August 4, 2023 Yeah, But... Is it Resilient? Building Resilience, the Final Episode A checklist of resilient design all rolled into one home and one heck of a long video Design Video video
July 28, 2023 Building Resilience (13) A Wrap-Up of Construction Reviewing the WRB, exterior insulation, rainscreen, cladding, and deck detailing Last time on Building Resilience we were wrapping up the construction side of things by building a deck with a total disregard for child labor laws. Design Video video
July 1, 2023 Updated: July 21, 2023 Building Resilience (11): PVC Cladding Panels and Metal Profiles Complete the Modern Makeover Installing AZEK sheets with PaintPro technology and how some high-performing black paints can reflect heat Siding & Exterior Trim Design Video video
May 10, 2023 Updated: June 28, 2023 A GTFO Approach to IAQ Getting indoor air pollutants OUT of the living space is one way to improve indoor air quality. HVAC & Mechanicals Design Video video
April 27, 2023 Updated: May 21, 2024 A Gut Rehab and Addition Double the Size of a Minneapolis Foursquare A four-part journey into the layers, techniques, and thinking behind the OA Awesome Wall Concrete & Masonry Framing Siding & Exterior Trim WRB & Flashing Design Video aggregation
April 20, 2023 Updated: July 13, 2023 Building Resilience (2): Design and Demolition Strategy A large white pine dictates excavation, which dictates the foundation, which dictates the framing, which defines the living space. Demolition Design Video video
April 7, 2023 Updated: July 13, 2023 Building Resilience: Pilot Episode—Beginning in the Middle of Remodeling A new show about extreme climate construction is interrupted by a global pandemic Framing Siding & Exterior Trim Decks & Porches WRB & Flashing Windows & Doors Safety Design Video video
April 4, 2023 Updated: May 28, 2024 Are OSB and Plywood Air Barriers? HOLY COW! If you blow hard enough, you can blow through OSB! Framing Insulation & Air Sealing Design Podcasts podcasts
March 27, 2023 Updated: July 13, 2023 Airtight Home Ventilation: Where to Place ERV Exhaust and Supply Grilles Use ASHRAE 62.2 to get a baseline, count your exhaust needs, and adjust the baseline to your needs HVAC & Mechanicals Design YouTube video
March 7, 2023 Updated: July 14, 2023 Air Pressure Illustrated: The Beer Can Pressure Crunch Air pressure simplified into an understandable experiment Design YouTube video