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Drive around and look at the homes being built today. There is a ground swell of dissatisfaction and unrest about the quality and design of new homes; "McMansions", "Starter Castles," and "Tract homes on steroids", are words used to describe the big and misshapen houses being constructed today. The vast majority of new homes are poorly constructed with no sense of design. What's happened? Why is craftsmanship dead? Why can't homes be built to be charming and classic like the homes of the early 1920's and 30's?

The Home Design Show with Brent Hull tackles the issues that matter when constructing a home; choosing products and making good design choices that ensure a house makes sense. Using his 15+ years in construction, as well his training in historic preservation, Brent helps his audience with practical and sage advice.

The Home Design Show stresses high quality and purpose-driven design in new home building and remodeling. Brent brings a fresh voice and fresh perspective to both local talk-radio and podcast listeners. This will not be a "Mr. Fix-it or Handyman show", rather a meat and potatoes discussion about what building is all about.

 
     
 

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LATEST RADIO PROGRAMS FOR DOWNLOAD

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Great Design Debate - Part 1
  Brent and colleague Brett Teague, argue the value and merits of design in residential building. Is design important? Does it bring value? Do people want it?
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Great Design Debate - Part 2
  Brent and Brett finish the debate of designs value in new construction, and then talk about solutions for overcoming bad design in the home building today.
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Quality and Tools
  Brent and Brett discuss quality and the great irony of new tools; As tools improve, quality construction actually decreases. Listen in . . .
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Craftsmanship in America
  Brent speaks with master craftsman Gary Katz about quality, design and the state of craftsmanship in America.
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Legislated Design
  How legislation effects and can restrict design in new home construction.
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Green Building
  Brent talks with Green building architect Peter Pfeiffer. Dispelling many myths and bringing great information to the topic.
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How Long Should It Last?
  Brent discusses how long a house should last and if we're building disposable houses today.
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Year End Recap
  3 reasons why we have ugly houses, and 3 solutions. A fun end of the year show highlighting the years lessons.
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Big Builder Show

  A fascinating discussion with a homebuilder that highlights the problem in new home design.
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Christine Franck

  A great show with educator and designer Christine Franck. Great insights and messages about design and new homes.
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Ian Agrell

  One of my favorite shows, listen in as Brent discusses design and proper decoration with a master Carver from England.
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Duo Dickenson

  Brent Speaks with architect Duo Dickenson about architects, new homes with problems and solutions.
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Steven Mouzon

  Brent speaks with new urbanist Steve Mouzon about design and the future of our homes and neighborhoods.
 
   
     
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