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Unbuild It | Episode 158: The Doctor is In - Retired building scientist and pulmonary physician Nathan Yost

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Steve and Pete welcome Nathan Yost to discuss Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS), exploring how building materials, indoor environments, and evolving medical understanding can impact those living with sensitivities. Nathan shares insights from years of working with clients, while Steve recounts recent projects where MCS dramatically influenced design decisions, specifications, and material choices—including one project in a surprising "dead zone."

Unbuild It | Episode 157: Three Guys on Four Highly Technical Building Puzzles

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Three hyperlinks to scientific articles: ScienceDirect article, PubMed Central article, and Frontiers in Physiology article.

Unbuild It | Episode 156: Building Standards for Building Professionals?

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In this episode, we dive into the construction industry’s obsession with standards, certifications, and “best practices” — and question whether they actually lead to better buildings. Through a lively discussion on education, building science, and the need to “chase friction,” we explore what it really takes to improve the way we design and build. Featuring insights, debate, and practical resources for building professionals and clients alike.

Unbuild It | Episode 155: ZIP-R on the roof?

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Plenty of folks in our industry have been talking about using Huber's ZIP-R panels on roofs, and certainly, Huber has been working on this as well. But Steve, Jake, and Nick Sabol (lead on Huber's Technical Team) take a deep dive into all the considerations: structural, hygrothermal, and long-term durability. And Pete's leading resource on this topic? Call Steve

Unbuild It | Episode 154: Wall Details That Actually Work (Part II): Wildfire Zone Rainscreens & Innovative Use of ZIP Sheathing

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Nick Sabol (Huber Product Engineering Team) is back to work with Steve & Pete on rainscreen details in wildfire zones and Steve's cool perspective: use building materials in ways that work well but don't follow convention. Lots of GREAT resources!

Unbuild It | Episode 153: Wall Details with Nick Sabol, Huber Product Engineer

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UBIP loves tech folks like Nick Sabol of the Huber Product Engineering team. Pete, Jake, and Nick dive into exterior wall details to manage water and air. Big focus on bottom-of-wall-to-foundation details and rainscreen details at windows. Pretty cool to learn about RAINA as well (see Resources). And for better or worse--no Dad joke!

Unbuild It | Episode 152: Thermal & Structural Load Issues with Insulation, Wood, and Concrete

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Whoa--the boys go super technical and wonky on structural loading of rigid insulation, thermal bridging with concrete and wood, and innovative framing systems, EcoSmart and Tolko. This leads to an interesting discussion of how often in residential buildings we unknowingly way over-engineer. Steve closes out with a design issue for certain beehives...