63. Part 3: Cochrane Home Updates
Feb 7, 2024
Episode Highlights:
Current project status of the Cochrane Home.
Design decision that will impact cost savings.
Importance of Breck building the proof of concept.
Utilizing technology to stay one step ahead.
"This is our proof of concept for new building technologies and design processes.”
- Breck Crandell (Director of Design, TSI)
Show Notes:
0:30 - Introduction to episode 63.
1:45 - Why Breck isn’t building a shipping container home.
4:50 - Breck’s experience building the Cochrane Home in Detroit.
8:39 - Innovative shallow frost protected footings.
10:40 - What makes Breck’s housing foundation so unique.
12:00 - Changing the way you think about heating your home.
15:37 - Why Breck decided to build with SIPS rather than steel.
17:30 - Breck explains what the Shell is.
20:29 - The Core.
23:14 - Building a proof of concept.
24:12 - How will the houm process change for future projects.
27:05 - What is Breck most excited about moving forward with this house?
30:20 - Staying one step ahead of technology.
32:00 - Cost savings of the houm model.
35:20 - Concluding thoughts for Episode 63.
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