May 30, 2023

Ep 126: Building Science Recalibrated

Ep 126: Building Science Recalibrated

The term building science was born in the 80s, and today high-performance homes and energy efficiency are buzzwords used throughout the custom home building industry. Building science is the understanding of air, heat, and moisture flow. It’s been a...

The term building science was born in the 80s, and today high-performance homes and energy efficiency are buzzwords used throughout the custom home building industry. Building science is the understanding of air, heat, and moisture flow. It’s been a journey to improve insulation and build tighter houses. Today, our guest shares his vast knowledge regarding energy efficiency and innovation. Gord Cooke joins us with a detailed breakdown of the opportunities facing the building industry and how we can overcome the hurdles in front of us when it comes to sustainability.

 

Show highlights include:

 

  • 1:40 When I first got started in the industry “Building Science” wasn’t even a term. The early 1980’s was when it really started to get traction

  • 4:27 We had to understand the science and the unintended consequences 

  • 5:59 Building Science is the study or air, heat, and moisture flow

  • 9:44 Once we started adding insulation to homes we changed the drying capacity - that was the biggest change

  • 11:52 Building Science should be viewed as another tool in the toolbag

  • 17:40 You should make sure new products are properly tested and that you understand all installation guidelines and any inherent risks.

  • Every builder should have a relationship with a building science expert/building envelope consultant

  • 21:53 the goal should always be: Healthier, safer, more durable, more comfortable while making it energy efficient

  • 23:30 It’s really difficult to sell building science as an option - it should be baked in to how you build every time

  • 27:37 Builders and remodelers should always be looking to make homes tighter and tighter from an air infiltration standpoint

  • 33:20 It’s time to recalibrate our thinking and approach to building science

  • 43:53 Reducing the carbon footprint of each home will become a real necessity





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