May 27, 2017 Updated: January 15, 2024 Tiny House Plan: A Future Granny Flat in Ecuador Begin with the end in mind. And some construction materials, too. Framing Photos photos
May 22, 2017 Updated: June 15, 2023 Retrofitting a Hardy Frame Shear Panel Here’s how to stiffen walls that are too narrow to resist the force exerted by high winds and earthquakes. Framing YouTube video
May 20, 2017 Updated: June 15, 2023 A Robotic Layout Machine This Roomba-like device can navigate a room and print complicated layout on the floor. Framing Video Treats video
May 4, 2017 Updated: June 15, 2023 Seismic Retrofit: Soft-Story Construction in Berkeley, Calif Tie the walls to the foundation, the floor to the walls, and add shear strength for lateral support Framing Video video
May 2, 2017 Updated: June 15, 2023 Raised-Heel Trusses: A Simple Upgrade With a Big Payoff Better insulation, drier walls, lower HERS scores, and labor savings. Framing Article
April 27, 2017 Updated: May 22, 2024 Cold Climate Passive House Retrofit in Connecticut A collection of five videos on a Passive House Retrofit in Sharon, CT (climate zone 5) executed by Ben Bogie, Built to Last, LLC Framing Insulation & Air Sealing WRB & Flashing Windows & Doors Video aggregation
April 17, 2017 Updated: June 15, 2023 Airtight Dropped Soffit for Ducts, Fans, or Can Lights Keep mechanical equipment within the envelope to improve the quality of houses and homes Framing HVAC & Mechanicals Insulation & Air Sealing Plumbing, Electrical Details in 4D detail
April 6, 2017 Updated: June 15, 2023 Exterior Assembly Details for a Pacific Northwest Passive House The most effective (and easiest) time to detail the air barrier is during the framing stage. If it isn't specified during design, ain't no way the framers are gonna get it right. Framing Insulation & Air Sealing YouTube video
March 28, 2017 Updated: September 6, 2023 Advanced Framing for Framers A collection of details that make sense for most framers to incorporate into their SOP—based on feedback from framers who do it a lot. Framing
March 14, 2017 Updated: July 19, 2024 How To Cut A Deck Board Six tips for clean and accurate decking cuts Framing Decks & Porches Video video