Building Resilient Structures from the Ground Up
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Building Resilient Structures from the Ground Up
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When it comes to building science, resilience starts below the surface.
In this episode of Building Science Digest, Christian Kennedy sits down with Lisa Semling, Product and Innovation Manager for GCP, to explore what it really takes to design and protect a building’s foundation.
From pre-applied vs. post-applied waterproofing to understanding geotechnical reports, hydrostatic pressure, and lateral water migration, Lisa explains why you only get one shot to get it right.
They also dive into regional differences—from Manhattan’s deep schist foundations to the West Coast’s shotcrete systems and LA’s stringent VOC and methane barrier codes—and discuss how the industry is shifting toward a holistic building envelope approach that considers every surface, from below grade to the roof.
Whether you’re an architect, contractor, or building science enthusiast, this episode will change the way you think about what’s beneath your feet.