S1E2 The Lost Art of Building: Craft, Proportion, and Permanence
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Brent Hull explores the principles of craftsmanship that once defined how homes were built—and why those principles are still essential today. The episode examines traditional skills such as hand carving, custom milling, and precise joinery, along with the education systems that preserve them through disciplines like furniture making and instrument building. Brent explains how proportion, mockups, and historical building methods prioritize quality over speed or cost, allowing clients to truly understand a design before it is built. By reviving these practices, builders can create homes that endure both structurally and aesthetically, rooted in care, intention, and time-tested skill.
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