Checkout our hand crafted resources
We know the show in itself is a great resource, but we also hand crafted this list especially for the BS+Beer Community. Checkout our recommendations below:
Currently On Draft
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A growing compendium of building science, green building and best building practices.
The original magazine that we all know and love has a ton of information on high performance building including some great podcasts
Many years worth of good “how to” information written by the people out there doing it every day.
This grew out of a post on Green Building Advisor and has taken on a life of it’s own. What if you want to build a high quality home or renovation based on good BS and what makes financial sense? This informational site distills the myriad of confusion that exists.
A House Needs to Breathe… Or Does It?
A myth-busting take on airflow, moisture, and what it really means for a house to “breathe.”
Builder’s Guide to Cold Climates
The cold-climate building science bible, smart, practical, and full of real-world tips.
Moisture Control for Residential Buildings
Everything you need to keep water where it belongs. Solid science and field-tested details.
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provides training, research and can provide a deep dive into building science.
a collection of best practices for trade contractors, built for a phone
the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association is a resource for builders and homeowners - they put on symposiums in Boston and NYC, builder training, home tours etc.
The OG global Passive House organization, focused on high-performance, low-energy building.
the Passive House Institute US is leading the charge on climate-specific passive building standards in North America.
International Living Future Institute
Makers of the Living Building Challenge and other big, bold ideas for a sustainable future.
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Energy and Efficiency with Emily
Emily Mottram interviews various people with a focus on Energy and Efficiency
A podcast covering many topics relevant to Green Building, high performance building and Pretty Good House info
Joe Lstiburek, Peter Yost, and Steve Baczek break down building science with laughs, rants, and real talk.
Builders and architects talk shop on design, performance, and finding common ground. Hosted by Jake Bruton & Steve Baczek.
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the International Living Future Institute RED LIST
The Red List contains the worst in class materials prevalent in the building industry.
Working at first out of a timber-framed barn in Vermont, Alex later brought on Nadav Malin and together they launched Environmental Building News.
Christine Williamson schools us all on Instagram