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Build Across America
Build Across America | Episode 8 - Resilient Western North Carolina
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On Episode 8 of Build Across America, Matt visits Asheville, NC, to explore how Alair Asheville - Red Tree Builders designs for performance, resilience, and wellness in a temperate rainforest climate. Builder Brandon Bryant showcases innovations like precast concrete walls, advanced insulation, ERVs, dehumidifiers, and geothermal systems that support energy efficiency, durability, and healthy indoor air. The tour highlights Red Tree’s net zero ready homes, including the Olivette agrihood community with solar panels, rain gardens, and climate-resilient design tailored for the region’s terrain and weather challenges. Brandon also shares how Hurricane Helene reinforced the need for disaster preparedness and resilient construction, while reflecting on his company’s evolution from green building to wellness-focused, net positive homes. The episode closes with a focus on community, mental health in construction, and Red Tree’s membership in the Alair network, which strengthens customer experience while advancing sustainable building practices.Sponsors
Episodes
Build Across America | Episode 1 - South Dakota Perfect Wall
Episode 1
Matt launches a brand-new Build Original Series®, Build Across America, far away from his home base in Austin, TX . Hop on a plane to Mitchell, SD—where spring feels like winter and the wind never stops—for the first stop on Matt’s journey to build better from sea to shining sea. He’s joined by builder Josh Stange and architect Steve Baczek to explore one of the most advanced residential wall assemblies in the country. Whether you're a builder, designer, or homeowner, this episode offers real-world lessons in building airtight, resilient, and comfortable homes built to thrive in punishing climates.
Build Across America | Episode 3 - Panelization in the Northeast and Beyond
Episode 3
Build Across America visits Bensonwood in Walpole, NH, which showcases panelization for high-performance, energy-efficient homes. Collaboration with Mason in Connecticut demonstrates efficiency and quality control.
Build Across America | Episode 5 - FORTIFIED Building on the Texas Coast
Episode 5
Matt journeys from ATX to Rockport, TX to visit builder Jason Harmon of CDK Coastal Homes. Jason offers an in-depth tour of a high-performance coastal home in Rockport, emphasizing durability, moisture control, and hurricane resilience.
