EPISODE · Jan 14, 2026 · 1H 14M
The Green Spec Playbook For Cleaner Builds Part 1
from Green Architects' Lounge · host Chris Briley and Phil Kaplan
00:00:00 Welcome Back00:04:10 Why specs matter00:10:05 Division 01 basics00:20:30 Site and salvage00:26:45 Low carbon concrete00:32:45 Masonry and metals00:33:55 Wood and toxicity00:44:15 Decking decisions00:57:20 Insulation and WRBs01:08:05 Doors and hardware
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Chris and Phil get nerdy about the most underrated tool in your CD set: the residential project manual. They walk through key spec divisions and the small callouts that protect performance, like blower door targets, temporary heat, low carbon concrete mixes, and toxicity rules that keep bad products off site. You will leave with a clearer way to write, organize, and enforce specs so substitutions do not quietly wreck airtightness, durability, or indoor air quality.
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