#92: Dan Kolbert, High-Performance Builder and Sustainability Advocate

<p>In this conversation we sit down with Dan Kolbert, co-author of Pretty Good House, and owner of Kolbert Building in Portland, Maine, to discuss high performance homes, the next evolution in building, and Dan's advice in today's economy.</p><p><strong>Links mentioned:</strong></p><p><a href="https://amzn.to/3IkJQhh" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Pretty Good House Book</a></p><p><a href="https://amzn.to/3YLEr89" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Water in Buildings, by Bill Rose</a></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/buildingsciencefightclub/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Christine Williamson's Instagram</a></p><p><a href="https://www.huberwood.com/?gclid=CjwKCAiAuaKfBhBtEiwAht6H734ACcahru7DnTxxjJrpfZ_fn2JvwtQYXX4z5sv3Jf-odPZGU7uIgRoC4ysQAvD_BwE" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Huber Engineered Wood</a></p><p><a href="https://codes.iccsafe.org/content/IECC2021P1/chapter-3-ce-general-requirements" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Climate Zone Map</a></p><p><a href="https://timberhp.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Timber HP</a></p><p><a href="https://www.buildersforclimateaction.org/beam-estimator.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BEAM Estimator</a></p><p><a href="https://www.thebsandbeershow.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">BS and Beer</a></p><p><br></p><p>Tools to make more money and grow your biz</p><p>Need 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" 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:</p><p><a href="https://www.buildingoptimal.com/the-builder-accelerator" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Building Optimal Business Accelerator</a></p><p><br></p><p>Thank you to