Building Science Digest

In this episode of Building Science Digest, we chat with Dennis Wilson, VP, ESG & Managing Director, Circular Economy Solutions North America at Saint-Gobain North America, to unpack one of the most important shifts in sustainable construction: the move from a linear economy to a circular economy.

Dennis explains what the circular economy really means, how it reduces waste, recirculates materials, and helps regenerate nature.

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What makes a roof truly resilient? In this episode of Building Science Digest, we sit down with James White, Senior Product Manager for CertainTeed Residential Roofing, to break down everything you need to know about impact-resistant shingles—how they work, why they matter, and what’s driving their rapid rise across the country. From the science behind polymer-modified asphalt (SBS) and granule adhesion to understanding UL 2218...

What does the future of offsite construction look like—and how can it transform the way we build? In this episode of Building Science Digest, Christian Kennedy and Dennis Michaud - Managing Director, Offsite Solutions - dive into the evolving world of offsite manufacturing and prefabrication.

From speed and scale to labor challenges and the growing demand for efficiency, our guests break down the opportunities and hurdles shaping...

What exactly is a “cool roof,” and why are building codes and communities across the country paying so much attention to them?

In this episode of Building Science Digest, host Christian Kennedy sits down with CertainTeed Product Manager for Low-Slope Roofing, Ted Winslow, to break down the science, benefits, and future of cool roof technology.

Together, they explore:

• The fundamentals of heat transfer (conduction, convection, ...

Ever walk into a restaurant, school, or office and feel overwhelmed by the noise?

You're not alone—and there's a science behind it.

This week's episode of Building Science Digest discusses what it takes to optimize sound and enhance comfort in all kinds of buildings.

Listen in as Stan Gatland, Manager of Building Science & Comfort at Saint-Gobain North America, guides us through the fundamentals and finer points of architectura...

Galen Burrell, Building Science Strategist at Saint-Gobain North America, sits down with Christian Kennedy to discuss how thoughtful design and advanced technologies can shape healthier, more sustainable spaces for both people and the planet.

The duo explores smart thermal control strategies like cool roofs and electrochromic windows, balancing views of daylight and heat control, and ways to reduce cooling loads in a variety of bui...

How can builders enhance fire safety and lower a building’s environmental footprint? In the latest episode of Building Science Digest, we sit down with Remi Goulet—a specialist in heat transfer with over 12 years at Saint-Gobain—to explore more sustainable, science-backed approaches to fire safety. 

Remi highlights how a systems-thinking approach—evaluating entire as...