E3: Energy & Efficiency With Emily

E3 - Energy and Efficiency with Emily is all about building science, architecture, and female entrepreneurship: Season 3: This week we flipped the script and Travis asked me about the renovation project that Frank and I have been working on at our own home. Just so you know, we all face the same trials when it comes to renovation work. Here’s a little bit more about what’s going on over at my house. ~ Emily

Show Notes:Ross Weinreb "Ross Weinreb has been an Instructor of Architecture at Penn State since 2010 and the Stuckeman School Career Adviser since 2016. In 2004 he received his Bachelor of Architecture degree from Virginia Tech where his undergraduate thesis project investigated pop culture and its influence on recreational building typologies. In 2012 Ross received his Master of Architecture degree from Penn State where his research explored the various approaches for teaching professional practice in undergraduate schools of architecture. Ross has a professionally diverse background including historical preservation, commercial and condominium high-rises, university, and medical projects. Progressing from intern to project manager, and eventually a licensed architect (in Florida and Pennsylvania), Ross gained a strong technical background that focuses on building tectonics. He has a special interest in the professional relationship between architects and engineers and the integrated design process (IDP)."

Show Notes:John Rockwell BIOWhile designing and building his own low-energy, high-performance home in the lovely seaside town of Rockport, Massachusetts, architect John Rockwell became a Technical Sales Engineer with Zehnder America, the North American branch of the Swiss-based manufacturer of energy-efficient solutions for a healthy and comfortable indoor climate.Since 2014, John has delivered hundreds of presentations at architecture firms, engineering offices and trade shows. He has designed almost 1,000 whole-house ventilation systems with heat recovery.John received his Bachelor of Architecture from Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston and his Master of Architecture from the University of Miami. When not happily immersed in building science in general and the Passive Houses in particular, he sings and plays guitar in his roots/Americana band known as HEADLANDS. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ehvf6XaTPUhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgWhQ5-FCOM

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Show Notes:Mark WilleFollow and connect with Mark on LinkedIn, his social media outlet of choice: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-build-small-casitas-wille/Or catch Mark on BS Friday’s with Dave Cooper Linkedin: https://lnkd.in/e83Uh9C​Youtube: https://lnkd.in/e5zi67d​FaceBook: https://lnkd.in/erNjgeK​Twitch: https://lnkd.in/eDTNUQ3​And on Passive House Accelerator: https://passivehouseaccelerator.com

Show Notes:Mark WilleFollow and connect with Mark on LinkedIn, his social media outlet of choice: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-build-small-casitas-wille/Or catch Mark on BS Friday’s with Dave Cooper Linkedin: https://lnkd.in/e83Uh9C​Youtube: https://lnkd.in/e5zi67d​FaceBook: https://lnkd.in/erNjgeK​Twitch: https://lnkd.in/eDTNUQ3​And on Passive House Accelerator: https://passivehouseaccelerator.com

Show Notes:Connor Malloy: Professor at George Brown CollegeConnor brings a blend of design thinking, innovative sustainable building practices and a contagious enthusiasm to share new ideas with everyone around him. After 15 years of leading architectural design & residential building projects and working with diverse teams, Connor brings a unique multidisciplinary arsenal of teaching tools to any challenge.  https://www.linkedin.com/in/connormalloy/https://www.wallassembly.com/https://www.instagram.com/design.build.educate/ 

Show Notes:Shannon RichardsBorn and bred in Maine, I have been an artist and entrepreneur since I was young, and I have spent the last 20+ years in the practice of designing and building.  I have manifested a life centered around creation, and I have had the privilege of being a part of producing hundreds of custom homes, commercial spaces, pieces of furniture and fixtures. I began Hay Runner because for many of us, it is hard to separate what we do from who we are. What we do is make something from nothing and that is very hard to do, certainly hard to do well. Who we are is not just business people, designers and builders. We are problem solvers. We seek the chance to do exceptional work and be outstanding. Hay Runner -https://www.hayrunner.com/

Show Notes:Anna HeathProject Manager / Lead CarpenterMaine Passive House https://www.mainepassivehouse.com/

Show Notes:Steve Baczekhttps://stevenbaczekarchitect.com/info/ Steven Baczek Architect is a nationally recognized architect in the design and development of custom residential structures. I am located in the Boston Massachusetts Metro Area. Whether your need is a new custom low energy Passive House (the most stringent set of building performance standards in the country), or a zero energy home, an addition or renovation to an existing home, or a complimentary carriage house, pool house, or outbuilding, your project receives the same level of professional inquiry, respect, and understanding. My design process extensively scrutinizes every aspect of the development of your project. I employ a process of clear, practical, informational leadership that is never short of an opinion, or sometimes brutal honesty. My ability to listen, and flexibility to then adapt to each client and their respective project places my services in high regard, and high desire.I have designed numerous projects across the spectrum of energy performance, comfort, and durability, to include many of the nation’s top energy conscious homes. While many state transparent labels of “green” or “sustainability” to their work, I provide good, sound design, of enduring value that includes sound environmental and energy conscious, “Truly Green” to mine. My commitment simply equates aesthetics and durability with performance and responsibility, an “integrated package”. My 28 years of architectural experience and knowledge coupled with an advanced understanding of building science founds my client’s pursuit for collaboration. My work is routinely found in numerous local and national media outlets to include Fine HomeBuilding, Journal of Light Construction, Green Building Advisor, and Environmental Building News. While I have and will do projects outside of the New England Area, my focus is on the Boston Metro Area, Cape Cod, and the Islands.  

Show Notes:Steve Baczekhttps://stevenbaczekarchitect.com/info/ Steven Baczek Architect is a nationally recognized architect in the design and development of custom residential structures. I am located in the Boston Massachusetts Metro Area. Whether your need is a new custom low energy Passive House (the most stringent set of building performance standards in the country), or a zero energy home, an addition or renovation to an existing home, or a complimentary carriage house, pool house, or outbuilding, your project receives the same level of professional inquiry, respect, and understanding. My design process extensively scrutinizes every aspect of the development of your project. I employ a process of clear, practical, informational leadership that is never short of an opinion, or sometimes brutal honesty. My ability to listen, and flexibility to then adapt to each client and their respective project places my services in high regard, and high desire.I have designed numerous projects across the spectrum of energy performance, comfort, and durability, to include many of the nation’s top energy conscious homes. While many state transparent labels of “green” or “sustainability” to their work, I provide good, sound design, of enduring value that includes sound environmental and energy conscious, “Truly Green” to mine. My commitment simply equates aesthetics and durability with performance and responsibility, an “integrated package”. My 28 years of architectural experience and knowledge coupled with an advanced understanding of building science founds my client’s pursuit for collaboration. My work is routinely found in numerous local and national media outlets to include Fine HomeBuilding, Journal of Light Construction, Green Building Advisor, and Environmental Building News. While I have and will do projects outside of the New England Area, my focus is on the Boston Metro Area, Cape Cod, and the Islands.  

Show Notes: YouTube Link: https://youtu.be/QmA0PN7wROo Dylan Kinsey: https://www.kinseyconstruction.net/Robert Swinburne: https://www.bluetimecollaborative.com/ Size: 1,750 square feetNumber of bedrooms: 2Foundation: Full BasementFoundation insulation: 5 in. XPS (R-30) inboard—on wallsSubslab insulation: 5” EPS Foam ( R-20) Wall construction: Double 2x4 wall 12” deepWall insulation: R-42 dense-packed celluloseAttic construction: Vented unconditioned atticAttic floor insulation: R-85 celluloseAir Leakage: .32 ACH/50Windows: Klearwall Alu-P triple glazed, R-6.5 average SHGC .50Winter design temperature: -5°FDesign heating load: 16,579 Btu/hSpace heat: “One to One” Mitsubishi MSZ-FH18NA2 single zone, ductless mini-split air-source heat pump rated at 20,000 Btu/hDomestic hot water: 40 gallon State brand heat pump water heaterMechanical ventilation: Broan HRV 160 TEPV system: 6.7 kW ( 20qty LG 335)Drain Water Heat Recovery: Renewability Power-Pipe R3-60 From Energy Model: Design Heat Loss, BTU/hr : 16,579Annual Heating Load, BTU/ year : 35,771,961Annual Heating Load, kWh/ year : 10,484Net Annual DHW energy, BTU/ year : 3,915,136Net Annual DWW energy, kWh/ year : 1,147PV Annual production kWh/ kW : 1,288Solar electric system size, kW: 6.6 Total Predicted Usage kWh: 8,451 Actual Usage Data: Actual Usage (Feb, 20’-21’ ) :     7,874Actual Solar Production (Feb, 20’-21’ ) : 7,822

Show Notes:Molly Bellhttps://mbaandd.com/Born and raised in Taos, New Mexico, Molly found herself yearning to move out of state to attend College. She first moved to San Francisco to attend the University of San Francisco, where she fell in love with Architecture. Here she realized, in order to pursue her career, she needed to transfer to a school with an established architecture program; so, she returned to the Land of Enchantment and graduated from the University of New Mexico with her Bachelor of Art in Architecture. After undergrad, California was still beckoning, so she moved to Los Angeles to attend the University of Southern California, where she received her Masters of Architecture. All the while, during her secondary education, she toured Central America, North America, and Europe. The experience of living in and traveling to other places has played a significant role in her understanding of design and her style of Architecture.  Molly also grew up around construction. Her father was a contractor so, from an early age, she was exposed to the building process and finds that it is one of her favorite parts of architecture. Understanding construction also exercises a “problem solving/solution finding” muscle that is an integral part of design. Over the last decade, she has worked on everything from temporal architectural installations, design competitions, educational, medical, custom residential, multi-family residential, and institutional projects. All scales of architecture excite Molly and she likes the challenge of moving amongst different size projects. Currently, Molly is thrilled to be living and working in the state that she grew up in. She finds endless inspiration in the landscape and the culture unique to New Mexico. Practicing in a state rich with natural beauty and history, inspires her to create architecture that reflects the environment and will similarly stand the test of time. Mixing the historical architectural language of New Mexico with the modern amenities of contemporary design, Molly is exited to develop her style and express herself through the buildings she creates., 

Show Notes:Austin LankfordAustin Lankford is a recent graduate from Penn State University where he earned his Bachelor’s degree in Architecture with a residential construction minor. He now is proud to work for a custom residential architecture firm in Greenwich, CT, where their work is focused on the highest quality of traditional residential design. Austin is fortunate to have been exposed to a broad spectrum of this industry, including working in construction, as a real estate agent, and in both commercial and residential architecture firms. How to connect with Austin:https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-lankford99 

Show NotesSean McStaySean McStay is a sales leader and podcaster who, over his 15+ year career in sales, marketing and management, has developed a passion for high performance construction. Sean is very proud to work for SIGA, a swiss family-owned company that has a vision of a world of zero energy loss buildings. Sean helped launch SIGA in Canada as its first Canadian employee and has since moved into a role as Vice President Sales and Operations Canada and board member as the team has grown. Sean is also a certified passive house consultant and Chair of the supplier council for Passive House Canada. Sean hosts the Better Construction podcast which interviews architects, builders, engineers and suppliers in our industry weekly.How to Connect With SeanBetter Construction Podcast Linked InInstagram

Show Notes:Seth MansurMobile: +1-413-824-9573Email: [email protected]: www.sethmansur.energyLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/sethmansurSeth Mansur is a longtime sustainability advocate, Marine Corps veteran,and has developed a deep understanding of renewable energy projects. His primary focus ishelping organizations take a proactive approach to evaluating and taking action on their energyneeds.

Show Notes:Citizens Climate LobbyEn-ROADSMaking the best of your Carbon Fee and Dividend presentations using the EN-ROADS Climate Simulator: The EN-ROADS Climate Simulator is a powerful tool which when used properly communicates how carbon pricing is an essential component of any successful climate policy. It provides third party verification in the effectiveness of carbon pricing and allows audiences to explore and compare possible climate policies in a way that is both educational and fun. Learn how EN-ROADS can improve your presentations and enhance your effectiveness as a climate advocate. "If you want to teach people a new way of thinking, don't bother trying to teach them. Instead give them a tool, the use of which will lead to new ways of thinking" - Buckminster Fuller Peter Dugas is a musician and educator who currently serves as volunteer co-chair of the Portland chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby. A Portland native, Peter earned a BS in physics and engineering from Brown University and is a veteran advocate for effective and equitable climate action. He is an EN-ROADS Climate Ambassador and serves as the Citizens' Climate Lobby Portland Co-Chair, Grasstops leader and liaison to Senator Angus King (I).Don Parent is a consulting engineer with a longstanding concern about our collective lack of action on climate change. A Lewiston native, he has engineering degrees from Northeastern and Stanford with a focus in the thermosciences. He is active in the Citizens’ Climate Lobby and strongly supports pricing carbon as the most effective means to reduce emissions.

Show Notes:Jake BrutonAarow BuildingUnbuildit PodcastThe Build Show NetworkJake Bruton is a builder and remodeler in Columbia Missouri. As the owner of Aarow Building for more than a decade Jake brings his education in art to energy efficient, durable, and architecturally significant homes. Growing up in a remodeling and repair business positioned him for success when building because of the vast amount of time fixing, repairing, and replacing the mistakes of previous methods of construction. All of this repair work has driven Jake to educate himself on building science and learn to apply those ideas to his high performance projects. Jake regularly writes for Fine Homebuilding, Journal of Light Construction, Pro Remodeler, and Pro Tradecraft. He is a weekly contributor to Buildshownetwork.com. As a speaker he has presented at JLC Live, Fine Homebuilding Summit, JLC Deck and Remodeling, and EEBA. Jake is currently raising a family of three children with his wife in Columbia Missouri.

Show Notes:Megan Shayhttps://inpeakproperties.com/More than just an agent, I am an adviser, guide, and partner, helping home sellers, buyers, renters, and owners/investors to reach their goals through real estate sales and leasing. InPeak Properties offers a full range of real estate services including commercial and residential real estate sales, leasing, investment management, and more. We're based in Poulsbo, and we cover the North Kitsap Peninsula, Seattle, Mercer Island, and the Eastside.

Show Notes:Lloyd Alter is Design Editor of TreeHugger.com, the world’s largest website focused on sustainability and green living. He has been a contributor to contributor to the Guardian, Corporate Knights Magazine and Azure Magazine. He is a graduate of the University of Toronto Faculty of Architecture and a retired member of the Ontario Association of Architects. He is a Past President of the Architectural Conservancy of Ontario. Lloyd teaches sustainable design at Ryerson University School of Interior Design, and won a Leadership Award from the US Green Building Council for his promotion of green, sustainable design. He is the author of "Living the 1.5 degree lifestyle" coming from New Society Publishers in fall, 2021.And if you’re curious about that bidet toilet seat - here’s what he wrote about that!Why I Spent $1200 on a Toilet Seat and Why You Should Too

Kiley Jacques is senior editor at Green Building Advisor (GBA), a sister website to Fine Homebuilding magazine that is more narrowly focused on sharing information about designing, building, and remodeling high-performance homes. She plans, creates, edits, and sources content to ensure useful information covering all aspects of green building including environmentally sensitive design, innovative materials, energy-efficient construction techniques, and must-know building science. As a media platform featuring industry innovators, professionals, products, and systems, GBA serves not only its readership but also the greater good. The site’s users, contributors, and staff share a common goal to protect the natural world while shaping the built environment. It is a space for exploring global issues such as the climate crisis and resource conservation, while gleaning science-backed, hands-on instruction and data. greenbuildingadvisor.com

E3 - Energy and Efficiency with Emily is building science, architecture, and female entrepreneurship. Welcome to Season 2: This is the last podcast of 2020 and it’s really just a heartfelt thanks. It’s a mini reflection on 2020, a moment to say I’m going to be kind to myself as we usher 2020 out the door, and a little hope for 2021. I’m grateful, even in all the trials and stress of 2020, there has been joy, connection, and a beautiful sense of community. So, with a heart filled with gratitude, I say thank you and close the door on 2020. See you all again in the new year. Much love and many blessings to you and yours ~ Enjoy ~ Emily

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SHOW NOTES:SHOW NOTES:Just a side note: I’m not suggesting you buy these books on Amazon, just wanted to help you figure out the exact book I was talking about.Green Studio HandbookResidential EnergyProfit FirstThe E Myth ArchitectHealthy BuildingsBig Ideas XS Small BuildingsPreFabulous + SustainableThe Building Science Podcast Breaking Down Your Business PodcastEntreArchitect Podcast

SHOW NOTES:Bo Jesperson - The Breathable Home

SHOW NOTES:Tracie ReedQuirky, left-handed, bike community architect based in Portland, Maine. A practicing architect, Tracie specializes in bringing people together to solve problems. Her experience and interests are diverse; with a background in master planning, architecture, public relations, political organizingand fundraising.When not at the office, Tracie can be found volunteering at Merrill Auditorium, with the Bicycle Coalition of Maine, Friends of Congress Square Park and the Portland Symphony Orchestra.In her free time she enjoys racing Etchells on Casco Bay, cycling, bowling at Bayside Bowl, and swing dancing.SOCIAL MEDIAFacebook | www.facebook.com/dextrouscreativeTwitter | www.twitter.com/dextrouscreatesPinterest | www.pinterest.com/dextrouscreatePHONE | (207) 409-0459EMAIL | [email protected] | Portland, MaineDextrous CreativeLinkedIn

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SHOW NOTES:You can get the book in several locations, but since one of the authors is a Harvard Prof. I’ll share this link.Healthy Buildings, John Macomber and Joseph AllenEVENTS:https://www.finehomebuilding.com/summit-abouthttps://phmeforum.orghttps://www.iaqandenergy.com/http://www.seon.info/hometour/

Robert Swinburne, Bluetime CollaborativeGero Dolfus, Mindel and Morse

Bronwyn Barryhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/bronwynbarry/Passive House BB https://passivehousebb.com

Robert Swinburne, Bluetime CollaborativeGero Dolfus, Mindel and Morse

Nikki KruegerAs Building Science & Business Development Manager Therma-Stor's residential and commercial moisture control products lines, including Ultra-Aire whole house ventilating dehumidifiers and Santa Fe freestanding dehumidifiers, I educate and train HVAC contractors, architects, engineers, crawl space contractors, and other professionals in the industry on the building science of ventilation and moisture control in buildings. Involved in the indoor air quality industry for over 15 years and am a RESNET certified home energy rater, sit on the RESNET SDC 200 committee, a board member of the Maryland Building Performance Association, and a member of the newly-formed ACCA Manual Low Load Homes (LLH) Advisory Committee. Active member of the Spray Polyurethane Foam Association, currently participating on the building envelope committee, as well as on the certification and safety committees.Worked with building science industry icons to develop and produce a two-day hands-on crawl space encapsulation training program that focuses on the science of closing crawl spaces.

E3 - Energy and Efficiency with Emily is building science, architecture, and female entrepreneurship. Welcome to Season 2: Today on the podcast we flipped the script and my regular guest Mike Maines asked the questions and I answered them. The opportunity has arisen for me to work with a couple of wonderful developer / builders to create curated communities. I wouldn’t say i’m an expert, but I shared what I know and what I think with Mike. I hope you enjoy! ~ Emily

E3 - Energy and Efficiency with Emily is building science, architecture, and female entrepreneurship. Welcome to Season 2: I’m really proud to highlight the awesome stories of other women in the field of construction and related trades. It’s fun to share their stories, to be impowered by the women who are already doing it and to inspire more women to join in. The construction industry has a major labor shortage, and we have a large population with a lot of debt who have never considered a trade. There are a million reasons why you might be happier in a trade related field - everything from pride of craftsmanship to potentially high earning wages that make it a lucrative and possibly debt free industry. So today i had the pleasure of talking with Kiyona and Saleha, two young and exciting women in construction here in Maine. It’s interesting to hear their backgrounds, their stories, and their encouragement for the construction industry to get in front of more women, minorities, or any other young person to talk about how exciting it can be to work in our field. I hope you enjoy, I know I did! ~ Emily

Robert Swinburne, ArchitectBluetime CollaborativeVermont Simple HousePretty Good House

E3 - Energy and Efficiency with Emily is building science, architecture, and female entrepreneurship. Welcome to Season 2: I promised you some building science basics short podcasts and it’s been 10 weeks since I did one. So to ease back in from vacation, I thought I would throw together a quick one on the shifting mindset in the building science community. For 20+ years we have really been working towards Net Zero Energy (NZE - or ZNE, or ZE) and the reduction of the operational energy of our buildings. And while that is critically important, science now tells us that for the next 30 years it’s even more critical to pay attention to the embodied energy of our buildings (extraction, manufacturing, transportation, and material make up of the products we use and their energy penalty from day 1 of a building) So moving towards Net Zero Carbon (NZC) or carbon storing buildings will be critical in the next 30 years or we won’t have the opportunity to reverse the increasing temperature of our planet. So enjoy this short, join the BS+Beer Show’s book club - and pick up The New Carbon Architecture to learn more! ~ Emily

SHOW NOTES:Mariana PickeringInstagram: @emumarianaEmu Building ScienceInstagram: @emubldgscienceStarting with just a couple of projects in Cavriago, Italy in 2009, we have invested a lot of time and heart into our company. We are constantly challenging ourselves to learn about new building science, design + construction methods, and innovative products.We believe in the widely used maxim, ‘think globally, act locally’ an idea which we hope to bring to our practice through the study of international and local environmental and architectural conditions.As such, we have been able to grow our client base, our platform of knowledge, and our international experience. We opened an office in Denver, CO, USA, in 2016, and we are constantly growing and changing with this complicated and exciting industry.Emu SystemsVision: Research based Passive design/build as the industry standard for mainstream construction.Mission: To close the gap between mainstream construction practices and advanced, proven building science, and to empower our industry to build for the future and for resiliency through builder training and simple, standard, Passive systems.We are experts in virtual prototyping for the construction industry, building science nerds, and Passive House enthusiasts with company origins in Australia, experience in Europe, and new roots in Colorado.

SHOW NOTES:Kate StephensonKate is an experienced leader in the fields of green building, professional education, sustainability, and business management. She’s worked with established and emerging businesses and non-profits to achieve triple bottom line metrics, develop business systems, and plan for a dynamic and resilient future. She has deep experience in post-secondary education, and led the Yestermorrow Design/Build School for over thirteen years. Kate helped to develop and is a facilitator for NESEA’s BuildingEnergy Bottom Lines program. Kate is a Senior Fellow of the Environmental Leadership Program, the Chair of the Montpelier Energy Advisory Committee, and serves on the Boards of the Vermont Council on Rural Development, NESEA and the Studio for High Performance Design and Construction. She is a Passive House U.S. Certified Builder and a QuickBooks Certified ProAdvisor. She holds a MS in Management from Antioch University New England and a BA in Anthropology and Environmental Science from Haverford College.Instagram katemgstephenson https://www.instagram.com/katemgstephenson/Helm Construction Solutionshttps://www.buildhelm.comInstagram: buildhelm https://www.instagram.com/buildhelm/HELM Construction Solutions is a collaborative team with over seventy years of combined construction, management, leadership and education expertise. With offices in Montpelier and Brattleboro, Vermont, we work with contractors, designers, homeowners, business owners and institutions throughout New England and beyond to advance high performance building practice. HELM is a socially responsible business dedicated to empowering teams to work together in collaborative and creative ways for a common shared outcome.

SHOW NOTES:Doug HorganVice President, Best PracticesLEED AP HomesBPI Certified Building AnalystNAHB Certified Graduate Remodeler,Certified Green ProfessionalNARI Green Certified ProfessionalBOWA7900 Westpark Drive, Suite A180, McLean, VA 22102Mobile: (703) 928-6643Office: (703) 734-9050 Fax: (703) 734-0188Facebook | YouTube | Houzz | Twitter | CommunityDoug Horgan has the best job ever: Vice President--Best Practices at BOWA, the Washington DC area’s premier custom and remodeling builder. In this training, quality, and troubleshooting role, Doug’s goal is reducing construction defects through sharing knowledge. Doug’s thirty years of tools-on carpentry, warranty troubleshooting, and instruction experience, along with thousands of photos, are the foundations for visually rich presentations on how to build well and avoid construction problems. Doug is a frequent contributor to the Journal of Light Construction, ProTradeCraft, Fine Homebuilding, Remodeling, and Professional Remodeler and has presented at Remodeling, JLC Live, NESEA Building Energy, the National Home Performance conference, and local events. Doug is a BPI Building Analyst, LEED AP - Homes, NARI GCP, and NAHB CGP and CGR.https://www.instagram.com/bowa_designbuild/https://bowa.comBuilding Science For Building Enclosures. John Staubehttps://www.amazon.com/Building-Science-for-Enclosures/dp/0975512749

SHOW NOTES:RACHEL PRESTON PRINZFounding Director, Archinia + Architecture for EveryBody505-204-8177 | www.archinia.com | www.architectureforeverybody.orgshe/her/hersFounder and Director of Archinia and the non-profit Architecture for Everybody, Rachel Preston Prinz has spent 25 years studying and celebrating the craft of architecture and the Genius Loci - the Spirit of Place - in design, placemaking, and cultural and historic preservation. Rachel has served as a preservation commissioner in Taos, the host of the UNM-Taos Sustainability Institute, co-host of TEDxABQWomen, and you might have seen one of her numerous TEDx and Pecha Kucha talks.Rachel’s work has been featured on HGTV, Bravo, NMPBS, and Canadian PBS; in Reader’s Digest, Trend, THE, Fine Art Connisseur, and Inc. magazines. She’s been featured in numerous articles, talks, podcasts, interviews and books on design, leadership, and finding courage in difficult circumstances.Rachel is an expert people connector and "sparkplug" who brings a new and exciting energy to everything she does.And she's going blind with macular degeneration.Facebook: The Ministry of ArchitectureInstagram: @ArchiniaDesignLinkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelprestonprinzThe Acoma Documentaryhttps://youtu.be/f9gkoxn1ZngThe Acoma Architecture Curriculum that goes with ithttps://architectureforeverybody.org/acoma/That's when The Conscious Builder was born.

SHOW NOTES:The Business Casual Yogi, Vish ChatterjiCasey GreyCasey is the founder of the award-winning sustainable building company, The Conscious Builder, Co-founder of YOUNION Meditation & Wellness Studio, the host of The Conscious Builder Podcast and The Conscious Builder Show on YouTube and the former Co-host of The Conscious Living Podcast. He has written almost 400 blog posts on topics such as marketing, branding, entrepreneurship, personal development, sustainability and more.​Casey brings almost two decades of experience to the construction industry and over a decade of experience to running, owning and growing multiple businesses while also staying committed to his wife and son. Casey is on a mission to help people build homes, businesses and lives in a more conscious manner and is co-authoring a book with Kevin Harrington, the original shark from the hit TV show Shark Tank.When Casey started his first business and construction company, it was just like every other company. He just wanted to do good work and make a good living. It was not until he and his wife, Natasha, attended their first Tony Robbins event in 2012 that his mindset shifted and he started to ask himself "Why?" Then, when he and Natasha found out they were having a child, everything clicked. If he was going to tell this child that he could do anything he wanted and become whoever he wanted, he would have to lead by example. He wanted his son to be proud of him and look up to him. He wanted to be the hero in his son's eyes.That's when The Conscious Builder was born.

SHOW NOTES:Emerald BuildersOn InstagramReggie Lebel: President and ForemanStarted Emerald: 2006Years in carpentry: 17Favorite tool: Occidental leather tool belt, 14 years and still going strong!Boots: Labonville, Keen, or Thermarest flip flopsMusic: James Taylor, Pearl Jam, The Cult…depends on how much decaf he’s had.“I love exploring craft in the built environment with wood and creating interesting spaces”Reggie got his start as a kid helping his dad on drywall jobs, and knew from a young age he wanted to be a carpenter. He started Emerald because he wanted to create a company that filled his soul’s need to practice craft, environmental stewardship, and provide upstanding quality in all aspects of building. He loves mixing old world craft and natural and local building materials with modern building science to create spaces that feel warm and inviting and connect the occupant with nature, while using as little energy as possible. And he just loves working with wood.When he’s not pounding nails Reggie likes his quiet time at home with his wife Rachel and their two adorable daughters. He also loves chasing after the perfect ribbon of single track on a bike, deep powder in the trees on a snowboard, perfect timber, and the ultimate session IPA.John Deans: Carpenter and Marketing DirectorJoined Emerald: 2017Favorite tool: Combo SquareBoots: LL Bean CrestaMusic: Phish, or podcasts“There is magic in the process of joining material together to make something functional and beautiful, and I love getting to be a wizard-in-training every day.”For almost a decade John was an organizer and campaigner for environmental and progressive causes, including a long stint at Greenpeace USA. He loved fighting the good fight, but found himself increasingly chained to a laptop and cell phone. Yearning to breathe fresh air again and work with his hands, he joined Emerald.Along with lending us his carpentry skills he is our in-house sustainability expert and spends part of his time promoting our work as our Marketing Director (He wanted us to tell you to go to our Instagram and Facebook page)Outside of Emerald Builders, John hangs with his favorite person and wife Liia, playing board games, going on outdoor adventures, and working on their little old farmhouse in Bowdoinham. They also serve the sweetest dog in the world, Odin, and most talkative cat, Gambit.

Show NotesKyle MachtMacht ArchitectureInstagram: macht.architectureNew Carbon Architecture, Bruce KingCheck out the Modern Craftsman Podcast for more from Kyle Macht

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Show NotesEmerald BuildersOn InstagramReggie Lebel: President and ForemanStarted Emerald: 2006Years in carpentry: 17Favorite tool: Occidental leather tool belt, 14 years and still going strong!Boots: Labonville, Keen, or Thermarest flip flopsMusic: James Taylor, Pearl Jam, The Cult…depends on how much decaf he’s had.“I love exploring craft in the built environment with wood and creating interesting spaces”Reggie got his start as a kid helping his dad on drywall jobs, and knew from a young age he wanted to be a carpenter. He started Emerald because he wanted to create a company that filled his soul’s need to practice craft, environmental stewardship, and provide upstanding quality in all aspects of building. He loves mixing old world craft and natural and local building materials with modern building science to create spaces that feel warm and inviting and connect the occupant with nature, while using as little energy as possible. And he just loves working with wood.When he’s not pounding nails Reggie likes his quiet time at home with his wife Rachel and their two adorable daughters. He also loves chasing after the perfect ribbon of single track on a bike, deep powder in the trees on a snowboard, perfect timber, and the ultimate session IPA.John Deans: Carpenter and Marketing DirectorJoined Emerald: 2017Favorite tool: Combo SquareBoots: LL Bean CrestaMusic: Phish, or podcasts“There is magic in the process of joining material together to make something functional and beautiful, and I love getting to be a wizard-in-training every day.”For almost a decade John was an organizer and campaigner for environmental and progressive causes, including a long stint at Greenpeace USA. He loved fighting the good fight, but found himself increasingly chained to a laptop and cell phone. Yearning to breathe fresh air again and work with his hands, he joined Emerald.Along with lending us his carpentry skills he is our in-house sustainability expert and spends part of his time promoting our work as our Marketing Director (He wanted us to tell you to go to our Instagram and Facebook page)Outside of Emerald Builders, John hangs with his favorite person and wife Liia, playing board games, going on outdoor adventures, and working on their little old farmhouse in Bowdoinham. They also serve the sweetest dog in the world, Odin, and most talkative cat, Gambit.

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Show NotesChristine WilliamsonBuilding science and construction for architects.www.christine-williamson.com@buildingsciencefightclub

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