Kim Aitken shares her journey from Ireland to Scotland and into a diverse career spanning time with the British Army, Product Design Engineering, and Structural Engineering in Canada. She introduces Truss House™ - an innovative system using roof trusses as the primary structure to deliver faster, more efficient builds. Despite early hurdles, including a Dragon’s Den appearance and COVID-19 disruptions, the concept has gained strong traction in New Zealand through partnerships with Pryda and Bunnings Trade, with current plans on the drawing board for everything from modular to multi-storey housing.

Special Guest: Kim Aitkin.

In this episode of the Pro Clima Podcast, Simon Cator talks with Auckland-based (but Toronto born and raised) building enclosure engineer Peter Raimondo about adapting building science principles from Canada to New Zealand. Raimondo discusses challenges in local construction practices, the importance of airtightness and ventilation, and how controlled airflow prevents condensation and energy loss. He also shares insights from blower door testing, international best practice, and his role as MC for the upcoming Building Science Summit, focused on industry collaboration and knowledge sharing.

Special Guest: Peter Raimondo.

Simon Wandsborough joins the pro clima Podcast to discuss his journey from outdoor instructor to eco-conscious builder and the thinking behind his business, Third Little Pig. He shares how growing up in New Zealand and completing an adult apprenticeship shaped his focus on building better, more comfortable, and energy-efficient homes.
The conversation explores high-performance building principles such as passive solar design, insulation, airtightness, and quality windows, alongside the need for better education and early collaboration between clients, architects, and builders. Simon also reflects on the limitations of New Zealand’s building code, common misconceptions around cost and airtightness, and what’s next for Third Little Pig.

Special Guest: Simon Wansbrough.