The Build Show
Building science, filmed on real job sites.
The Build Show is Matt Risinger’s long-running video series on how to build a better house. It started on Risinger job sites in Austin and grew into the Build Show Network, with hosts and guests from across the building industry.
Watch the show.
New episodes, full series and the complete archive live on the Build Show Network. Episodes are also published on YouTube.
What the show covers
The why behind the how.
Wall and roof assemblies
Why the order of layers matters, and how rainscreens, exterior insulation and taped sheathing work together.
Air sealing and testing
Blower doors, where houses leak, and how to find and fix leaks before they're buried.
HVAC and fresh air
Load calculations, heat pumps, ERVs, dehumidifiers and filtration, and why bigger is rarely better.
Windows and flashing
Sill pans, shingle-lapping and the details that keep water out of the wall.
Materials and products
What holds up in the field and what doesn't, tested on real projects rather than in a showroom.
Builders across the country
Visits with builders, architects and building scientists in every climate, comparing what works where.
The show and the company
What it means for your home.
Being on camera keeps us honest. Our crews and trade partners are used to their work being seen by an audience of builders who know what to look for, and it shows in the details.
The Build Show is our partner company. For questions about a specific video, the Build Show Network website has its own contact form; for product questions, the manufacturer is the best source.
How we build
Also from our office
Work in Process.
Our podcast is a glimpse into the process, curiosity and people that shape our work, recorded in the studio at our Austin office.
Tell us about your lot.
Whether you own land, are looking at a teardown, or already have drawings, the first conversation is the same: what you want to build, where, and when.
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