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63. Part 3: Cochrane Home Updates

Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn: 

  • 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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