Jacob Deva Racusin's guest appearances

Jacob Deva Racusin

The Conscious Builder Show with Casey Grey

Reversing Climate Change

Building Optimal

Elon Musk

Joe Quirk

Bryan Caplan

Gabe Brown

Anne Biklé

Jason Bradford

David King

Joel Salatin

Jonathan Safran Foer

Mary Berry

Nathanael Johnson

Paul Greenberg

Phoebe Yu

Alex Ortiz

Charles C. Mann

OwlTail

Jacob Deva

It's hard to spend a few minutes chatting with Jacob Deva Racusin without leaving inspired. He is the Director of Building Science and Sustainability for New Frameworks, an innovative, socially inclusive design/build firm in Vermont. He also serves as an Embodied Carbon Analyst and BEAM Trainer with Builders for Climate Action.In this conversation we discuss Jacob's ideas on how to minimize the embodied carbon in our buildings or even turn them into carbon sinks. Jacob also shares his benefits of straw bale building techniques and the socially inclusive culture they have created through a worker's co-op structure at New Frameworks.Enjoy!Links from the episode:Builders for Climate ActionBEAM EstimatorNew Frameworks WebsiteNew Frameworks on InstagramCroft Straw PanelsThe U.S. Federation of Worker CooperativesCompanies We Keep, by John AbramsTools to make more money and grow your bizNeed a little help growing your business or making more money at it? In addition to almost 100 free episodes of the podcast, check out The Building Optimal Shop, a place where we have business tools for builders and contractors…and the list is growing. Or, if you want full-scale consulting or business startup help, check out our brand new:Building Optimal Business AcceleratorThank you to our amazing brand partnersLowe’s and the new Lowe’s MVP Pro Rewards ProgramSubzero Wolf CoveHuber Engineered WoodsRAM Windows

It's hard to spend a few minutes chatting with Jacob Deva Racusin without leaving inspired. He is the Director of Building Science and Sustainability for New Frameworks, an innovative, socially inclusive design/build firm in Vermont. He also serves as an Embodied Carbon Analyst and BEAM Trainer with Builders for Climate Action.In this conversation we discuss Jacob's ideas on how to minimize the embodied carbon in our buildings or even turn them into carbon sinks. Jacob also shares his benefits of straw bale building techniques and the socially inclusive culture they have created through a worker's co-op structure at New Frameworks. Enjoy! Links from the episode:<a href="https://www.buildersforclimateaction.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Builders for Climate Action</a><a href="https://www.buildersforclimateaction.org/beam-estimator.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">BEAM Estimator</a><a href="https://newframeworks.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">New Frameworks Website</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/newframeworks/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">New Frameworks on Instagram</a><a href="https://www.croft.haus/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Croft Straw Panels</a><a href="https://www.usworker.coop/en/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The U.S. Federation of Worker Cooperatives</a><a href="https://amzn.to/3FCwJWN" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Companies We Keep, by John Abrams</a> Tools to make more money and grow your bizNeed a little help growing your business or making more money at it? In addition to almost 100 free episodes of the podcast, check out <a href="https://www.buildingoptimal.com/shop" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Building Optimal Shop</a>, a place where we have business tools for builders and contractors…and the list is growing. Or, if you want full-scale consulting or business startup help, check out our brand new:<a href="https://www.buildingoptimal.com/the-builder-accelerator" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Building Optimal Business Accelerator</a> Thank you to our amazing brand partners<a href="https://www.lowes.com/l/Pro/pro-benefits" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Lowe’s and the new Lowe’s MVP Pro Rewards Program</a><a href="https://www.subzero-wolf.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Subzero Wolf Cove</a><a href="https://www.huberwood.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Huber Engineered Woods</a><a href="https://ramwindows.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">RAM Windows</a>

#93: Lower Carbon Building and Social Equity Through Co-Ops with Jacob Deva Racusin

Jacob Deva Racusin (Ra-Q-Son) is Director of Building Science and Sustainability with New Frameworks Natural Design/Build, offering services in renovation, new construction, consultation, and education. As a builder, consultant, designer, and educator, Jacob is able to merge his passions for ecological stewardship, relationship to place, and social justice. Jacob has authored two books and numerous articles, and regularly instructs on topics of building science and climate impact. An active member of the Carbon Leadership Forum, Jacob is engaged in code and policy development, professional training, and other initiatives supporting the transition to a more just industry.   Download and use the new BEAM tool:  https://www.buildersforclimateaction.org/beam-estimator.html   FOR MORE FROM JACOB httpsp://newframeworks.com/ https://www.instagram.com/newframeworks/ https://www.facebook.com/newframeworks https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-racusin-7a41603/   0:00 Introduction Background   5:00 Technology Natural? 7:20 Straw Bale Assembly  16:20 Finishing Straw Bale  18:10 Range of Projects/Products  21:20 Insulation Options  27:20 Operating a Co op  35:20 Possible solutions to the housing crisis 

Jacob Deva Racusin (Ra-Q-Son) is Director of Building Science and Sustainability with New Frameworks Natural Design/Build, offering services in renovation, new construction, consultation, and education. As a builder, consultant, designer, and educator, Jacob is able to merge his passions for ecological stewardship, relationship to place, and social justice. Jacob has authored two books and numerous articles, and regularly instructs on topics of building science and climate impact. An active member of the Carbon Leadership Forum, Jacob is engaged in code and policy development, professional training, and other initiatives supporting the transition to a more just industry. Download and use the new BEAM tool: <a href="https://www.buildersforclimateaction.org/beam-estimator.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.buildersforclimateaction.org/beam-estimator.html</a> FOR MORE FROM JACOB <a href="https://newframeworks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">httpsp://newframeworks.com/</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/newframeworks/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/newframeworks/</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/newframeworks" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/newframeworks</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-racusin-7a41603/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-racusin-7a41603/</a> 0:00 Introduction Background   5:00 Technology Natural? 7:20 Straw Bale Assembly  16:20 Finishing Straw Bale  18:10 Range of Projects/Products  21:20 Insulation Options  27:20 Operating a Co op  35:20 Possible solutions to the housing crisis

#202 - Straw Bale Builder and Co-operative co-owner Jacob Deva Racusin

Chris Magwood

Buckminster Fuller famously said that “waste materials are simply resources we haven’t found a use for.” So, what if we could use agricultural waste products like corn husks or coconut coir as building materials? The truth is that we can, and a number of innovative sustainable builders are working to not just reduce the carbon emissions associated with construction but turn homes and commercial buildings into carbon storage units.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reversingclimatechange/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reversingclimatechange/support

Buckminster Fuller famously said that “waste materials are simply resources we haven’t found a use for.” So, what if we could use agricultural waste products like corn husks or coconut coir as building materials? The truth is that we can, and a number of innovative sustainable builders are working to not just reduce the carbon emissions associated with construction but turn homes and commercial buildings into carbon storage units. --- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reversingclimatechange/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reversingclimatechange/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reversingclimatechange/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/reversingclimatechange/support</a>

76: Innovations in Carbon Beneficial Building Materials—with Chris Magwood & Jacob Deva Racusin