Season six of The Art of Custom podcast explores the materials and techniques that your builder will use to complete your custom home.
New Home Construction Lending Updates for 2024 Lend Us Your Ear: The Latest News in Construction Lending in 2024 Curious about the ever-changing world of construction financing? In this special bonus episode, we sit down with friend of the show, Trisha McConkey with Associated Bank, to talk about the latest in lending and financing your …
High-Performance HVAC System Design We’re Not Cooling the Neighborhood: HVAC Comfort & Efficiency It is the best of both worlds – being nice and cozy when it’s cold out and staying cool and comfortable when it’s a scorcher. And it all starts with the design and installation of your home’s HVAC and air handling systems. …
The Custom Building Process with Duayne Pearce TURNING BUILDING UPSIDE DOWN: THE CUSTOM BUILDING PROCESS WITH DUAYNE PEARCE Your experience with the custom building process is only as good as the builder you choose. And knowing what to look for when you’re interviewing a builder means the selection process and your entire project are going …
High-Performance Home Excavation & Foundations Your Home’s Foundation: Solid as a Rock More than just a hole in the ground and formed concrete, the excavation and foundation of a high-performance home may seem simple but paying attention to building science during this phase is crucial to homes that are more durable and comfortable. Joining us …
Tips for Building Your Custom Home From a Distance Building From Afar: Managing A Long Distance Relationships with Your Dream Home How many times have you thought about building your dream home and when you look out the window you’re in a spot far-far way? Maybe your dream home is on the beach or tucked …
The Future of Construction: 3D Printed Home Building Living in the Year 3000: 3D Printed Building with ICON While it might seem like something out of a movie, 3D printed homes are popping up around the world and here in the US. One company who is moving these incredibly efficient, sustainable building out in the …
Plan & Prepare for Your Custom Build Project When it comes to building your dream home, a little bit of forethought and planning goes a long way in making the process more manageable and enjoyable. In this episode, we discuss the important steps every homeowner should take to make talking to builders, realtors, lenders, and …
The Materials That Saved The Lahaina Miracle House When Hurricane Dora fanned the flames of a dangerous wildfire on the island of Maui, the world watched as the beautiful and historic town turned to ashes. However, standing like a beacon of hope was a 100-year-old home that became known as the Lahaina Miracle House. It has …
In This Economy? Funding Your Dream Home Construction Figuring out how you will fund your construction project and securing the right piece of land to build on are critical first steps in the process of building your dream home. However, the steps can feel a little murky, especially if this is your first time building …
The Wild & Cozy World of Home Insulation Packages When building a high-performance home, it’s what is on the inside that counts the most. In this episode of The Art of Custom, we take a deep dive into one of the most critical aspects of energy-efficient building – insulation. Building an insulation package that makes your …