Upcoming Build Original Series
Join us on one of our episodic series as we take viewers deep inside every step of a build or building concept.
How to Build Across america - Season 2
8-10 Episodes - June 2026
Join Build Show Experts for a tour across the country in SEASON 2 of the Build Original Series, Build Across America. Each week, a new expert (including Build Show Founder Matt Risinger) takes viwers behind the scenes and onto the jobsite of an inspiring project for fresh insights on how they are tackling high performance within their unique area.
From arid deserts to coastlines and everything in between join Matt and the team as they explore detailing, new materials, jobsite strategies and share lessons learned from the field on our unified quest to “Know Better. Build Better.”
Hosted By Matt Risinger and Build Experts
Cutting Edge Mechanicals
10 Episodes - July 2026
When you boil it down mechanical systems are all about energy transfer, as Steve Baczek, renown building science expert and architect, explains it, “we’re either trying to take something hot and make it less hot or you have something less hot that you need to heat.” In this 10-episode series, Steve breaks down cutting edge mechanical systems and component integrations with the support of engineers and installation experts from his high-performance 9,00 sq foot off-grid project. From heat pumps, water storage tanks, PCM thermal batteries, air handlers, radiant flooring, duct work, energy recovery and more, Steve tackles how this elegant, efficient design creates a self-suffient home year-round.
Hosted By Steve Baczek
Beyond R-Value: The Builder's Insulation Playbook
6 Episodes - April 2026
Hosted by respected builder and educator Travis Brungardt, this Build Show Original series takes you deeper than the number on the bag. Insulation isn’t just about hitting code minimums — it’s about understanding where it goes, why and separating fact from fiction in material selection and installation. From below-grade foundations to above-grade walls, rooflines, and interior applications, Travis breaks down how strategic thermal management impacts durability, comfort, and efficiency. Along the way, he unpacks insulation material options, explains R-value vs. U-factor, and explores performance beyond thermal resistance — including moisture, air control, and acoustics. With practical cost insights and real-world installation tips, this playbook arms you with the building science knowledge to deliver smarter, more comfortable, and longer-lasting homes.
Hosted By Travis Brungardt
How to Build to the Build HD STANDARD
18-20 Episodes - June 2026
The Build Show is proud to introduce the Build HD (Heavy Duty) Standard. In this new video series, Matt Risinger and Jordan Smith walk viewers through the Build Show’s comprehensive guidelines—offering a behind-the-scenes look at how Matt and the Risinger Build team create high-performance homes. After years of requests for clear, detailed, and approachable instruction, we’re sharing our full playbook, from pre-construction and jobsite communication to client management, material choices, and installation best practices.
Hosted By Matt Risinger and Jordan Smith
Topics Include
Limitations of code and where building science drives product decisions and trade sequencing further
Design & Planning musts to avoid cost, material and time delays
Site analysis, inspection/tests, phases and requirements
Effective foundation waterproofing from walkout basements to slab
Framing top-to-bottom — what code dictates and how you fill in the gaps
Building-science driven envelope control layer management planning and product selection
Future-proofing plumbing and electrical
Balancing efficiency and affordability in mechanicals for long-lasting indoor environmental quality
Exteriors and Roofing for long-term durability
Elevating interiors from drywall, carpentry and high ROI finishes
Testing/Commissioning, Punch-out and Inspection Preparedness
Upcoming Build Original Series
Join us on one of our episodic series as we take viewers deep inside every step of a build or building concept.
Build Show Live 2026 House: From Frame to Finish
6-8 Episodes - May 2026
Follow Matt Risinger as he ramps up for Build Show LIVE 2026 with an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the 2026 Home Tour House. From early planning and design to the final walkthrough, Matt pulls back the curtain on how the Build Show HD standard comes to life—frame to finish—and shares the management decisions and step-by-step processes that make it all happen. And if you want to see it for yourself, don’t miss the chance to tour the house while it’s still under construction at Build Show LIVE, September 10–12, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas.
Hosted By Matt Risinger
Build SCIENCE 501
12 Episodes - Oct-Dec 2026
Fifth installment of the Build Science Curriculum
In it’s 5th installment of the Build Show Original Series curriculum, Build Science 501 continues the 2-D and 3-D rendering case study approach presented in Build Science 401 to push viewers’ understanding off less-typical assemblies for deeper understanding of how to solve for control layer continuity below grade, above grade and in roof assemblies. Expand your building science application knowledge as Matt and Steve break-down complex assemblies’ design, construction and material selection to position each structure for success relative to overall house design and climate.
Hosted by Matt Risinger and Steve Baczek
Game Changing Products
6 Episodes - Throughout 2026
In this 4–6 episode Build Show series, builder and trusted industry voice Matt Risinger takes viewers inside the latest wave of innovation shaping residential construction. From the hottest launches by well-known manufacturers to surprising finds from emerging brands, Matt does the legwork — digging into the what, why, and how behind products that promise to change the way we build.
Filmed from the Build Show Studios in Austin, TX, each episode unpacks 4–6 standout products — from building envelope breakthroughs and mechanical innovations to next-gen finishes and systems. Matt breaks down the science, installation, and performance details that matter most, separating marketing claims from real-world results.
For builders, remodelers, and trade pros hungry for the inside scoop, this series delivers what the Build Show does best: trusted insight, tested knowledge, and the confidence to build better.
Hosted by Matt Risinger
Southern Comfort on a Hill
6 Episodes - Q3-Q4 2025
Detailed construction meets whimsical design in this castle on the foothills
Steve Baczek’s Oxford, Alabama build is poised on an expansive piece of property at the southern end of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The whimsical stone and glass design boasts castle-like details with a welcoming 2-story alcove featuring a Juliet balcony, a commanding 2-story glass window wall in the back of the home, spiral interior staircase (and elevator) and rests near an idyllic pond and bridge created to even further enhance the scenic foothill landscape.
Hosted by Steve Baczek
Colorado Rehab
10 Episodes - April 2026
Just outside Colorado Springs, builder Jarod Coffman and his crew take on one of their toughest challenges yet: breathing new life into a neglected home that’s seen far better days.
In this all-new Build Pros series on the Build Show Network, Jarod tackles a full-scale rebuild, transforming a property that was left in rough shape into a stunning, high performance home. From a complete HVAC install and exterior insulation overhaul to all-new siding, windows, and decks, every inch of this house gets a serious upgrade. Inside, the team reframes stairs, replaces electrical and plumbing systems, installs new drywall, flooring, trim, and cabinetry, and finishes it all of with custom details from fireplaces to fixtures. With his trademark mix of skill, creativity, and straight talk, Jarod turns a forgotten house into a showpiece worth showing off.
Hosted by Jarod Coffman
ALtitude Adjustment
12 Episodes - Q3 & Q4 2025
High-altitude luxury maven marries luxurious living with advanced building science
A sprawling 10,000 sq. ft, multi-million-dollar home featuring Build Show-inspired design and high-performance home. The home will serve as a luxury vacation home for a Florida resident looking for an escape from their 5 ft above sea level residence to the sky-scraping 8,500 ft. elevation custom residence in Park City, UT. Join this extraordinary journey as a Manhattan-inspired luxury home is brought to life in the breath-taking Utah mountains.
Hosted by Stephanie Dailey
Topics Include
- Best practices of high-performance construction, blending cutting-edge technology with exquisite design.
- Meticulously crafted details including reclaimed barn beams to a La Cornue range in the kitchen.
- Specialized ACT (altitude control technology) systems that keeps the air breathable while radiant heating and advanced HVAC systems maintain perfect climate control.
- WUI-compliant, fire-resistant exterior and Telsa Solar Shingle roof offer protection and sustainability.
Perfect Plumbing PLan
6 Episodes - Sept 2025
The perfect plumbing system for a house will solve one really big overarching problem — waiting too long for hot water. This can be both an annoyance for your customer, and also is extremely wasteful because you’re just dumping water down the drain. In this Build Original Series The Perfect Drop, viewers will learn how to plumb a house with extremely fast hot water delivery by utilizing a smart piping system.
Hosted by Matt Risinger, Eric Aune, and Gary Klein