Episode 34

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9th Aug 2025

034: Passive House Series #3: Bringing Magnolia House to Life with Alex Munson

In this final episode of our Passive House series, builder and general contractor Alex Munson takes us behind the scenes of the Magnolia House—the first certified Passive House in Arkansas. Alex shares how her background, hands-on building style, and deep-rooted love for construction shaped the project, and she reflects on what it means to collaborate closely with architects and consultants to meet the strict Passive House standards. She also talks shop on airtightness tests, ductwork challenges, and the art of mentoring other builders—while staying grounded in community, craftsmanship, and a genuine love of swinging a hammer.

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We discuss trails, transit, city planning, and anything that keeps Fayetteville, Arkansas moving forward!
Join two Fayetteville, Arkansas residents for interviews with city planners, developers, architects, artists, change makers, and everyday citizens. On the FayetteForward podcast, we discuss active transportation, trails, transit, city planning, affordable housing, and more—with the goal of sharing actionable ways to move Fayetteville forward.