A detailed look at smarter HVAC ducting, better airflow, and what it really takes to manage appliance exhaust and makeup air in high-performance homes.The boys dive into the how and why behind HVAC duct layout, register placement, and whole-house airflow. They break down how interior design, enclosure performance, and mechanical systems must coordinate—because ducting isn’t just about energy efficiency. Thermal comfort and indoor air quality matter just as much.They also get into makeup air, kitchen ventilation, and what happens when houses get tighter and appliances get stronger. Lots of building science, lots of clarity, and (of course) a little UBIP chaos.PETE’S RESOURCES:<ul><li><a href='https://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/green-basics/integrated-design'>Green Basics – GBA Integrated Design</a></li><li><a href='https://basc.pnnl.gov/building-components/ducts'>Building America – Ducts</a></li><li><a href='https://buildingscience.com/documents/insights/bsi-022-the-perfect-hvac'>Building Science “The Perfect HVAC”</a></li><li><a href='https://www.acca.org/standards/technical-manuals'>ACCA Technical Manuals</a></li><li><a href='https://eta.lbl.gov/publications/performance-and-usage-mechanical'>Mechanical Kitchen Ventilation Study</a></li><li><a href='https://www.fantech.net/en-us/products/fans-and-accessories/makeup-air-system'>Makeup Air Systems Example (Fantech)</a></li><li><a href='https://www.iqair.com/us/products/air-quality-monitors/airvisual-pro-indoor-monitor'>IQAir Visual Pro Monitor</a></li></ul>

A detailed look at smarter HVAC ducting, better airflow, and what it really takes to manage appliance exhaust and makeup air in high-performance homes. The boys dive into the how and why behind HVAC duct layout, register placement, and whole-house airflow. They break down how interior design, enclosure performance, and mechanical systems must coordinate—because ducting isn’t just about energy efficiency. Thermal comfort and indoor air quality matter just as much. They also get into makeup air, kitchen ventilation, and what happens when houses get tighter and appliances get stronger. Lots of building science, lots of clarity, and (of course) a little UBIP chaos. PETE’S RESOURCES:Green Basics – GBA Integrated DesignBuilding America – DuctsBuilding Science “The Perfect HVAC”ACCA Technical ManualsMechanical Kitchen Ventilation StudyMakeup Air Systems Example (Fantech)IQAir Visual Pro Monitor

A detailed look at smarter HVAC ducting, better airflow, and what it really takes to manage appliance exhaust and makeup air in high-performance homes.The boys dive into the how and why behind HVAC duct layout, register placement, and whole-house airflow. They break down how interior design, enclosure performance, and mechanical systems must coordinate—because ducting isn’t just about energy efficiency. Thermal comfort and indoor air quality matter just as much.They also get into makeup air, kitchen ventilation, and what happens when houses get tighter and appliances get stronger. Lots of building science, lots of clarity, and (of course) a little UBIP chaos.PETE’S RESOURCES:<ul><li><a href="https://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/green-basics/integrated-design" rel="noopener noreferrer">Green Basics – GBA Integrated Design</a></li><li><a href="https://basc.pnnl.gov/building-components/ducts" rel="noopener noreferrer">Building America – Ducts</a></li><li><a href="https://buildingscience.com/documents/insights/bsi-022-the-perfect-hvac" rel="noopener noreferrer">Building Science “The Perfect HVAC”</a></li><li><a href="https://www.acca.org/standards/technical-manuals" rel="noopener noreferrer">ACCA Technical Manuals</a></li><li><a href="https://eta.lbl.gov/publications/performance-and-usage-mechanical" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mechanical Kitchen Ventilation Study</a></li><li><a href="https://www.fantech.net/en-us/products/fans-and-accessories/makeup-air-system" rel="noopener noreferrer">Makeup Air Systems Example (Fantech)</a></li><li><a href="https://www.iqair.com/us/products/air-quality-monitors/airvisual-pro-indoor-monitor" rel="noopener noreferrer">IQAir Visual Pro Monitor</a></li></ul>

145 - High-Performance HVAC Ducting & Appliance Exhaust

THE GOOD news: our homebuilding industry is jam-packed with new materials, new techniques, and new systems, and it’s so easy to get information online in an instant. THE&nbsp; BAD news: How do we know what we can trust, what will work, and under what conditions? Where do we turn to separate the spin-and-hype from the true-and-square? We’ve got you covered! The UnBuild It Podcast is an industry-leading opportunity to get good information. UnBuild It podcast is a three-member team – Peter Yost, Building Scientist; Jake Bruton, Builder, and Remodeler; and Steven Baczek, Architect. We are nationally recognized industry leaders: Jake as a homebuilder, Steve as an architect, and Peter as a building scientist. You can find us at leading homebuilding industry events, in top-notch publications, and online media outlets. We believe that solid industry-related information has four key ingredients; RELEVANCE: You need insight on your job site. Jake, Steve, and Peter are in the field regularly doing what we strive to do. We walk the walk – then talk about the walk. We have worked together long enough to build on each other’s expertise and not take ourselves too seriously. We are among the best at taking what may seem like complicated concepts, breaking them down, and turning them into job-site-ready breakthroughs. ACCURACY: Jake is often quoted as saying, “Trust but Validate.” We don’t ask you to be the bleeding, leading edge; we develop trusted solutions based on our work in the field, pushing each other to practice what we preach. Our accuracy comes out of triangulation: building, design, and performance. UTILITY: We guarantee that each podcast episode will move you from all ears to all action. Our information is born from our work. We pride ourselves on delivering information you can use the same day you listen to an episode.&nbsp; CAMARADERIE: We work together because we love homebuilding, hitting the airwaves, and humor. We are not doing our job if you are not enjoying learning with us during each episode.

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THE GOOD news: our homebuilding industry is jam-packed with new materials, new techniques, and new systems, and it’s so easy to get information online in an instant. THE  BAD news: How do we know what we can trust, what will work, and under what conditions? Where do we turn to separate the spin-and-hype from the true-and-square? We’ve got you covered! The UnBuild It Podcast is an industry-leading opportunity to get good information. UnBuild It podcast is a three-member team – Peter Yost, Building Scientist; Jake Bruton, Builder, and Remodeler; and Steven Baczek, Architect. We are nationally recognized industry leaders: Jake as a homebuilder, Steve as an architect, and Peter as a building scientist. You can find us at leading homebuilding industry events, in top-notch publications, and online media outlets. We believe that solid industry-related information has four key ingredients; RELEVANCE: You need insight on your job site. Jake, Steve, and Peter are in the field regularly doing what we strive to do. We walk the walk – then talk about the walk. We have worked together long enough to build on each other’s expertise and not take ourselves too seriously. We are among the best at taking what may seem like complicated concepts, breaking them down, and turning them into job-site-ready breakthroughs. ACCURACY: Jake is often quoted as saying, “Trust but Validate.” We don’t ask you to be the bleeding, leading edge; we develop trusted solutions based on our work in the field, pushing each other to practice what we preach. Our accuracy comes out of triangulation: building, design, and performance. UTILITY: We guarantee that each podcast episode will move you from all ears to all action. Our information is born from our work. We pride ourselves on delivering information you can use the same day you listen to an episode.  CAMARADERIE: We work together because we love homebuilding, hitting the airwaves, and humor. We are not doing our job if you are not enjoying learning with us during each episode.

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