Art of Construction
Show 63 - Building Sustainable


On this episode of Art of Construction, we have a wonderful discussion with David Eisenberg and Laura Bartels.
Laura is the Executive Director of the Mindful Life Program and has 20 years of experience in the field of sustainable building and community development. David is the co-founder and Director of the Development Center for Appropriate Technology and has led the effort to create a sustainable context for building codes. Listen as they share their and has led the effort to create a sustainable context for building codes. Listen as they share their experiences and knowledge with us about sustainable building and provide valuable information that you can use on your projects.
Professionals and Links Referenced in Show
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Mindful Life Program
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Development Center for Appropriate Technology
David Eisenberg's commentary on "Transforming Building Regulatroy Systems to Address Climate Change"
Show 53 with Love Schack
Show 45 with Scott Rodwin
Making Better Buildings: A Comparative Guide to Sustainable Construction for Homeowners and Contractors
Essential Building Science: Understanding Energy and Moisture in High Performance Buildings
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The Natural Building Companion: A Comprehensive Guide to Integrative Design and Construction
The Design of Straw Bale Buildings: The State of the Art
2015 IRC Appendix S - Strawbale Construction with Commentary
​2015 IRC Appendix R - Light Straw-Clay Construction
EPA Tribal Green Building Codes and Toolkit
How to Build Your Own Tiny Home​
Tiny House Appendix for the 2018 IRC
Northwest EcoBuilding Guild Code Innovations Database
Emerge Leadership Project