Mention hot water, and most people immediately think of the water heater.  But water heating is a system, and the piece of equipment that makes hot water is but one part of that system. In this show, we'll discuss the whole water heating system:  the water heater, its inputs, and its outputs.

Have you heard about the new-to-market material that is lightweight, insulating and made from 100% recycled glass? The material is valued for its low unit weight, inertness, high permeability, and insulating properties. Experts from the two major US suppliers join us to discuss the types of products on the market and their various applications.

This week we talk about building successful triple-bottom-line construction, architecture, and design/build businesses with guests Mel Baiser and Kate Stephenson from HELM Construction Solutions, and John Abrams and Deirdre Bohan from South Mountain Company.

GBA contributor Jon Harrod and Bryan Orr of HVAC School join us to discuss refrigerants including what makes a good refrigerant separate from the regulatory environment, how oil types and their properties are a big deal with refrigerants, real life recovery challenges in the age of refrigerant phaseouts, and much more.

Can real estate development be a way to support people and our environment or does it always have to be all about the money? This week we are joined by two experts—an architect/builder/developer, and an energy and sustainability consultant—for a discussion on how development can be a good thing.

As founder of Building Science Fight Club, Christine Williamson provides technical design consulting services to architects assisting with design development and reviewing details and specifications to improve durability, comfort, and energy efficiency. Join us for an open-ended discussion about the state of the industry, what Christine is doing to improve it and what we should all be doing to help. 

What better way to celebrate Halloween this year than with returning pranksters Michael Anschel and Carl Seville, also known as the Green Police? They will regale us with spooky stories of building science “Conspiracy Theories” which is sure to lead into some dark rabbit holes of conversation.

How do we address the shortage of skilled tradespeople and help them keep up to date on the constantly evolving ways we build? This week the principals of Construction Instruction join us to share their thoughts.

This week the Brew Crew and guests Will Field, Sam Brown, and Joseph Barry have a conversation around harnessing solar energy effectively.

In this episode—with surprise guest Jake Bruton—we tackle the topic of sheet goods as air barriers. The consensus is that, yes, sheet goods can make good air barriers, although there are many different approaches, and some are more reliable than others.