Austin; The Great State of Texas (S28E21)
In this episode, host Kevin O'Connor and master carpenter Norm Abram return to vibrant Austin, Texas, stopping by the historic Barton Springs pool, a beloved outdoor spot since the 1920s. Back at the house, the first shipment of framing materials arrives as Bill's team begins the process of "deconstructing" the existing structure. Program manager Richard Morgan visits to outline the steps needed to achieve a coveted 5-star rating from Austin Energy's Green Building Program. To access the attic workspace, HVAC contractor Michael Scher starts by draining the refrigerant from the outdated A/C unit. Meanwhile, Kevin tracks the journey of construction waste from the job site to a recycling facility and ultimately to a landfill, where materials like dimensional lumber and wallboard are transformed into mulch and organic compost.