Design

The Impact of the Industrial Revolution on Building and Craftsmanship

Brent Hull examines the profound effects of industrialization on architecture and woodworking, highlighting the transition from handcrafted details to machine-made components....

Oct. 21, 2026

ProTradeCraft

Safety

Wildfire Resistance and Resilience: 7 Minutes of BS (+ Nine More Minutes!)

7 Minutes of BS (Building Science)

Oct. 9, 2026

The Rule of 58: The Angle-Finding Trick Nobody's Talking About

Simple Angle Measurement for Builders: The 58-Unit Rule Explained

July 1, 2026

How I use Claude Cowork to estimate custom home builds in under 30 minutes

Build Custom Home Estimates in Under 30 Minutes with Claude

June 3, 2026

Fallingwater, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, is an architectural marvel built over Bear Run waterfall. Recent preservation efforts address water intrusion, structural issues, and material deterioration to maintain its UNESCO World Heritage designation.

Building Envelope

Wright and Wrong: Fixing Fallingwater's Original Design Flaws

June 1, 2026

How Baseplates Distribute Loads and Resist Forces in Structures

March 16, 2026

In a Radiant Slab, Where Does the Plastic Go?

Building Envelope

Where Does the Plastic Go in a Radiant Slab Assembly

Oct. 29, 2025

Sitework

A Visual Explanation of How French Drains Work

Oct. 6, 2025

HVAC & Mechanicals

Viking Equipment Finance

Oct. 3, 2025