April 27, 2023 Updated: July 13, 2023 A Gut Rehab and Addition Double the Size of a Minneapolis Foursquare A four-part journey into the layers, techniques, and thinking behind the OA Awesome Wall Concrete & Masonry Framing Siding & Exterior Trim WRB & Flashing Design Video aggregation
April 20, 2023 Updated: July 13, 2023 Building Resilience (2): Design and Demolition Strategy A large white pine dictates excavation, which dictates the foundation, which dictates the framing, which defines the living space. Demolition Design Video video
April 7, 2023 Updated: July 13, 2023 Building Resilience: Pilot Episode—Beginning in the Middle of Remodeling A new show about extreme climate construction is interrupted by a global pandemic Framing Siding & Exterior Trim Decks & Porches WRB & Flashing Windows & Doors Safety Design Video video
April 4, 2023 Updated: October 5, 2023 Are OSB and Plywood Air Barriers? HOLY COW! If you blow hard enough, you can blow through OSB! Framing Insulation & Air Sealing Design Podcasts podcasts
March 27, 2023 Updated: July 13, 2023 Airtight Home Ventilation: Where to Place ERV Exhaust and Supply Grilles Use ASHRAE 62.2 to get a baseline, count your exhaust needs, and adjust the baseline to your needs HVAC & Mechanicals Design YouTube video
March 7, 2023 Updated: July 14, 2023 Air Pressure Illustrated: The Beer Can Pressure Crunch Air pressure simplified into an understandable experiment Design YouTube video
February 13, 2023 Updated: July 17, 2023 BS 101: Dr. Joe Explains The Second Law of Thermodynamics Heat goes from more to less. Any questions? Design YouTube video
February 3, 2023 Updated: July 17, 2023 Weatherization Nation 4: The WRB is a BFD The Tyvek weather-resistive barrier can be a water barrier and an air barrier, but it is NOT a vapor barrier WRB & Flashing Design Video video
January 27, 2023 Updated: July 17, 2023 Weatherization Nation 3: A Warm, Dry Crawlspace Barriers, air gaps, continuous insulation, and redundancy give durability to a new crawlspace Insulation & Air Sealing Design Video video
January 13, 2023 Updated: July 20, 2023 Weatherization Nation: Season Premier An overview of the premiere season of this new construction show. We'll follow MARK IV Builders as they demonstrate smart building envelope practices. Design Video video