The BS* + Beer Show Halloween Special: Green Police Returns
Release Date: 10/27/2022
The Green Police: What's Good? What's Bad? What the Hell are we Doing?
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In this episode of the BS* + Beer Show, we're joined by our pals Michael Anschel and Carl Seville, née The Green Police, for a lighthearted discussion withon the state of their businesses, the state of the industry and the state of the world. This could be an ominous, spooky or even terrifying topic--just in time for Halloween--but the Green Police have a knack for making potentially serious topics entertaining yet still poignant. You can watch the recording of this episode on YouTube or at: https://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/blog/bs-and-beer Tune in to the next show live!...
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Sound Spaces: How to Quiet Your Home
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Once you have been in a home designed for sound control, it may be hard to go back to spaces with echoes and intrusive street noise. Join us and our guest experts to learn about the different ways that sound is transferred and the latest techniques and materials to limit it in your homes and renovations. Tune in to the next show live! Register in advance:
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The BS* + Beer Show Ep. 49: A Deep Dive into Dehumidification
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Why is there no "D" in "HVAC?" There should be, and few people are more knowledgeable on the topic (or better at explaining the concepts) than our guest this week, Nikki Krueger.
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The BS* + Beer Show Ep. 44: High Performance Hydronics
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Few people, if any, know more about hyrdonic heat--John Siegenthaler literally wrote the book(s) on the subject. John will explain how to use air-to-water heat pump technology to heat low-load homes, and the discussion is sure to venture into related areas as well.
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The BS* + Beer Show Halloween Special: Green Police Returns
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For the third year, our spooky pals Michael Anschel and Carl Seville—aka The Green Police—join us for a Halloween special episode. This time they aren't giving us any clues about the topic, only mysteriously that it will be "another wildly entertaining yet substantive discussion." Will it be a treat or a trick?
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The BS* + Beer Show Ep. 42: New Developments in Masonry Heaters
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This traditional northern European approach to heating with wood goes by many names including Russian fireplaces, Finnish fireplaces, and mass wood heaters. No matter the name, the concept remains the same: burn briefly and slow the escape of flue gasses. Our guests this week have decades of experience designing and installing these systems.
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The BS* + Beer Show at IBS: What has Changed in Our Industry and Where are We Headed?
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The Brew Crew discuss change in the trades industry — from building science and construction best practices to our more recent challenges with material and labor shortages, transportation issues, rises in fuel costs and more. They also share highlights and lessons learned at the 2022 International Builders’ Show and how they can be applied to a changing industry moving forward.
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The BS* + Beer Show at IBS: A Home’s Four Control Layers
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The Brew Crew take a deep dive into the four control layers within a building envelope -- water, air, vapor and thermal -- that must be addressed in order to build a durable home. They discuss climate zones and how these layers are affected utilizing different assemblies and products, as well as the construction issues that may arise if the control layers are not recognized.
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The BS* + Beer Show Ep. 41: Understanding the Residential Water Heating System
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Mention hot water, and most people immediately think of the water heater. But water heating is a system, and the piece of equipment that makes hot water is but one part of that system. In this show, we'll discuss the whole water heating system: the water heater, its inputs, and its outputs.
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The BS* + Beer Show Ep. 40: Foamed Glass Aggregates
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Have you heard about the new-to-market material that is lightweight, insulating and made from 100% recycled glass? The material is valued for its low unit weight, inertness, high permeability, and insulating properties. Experts from the two major US suppliers join us to discuss the types of products on the market and their various applications.
info_outlineFor the third year, our spooky pals Michael Anschel and Carl Seville—aka The Green Police—join us for a Halloween special episode. This time they aren't giving us any clues about the topic, only mysteriously that it will be "another wildly entertaining yet substantive discussion." Will it be a treat or a trick?