{"podcast":{"title":"The Build Show Podcast","slug":"the-build-show-podcast-2136317","podcast_index_feed_id":2136317,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/r8Kvg4Yt","website_url":"https://podcast.buildshownetwork.com","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/49d7e935-351d-4222-a226-77fbb78f0df6/b059345d-8c7a-4998-8137-2c32a6f25225/3000x3000/the-11.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"Build Productions LLC","episode_count":227,"summary":"Follow Matt Risinger on the Build Show Podcast as he discusses Building Science, Craftsmanship, & Best Practices for Building & Remodeling. Matt is a Builder who specializes in Architect Driven & Fine Craftsmanship Work.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-19T22:19:23.824054+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-build-show-podcast-2136317"},"episode":{"title":"Energy Efficiency - I Do Not Think That Word Means What You Think It Does","slug":"energy-efficiency-i-do-not-think-that-word-means-what-you-think-it-does","published_at":"2026-05-08T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-build-show-podcast-2136317/energy-efficiency-i-do-not-think-that-word-means-what-you-think-it-does","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-build-show-podcast-2136317","url":"https://podcast.buildshownetwork.com/episodes/energy-efficiency-i-do-not-think-that-word-means-what-you-think-it-does-nUn1WO_m","audio_url":"https://cdn.simplecast.com/media/audio/transcoded/8bfe438f-28c9-422f-9b87-6747f8f6649a/335603d5-8e74-4954-b65f-4ac63cbea4bd/episodes/audio/group/0cedf2a1-8459-4d25-b698-f97b5c049636/group-item/7fccdefb-f6bb-4fcf-8663-12170af8e386/128_default_tc.mp3?aid=rss_feed&feed=r8Kvg4Yt","summary":"Matt Risinger sits down with Kristof Irwin of Positive Energy to discuss how mechanical systems, enclosure design, and building science work together in high-performance homes. Irwin explains how HVAC design impacts comfort, humidity control, indoor air quality, and long-term durability, especially in challenging climates. The conversation explores right-sizing equipment, balancing ventilation with airtight construction, and using data-driven testing to verify performance. They also touch on homeowner expectations, evolving energy standards, and the importance of integrating architects, builders, and mechanical designers early in the process.","meta_description":"Matt Risinger sits down with Kristof Irwin of Positive Energy to discuss how mechanical systems, enclosure design, and building science work together in h…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2080,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-build-show-podcast-2136317/episodes/energy-efficiency-i-do-not-think-that-word-means-what-you-think-it-does/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-build-show-podcast-2136317/energy-efficiency-i-do-not-think-that-word-means-what-you-think-it-does.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}