Brent and Jackson talk building styles. Jackson gives his hot takes, ranking them from best to worst with Brent's unforgiving reactions. Want to hear how Brent would rank all the styles? Join us on Patreon for an extra 10 minutes of this episode! | Thanks to our sponsor, Viewrail.

Brent reflects on his first Master Builder University (MBU). What was taught, what was the feedback, and will he do it again? Come and find out on todays episode! Thanks to our sponsor for this episode, Viewrail. Learn more at www.viewrail.com

Season 2 is here! In September, Jackson started the Preservation Carpentry program at North Bennet Street School in Boston, MA. This episode, we'll get a glimpse into the true apprentices journey and see what he's been up to. Thanks to our sponsor for this episode, Viewrail.

Jackson and Brent discuss what Season 2 will look like, some confirmed guests and some dream guests. Did you know that Season 2 has already begun to release exclusively on Patreon? Get first access to all episodes of PFC and more when you become a patron of the podcast. We appreciate your support and can't wait for the conversations to come this season. patreon.com/passionforcraft

When to say no.

Join the craftsmen for a book club! We (finally) are going through the book!

Join the craftsmen as they learn about Brent's time on Lone Star Restoration.

In this episode we are discussing a traditional approach to Build Science.

Continuing the conversation on Victorian style.

Join in as we discuss what it takes for a house to fall into the Victorian style.

Join in as we discuss what it takes for a house to fall into the arts and craft style.

We are talking about minimalism.

Join us as we look at some fun AI software and its potential implications on the future of building! Then, pick a side and hop in the comments as we talk about beauty. This was a fun episode, we are curious of y'all's thoughts on beauty.

In this episode we talk about a lot of different topics, from assembly lines, to things done poorly, to an impromptu book club that will be happening discussing the book, Mastery by George Leonard.

What is the period revival style and what are some key features of it?

What are the signs of a good builder? What can you do to elevate your craft?

The International Build Show recap with Brent! Will Richard and Jackson be there next year? What's great about it and whats not so great.

In the first of this series, we talk about what constitutes a "Ranch Style" home. The goal of this series is to put tools in the tool belt for identifying each architectural style.

Are we at a point where a new style is emerging?

Are we just fans of old architecture because of what has survived? Have beautiful bad homes just not survived and thats why we are where we are today? What will be said about this generation of homes?

Jackson finally begins his (official) Apprenticeship. Also some Youtube discussion. 

What architectural styles are the hardest to make nowadays?

Come and see what Brent has cooking in his shop! From classic space heaters to 100 year windows its all there!

How did we get here? What styles led into the next, and what style are we in now?