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Framing Shear Walls on the Slab
A mix of sole plate heights and wall heights adds some complexity.
Forming the Elevated Slab and Curbs
How can we form a monolithic slab with stem walls?
Steel Beams and a Metal Pan Deck
Borrowing from the commercial building world, we use steel to prep for an elevated concrete slab.
FHB House Video: The Building Envelope
To build this resilient, durable, high-performance house, the team began with a unique foundation and a framing plan optimized for insulation.
Forming and Placing Concrete for the Garage
Starting with the garage will give us covered storage.
Pouring the Footings
Placing the concrete and stripping the forms.
Forming the Footings
Pinning the footings to the batholith with steel and epoxy.
An Easier Way to Drill Rock
The dirtbag Is your friend.
Breaking Apart the Toughest Rocks
Our strategy: A rock drill and Dexpan.
Passive Solar Design
Pointing to his Net Zero Escape project as an example, Texas-based architect Peter Pfeiffer shares his thoughts on climate-responsive design.

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