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Home Design Academy: Recent Episodes

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062: Can you live in your home during construction is a question I often hear from homeowners. The answer is varied, if you choose to do so you may be in for a tough time.

061: As part of the Legacy Homes series, which you can find on the N3 Architecture YouTube channel and also on the Home Design Academy Podcast, I sit down with Mark Martin, custom home builder with Schultz Miller Construction in Seattle Washington.

058: Getting ready to have the first meeting with your architect is an exciting time - but what should you be doing to prepare? In this episode I give seven tips on how to get ready for this initial meeting.

054: Choosing an architect can be a difficult task for a homeowner and you most likely have never been in the situation where you needed to hire one before.

053: If you are designing a custom home should you care about resale value?

049: Audio and Visual Systems are some of the most overlooked pieces when designing a custom home. Most people will wait until construction begins, or worse, towards the end of construction to begin to think of these components and this is a big mistake.

048: Designing a custom home takes a long time. From selecting land to purchase to assembling your team of architects and contractors to designing the home and building it the process could take several years.

047: You've been dreaming about building a custom home for years and you finally get the opportunity to do so. You are excited, hire an architect and work through the schematic design phase. But what happens if you don't like the design? What are your options and how do you move forward.

045: Today, I am speaking with Mark Martin, Project Manager for Schultz Miller Construction located in Seattle, WA.

042: Today we are going to be talking about why it is important to get a survey for your property before, or at least concurrently with the start of design work. This applies to both new construction and addition projects.

040: Today I speak with Doug Reigle and Shannon Cawley of the Henry Co. about the products they offer, all about Blueskin and about the importance of a building envelope.

038: Today I am giving tips on what you should be thinking about, planning for and tasks you should be completing during the pre-planning stage of your project.

037: Today we are talking all about countertops, the different materials, pros and cons for each, cost, durability and much more

035: Today we are talking with Terry Alsberg the CEO and inventor of the warmboard radiant heating system. Terry will discuss the benefits and features of warmboard and why it is superior to all other radiant heating systems.

034: Today we talk with Erika Deady, who is the architectural representative for Pella Windows based out of the Greenfield, MA office. Erika tells us all about the innovative products that Pella has released and why Pella Windows stand above the competition.

033: Today we are going to be talking all about attic renovations and the things that you need to consider before undertaking such a project.

032: I can't count how many times I am called by a homeowner who wants to undertake a major renovation / addition project and through talking with them I learned that they have either replaced their windows, siding, or roofing in the recent years.

031: Lately I have been asked a few times about my background and while I don't really enjoy talking about myself too much I figured it was past due to give you some of my origin story and how I got into architecture.

030: Most homeowners are not familiar with the phases of a project, and nor should they be - if you have never gone through a major construction project how would you know what the steps are, how would you know what is expected?

028: The Value of an Architect - with Matt Varley

027: Rising Lumber Costs - Consider Advanced Framing

026: Designing a Homes Entry, Mudroom and Guest Bathroom.

025: How to Design a Bedroom

024: Embodied Carbon

022: Stories from the Jobsite

021: Sustainable Forestry. Learn about how forestry practices effect the environment, natural ecosystems and how certified, sustainable forestry can help.

020: The Phases of Design

019: How and When to Hire an Architect.

017: What makes for good design? Is it a particular style? Is it a level of quality or craft? Do you need to spend a lot of money to get good design?

016: Most seniors want to stay in their current home and community as they age. How do you change the way you think about the design of your home to accommodate aging-in-place, or what can you build now to make that transition easier in the future?

015: The construction industry is one of the last large scale production operations that is assembled by human hands. No matter how experienced your contractor is, things will inevitably go wrong. Other times homeowners make mistakes in both planning and execution that put themselves at risk.

014: In this episode I explain the history and basic principles of passive house design as well as some of the associated costs.

013: In this episode I discuss the different types of roofing options available to homeowners as well as talking about some of the common mistakes I see and tips for a better installation.

012: In this episode I break down the various types of siding available for single family residential construction and discuss the pros and cons for each.

011: In this episode I talk all about windows and the various choices homeowners need to make while selecting windows for their house. We dive into the different types of windows and the pros and cons of each as well explore the thermal properties and what the various ratings mean.

010: In this episode I talk about why you shouldn't use Tyvek Housewrap on your house or building, the problems with Tyvek, the problems with installation and better alternatives.

009: In this episode we look at alternative design and construction methods for the exterior wall of your house. I review several designs that can improve the energy efficiency of your house, save you money on your heating and cooling bills and create healthier interior living conditions.

008: In this episode I explain a number of things clients should know when starting or undertaking a construction project. This is not an exhaustive, finalized list, but things which often come up during a project.

006: In this episode we conclude the three part mini-series on how to get started with your new house project. Looking to site constraints and focusing on some of the standard things you will find in your city or town's zoning ordinance.

003: For episode 003 we discuss Ice Dams – what causes them, how to avoid them, things to implement if you are building a new house in a cold climate and steps you can take in your existing house if you have ice dams during the winter.

002: In this episode we discuss the methods I use to finish a basement. Water and humidity are the typical problems with basements in the Northeast. I want everyone to be very mindful that using standard (above-grade) construction methods in a basement has a high potential for mold to grow.