Upstate New York Green Homes With Matt Whitbeck

<p><strong>Matt Whitbeck</strong><span style= "font-weight: 400;">  hopes  to change the future for the building industry by educating trades people, students, the community and clients on air quality, green tech and sustainable building practices.</span></p> <p><strong>Whitbeck Construction, LLC</strong> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">is a custom builder in upstate New York's Saratoga Springs. They have a passion to serve their clients with their experience, professionalism and integrity. Their custom homes are built and remodeled with attention to detail, energy efficiency, sustainability and quality craftsmanship.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Whitbeck Construction is also dedicated to educating our community of tradesmen in building science through lectures, workshops and thorough training.</span></p> <h2><strong>Show Highlights</strong></h2> <ul> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">The cornerstone of how a carpenter's brain works in reference to efficiency.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Ways to repurpose to build a “no scrap house.”  </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Thermal dynamics and how embodied energy impacts everything we build. </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">The math and science applied to building cost.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">The different techniques and different styles used when working with the oldest houses in the country.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Consider the maintenance of a building when making an investment.  </span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">Snapshot of realistic and extreme priced materials in the market.</span></li> <li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1"><span styl