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Nashville is experiencing an unprecedented housing boom. Building technology and materials have changed significantly since Nashville saw growth from streetcar neighborhoods or after World War II.
What are the advantages and drawbacks of using these new materials, plans and methods for building housing? And how do we ensure that the quality of what we're building is keeping pace with the quantity we need? Today, we talk to professionals in the building field to talk about how we're building the city, and what that means for our future.
Guests:
JP Harris, historic restoration carpenter
Martin Shofner, architect, owner, ArchitectSure firm
Tim Rowland, building inspector for Metro Codes Dept.
This episode was produced by Magnolia McKay.
By WPLN News - Nashville Public Radio4.7
5858 ratings
Nashville is experiencing an unprecedented housing boom. Building technology and materials have changed significantly since Nashville saw growth from streetcar neighborhoods or after World War II.
What are the advantages and drawbacks of using these new materials, plans and methods for building housing? And how do we ensure that the quality of what we're building is keeping pace with the quantity we need? Today, we talk to professionals in the building field to talk about how we're building the city, and what that means for our future.
Guests:
JP Harris, historic restoration carpenter
Martin Shofner, architect, owner, ArchitectSure firm
Tim Rowland, building inspector for Metro Codes Dept.
This episode was produced by Magnolia McKay.

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