BS* + Beer
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Pretty Good Lighting
Three experts share tips on how to install good lighting on a modest budget
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The BS* + Beer Show: Two Deep-Energy Retrofits
We hear about the complexities of turning two structures into high-performance buildings
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The BS* + Beer Show: Fine Homebuilding Magazine’s 40th Anniversary Celebration
A look back at one of the residential building industry's most valuable resources
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The BS* + Beer Show: Communicating High-Performance Details
Hear how three architects convey their plans to contractors
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The BS* + Beer Show: Roof Venting: When, Where, Why, and How?
A discussion about trusted assemblies and newer methods and products
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Lighting Design Strategies
Smart and effective lighting goes well beyond swapping out incandescent bulbs for LEDs. Start with the science.
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The BS* + Beer Show: Heating With Wood
Learn about three distinct approaches to optimizing wood as a primary fuel source
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The BS* + Beer Show: Craftsmanship and Building Science
A multidirectional conversation about the art, science, and craft of building homes
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The BS* + Beer Show: High-Performance House Tour: A Living Building Challenge Case Study
The team behind Burh Becc at Beacon Springs Farm explains the hurdles they overcame to earn LBC certification
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The BS* + Beer Show: Designing a High-Performance House With the Pretty Good House Approach
A considered look at the criteria and process behind the PGH