Episode 26: Building a Home is a TEAM Sport (Solo Episode)

Send us a text with your questions, thoughts, and/or a love note regarding the podcast episode to help us know what to create more of!In this episode, Ashley shares her biggest takeaways from the Colorado Building Science Symposium, the International Builder Show, and other industry gatherings she’s attended this year. What keeps surfacing again and again? Building and renovating a home is a team sport and when we forget that, projects suffer.Ashley unpacks why leaning entirely on your builder is a setup for misalignment, how vague words like “healthy” can derail your vision, and why early planning around air sealing, insulation, and mechanical systems matters more than most homeowners realize. She also explores a powerful truth: whether you intend to or not, you are practicing building science every time you change your home. This episode is for homeowners who want a healthier, more resilient home and who are ready to take responsibility for defining what health truly means to them.If you’re building, renovating, or even just questioning how your home works, this conversation will help you think more strategically, collaborate more intentionally, and advocate for yourself with clarity.THINGS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Conscious Construction ContainerCONNECT WITH ASHLEYInstagram | Tiktok | Youtube | WebsiteAshley helps you renovate and build healthier homes to prevent future health issues from arising from your environment. Whether you’re searching for a new home, assessing concerns with your current one, or embarking on a renovation or new build, Awakening Spaces can guide you every step of the way.Ashley brings her background in Building Biology and Building Science and years of hands-on experience helping families build and renovate homes to prevent mold, chemical exposure, and EMFs in their living spaces. If you’re looking to build or renovate a new home, Ashley has courses to empower and one on one offerings to guide you through the whole process so you can avoid costly mistakes and enjoy the process again!Curious about how we can help with your project? Explore our offerings here.SHOW YOUR SUPPORTIf you found this episode valuable, share it with a friend and leave us a rating/review! Thank you for listening ✨