This is our final episode of 2022 and we are talking about the elements. First thing Gab thought about is Captain Planet, first thing Peter thinks about is periodic table, so we chat about them both!  Want to learn more or stay in touch? Follow us on Instagram/Facebook @pink.moose or on LinkedIn: Oculus Architectural Engineering Ltd Check out our website for free resources, blog articles and other fun things. https://oculusltd.co.nz/  https://www.linkedin.com/company/oculus-architectural-engineering https://www.instagram.com/pink.moose/

In this episode Peter & Gab talk about moving and shaking: Seismic Design. What do we do to earthquake prove our buildings? From pendulum stabilisers, base isolators and seismic window frames, they talk about it all!   Want to learn more or stay in touch? Follow us on Instagram/Facebook @pink.moose or on LinkedIn: Oculus Architectural Engineering Ltd Check out our website for free resources, blog articles and other fun things. https://oculusltd.co.nz/  https://www.linkedin.com/company/oculus-architectural-engineering https://www.instagram.com/pink.moose/

It's mould awareness month! Time to talk mouldy. Peter and Gab are diving back into humidity and mould. They discuss what it is and what we can do about to ensure we are comfortable in our homes.  Join us for this years' mould awareness - 2 weeks worth of mould content, lots of eye opening images and a giveaway - head over to our Instagram @pink.mooose (https://www.instagram.com/pink.moose) Want to learn more or stay in touch? Follow us on Instagram/Facebook @pink.moose (https://www.instagram.com/pink.moose) or on LinkedIn: Oculus Architectural Engineering Ltd (https://www.linkedin.com/company/oculus-architectural-engineering) Check out our website for free resources, blog articles and other fun things: https://oculusltd.co.nz/

In this episode Gab & Peter talk about real winter. Not the rainy, grey, could Auckland winter, but -45 degree C temperatures and what actually happens when these temperatures hit.  Want to learn more or stay in touch? Follow us on Instagram/Facebook @pink.moose (https://www.instagram.com/pink.moose) or on LinkedIn: Oculus Architectural Engineering Ltd (https://www.linkedin.com/company/oculus-architectural-engineering) Check out our website for free resources, blog articles and other fun things: https://oculusltd.co.nz/ 

On this episode Gab asks Peter about Homestar version 5. What are the changes, what are the ratings and what it all means.  Want to learn more or stay in touch? Follow us on Instagram/Facebook @pink.moose or on LinkedIn: Oculus Architectural Engineering Ltd Check out our website for free resources, blog articles and other fun things.

On this episode Peter & Gab discuss shortages and supply chain issues. Including some tips and tricks on how to be creative and work around the problem. 

In this episode Peter asks Gab about new builds. What we need to know, what we need to ask about and how to push builders to build better. 

In this episode Peter and Gab talk about all sorts. Peter is back from Canada, what did he see, what did he feel and how do New Zealand homes compare to the rest of the world. 

The world is a changing place, and we are seeing this in our climate and weather patterns. The change isn’t consistent, floods and temperature extremes are becoming more frequent, and often we are unprepared for these events. When it comes to our house, even though the weather in NZ is pretty comfortable for 2/3 of the year, we should be able to fully shut all of the doors and windows and still be healthy, comfortable, and well ventilated inside when the weather outside is not cooperating.

Houses That Work Houses, buildings, whatever – we are talking about those that work (and those that don’t)! It’s the devil’s advocate argument when we talk about improving your home performance – “Oh I’ve never had that, and it’s always worked before.” However, there’s a reason why there is a whole science behind why we do the things we do as building engineers – it’s a holistic approach which considers the whole building as one altogether.