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The BS* + Beer Show: Building Codes: Where did they come from? Where should they go?
This episode of the BS* + Beer show includes an energetic overview of the history of building codes delivered by Glenn Mathewson, educator at BuildingCodeCollege.com, who happens to have over…
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The BS* + Beer Show: The New Carbon Architecture
Hear what the authors of this seminal book have to say about the future of green building
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The BS* + Beer Show: HRVs and ERVs
A rundown of the basics and a short walk into the weeds
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A Holistic Approach to Housing
Hillside Center for Sustainable Living positions itself as a model for sustainable community development
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The BS* + Beer Show: What About Sealants?
An expert look at a common product type
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The BS* + Beer Show: Deep-Energy Retrofit of an Old Timber-Frame House
Mason Lord, founder of Hudson Valley Preservation, shares a close-up look at what it takes to save a historic home using building science-based methods and products
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The BS* + Beer Show: Siding Options With Sustainability in Mind
Architects Phil Kaplan and Chris Briley point us in the direction of siding materials suitable for green-building projects
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Book Club: The New Carbon Architecture
BS* + Beer hosts share lessons they gleaned from reading this increasingly important book
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The BS* + Beer Show: The Intersection of Preservation and Performance
In the quest to save old houses, do we need to sacrifice high performance? To achieve high performance, do we need to demote fine craftsmanship? Is it possible to build for efficiencies and beauty?
