Exploring the Journey of the FlowFinder and Innovations in Building Science with Niek-Jan Bink from ACIN

In our latest podcast episode, we had the pleasure of hosting Niek-Jan Bink from ACIN, where Sam and I dove into the fascinating story behind the FlowFinder and ACIN's journey in building science and technology. This conversation offered a behind-the-scenes look at the FlowFinder’s origin story, its evolution, and the pioneering work being done on new tools like the UltraGraphx and the ATT Tester. Here’s a recap of our conversation with Niek-Jan, which offers insights into the past, present, and future of air quality and building science solutions.

A Deep Dive into the FlowFinder’s Origins

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How Aeroseal is Revolutionizing Energy Efficiency with CEO Amit Gupta

In the latest episode of The Flow Lab Podcast, hosted by Ben Walker and Sam Myers of Retrotec, we had the pleasure of speaking with Amit Gupta, CEO of Aeroseal. Aeroseal is a global leader in duct and envelope-sealing technology, revolutionizing energy efficiency in residential and commercial buildings. This episode delved into Aeroseal's history, its cutting-edge technology, and the broader impact of sealing systems on energy savings, air quality, and sustainability.

 Brendan Reid on the Flow Lab Podcast

We're thrilled to announce a special episode of the FlowLab Podcast, hosted by Ben Walker and Sam Myers, featuring none other than Brendan Reid—one of the original founders of Retrotec! Brendan shares captivating stories about the early days of Retrotec and his journey from being an accidental entrepreneur to a trailblazer in building science and home performance. This episode is a must-listen for anyone fascinated by the origins of building science technology or looking to gain insights from someone who helped shape the industry we know today. Brendan offers a unique perspective on the challenges and discoveries that led to Retrotec's early innovations, including the very first

Colin Genge on the Evolution of Building Science

Watch the full episode of The FlowLab podcast, where we talked
about the evolution of Building science with Colin Genge!

It was fantastic to catch up with Colin Genge, one of Retrotec's original founders, on The Flow Lab Podcast. During the episode, we explored the origins of blower door technology and its role in the early energy conservation initiatives that began in the 1980s.

Colin shared incredible insights into developing the first blower doors, which originated

Reflecting on the Origins of Airtightness Testing with Harold Orr

Watch the full episode of The FlowLab podcast, where we dive deeper
into Harold’s stories and explore the future of airtightness testing.

At Retrotec, we have always been passionate about innovation in airtightness testing, which is why it was an absolute privilege to sit down with one