DiscoverPassive House Podcast244: Hot, Humid, and High Performance
244: Hot, Humid, and High Performance

244: Hot, Humid, and High Performance

Update: 2025-06-24
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In this episode of the Passive House Podcast, hosts Mary James and Ilka Cassidy sit down with Kristina Held, principal and founder of Held Architecture. Kristina shares her fascinating path through architectural education in Serbia, Germany, and the U.S., and how that global experience shaped her approach to Passive House. From humidity challenges in the Carolinas to adaptive reuse and detailing with precision, Kristina offers deep insight into designing for performance, comfort, and climate resilience.

https://www.heldarch.com/

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244: Hot, Humid, and High Performance

244: Hot, Humid, and High Performance

Matthew Cutler-Welsh, Zack Semke, Mary James, and Ilka Cassidy