Listen in as Neil discusses the often-overlooked considerations around sustainable building and his take on technological developments around this space since the beginning of his career over a decade ago.

Neil talks about how a construction team can use the IECC climate zone map to inform the foundation prep and mechanical design of a home. He also explains that every aspect of room and building design has a direct or indirect impact on one another, from the choice of building materials to environmental factors such as climate, nearby water sources, and even sound.

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Topics Discussed:

• [02:53] Defining “thermal bridging”
• [07:39] Climate-specific factors that have an effect on the cooling and comfort of a home
• [14:27] Implementing better building practices
• [17:47] Defining “WRB” (Weather-Resistant Barrier) and ERV (Energy Recovery Ventilator)
• [31:41] HRV (Heat Recovery Ventilator)
• [34:16] The importance of mechanical design
• [38:44] Considerations around foundation prep
• [45:01] Developing a foolproof duct system
• [47:43] Cutting edge building science technologies
• [55:06] Why Neil got into building science
• [58:02] What frustrates Neil about the industry currently, and what he is excited about

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Key Quotes by Neil:

• Heat transfers in three methods: conduction, radiation, and convection. When we’re talking about thermal bridging specifically, it is basically a connection through an assembly, where it is a majority conducted.
• We’re looking to build the new 100-year homes. We’re looking to build the new historical districts.
• The majority of litigation ends up being water intrusion in homes.
• How you use your house dictates how your HVAC unit is affected.