Building Better with Riley Carter

Building Better explores the practical side of sustainable architecture and resilient homebuilding. Hosted by architect and building scientist Dr. Riley Carter, each episode dives into topics like Passive House design, energy-efficient retrofits, moisture control, lighting strategies, structural design, and the evolving residential codes shaping our homes. Whether you're designing, building, renovating, or just curious about better ways to live, this podcast brings clarity, context, and candid conversation to the future of housing.Visit my website on https://rileycarter-architecture.com/

Building Better with Riley Carter is a business podcast hosted by Riley Carter, with 18 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Riley Carter hosts Building Better with Riley Carter, a business show with 18 episodes published.

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  Episode #4

  Balancing Passive House Performance with Fire Resilience

  Apr 4, 202622 minS2

  In this episode of Building Better with Riley Carter, I sit down with Daniel H. Krohn to peel back the layers—literally—of the modern Passive House. While we often celebrate these structures as the "gold standard" of energy efficiency for their ability to maintain perfect thermal comfort with near-zero input, we must address a sobering question: Is our quest for the ultimate airtight seal creating a hidden fire safety nightmare? We dive deep into the "submersible" analogy—the idea that a vessel designed to keep a hostile environment out is equally capable of trapping dangerous elements in. Our discussion naviga...

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  Episode #2

  Smiljan Radić: The Pritzker Prize and Material Intelligence

  Mar 22, 202620 minS2

  In this episode, we explore why Smiljan Radić has been awarded the 2026 Pritzker Prize and what his work reveals about the evolving values of contemporary architecture. Rooted in landscape, material, and imagination, his projects challenge conventional ideas of form, permanence, and authorship—offering a quieter, more introspective vision of the built environment. We also open a critical debate: is Radić pointing toward a more meaningful and context-driven future for architecture, or does his work remain an outlier in a profession shaped by scale, economics, and global demand? A conversation on relevance, sustainability, and the power of restraint.

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  Episode #3

  The IRC/IBC Distinction: The Code Trap That Changes Everything

  Nov 22, 202513 minS2

  Planning a new build, renovation, or small apartment project? The difference between the International Residential Code (IRC) and the International Building Code (IBC) can be the difference between a smooth permitting process and a complete, six-figure budget disaster. In this deep dive, Riley Carter cuts through the bureaucratic fog and reveals why calling the IBC the 'commercial code' is dangerously wrong. Key Takeaways You Can't Afford to Miss: The IRC Recipe vs. The IBC Standard: Learn the fundamental difference between the prescriptive, clear directions of the IRC and the performance-based, engineer-heavy requirements of the IBC. The Four-Point Test: We break...

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  Episode #3

  Inside the 2024 IRC: What Changed and Why It Matters

  Nov 5, 202515 minS2

  From structure to sustainability, this episode unpacks the biggest shifts between the 2021 and 2024 International Residential Code. Riley Carter explains how updates to ASCE 7-22, ASCE 24-22, and the 2024 IECC reshape design decisions, inspections, and resilience in modern housing. Discover what these refinements mean for architects, builders, and homeowners aiming to build smarter, safer, and more efficient homes.architecture

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  Episode #2

  The Living Building: Unpacking Sustainable Architecture & Integrated Design

  Oct 27, 202541 minS2

  Join us as we dive deep into the principles of sustainable architecture, exploring how buildings can act as ecological membranes rather than mere boundaries. In this episode, we'll discuss the crucial role of the building envelope, the hidden impact of embodied carbon in materials, and the power of the Integrated Design Process. Discover how architects, engineers, and ecologists collaborate to create structures that perform thermally, structurally, and ethically. Get ready to rethink how we build for a greener future!

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