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Bulding Better with Riley Carter

Bulding Better with Riley Carter

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Building Better explores the practical side of sustainable architecture and resilient homebuilding. Hosted by architect and building scientist Dr. Riley Carter, each episode dives into topics like Passive House design, energy-efficient retrofits, moisture control, lighting strategies, structural design, and the evolving residential codes shaping our homes. Whether you're designing, building, renovating, or just curious about better ways to live, this podcast brings clarity, context, and candid conversation to the future of housing. Visit my website on https://rileycarter-architecture.com/© 2025 Riley Carter Economía
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  • The IRC/IBC Distinction: The Code Trap That Changes Everything

    The IRC/IBC Distinction: The Code Trap That Changes Everything
    Nov 22 2025
    Planning a new build, renovation, or small apartment project? The difference between the International Residential Code (IRC) and the International Building Code (IBC) can be the difference between a smooth permitting process and a complete, six-figure budget disaster. In this deep dive, Riley Carter cuts through the bureaucratic fog and reveals why calling the IBC the 'commercial code' is dangerously wrong. Key Takeaways You Can't Afford to Miss: The IRC Recipe vs. The IBC Standard: Learn the fundamental difference between the prescriptive, clear directions of the IRC and the performance-based, engineer-heavy requirements of the IBC. The Four-Point Test: We break down the four critical criteria that determine if your project qualifies for the simpler IRC—and the three common triggers (height, density, and mixed-use) that automatically push you into the IBC. The Costly Shift: Discover how jumping to the IBC immediately requires fire-rated structural materials, specialized safety systems like sprinklers, and higher engineering costs that change the DNA of your entire build. Get the clarity you need to budget accurately and ensure your project’s safety from day one. This is essential listening for any builder, architect, or homeowner.
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    13 m
  • Inside the 2024 IRC: What Changed and Why It Matters

    Inside the 2024 IRC: What Changed and Why It Matters
    Nov 5 2025
    From structure to sustainability, this episode unpacks the biggest shifts between the 2021 and 2024 International Residential Code. Riley Carter explains how updates to ASCE 7-22, ASCE 24-22, and the 2024 IECC reshape design decisions, inspections, and resilience in modern housing. Discover what these refinements mean for architects, builders, and homeowners aiming to build smarter, safer, and more efficient homes.architecture
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    15 m
  • The Living Building: Unpacking Sustainable Architecture & Integrated Design

    The Living Building: Unpacking Sustainable Architecture & Integrated Design
    Oct 27 2025
    Join us as we dive deep into the principles of sustainable architecture, exploring how buildings can act as ecological membranes rather than mere boundaries. In this episode, we'll discuss the crucial role of the building envelope, the hidden impact of embodied carbon in materials, and the power of the Integrated Design Process. Discover how architects, engineers, and ecologists collaborate to create structures that perform thermally, structurally, and ethically. Get ready to rethink how we build for a greener future!
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    41 m
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