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As you know our Director of Design, Breck Crandell is building his own home - and it's NOT going to be built out of shipping containers. His home using houm technologies is utilizing specialized styrofoam panels, a innovative building material created by Guardian Structural.  In this episode we sit down with Guardian to explore their cutting edge building material and explore the future of innovative building options. The Guardian team explains what sets their panels apart from other SIPS, the scalability of their product, and how their materials provide big cost savings when it comes to heating and cooling.  Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn:  Who is Guardian StructuralWhat are the benefits of building with Guardian PanelsStructural versatility and scalability Who could benefit from building with this materialHow Guardian Structural meets Passive House certificationShow notes To learn more about Guardian Structural and the work they are doing head to their website.   Supplementary episodes: Phius House with Kat Klingenberg Reimaging Multifamily Housing with Susan King of HED Part 3: Cochrane Home Update Ready to move forward with your project, or have questions about building with shipping containers? Contact us here and we will put you in contact with the right member of our team. Make sure to follow us on Instagram to stay up to date on new project releases, trainings, and more.

If you've been following along for a while then you know our Director of Design, Breck Crandell is building his very own home here in the city of Detroit.  The home he is building will be the proof of concept for houm, an innovative design approach that is revolutionizing the way we think about housing.  In this episode Breck shares the latest updates on the Cochrane Home, including erecting "the shell" of the house as well as the core. He also shares the innovative way he is heating his house and why this is just the beginning for houm. Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn:  Current project status of the Cochrane HomeDesign decision that will impact cost savingsImportance of Breck building the proof of concept Utilizing technology to stay one step aheadLink to full show notes Supplementary episodes: Part: 1 Breck Building His Own Home Part 2: Breck Designed His Own Home and Now He's Building It. Follow houm on Instagram to following along with the construction of the Cochrane Home Ready to move forward with your project, or have questions about building with shipping containers? Contact us here and we will put you in contact with the right member of our team. Make sure to follow us on Instagram to stay up to date on new project releases, trainings, and more.

No one wakes up one morning and decides they are a developer, rather it takes due diligence, dedication, and experience to fall into this profession.  Something Fort Wayne based developer JT King is highly aware of.  In this episode we sit down with JT to talk about his development project in collaboration with the municipality of Fort Wayne, IN.  A four home development that will showcase different building typologies in hopes to help solve the housing crisis.  JT also talks about what motivated him to become a developer, the importance of collaboration, and how he wants his developments to be an advocate for others.  Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn:  Who is JT King and Royal DevelopmentsHow Fort Wayne is pushing the envelope of innovationCollaboration between, developer, municipalities, and architectsNavigating your capital stack and project funding Breck's Project Highlight(s) of the week: Royal Houm & Royal ContainerShow Notes To learn more about Royal Developments head to their website here. Follow along with Royal Developments on their Facebook and Instagram: @royaldevelops Lean more about the HOME Program.  Ready to move forward with your project, or have questions about building with shipping containers? Contact us here and we will put you in contact with the right member of our team. Make sure to follow us on Instagram to stay up to date on new project releases, trainings, and more.

We get asked all the time - should I build or should I buy? While we are not financial advisors, we believe that the pros of building outweigh the ones of buying.  In this episode we sit down and discuss the pros and cons of building versus buying, and why making a decision ultimately comes down to timeline and the amount of control you want in the process. We also talk about the impact inspections have  and why some people are scared to build a new home.  Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn:  Is it better to build or buy? How timeline can impact your decision. Stress that comes with bidding on houses. Good and bad inspectors. Project Highlight of the Week: Two Rivers House Ready to move forward with your project, or have questions about building with shipping containers? Contact us here and we will put you in contact with the right member of our team. Make sure to follow us on Instagram to stay up to date on new project releases, trainings, and more.

Kat Klingenberg is the executive director at Phius House Institute; a United States based organization that is working towards solving the climate crisis through sustainable building practices and materials.  In this episode we sit down with Kat and talk about the important work Phius House is doing. Kat shares insight into the process of becoming Phius House certified, what it cost to build a Phius House or building, and how this style of building is helping to solve the climate crisis.  Here's what you'll learn in this episode:  Kat Klingenberg and her role with Phius House.Implementing sustainable building. Phius House certification isn't just for single family homes.Why developers are ideal candidates for Phius House.Project highlight of the week: Hayes Home. Link to full show notes. Link to supplementary resources and episodes: Passive House Institute -  Website and Instagram Reimagining Multifamily Housing With Susan King of HED The Real Cost of Building Ready to move forward with your project, or have questions about building with shipping containers? Contact us here and we will put you in contact with the right member of our team. Make sure to follow us on Instagram to stay up to date on new project releases, trainings, and more.

Dreaming of building your own tiny home or cabin, but wondering exactly how much work it takes? On this exciting episode we sit down with Sarah Victoria and Matt Ng of Our First Cabin, viral Instagram creators that build their own dream cabin in upstate New York.   They share their experience and lessons learned as first time builders who bought their building plans on the internet.  Here's what you'll learn: Sarah and Matt's story and inspiration.Buying plans on the internet. What's not included in online plans. How much research you should be doing as a first time builder. Building a traditional cabin with non traditional materials. Project Highlight of the Week: Our First Cabin!Full show notes Make sure to follow Our First Cabin on Instagram and Youtube to stay up to date with all that Sarah and Matt are doing. Supplementary episodes for today's conversation: Buying Home Plans On The Internet: Who Can You Trust And What Is Legit Why You Need An Architect (...Especially If You Think You Don't) Launching Builder Ready Plans: Your Questions Answered Ready to move forward with your project, or have questions about building with shipping containers? Contact us here and we will put you in contact with the right member of our team. Make sure to follow us on Instagram to stay up to date on new project releases, trainings, and more.

We often get asked by potential clients, if they can be their own general contractor.  Our answer: Do you have previous building experience?  In this episode we sit down and discuss when it is a good idea and not so good of an idea for clients to act as their own GC. We reveal the biggest challenges that people face when trying to be their own builder and why hiring a professional general contractor is the best option in most cases.  Breck also shares insight to why he hired his own builder, despite having years of experience in the field.  Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn:  Can you be your own GC?Why banks limit a client's flexibility. What is a sworn statement and why you need it.The level of involvement a general contractor has in a project.Breck's project Highlight Of The Week: Blackridge Farms (coming soon)Link to full show notes. Learn more about the Cochrane Home here. Ready to move forward with your project, or have questions about building with shipping containers? Contact us here and we will put you in contact with the right member of our team. Make sure to follow us on Instagram to stay up to date on new project releases, trainings, and more.

One of the most important elements of a successful  project is logistics. In this episode we sit down with TSI Project Manager, Jill Ramirez to talk all things logistics in the architecture industry.  She explains how factors like remote building locations, congested streets, and even bridge height can all greatly impact the transportation of materials to a project site. Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn:  How logistics impact the architecture industry Why unique sites can cost you more moneyImplications of trucking on american infrastructure Waste in the construction industry Project highlight of the week: Concord Wolfehouse!Link to full show notes Ready to move forward with your project, or have questions about building with shipping containers? Contact us here and we will put you in contact with the right member of our team. Make sure to follow us on Instagram to stay up to date on new project releases, trainings, and more.

Why do we have to leave our homes in order to enjoy beautiful spaces?  In this episode we sit down with TSI's Project Manager Jill Ramirez, to talk about why design inclusivity is important and how having access to beautiful spaces affects a society.  We also talk about why cost is such a big holdup for creating inclusive spaces and why the industry is seeing a growing demand for flex spaces. Here's what you'll learn in today's episode:  What is inclusive design and why it is important. The importance of having a space you enjoy and feel comfortable in. Flex spaces and their uses. How costs limit design versatility.Project Highlight of the Week: The HyggeLearn more about the Frederiksbjerg School here. Full show notes for Episode 56.  Ready to move forward with your project, or have questions about building with shipping containers? Contact us here and we will put you in contact with the right member of our team. Make sure to follow us on Instagram to stay up to date on new project releases, trainings, and more.

So you want to build your own house but don't know where to start.  We've got you covered! In this episode we run a mock introductory conversation with first time home builder GW Runkle.  We cover questions about  looking for land to how much you should budget for construction costs and everything in between.  Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn: How to plan out your budgetWhat to look for when buying landDifference between construction costs and architectural feesBreck's project highlight of the week: Royal HomeLearn more about Runkle consulting here: www.runkleconsulting.com Supplementary episodes: Container Home FAQ: Structural Engineering with Bill Runkle Ready to move forward with your project, or have questions about building with shipping containers? Contact us here and we will put you in contact with the right member of our team. Make sure to follow us on Instagram to stay up to date on new project releases, trainings, and more.

Want to know something that's more challenging than going to mars?  Creating change in the housing industry.  In this episode we sit down with Jeff Wilson, the founder of Jupe - a disaster relief company dedicated to creating housing solutions for those that have lost theirs.  Jeff talks about how the Covid-19 pandemic set the trajectory for the current model, the importance of volume versus square feet, and the current work Jupe is doing to provide housing for Hawaiian's affected by the Maui Fires.  Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn: Introduction of Jeff Wilson and JupeHow the climate is creating a demand for housing relief What the housing industry can learn from the automotive industryImportance of transparency...especially for start upsProject highlight of the week: Maui Fire Disaster Relief Full show notes To learn more about Jeff an Jupe head over to their website. Make sure to follow both Jeff and Jupe on Instagram.  Ready to move forward with your project, or have questions about building with shipping containers? Contact us here and we will put you in contact with the right member of our team. Make sure to follow us on Instagram to stay up to date on new project releases, trainings, and more.

Architects may be the ones designing the project of your dreams but buildings take a whole village to actually get built . A key component of that team are structural engineers. In this episode we sit down with Bill Runkle of Runkle Consulting and TSIs' go to structural engineer to discuss the importance of his role throughout the process of building. Bill also shares the story of how serving in the United States Military threw him into the world of shipping container architecture.  Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn:  What does a structural engineer doHow structural engineers and architects work together The importance of working with people who have experience The role humans play in a technology dominate field Breck's project highlight of the week: Jade HouseTo learn more about Runkel Consulting and Bill's work head over to their website and YouTube page. Ready to move forward with your project, or have questions about building with shipping containers? Contact us here and we will put you in contact with the right member of our team. Make sure to follow us on Instagram to stay up to date on new project releases, trainings, and more.