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Multigenerational Home on a Budget
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Build Show Expert Steve Baczek joins Matt to discuss the most recent Build Original Series, Multigenerational Home on a Budget. Initially, the discussion highlights how remodeling projects reveal past construction flaws, emphasizing the need for proper techniques to avoid future issues. Experts like Energy Vanguard are praised for their precise HVAC system designs, which ensure air tightness and energy efficiency, avoiding the costly mistakes of oversizing equipment. Matt & Steve encourage builders to invest in better materials and planning to save costs in the long run, advocating for smaller, well-built homes rather than larger, poorly constructed ones.
Further, the Experts touch on the European approach to housing, where quality and longevity are prioritized over mere cost per square foot. They provide examples of smart budgeting, such as using cost-effective materials and designs that do not compromise on air quality or insulation. Since they are talking about a project for a multigenerational home, Steve & Matt delve into family dynamics in home design, suggesting shared spaces for children to foster closer relationships. This approach contrasts with the American tendency to prioritize space and cost over quality and interaction.
Overall, both emphasize the value of thoughtful, quality-focused construction and remodeling. They advocate for hiring knowledgeable professionals, investing in durable materials, and considering family needs in design. Finally, Steve & Matt emphasize the value of educational events and resources for builders, underlining the importance of passing on expertise to ensure better building practices in the industry.
Resources:
- Energy Vanguard: https://www.energyvanguard.com/
- “Not So Big House” & More by Sarah Susanka: https://susanka.com/
Find Steve Baczek on the web:
- Steve’s Build Show Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/stevebaczek
- Instagram: @stevenbaczekarchitect
- Website: https://stevenbaczekarchitect.com/info/
- YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stevenbaczekarchitect9431
- UnBuild It Podcast: https://buildshownetwork.com/podcast/unbuildit-podcast
Find Matt and The Build Show on the web:
- Build Show Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/mattrisinger
- Instagram: @risingerbuild and @thebuildshow
- TikTok: @thebuildshow
- YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@buildshow
- Website: https://risingerbuild.com/ and https://buildshownetwork.com/
Join us at Build Show LIVE this November 7-9 in Austin, TX. Click here to stay in the know.
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Manage episode 422398225 series 2903494
Build Show Expert Steve Baczek joins Matt to discuss the most recent Build Original Series, Multigenerational Home on a Budget. Initially, the discussion highlights how remodeling projects reveal past construction flaws, emphasizing the need for proper techniques to avoid future issues. Experts like Energy Vanguard are praised for their precise HVAC system designs, which ensure air tightness and energy efficiency, avoiding the costly mistakes of oversizing equipment. Matt & Steve encourage builders to invest in better materials and planning to save costs in the long run, advocating for smaller, well-built homes rather than larger, poorly constructed ones.
Further, the Experts touch on the European approach to housing, where quality and longevity are prioritized over mere cost per square foot. They provide examples of smart budgeting, such as using cost-effective materials and designs that do not compromise on air quality or insulation. Since they are talking about a project for a multigenerational home, Steve & Matt delve into family dynamics in home design, suggesting shared spaces for children to foster closer relationships. This approach contrasts with the American tendency to prioritize space and cost over quality and interaction.
Overall, both emphasize the value of thoughtful, quality-focused construction and remodeling. They advocate for hiring knowledgeable professionals, investing in durable materials, and considering family needs in design. Finally, Steve & Matt emphasize the value of educational events and resources for builders, underlining the importance of passing on expertise to ensure better building practices in the industry.
Resources:
- Energy Vanguard: https://www.energyvanguard.com/
- “Not So Big House” & More by Sarah Susanka: https://susanka.com/
Find Steve Baczek on the web:
- Steve’s Build Show Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/stevebaczek
- Instagram: @stevenbaczekarchitect
- Website: https://stevenbaczekarchitect.com/info/
- YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@stevenbaczekarchitect9431
- UnBuild It Podcast: https://buildshownetwork.com/podcast/unbuildit-podcast
Find Matt and The Build Show on the web:
- Build Show Videos: https://buildshownetwork.com/go/mattrisinger
- Instagram: @risingerbuild and @thebuildshow
- TikTok: @thebuildshow
- YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@buildshow
- Website: https://risingerbuild.com/ and https://buildshownetwork.com/
Join us at Build Show LIVE this November 7-9 in Austin, TX. Click here to stay in the know.
Don't miss a single episode of Build Show content. Sign up for our newsletter.
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