Designing with Sunlight: Viktoria Neumueller on Energy-Efficient Homes and Solar-Oriented Planningsode

25/08/2025 30 min Temporada 1 Episodio 9
Designing with Sunlight: Viktoria Neumueller on Energy-Efficient Homes and Solar-Oriented Planningsode

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Episode Synopsis

In this illuminating episode, we're joined by Austrian engineer Viktoria Neumueller, a passionate advocate for sunlight-optimized architecture and energy-efficient building design. With a background in planning heating, cooling, and ventilation systems, Viktoria brings rare insight into how thoughtful building orientation and solar exposure can dramatically reduce heating costs, enhance comfort, and even transform quality of life.We dive deep into:Why shadow mapping and sunlight analysis should be a first step in architectural designHow ignoring solar orientation can cost homeowners thousands over a building’s lifetimeViktoria's personal mission to help homeowners, builders, and architects rethink natural light integrationThe surprising resistance from the construction industry—and how she’s challenging itWhether you're planning a new build, renovating a home, or simply fascinated by how sunlight and design intersect, this episode will inspire a new way of seeing your space.

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