbfh6/episodes/Designing-Hospitals-That-Actually-Heal-What-Architects-Get-Wrong-About-Healthcare---Episode-139-with-Emily-McGee-e3juc71

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May 20, 2026 · not_requested

Dark Hallways, Toxic Materials & Dead Offices — Why Most Buildings Still Ignore Human Health (and How Designers Can Fix It) – Episode 138 with Molly Polehna

Duration seconds: 2267
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bbfh6/episodes/Dark-Hallways--Toxic-Materials--Dead-Offices--Why-Most-Buildings-Still-Ignore-Human-Health-and-How-Designers-Can-Fix-It--Episode-138-with-Molly-Polehna-e3ji7u2

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May 13, 2026 · not_requested

Big Box, Bigger Problems – Why Retail Design Is Failing Humans (and the Radical Rethink Canadian Tire Is Betting On) – Episode 137 with Sarah Heppinstall

Duration seconds: 1780
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bbfh6/episodes/Big-Box--Bigger-Problems--Why-Retail-Design-Is-Failing-Humans-and-the-Radical-Rethink-Canadian-Tire-Is-Betting-On--Episode-137-with-Sarah-Heppinstall-e3j9bag

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May 6, 2026 · not_requested

Building Without Walls – Why Architecture’s Obsession with Control Is Killing Creativity (and How Nature Holds the Answer) - Episode 136 with Anne Romme

Duration seconds: 2388
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bbfh6/episodes/Building-Without-Walls--Why-Architectures-Obsession-with-Control-Is-Killing-Creativity-and-How-Nature-Holds-the-Answer---Episode-136-with-Anne-Romme-e3isje7

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Apr 29, 2026 · not_requested

Designing in the Dark – Why Modern Buildings Are Failing Our Biology (and What Norway Gets Right) - Episode 135 with Knut Knut Hjeltnes

Duration seconds: 2745
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bbfh6/episodes/Designing-in-the-Dark--Why-Modern-Buildings-Are-Failing-Our-Biology-and-What-Norway-Gets-Right---Episode-135-with-Knut-Knut-Hjeltnes-e3ii8ph

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Apr 22, 2026 · not_requested

Building Hope from Garbage – Why the Future of Sustainable Design Might Look Nothing Like You Expect - Episode 134 with Matthew Panaitz

Duration seconds: 1962
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bbfh6/episodes/Building-Hope-from-Garbage--Why-the-Future-of-Sustainable-Design-Might-Look-Nothing-Like-You-Expect---Episode-134-with-Matthew-Panaitz-e3i863k

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Apr 15, 2026 · not_requested

Cooling the Concrete Jungle – Rethinking Urban Heat and Human Comfort Through Radiant Design - Episode 133 with Dorit Aviv & Eric Teitelbaum

Duration seconds: 2795
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bbfh6/episodes/Cooling-the-Concrete-Jungle--Rethinking-Urban-Heat-and-Human-Comfort-Through-Radiant-Design---Episode-133-with-Dorit-Aviv--Eric-Teitelbaum-e3hrpcq

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Apr 15, 2026 · not_requested

Cooling the Concrete Jungle – Rethinking Urban Heat and Human Comfort Through Radiant Design - Episode 133 with Dorit Aviv & Eric Teitelbaum

Duration seconds: 2795
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bbfh6/episodes/Cooling-the-Concrete-Jungle--Rethinking-Urban-Heat-and-Human-Comfort-Through-Radiant-Design---Episode-133-with-Dorit-Aviv--Eric-Teitelbaum-e3hrqia

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Apr 8, 2026 · not_requested

Salutogenic Design and the Future of Prisons – Episode 132 with Helena Pombares

Duration seconds: 2075
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bbfh6/episodes/Salutogenic-Design-and-the-Future-of-Prisons--Episode-132-with-Helena-Pombares-e3hh2nf

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Apr 1, 2026 · not_requested

The Empty City Lie: Why We Keep Building Out While Our Best Land Sits Wasted – Episode 131 with Chelsey Jersak

Duration seconds: 1747
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bbfh6/episodes/The-Empty-City-Lie-Why-We-Keep-Building-Out-While-Our-Best-Land-Sits-Wasted--Episode-131-with-Chelsey-Jersak-e3h8211

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Mar 25, 2026 · not_requested

The Sustainability Illusion: Why “Green Design” Is Failing People—and What Actually Works – Ep 130 with Jenny Heim

Duration seconds: 1837
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bbfh6/episodes/The-Sustainability-Illusion-Why-Green-Design-Is-Failing-Peopleand-What-Actually-Works--Ep-130-with-Jenny-Heim-e3gtugd

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Mar 18, 2026 · not_requested

The Story Lie: Why “Technical Excellence” Is Killing Trust—and What Actually Makes People Believe – Ep 129 with Robert Bean

Duration seconds: 2323
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bbfh6/episodes/The-Story-Lie-Why-Technical-Excellence-Is-Killing-Trustand-What-Actually-Makes-People-Believe--Ep-129-with-Robert-Bean-e3gj7p9

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Mar 11, 2026 · not_requested

Hidden in Plain Sight: Why Your “Safe” Isn’t Safe – And the Rise of the Secret Room – Ep 128 with Steve Humble

Duration seconds: 2549
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bbfh6/episodes/Hidden-in-Plain-Sight-Why-Your-Safe-Isnt-Safe--And-the-Rise-of-the-Secret-Room--Ep-128-with-Steve-Humble-e3g38oj

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Mar 9, 2026 · not_requested

Why Windows Fail and Daylight Wins: Rethinking Light in Buildings – Ep 127 with Jon Phillips

Duration seconds: 1829
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bbfh6/episodes/Why-Windows-Fail-and-Daylight-Wins-Rethinking-Light-in-Buildings--Ep-127-with-Jon-Phillips-e3g382i

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Mar 4, 2026 · not_requested

Cutting Holes in the Roof (On Purpose): Why Daylight from Above Changes Everything – Ep 126 with Richard Williams

Duration seconds: 2350
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bbfh6/episodes/Cutting-Holes-in-the-Roof-On-Purpose-Why-Daylight-from-Above-Changes-Everything--Ep-126-with-Richard-Williams-e3frdv4

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Feb 25, 2026 · not_requested

Are We Designing Blind? Why Architecture Must Measure Its Impact – Ep 125 with Dr. Helia Taheri

Duration seconds: 2029
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bbfh6/episodes/Are-We-Designing-Blind--Why-Architecture-Must-Measure-Its-Impact--Ep-125-with-Dr--Helia-Taheri-e3fcci2

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Feb 18, 2026 · not_requested

The Beauty of the "Wrong" Way: Curiosity, Constraints & Designing From the Heart – Ep 124 with Lila Allen

Duration seconds: 1931
Source: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bbfh6/episodes/The-Beauty-of-the-Wrong-Way-Curiosity--Constraints--Designing-From-the-Heart--Ep-124-with-Lila-Allen-e3f2o8d

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