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246: Scaling Retrofit with Kore: Passive House in Practice in Ireland

246: Scaling Retrofit with Kore: Passive House in Practice in Ireland

Update: 2025-07-11
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In this episode of the Passive House Podcast, Mary James speaks with Barry McCarron, Managing Director of Kore Retrofit, about Ireland’s bold retrofit efforts and Passive House leadership. Barry traces his journey from building the world's largest Passive House Premium project to leading cutting-edge retrofit initiatives through Kore’s one-stop shop model. He shares insights into his PhD research on radon in certified Passive House buildings, the significance of airtightness and ventilation, and Ireland’s ambitious retrofit targets. 


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246: Scaling Retrofit with Kore: Passive House in Practice in Ireland

246: Scaling Retrofit with Kore: Passive House in Practice in Ireland

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