The main takeaway I took from this class is and especially in this exercise that our teacher Andy White taught was. Was after we learned everything from him. We spent 10-15 minutes building a house that spoke about everything he mentioned. As you can see the first one … doesn’t make much sense. But by taking that home and coming back the next day he made us do the same exercise & you can tell there’s a huge difference between the two. One of the main things I leanred from this exercise was
It’s okay to admit when you don’t know something.
You only learn by doing & not watching and listening
When you can explain it to someone else & draw it out and be a teacher and not a learner, you’ve mastered it.
“Anatomy of a House”
A deep dive into how a home functions behind the walls — from structure and insulation to electrical, plumbing, and HVAC. I learned the fundamentals of thermal and moisture control, weatherization, and renewable energy systems, with a focus on spotting issues early and making smart, efficient upgrades. The course gave me a practical, hands-on understanding of how to improve the performance, safety, and energy use of any living space.
