The Green Spec Playbook For Cleaner Builds Part 2
From Green Architects' Lounge by Chris Briley and Phil Kaplan
March 11, 2026 · 1h 1m · Episode 59
About this episode
Chris and Phil discuss how to write greener, healthier specifications for building projects in Part 2 of their series.
Chris and Phil continue their CSI spec walk through with Part 2, moving from Division 09 finishes into specialties, equipment, HVAC, and electrical. They explain how to write greener, healthier specs that hold up in real projects, from low VOC paints and flooring to induction, ventilation, and heat pump ready details. You’ll hear practical spec language, product level considerations, and the common ways “good” intent gets lost between paper and the jobsite.
People in this episode
Hosts: Chris, Phil
Topics covered
- spec writing
- green building
- HVAC
- electrical systems
- low VOC materials
Keywords
- cleaner builds
- sustainable design
- construction specifications
Mentioned in this episode
Products: low VOC paints, low VOC flooring, induction cooktops, ventilation systems, heat pumps
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