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Unbuild It | Episode 151: Where Matters: Climate (I)

Unbuild It | Episode 151: Where Matters: Climate (I)

Episode 151    

Pete kicks off a three-part series on how Climate, Site, and Extreme Events influence building design. This episode focuses on climate and why building strategies must change depending on location—just like packing differently for Minneapolis, Honolulu, or New Orleans. Drawing on research from the Building America Solution Center and Joe Lstiburek’s “Perfect Wall,” the discussion highlights the importance of climate-driven building science.

UnBuild It | Episode 150: Social Media: The Best of Times, The Worst of Times

UnBuild It | Episode 150: Social Media: The Best of Times, The Worst of Times

Episode 150    

DESCRIPTION: Our good buddy, Matt Risinger, joins Jake & Steve as the Three Social Media Amigos to roast Pete, the social media naysayer. Entertaining? You bet. Information transfer? Of course, with great conversation, distinguishing between social media's dark/worst times and its enlightening/best times.

UnBuild It | Episode 149: I'll Tell You Where To Stick That Opinion

UnBuild It | Episode 149: I'll Tell You Where To Stick That Opinion

Episode 149    

The building team (5 gears): Designers, Builders, Manufacturers, Consultants, Building Owners/Users. Is anyone more important than the others? CAN they work together? MUST they work together? Steve breaks this down for us by cutting to the chase — how he really feels about consultants (that would be Pete) and, in particular, energy modelers. Long and short of it: You get the best building when all the gears mesh... PETE'S RESOURCES:

UnBuild It | Episode 148: Dumb Ideas? Vented Crawls & Window Frame "Over-Insulation"

UnBuild It | Episode 148: Dumb Ideas? Vented Crawls & Window Frame "Over-Insulation"

Episode 148    

Crawlspaces have a varied history in the US, and proper insulation is key. Over-insulating window frames is a low priority in most climate zones.

UnBuild It | Episode 147: Dehumidification in Dry Climates and Vented Crawlspaces? Seriously?

UnBuild It | Episode 147: Dehumidification in Dry Climates and Vented Crawlspaces? Seriously?

Episode 147    

It is not recommended to rely solely on an ERV for dehumidification, as it is not its primary function. Using a dehumidifier in a vented crawlspace can be effective.

UnBuild It | Episode 146: A Deep Dive--Windows

UnBuild It | Episode 146: A Deep Dive--Windows

Episode 146    

Important considerations for window and glass selection include dual vs triple pane IGUs, i89 coating, center-of-glass vs NFRC performance numbers, and their impact on thermal performance.

UnBuild It | Episode 145: High-Performance HVAC Ducting and Appliance Exhaust

UnBuild It | Episode 145: High-Performance HVAC Ducting and Appliance Exhaust

Episode 145    

Properly designing HVAC ducts and registers is crucial for thermal comfort, indoor air quality, and energy efficiency, while coordinating with building design.

UnBuild It | Episode 143: Steep Cathedral /Vaulted Roofs & 6-sided Containment of Air-Permeable Insulation

UnBuild It | Episode 143: Steep Cathedral /Vaulted Roofs & 6-sided Containment of Air-Permeable Insulation

Episode 143    

A great discussion of a slew of choices for cathedral roof systems: solid-sawn rafters vs scissor truss, smart vapor retarder vs poly, optimal roof pitch(es), venting topside vs underneath vs unvented. And then the last 10 minutes cover a pesky building science phenomenon: what the heck is 6-sided containment of air-permeable insulation, and how does that connect to attic insulation R-values?

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