the BS* + Beer Show
Building Science is better with friends!
*Building Science
For years people have been getting together locally to talk building science. And now we are bringing it to the whole country with an online discussion group format.
The BS + Beer Show is an online talk show focusing on hot topics in building science. Our mission is:
"To spread BS far and wide, and to have fun doing it."
We hope you enjoy all the building science content!
ANNOUNCEMENT!!!
Special Announcement: The Building Science Symposium Series now has a dedicated website: https://buildingsciencesymposium.com/. Next up: Seattle on April 8 and 9!
The Next LIVE Show via ZOOM
The BS + Beer Show
Ground Source Heat Pumps
Thursday, March 6th, 2025
6pm ET • 5pm CT • 4pm MT • 3pm PT
Ground Source Heat Pumps—sometimes called Geothermal Heat Pumps—have been around a long time but they have been growing in popularity in recent years. What has changed? What is their appeal? How do they compare to other heating and cooling systems? What needs to be taken into account when designing a GSHP system, and what pitfalls should be avoided? Mechanical engineer Ross Trethewey joins us for a deep dive into the ups and downs of ground source heat pumps.
Tune in to ask questions, share your experience or simply enjoy the show!
Registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Cj4a87ctTOasDhV57lxzXw.
Our Guest Expert:
Ross Trethewey is the founder and lead engineer of TE2 Engineering, as well as the Building Engineer on the TV show, This Old House and Ask This Old House. He is licensed professional engineer in various states and earned both bachelor and master of science degrees in mechanical engineering from Tufts University. Ross lives with his wife and 2 sons in the Boston area.
Follow Ross:
Instagram- @rosstretheweytoh
Facebook- @rosstretheweytoh
LinkedIn- @rosstrethewey
X- @rosstret
The BS*+Beer Show hosts:
Emily Mottram, Mottram Architecture (https://www.mottramarch.com/, https://www.instagram.com/mottramarch/)
Travis Brungardt, Catalyst Construction (https://www.catalystbuilt.com/, https://www.instagram.com/catalystbuilt/)
Ben Bogie, BPC Green Builders (https://www.bpcgreenbuilders.com/, https://www.instagram.com/benbogie/?hl=en)
Mike Maines, Maines Design (https://www.maines.design/, https://www.instagram.com/michaelmaines/)
Find recordings of The BS + Beer Show here: https://www.greenbuildingadvisor.com/blog/bs-and-beer
Thank you to our media partners:
Green Building Advisor and Fine Homebuilding Magazine
Watch The Replay:
Want to attend a live Symposium?
Each year our friends/fellow colleagues over at KC BS+Beer put on a new Building Science Symposium series of events in 4-6 different regions to bring the two full days of education and community engagement to new audiences.
2024 PRESENTERS
The 2024 Building Science Symposium presentation roster includes Dr. John Straube, Steve Baczek, Ross Trethewey, Glen Mathewson, Ben Bogie, Jake Bruton and Dr. Joe Lstiburek.
Click HERE to check out more on the symposium locations as they get posted for 2025!
THANK YOU
To everyone who attended, sponsored, or presented in 2024!
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