From Carpenter to HVAC Designer: Lessons on Building High-Performance Homes (with Sophie Ashley)

Podcast: Structure Talk · Reuben Saltzman

Opublikowano: 2026-03-16

To watch a video version of this podcast, click here: https://youtu.be/U0ALmS9vUC0 In this episode, Reuben Saltzman and Tessa Murry talk with Sophie Ashley of Energy Vanguard about her journey from hands‑on carpentry and post‑Katrina rebuilding work to becoming an HVAC designer for high‑performance homes. Sophie shares how her field experience shaped her understanding of building science and why proper load calculations, ventilation strategies, and dehumidification planning are essential for modern airtight homes. The conversation also explores the challenges of open‑cell spray foam, moisture buildup in encapsula...