On this episode, we’re wrapping up the season. With Building Science 101. E1, E2, E3, G4 G5, G7, and H1. Holistic design, and all the code clauses all at once. Enclosures, envelopes, and our overall thoughts about all of this BS (building science). Episode 14: Building science 101.
Jul 13, 2020
57 min
On this episode, we’re talking about the sun. UV and Solar Heat Gain. G5, G7, and H1. Shading, overheating, and solar radiation. What it does, how to control it, and why passive solar is a lot more complicated than just putting a big window next to a concrete slab. Episode 13: The Sun.
Jul 5, 2020
1 hr 1 min
On this episode, we’re talking to a few of the people on our team. We’re asking how they found themselves living in a shotgun shack, how they found themselves living in another part of the world, what is that beautiful house? Am I right? Am I wrong?. And you may say to yourself Episode 8: Denise, Matt, and Gab.
Jul 3, 2020
44 min
On this episode, we’re talking about drainage. Getting the water out and away. E1 and E2.
Dripping, dropping, and drying. How to drain surfaces, how to design flashings, and how to use rainscreens and redundancy to make sure water stays out. Episode 12: Drainage.
Jun 29, 2020
1 hr 6 min
On this episode, we’re talking about Airtightness. Building tight and Ventilating right. G4 with a bit of H1 and G5. Keeping the outside out and the inside in. How to build airtight, why it’s important, and why mechanical ventilation is a must. Episode 11: Airtightness.
Jun 21, 2020
1 hr
On this episode, we’re talking about thermal bridges. Solid parts of the building that bleed heat to the outside. H1 again. Making sure your house doesn’t get cold spots. Where to find them, how to fix them, and which ones matter more than others. Episode 10: Thermal bridges.
Jun 14, 2020
1 hr
On this episode, we’re talking about Passive House. Proper building design based on energy
targets. PHPP. What it is, what it isn’t, how easy it is to achieve, and why it’s not as scary as it sounds. Episode 9: Passive House.
May 31, 2020
1 hr
On this episode, we’re talking to a few of the people on our team. We’re asking how they found themselves living in a shotgun shack, how they found themselves living in another part of the world, what is that beautiful house? Am I right? Am I wrong?. And you may say to yourself Episode 8: Denise, Matt, and Gab.
May 17, 2020
19 min
On this episode, we’re talking to a few of the people on our team. Where did they come from, where did they go, where did they come from cotton eye… I mean and a few other questions to add some warmth and fluff. Episode 6: James, Robyn, Karl, and Dan.
May 10, 2020
40 min
On this episode, we’re talking to a few of the people on our team. Who they are, where they’re from, what they did, as long as you love m- I mean and a few other questions sprinkled in for a little bit of flavour. Episode 5: Shawn, Peter, Lesley and Dimas.
May 3, 2020
40 min
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