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Real Talk on Facade Design, Windows, and Industry Pain Points ft. Manny Morales & Spencer Culhane

Real Talk on Facade Design, Windows, and Industry Pain Points ft. Manny Morales & Spencer Culhane

Update: 2025-07-16
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What happens when Passive House principles meet the chaos of real-world construction? In this new episode of All Things Facades podcast, Manny Morales (Facade + Envelope) and Spencer Culhane (Skyline Windows) get candid about the growing pressure to design smarter, build tougher, and balance performance with reality.


They dive into the aluminum vs. UPVC window debate, the messiness of facade coordination, and why Florida’s heat is no match for building codes written for cold climates.


Packed with firsthand insight and a few industry truths we all think but rarely say—this one’s for anyone who's ever had to fight for better buildings.


#AllThingsFacades #PassiveHouse #FacadeDesign #BuildingEnvelope #HighPerformanceBuilding #SustainableConstruction #WindowSystems #UPVCvsAluminum #FacadeEngineering #GreenBuilding #ClimateResilience #EnergyEfficiency #SustainableDesign #ConstructionPodcast #IndustryTalks #DesignDeepDive

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Real Talk on Facade Design, Windows, and Industry Pain Points ft. Manny Morales & Spencer Culhane

Real Talk on Facade Design, Windows, and Industry Pain Points ft. Manny Morales & Spencer Culhane

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