BS* + Beer
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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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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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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?
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The BS* + Beer Show: All About Kitchen Ventilation
Choosing the right size range hood and using it well are the first part of protecting indoor air quality from cooking-related pollutants. Adequate make up air completes the system.
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The BS* + Beer Show: Open Building Systems with Tedd Benson
The pioneer of modern timber framing shows how we can build homes to last 500 years by disentangling the structure from partitions, mechanicals, and other "stuff"
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The BS* + Beer Show: Windows Part II – Installation Details
A couple weeks ago we discussed windows and concluded that even the best windows are only as good as their installation. That's where we picked up in this episode.