Building Science 101

Building Science 101

On this episode, we’re wrapping up the season. With Building Science 101. E1, E2, E3, G4 G5, G7, and H1. Holistic design, and all the code clauses all at once. Enclosures, envelopes, and our overall thoughts about all of this BS (building science). Episode 14: Building science 101.

The Sun

On this episode, we’re talking about the sun. UV and Solar Heat Gain. G5, G7, and H1. Shading, overheating, and solar radiation. What it does, how to control it, and why passive solar is a lot more complicated than just putting a big window next to a concrete slab. Episode 13: The Sun.

Meet the Oculus team part four

On this episode, we’re talking to a few of the people on our team. We’re asking how they found themselves living in a shotgun shack, how they found themselves living in another part of the world, what is that beautiful house? Am I right? Am I wrong?. And you may say to yourself Episode 8: Denise, Matt, and Gab.

Drainage

On this episode, we’re talking about drainage. Getting the water out and away. E1 and E2. Dripping, dropping, and drying. How to drain surfaces, how to design flashings, and how to use rainscreens and redundancy to make sure water stays out. Episode 12: Drainage.

Airtightness

On this episode, we’re talking about Airtightness. Building tight and Ventilating right. G4 with a bit of H1 and G5. Keeping the outside out and the inside in. How to build airtight, why it’s important, and why mechanical ventilation is a must. Episode 11: Airtightness.