Build. Not too much. Mostly with plants.

There has never been a better time or opportunity to completely rethink the way we approach the practice of architecture and construction. With climate change looming over us, becoming more visible by the day, a critical look at the materials we use and their impacts on emissions is needed. Enter natural building materials. Which ones are legit? How can we use them? Join Kristof as he interviews architect and builder, Greg Esparza, with a sweeping introduction to mass timber construction, as well as other natural building materials like cork insulation, hemp insulation, wood fiber board insulation, etc.

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Greg Esparza

Greg is a co-founder of Moontower Design & Build ​and the founder of Cross Cabin Build & Supply. He received his Bachelors of Science in Architecture, University of Texas at Austin and has been in the design and construction industry for over 15 years. Greg prides himself on developing deep relationships with his many interesting clients and delivering fantastic outcomes on their projects. Greg is a fierce advocate for natural building materials and has spoken at building science conferences across the country, including The Humid Climate Conference.

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Cross Cabin Build & Supply

Cross Cabin Build + Supply promotes climate-friendly homebuilding in and around their hometown of Austin, Texas. They do this through distributing low carbon, renewable, plant-based building products and providing technical support during design and construction of climate-friendly homes. Cross Cabin specializes in mass timber projects and foam-free, vapor-open homes that prioritize a safe work environment for craftspeople, a healthy home for families, and a careful consideration of the climate impact of how building materials are made and how these materials can be recycled, reused, or naturally biodegraded in the future.

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Team

Hosted & Produced by Kristof Irwin
Edited by Nico Mignardi
Engineered & Produced by M. Walker