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In this milestone episode, Bill Spohn highlights the voices of women in the RESNET community, discussing their diverse paths into building science and the industry's evolution.

QUOTES from the episode: "You absolutely belong here. There are many paths into this industry, and there's room for everyone to thrive." - Cindy Zeis "Patience, facts, and science always win the day." - Sharla Riead "The future of women in building science is unlimited." - Nancy St. Hilaire In this milestone 150th episode of RESTalk, host Bill Spohn marks Women's History Month by highlighting the voices of women from across the RESNET® community. Through a series of short conversations, industry leaders share how they entered the world of building science, the mentors who influenced their careers, and how the industry has evolved over time. Their stories reveal that there is no single path into the home performance and HERS® ecosystem. Some entered through construction, the mechanical trades, and hands-on field work, while others came through sustainability planning, academic programs, or early energy-auditing efforts dating back to energy crises of past decades. What they share is a passion for solving complex problems in buildings and translating technical building science into practical solutions that improve comfort, efficiency, durability, and affordability. The conversation…

People in this episode

Host: Bill Spohn

Guests: Cindy Zeis, Sharla Riead, Nancy St. Hilaire

Topics covered

• women in building science
• career paths
• mentorship
• industry evolution
• gender diversity
• home performance

Keywords

• building science
• women in construction
• HERS
• energy auditing
• sustainability
• mentorship
• gender stereotypes

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: RESNET

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