From The Build Show.
In this episode of the Build Show Podcast, our host Matt Risinger sits down with builder, educator, and longtime friend Jordan Smith for a deep dive into one of the most important questions in residential construction today: how do you build high-performance homes without blowing the budget? Drawing from Jordan’s real-world experience and his recent video series, the two break down what “attainable high performance” really looks like—focusing on the four key “knobs” builders can turn to control cost: size, complexity, finishes, and labor. Along the way, Matt and Jordan share building science insights, trip stories from their time in Switzerland, and practical advice for designing details that matter more than materials. Whether you’re building custom homes, spec houses, or just trying to make smart choices on a budget, this episode is packed with the kind of wisdom that helps good builders get even better.
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