🎙️ We’re back with another moment from Behind the Build. Design mistake: outdoor kitchens Benjamin Johnston (benjaminjohnstondesign) and Erin Stetzer (erinstetzerhomes) discuss one of the most common issues homeowners overlook when designing an outdoor kitchen: ventilation. In Houston’s climate, simply placing a grill outdoors isn’t enough. Covered outdoor kitchens still require proper ventilation to keep smoke from lingering and to make the space comfortable to use. 🎥 In this conversation: → why ventilation is essential in covered outdoor kitchens → how proper hood systems improve performance and comfort → why outdoor living spaces should be engineered, not just styled → what happens when you put 80/20 chuck burgers on the grill without ventilation 💡 Designing outdoor spaces that truly function means addressing airflow, heat, and smoke just as carefully as materials and layout. #behindthebuild #outdoorkitchen #residentialarchitecture