https://www.thismustbetheplace.live/episodes daily 0.75 2025-05-08 https://www.thismustbetheplace.live/episodes/episode-57-lorrie-rand monthly 0.5 2025-05-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b67fea339dd4372c2b8866/4cccbb7d-8893-4172-b5a5-4f1f0c84d218/Lorrie+Rand.jpeg Episodes - Episode 57: Lorrie Rand - In this episode, Shawna interviews Lorrie Rand, a certified passive house designer, Co-Founder and Director of Sustainability at Habitat Studio, and Co-Founder and Design Director at ReCover Initiative in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Lorrie shares her extensive experience with sustainable retrofits and updates on the Habit Studio's passive house retrofit project. They discuss the founding of the ReCover Initiative, which studies deep retrofits and has launched the multimillion-dollar Atlantic Canada Deep Retrofit Accelerator to address social, financial, and technical barriers. The conversation also touches on workforce development, challenges in implementing retrofits at scale, and initiatives for local economic development. Let’s dive in! https://www.thismustbetheplace.live/episodes/episode-56-peter-amerongen monthly 0.5 2025-05-08 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b67fea339dd4372c2b8866/9b36d586-578a-4ddc-9a1d-4e8d68105e08/Peter-Amerongen-1024x980.jpg Episodes - Episode 56: Peter Amerongen - In this episode, Shawna welcomes Peter Amerongen, the President of Retrofit Canada. They delve into Peter's extensive experience in retrofitting homes and his journey from building new, high-end houses to focusing on deep retrofits. The discussion spans various topics including the importance of retrofitting existing buildings to achieve net-zero emissions, the complexities of retrofitting compared to new construction, and case studies such as the Sundance co-op project. Peter also shares insights on Retrofit Canada's mission, which includes collecting and sharing case studies to inform future retrofit projects, developing a comprehensive roadmap for retrofitting buildings, and the goal of making these practices mainstream in the industry. Let’s dive in! https://www.thismustbetheplace.live/episodes/episode-55-trevor-trainor monthly 0.5 2025-03-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b67fea339dd4372c2b8866/62bff9bd-ce9c-47fc-879d-2d61be9d8c3e/Trevor+Trainor+headshot.jpg Episodes - Episode 55: Trevor Trainor - In this episode, Shawna welcomes Trevor Trainor, President of Bawating Building Science, focusing on his work in Indigenous housing conditions in Northern Ontario and Arctic regions. They discuss the importance of adapting building practices to suit harsh climates, particularly emphasizing unvented roofs in Northern housing. Trainor shares insights from his hygrothermic modeling studies and research, highlighting the necessity of proper ventilation, moisture control, and the use of exterior insulation in these environments. They also cover the challenges in the industry like the need for greater data sharing and the benefits of site-specific building solutions. Let’s dive in! https://www.thismustbetheplace.live/episodes/episode-54-cacea-panel-discussion monthly 0.5 2025-02-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b67fea339dd4372c2b8866/bdf8a588-ae83-4773-b1ce-ec8c914e58c0/squadshot_CACEA+Roundtable+Talk.jpg Episodes - Episode 54: CACEA Panel Discussion - Welcome to season four - woohoo! After a long hiatus, we start off with a new-too-us format: a panel discussion. Episode one is a discussion about the role of Energy Advisors in Canada, co-hosted by Blue House Energy Program Coordinator, Carla Harder. My guests include Cindy Gareau, Executive Director of the Canadian Association of Consulting Energy Advisors, two master energy advisors, Toby Smith with Building Knowledge Canada and Amelie Caron with EcoSynergy. Let’s dive in! https://www.thismustbetheplace.live/episodes/episode-53-shay-bulmer monthly 0.5 2025-01-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b67fea339dd4372c2b8866/cc333d00-d606-490d-a5b2-c4c578191ca5/Shay+Bulmer.jpg Episodes - Episode 53: Shay Bulmer - In this episode of This Must Be The Place Shawna is joined by Shay Bulmer, the founder and General Manager of Northern Homecraft Ltd., an award-winning, net-zero certified custom home company based in Vanderhoof British Columbia. Shay also serves as the current President of the Canadian Home Builders Association (CHBA) in Northern BC and is the presidential appointee at the CHBA BC level. https://www.thismustbetheplace.live/episodes/episode-52-jodi-huettner monthly 0.5 2022-10-27 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b67fea339dd4372c2b8866/8e38eece-deba-43c6-94b6-e78aea655c43/Jodi+Huettner.jpeg Episodes - Episode 52: Jodi Huettner - Innovator and disruptor Jodi Huettner joins Shawna for this episode of This Must be The Place. Jodi is the driving force behind creating and supplying Inclusive Personal Protective Equipment, or PPE, for women not only in the energy efficiency space but also for active and outdoor STEM positions. She is the President and CEO of Helga Wear Inc.. https://www.thismustbetheplace.live/episodes/episode-51-chris-magwood monthly 0.5 2022-10-20 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b67fea339dd4372c2b8866/0fdf485a-963c-4b34-b7d4-e49d95189cc4/Chris+Magwood.JPG Episodes - Episode 51: Chris Magwood - In this episode of This Must Be the Place, Shawna chats with Chris Magwood, a crusader for reversing climate change and for the past 25 years he has dedicated his career to inspiring and assisting others to do the same. He currently holds two positions—Manager in the Carbon Free Buildings program at Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) and as Director at Builders for Climate Action, an organization which he helped to establish. https://www.thismustbetheplace.live/episodes/episode-50-lorrie-rand monthly 0.5 2022-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b67fea339dd4372c2b8866/4cccbb7d-8893-4172-b5a5-4f1f0c84d218/Lorrie+Rand.jpeg Episodes - Episode 50: Lorrie Rand - Shawna is joined by Lorrie Rand in this episode of This Must Be The Place. Lorrie is the Sustainability Director at Habit Studio, a company she co-founded that specializes in sustainable renovations. Habit Studio is the leading authority on sustainable home design in Nova Scotia. Her company is also currently 8 women strong! https://www.thismustbetheplace.live/episodes/episode-49-kendall-ansell monthly 0.5 2022-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b67fea339dd4372c2b8866/6485ecd2-a9b8-4231-8c46-a14e83aeb711/Kendall+Ansell.JPG Episodes - Episode 49: Kendall Ansell - In this episode of This Must Be the Place, Shawna chats with Kendall Ansell-sometimes referred to as a “Fairy Design Mother” and a “gender-smashing business owner”. Kendall is the owner of Belle Construction and Kendall Ansell Interiors located in Vancouver, BC. https://www.thismustbetheplace.live/episodes/episode-48-jesse-hitchcock monthly 0.5 2022-10-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b67fea339dd4372c2b8866/5f363392-3c64-4477-b24e-8c3d318c00b5/Jesse+Hitchcock.jpg Episodes - Episode 48: Jesse Hitchcock - In this episode Shawna introduces the final theme of season 3—how do we inspire and disrupt the industry moving forward to meet our energy efficiency targets? Her guest Jesse Hitchcock, is a Senior Analyst at Customer Energy Solutions. Jesse works in energy efficiency and climate change mitigation. She is dedicated to building a decarbonized future—one where communities are sustainable and supportive for all. She is recognized for her community leadership and has served on Canada’s preeminent leadership forums and has been featured in such publications as the Huffington Post, CBC Power and Politics and others. https://www.thismustbetheplace.live/episodes/episode-47-yasmin-abraham monthly 0.5 2022-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b67fea339dd4372c2b8866/532119f1-a128-4982-a94a-d03ec29af9c5/Yasmin+Abraham.jpeg Episodes - Episode 47: Yasmin Abraham - In this episode of This Must Be the Place, Shawna is joined by fellow educator, Yasmin Abraham. A multi-award winner and recognized nationally and internationally for her work, she is the vision behind Empower Me- Canada’s only energy efficiency, education, and behaviour change program designed specifically for underrepresented communities. https://www.thismustbetheplace.live/episodes/episode-46-chelsah-thomas monthly 0.5 2022-09-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b67fea339dd4372c2b8866/e7d41270-f9a7-4d70-a38e-a32ba1c16f2a/Chelsah+Thomas.jpeg+use.png Episodes - Episode 46: Chelsah Thomas - In this episode of This Must Be the Place, Shawna is joined by Chelsah Thomas, the founder and owner of Sol Invictus, energy consulting for builders and homeowners specializing in high performance, net zero and passive house. Her home is central Alberta’s first Net Zero, Passive Solar Home. In 2020 she won “Business of the Year” for Young Entrepreneur. https://www.thismustbetheplace.live/episodes/episode-45-kirk-johnson monthly 0.5 2022-09-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b67fea339dd4372c2b8866/334364f5-de4a-44ff-aa4e-ab1340776a0e/Kirk+Johnson.jpeg Episodes - Episode 45: Kirk Johnson - In this episode of This Must Be the Place, Shawna covers a lot of important ground with guest Kirk Johnson. He has worked passionately over the past two decades in reimagining a Canada powered by low-carbon, net-zero, sustainable energy. He has spent his career designing transformative sustainable energy programs and has taught as a professor at Humber College. https://www.thismustbetheplace.live/episodes/episode-44-ian-scholten monthly 0.5 2022-09-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b67fea339dd4372c2b8866/134b08a2-04c5-4012-9a2b-6fa02a2791b8/Ian+Scholten.jpg Episodes - Episode 44: Ian Scholten - In this episode of This Must Be the Place, Shawna chats with Ian Scholten, Program Director at Indigenous Clean Energy Social Enterprise, or ICE. He is leading Bringing It Home, a major initiative which is responsible for driving community-scale energy efficiency projects. https://www.thismustbetheplace.live/episodes/episode-43-nate-adams monthly 0.5 2022-08-30 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b67fea339dd4372c2b8866/59487ef6-173c-4cd1-b1c3-6705aa89a62f/190319_Nate+Adams_HeadShot.JPG Episodes - Episode 43: Nate Adams - Shawna chats with Nate Adams in this week’s episode of This Must be The Place. When it comes to making your home more comfortable and efficient-Nate Adams is your house guru. Author, speaker, subject matter expert and content creator. https://www.thismustbetheplace.live/episodes/episode-42-andy-cockburn monthly 0.5 2022-08-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b67fea339dd4372c2b8866/1e2e0326-0d1a-4027-8696-be552fb6263d/Andy+Cockburn.jpg Episodes - Episode 42: Andy Cockburn - This Must be The Place’s very first guest is back! A ndy Cockburn joins Shawna for a deep dive into theme two of Season 3: We’re kinda stuck. What do we need to do to get out of our own way? https://www.thismustbetheplace.live/episodes/episode-41-ross-elliot monthly 0.5 2022-08-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b67fea339dd4372c2b8866/6241c5a6-db27-4434-8c7b-529a55843341/Ross+Elliot.jpg Episodes - Episode 41: Ross Elliot - In this episode of This Must be The Place, Shawna chats with the inimitable Ross Elliot. Known as “Mr. Energy”, he is an award-winning and sought-after energy design consultant for contractors and homeowners (even in retirement!). In 2014 he received the EnerQuality Hall of Fame award for lifetime achievement in making a lasting impact on energy efficiency and green building. https://www.thismustbetheplace.live/episodes/episode-40-richard-kadulski monthly 0.5 2022-08-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b67fea339dd4372c2b8866/f4af0eef-b8ed-4984-aaed-79e4e0d668c4/Richard+Kadulski_use.jpeg Episodes - Episode 40: Richard Kadulski - In this episode of This Must be The Place, Shawna’s guest is Vancouver-based architect, Richard Kadulski. Most recently he was inducted into the Greater Vancouver Homebuilders’ Association “Hall of Fame”. And in 2020, he was awarded the“Lifetime Achievement Award'' by the Canadian Home Builder’s Association. https://www.thismustbetheplace.live/episodes/episode-39-gail-lawlor monthly 0.5 2022-08-04 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b67fea339dd4372c2b8866/31623ec4-4ef7-4ed0-b1c4-98e4e402e112/Gail+Lawlor+%282%29.jpg Episodes - Episode 39: Gail Lawlor - In this episode of This Must Be the Place, Shawna is joined by industry trailblazer and natural born teacher Gail Lawlor. She has worked in a variety of capacities the past four decades—including as an air sealing contractor, auditor, retailer, researcher, consultant and of course—trainer. https://www.thismustbetheplace.live/episodes/episode-38-don-fugler monthly 0.5 2022-07-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b67fea339dd4372c2b8866/d6bcfb8e-fac3-428c-b9ca-8901d55156a5/Don+Fugler.jpeg Episodes - Episode 38: Don Fugler - In this episode of This Must Be the Place, Shawna’s guest is award-winning building science researcher Don Fugler. He spent 25 years leading research projects for the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) in the areas of residential energy use, ventilation, and indoor air quality. His findings are some of the most important in building science research in the world. https://www.thismustbetheplace.live/episodes/episode-37-oliver-drerup monthly 0.5 2022-07-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b67fea339dd4372c2b8866/201b9d52-5bd0-4284-bd9c-13e71c19f138/Oliver+Drerup+Photo+CMHC274+Final+copy.jpg Episodes - Episode 37: Oliver Drerup - Shawna catches up with long-time friend and colleague, Oliver Drerup in this edition of This Must be The Place. He is one of the top experts in Canada and internationally in promoting innovation and best practices in the design, construction and renovation of housing. https://www.thismustbetheplace.live/episodes/episode-36-tex-mcleod monthly 0.5 2022-07-12 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b67fea339dd4372c2b8866/af2a051e-9a34-41ad-9191-f07dd14c17c8/tex+mcleod.png Episodes - Episode 36: Tex McLeod - Guest Tex McLeod returns to kick off Season 3 of This Must Be The Place! We’re back with an exciting new format that continues to deliver industry insight, decades of collective knowledge, a little humour peppered throughout, and informed direction on where building science is heading. Season 3 is comprised of three themes. Each theme begins with an essay by Shawna. The first is about history and context; the second is about getting out of our own way, and the final theme will be about inspiration and disruption. https://www.thismustbetheplace.live/episodes/episode-35-monica-rokicki monthly 0.5 2022-07-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b67fea339dd4372c2b8866/07de1bb6-c021-4e87-88ca-0f78fd178f95/Monica+Rokicki.png Episodes - Episode 35: Monica Rokicki - In this week’s episode of This Must be The Place, Shawna speaks to Monica Rokicki, founder and CEO of Better Building Works. In addition to running her business and being an innovator in the industry, Monica is a passionate and sought-after presenter. https://www.thismustbetheplace.live/episodes/episode-34-robert-bean monthly 0.5 2022-04-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b67fea339dd4372c2b8866/61c61890-9892-40d4-8055-e7495b8251bd/Robert+Bean.png Episodes - Episode 34: Robert Bean - In this week’s episode of This Must be The Place, Shawna speaks to distinguished lecturer and speaker Robert Bean. He is the director of healthyheating.com and founded Indoor Climate Consultants Inc. Though now retired, he has an accomplished, extensive and impressive body of work that continues to grow. https://www.thismustbetheplace.live/episodes/episode-33-gaby-kalapos monthly 0.5 2022-04-21 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b67fea339dd4372c2b8866/6eea9969-5bf9-47ee-bb08-c836345242d1/Gaby+Kalapos_use.png Episodes - Episode 33: Gaby Kalapos - In this week’s episode of This Must be The Place, Shawna speaks to Gaby Kalapos— the Executive Director at Clean Air Partnership in Toronto. Her hard work and dedication is changing the energy efficiency landscape at the community level. For more than 25 years she has been advocating on behalf of communities for local governments to take action in their sustainable advancement. https://www.thismustbetheplace.live/episodes/episode-32-tex-mcleod monthly 0.5 2022-04-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b67fea339dd4372c2b8866/af2a051e-9a34-41ad-9191-f07dd14c17c8/tex+mcleod.png Episodes - Episode 32: Tex McLeod - In this week’s episode of This Must be The Place, Shawna speaks to Tex McLeod—one of North America’s leading presenters and trainers on energy, housing and indoor air quality. https://www.thismustbetheplace.live/episodes/episode-31-lloyd-alter monthly 0.5 2022-04-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b67fea339dd4372c2b8866/6881cb62-71e3-43fb-a39a-9dce84a12f1b/lloyd+alter.jpeg Episodes - Episode 31: Lloyd Alter - In this week’s episode of This Must be The Place, Shawna speaks to Lloyd Alter- author, teacher, and keynote speaker at conferences across North America and internationally. He is also the Design Editor for Treehugger-the award-winning sustainability website. https://www.thismustbetheplace.live/episodes/episode-30-megan-bennett monthly 0.5 2022-03-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b67fea339dd4372c2b8866/8642d21f-56c5-4663-92e8-f7fbf62a4d42/meg+bennett.jpg Episodes - Episode 30: Megan Bennett - In this week’s episode of This Must be The Place, Shawna speaks to Megan Bennett- the Director of Program Operations at Summerhill—an organization that helps people and businesses across Canada use energy more efficiently. She is a passionate advocate for making energy efficiency equitable for all. https://www.thismustbetheplace.live/episodes/episode-29-emma-norton monthly 0.5 2022-03-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b67fea339dd4372c2b8866/1645122781653-IEC7K01HX079GUC2NC54/Emma+Norton.jpeg Episodes - Episode 29: Emma Norton - In this week’s episode of This Must be The Place, Shawna speaks to passionate climate advocate Emma Norton. She is the Director of Government Relations at the Climate Emergency Unit ( a project of the David Suzuki Institute). Not afraid to “pound the climate emergency drum”, she is working tirelessly to reduce emissions through deep-energy retrofits and more responsive policies. https://www.thismustbetheplace.live/episodes/episode-28-betsy-agar monthly 0.5 2022-03-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b67fea339dd4372c2b8866/f0c12a99-8d08-463d-bc90-6eb14ac3808c/Betsy+Agar.jpeg Episodes - Episode 28: Betsy Agar - In this week’s episode of This Must be The Place, Shawna speaks to Betsy Agar, Senior Analyst in the Buildings and Urban Solutions Program at the Pembina Institute, Canada’s leading clean energy think tank. https://www.thismustbetheplace.live/episodes/episode-27-luke-dolan monthly 0.5 2022-03-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b67fea339dd4372c2b8866/58421c4f-5139-4858-a586-61a71ff4cc54/Luke+Dolan.jpeg Episodes - Episode 27: Luke Dolan - In this edition of This Must be The Place, Shawna has a spirited conversation with Luke Dolan, the CEO of Capital Home Energy-an energy design firm in Vancouver, British Columbia. Luke is a force for sustainable energy change in the industry. https://www.thismustbetheplace.live/episodes/episode-26-sonja-winkelmann monthly 0.5 2022-02-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b67fea339dd4372c2b8866/a501b5ea-4d2a-4bb9-9d54-38bca3bf3ed6/Headshot_SonjaWinkelmann.jpg Episodes - Episode 26: Sonja Winkelmann - In this conversation of This Must be The Place, Shawna chats with the Senior Director of Net Zero Energy Housing at the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA), Sonja Winkelmann. https://www.thismustbetheplace.live/episodes/episode-25-sean-kelly monthly 0.5 2022-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b67fea339dd4372c2b8866/6530eb1b-096f-4c0b-bff8-c15aba751d74/Sean+Kelly.jpg Episodes - Episode 25: Sean Kelly - In this conversation of This Must be The Place, Shawna catches up with Sean Kelly, Director of Energy at the Clean Foundation in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. https://www.thismustbetheplace.live/episodes/episode-24-dave-butterwick monthly 0.5 2022-02-17 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b67fea339dd4372c2b8866/a33667ec-a887-4274-9371-43f6752d88c0/Dave+Butterwick+Photo.jpeg Episodes - Episode 24: Dave Butterwick - In this episode of This Must be The Place Shawna talks to Dave Butterwick. He is the Managing Partner at Butterwick Construction and Carpentry Ltd. and Butterwick Projects Ltd.. He specializes in Net Zero and Passive House building. https://www.thismustbetheplace.live/episodes/episode-23-marie-hanchet monthly 0.5 2022-02-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b67fea339dd4372c2b8866/45f43d12-bc96-4be8-9c36-f63b9bda3d55/Headshot_MarieHanchet+%281%29.jpg Episodes - Episode 23: Marie Hanchet - In this episode of This Must be The Place Shawna exchanges deep insights on energy efficiency with self-proclaimed “math nerd at heart”, Marie Hanchet. She is a Project Manager in Net Zero Energy Housing at the Canadian Home Builders’ Association (CHBA). https://www.thismustbetheplace.live/episodes/episode-22-brad-mclaughlin monthly 0.5 2022-02-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b67fea339dd4372c2b8866/1ad0c4f5-218e-4d59-bcf4-7add0388bc4b/Brad+McLaughlin.jpg Episodes - Episode 22: Brad McLaughlin - In this episode of This Must be The Place Shawna exchanges net-zero knowledge and industry best practices with Brad McLaughlin. He is the General Manager of the multi-award winning company MCL Construction Ltd. based in New Brunswick, Canada. MCL has been serving the greater Saint John area for over 40 years specializing in building custom homes and renovations. https://www.thismustbetheplace.live/episodes/episode-21-casey-grey monthly 0.5 2022-01-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b67fea339dd4372c2b8866/dfacc3aa-92a2-455a-95e0-6e8b70375e92/casey_grey_-_headshot_-_white_background_-__2021-11-05.jpeg Episodes - Episode 21: Casey Grey - In this episode of This Must be The Place Shawna connects with Casey Grey, founder of the award-winning sustainable building company, The Conscious Builder. Inspiring, driven and knowledgeable he is also the host of The Conscious Builder Show on YouTube and the founder of the Conscious Builder Academy. https://www.thismustbetheplace.live/episodes/episode-20-bob-deeks monthly 0.5 2022-01-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b67fea339dd4372c2b8866/15c27a0c-c4dc-4ab1-9d04-59b28731f008/bob+deeks.jpg Episodes - Episode 20: Bob Deeks - In this episode Shawna talks to guest Bob Deeks, President of RDC Fine Homes based in Whistler and serving the south coast British Columbia. A past president of the BC chapter of the Canadian Home Builders Association, currently he serves as Chair of their National Technical Research Committee and as Vice Chair of the Net Zero Housing Council. https://www.thismustbetheplace.live/episodes/episode-19-stephen-magneron monthly 0.5 2022-01-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b67fea339dd4372c2b8866/f2c7cc81-c840-404d-a234-f20b0e2a0149/Steven+Magneron.jpg Episodes - Episode 19: Stephen Magneron - In this episode of This Must be The Place-Shawna talks to Stephen Magneron, an energy advisor at HomeSol Building Solutions. They wast no time in diving into all things pressure testing, air flow and so much more! https://www.thismustbetheplace.live/episodes/episode-18-doug-tarry monthly 0.5 2022-01-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b67fea339dd4372c2b8866/c2327f84-40e9-43dd-be88-87a2bc13a5a8/Doug+Tarry.jpg Episodes - Episode 18: Doug Tarry - In this episode Shawna chats with the dynamic and knowledgeable Doug Tarry—an award-winning home-builder in Southern Ontario. He has built more net zero labeled homes than any other builder in Canada. He is currently writing a book that will serve as a guide for homebuilders. https://www.thismustbetheplace.live/episodes/episode-17-stephanie-coleman monthly 0.5 2021-11-03 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b67fea339dd4372c2b8866/1635187314782-YQ7L0SOQ1CIDUMWGRKQU/stephanie+coleman.jpg Episodes - Episode 17: Stephanie Coleman - Shawna is joined by Stefanie Coleman in this episode. She is the Marketing and Business Development Manager at Building Knowledge Canada. She is the 3rd woman to be elected as president of the Canadian Home Builders Association (CHBA) in its 80-year history. She is also the honoured recipient of the EnerQuality 2019 Lead of the Year Award. https://www.thismustbetheplace.live/episodes/episode-16-toby-smith monthly 0.5 2021-10-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b67fea339dd4372c2b8866/1634827309796-D037QEGMW8UC580ZDSCE/toby+smith.jpg Episodes - Episode 16: Toby Smith - Toby Smith, Project Manager at Building Knowledge Canada joins Shawna in this episode. He brings a wealth of expertise in energy efficiency. He has contributed extensively to Shawna’s curriculum for her company, Blue House Energy. He supports clients by helping them navigate their way to high performance, low energy homes that they can be comfortable in for years to come. https://www.thismustbetheplace.live/episodes/episode-15-lara-ryan monthly 0.5 2021-10-25 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/60b67fea339dd4372c2b8866/1631555501217-454C6DYSLRPJAMJGPBJE/lara+ryan.jpg Episodes - Episode 15: Lara Ryan - Lara Ryan has spent over 30 years honing her leadership skills in environmental sustainability. 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