033: Passive House Series #2: Systems Thinking and Human-Centered Design with Cameron Caja
Cameron Caja joins us to explore the world of Passive House design—what it is, how it works, and why it matters for Northwest Arkansas. From energy modeling and airtight membranes to long-term resilience and community health, Cameron unpacks the systems thinking behind better buildings. He also shares insights on affordability, incremental change, and his work with Habitat for Humanity to make high-performance housing more accessible.
Show Links:
- Cameron Caja
- Polaris High Performance Homes
- Passive Building Principles
- KUAF Story on Magnolia House
- NWA Democrat-Gazette Story on Magnolia House
- Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV)
- Home Energy Rx
- Phius
- Spring Street Passive House
- City of Fayetteville Composting Program
- Habitat for Humanity of Northwest Arkansas
- Groundwork (Northwest Arkansas Council)
- Community Development NWA
- Passive House Accelerator
- Reimagine Buildings Collective
- Tri Cycle Farms
- Apple Seeds NWA
- Cobblestone Farms
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