A New Era of Homebuilding
A New Era of Homebuilding explores sustainable, high-performance design, innovative offsite construction, and groundbreaking practices that are transforming the homebuilding industry. Join co-hosts Alison Keay and Mark Hertzler as they interview industry experts and share insights from Bensonwood's extensive experience constructing ultra energy-efficient, high-performance homes. Whether you're a homeowner or a building science enthusiast, this podcast is your gateway to the future of homebuilding.
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Discover how to achieve the perfect blend of design, performance and affordability in home building with insights from Dan Kolbert, co-author of “Pretty Good House: A Guide to Creating Better Homes.” Explore the concept of the “Pretty Good House.” A practical alternative to pursuing home certifications like Passive House, LEED, and Energy Star. Learn how this approach, originating from a building science group in Portland, Maine, ...
In this episode, we dive into key design elements that make a home truly energy-efficient and sustainable. Mark and Alison are joined by guest Amanda Weglinski, Design Project Manager with the Bensonwood Design Group and key contributor to the recent launch of Bensonwood's OpenHome product offerings. Together they explore smart siting for natural solar gain, efficient layouts, and multi-use spaces that reduce the home’s footpr...
Welcome to the podcast! In this first episode, Alison Keay and Mark Hertzler dive into the rising importance of high-performance homes and offsite construction, exploring how certain innovations are reshaping the future of homebuilding across the U.S.
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Alison and Mark sit down with Jay Lepple, Production Officer at Bensonwood, to explore the key advantages of offsite construction. In this episode, they delve into the European roots that shaped offsite building practices in the U.S. and discuss some exciting innovations in the industry's future. Learn more about Bensonwood by visiting: https://bensonwood.com/
Learn more about Bensonwood by visiting our website: bensonwood.com
Alison and Mark are joined by Beth Campbell, a contractor who teaches curriculum for the Passive House certification organization, Phius. Join them as they break down the most common certification and rating systems in construction, including LEED, Passive House, Energy Star, HERS, and more, exploring how each can potentially benefit homeowners. Learn more about Phius by visiting: https://www.phius.org/
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