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Welcome to Work in Process, an Austin-based podcast guiding homeowners, builders, and design professionals through the journey of building high-performance custom homes in Central Texas. From client relationships to behind-the-scenes project management, each episode explores the real-world process of homebuilding in Austin, TX.
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Hosts: Tim Hill and Matt Risinger In this episode of Work In Process, Tim Hill and Matt Risinger explore the unique challenges that spring and fall—known as the “shoulder seasons”—place on our homes. While temperatures may feel mild, these in-between seasons introduce a different kind of stress on indoor air quality, humidity control, and overall building performance. The conversation breaks down how reduced HVAC runtime can lead to less effective filtration and dehumidification, why allergen...
Hosts: Daniel Glauser, Chelsea Scharbach, and guest, Christine Williamson In this episode of Work In Process, Chelsea and Daniel sit down with architect and building scientist Christine Williamson. The conversation explores considerations for healthy and comfortable homes, including hiring the right team and defining the scope of work early. Christine shares insights from her work in building science and forensic investigations, explaining how many residential failures stem from early decisio...
Hosts: Tim Hill, Daniel Glauser, and guest, Jordan Smith In this episode of Work In Process, Tim and Daniel sit down with longtime friend and builder Jordan Smith to discuss his design-build company and the challenges of creating projects that last. Jordan shares his journey from materials engineering to high-performance homebuilding and explains how his technical background shaped a systems-based approach to construction. The conversation explores the balance between affordability and perfor...
Hosts: Tim Hill, Daniel Glauser, and Chelsea Scharbach In this special Valentine’s Day episode of Work In Process, Daniel, Chelsea, and Tim celebrate the people who make their projects better: the architects, designers, consultants, trades, suppliers, and team members that Risinger Build loves working with. The team shares real-world stories about thoughtful detailing, full-scale templates, jobsite collaboration, creative engineering solutions, exceptional tile work, and supplier relationship...
Hosts: Tim Hill, Daniel Glauser, and Chelsea Scharbach Season two of Work In Process kicks off with a conversation about the custom residential construction trends the team hopes to see more of in 2026. Tim Hill, Daniel Glauser, and Chelsea Scharbach discuss the increasing sophistication of home technology, evolving client expectations for high-performance construction, and shifting perspectives around the construction industry. The episode reflects on a growing desire for deeper collaboratio...
Hosts: Tim Hill, Daniel Glauser, and Chelsea Scharbach In this holiday episode, Tim Hill, Daniel Glauser, and Chelsea Scharbach share practical guidance for preparing your home for cold weather, holiday gatherings, and winter comfort. From fireplaces that actually work in high-performance homes to preventing frozen pipes, managing cooking ventilation during peak baking season, and protecting your home during extreme cold, the conversation blends seasonal humor with serious building science. T...
Hosts: Tim Hill, Daniel Glauser, and Chelsea Scharbach What does comfort mean, and can comfort be intentionally designed into a home? In this episode of Work In Process, Tim Hill, Daniel Glauser, and Chelsea Scharbach dive into the many dimensions of comfort, from natural light and acoustics to thermal regulation, air quality, and materials. They share personal experiences and professional insight for creating spaces that feel just right. This episode provides an overview of the factors...
Hosts: Daniel Glauser and Tim Hill, with guest Derek Evans In this episode, Daniel and Tim sit down with Derek Evans of Native Solar for a deep dive into designing resilient homes. Derek shares how solar, battery backup, and generators fit into modern residential design, why early coordination with the builder and architect matters, and how client goals (from ROI to peace of mind) shape every system. They cover everything from site constraints to electrical infrastructure, roof layout, load-s...
Hosts: Tim Hill, Daniel Glauser, and Chelsea Scharbach What does it take to build a home that still feels good a century from now? In this episode, the team digs into the mindset, design decisions, and construction practices behind long-lasting houses. They explore why durability matters, from reducing waste to preserving beauty, and how thoughtful planning, classic design, and smart detailing all play a role in keeping a home standing (and loved) for generations. From site orientation ...
Hosts: Daniel Glauser and Chelsea Scharbach This Halloween, we are serving up opinions instead of candy. In this bonus holiday episode, Daniel and Chelsea give “trick” or “treat” verdicts on design trends and home features, from steel windows and shou sugi ban siding to fireplaces and concrete floors. Enjoy a lighthearted conversation about the features that are worth the hype and the ones that might come back to haunt you. Subscribe and follow along as the Risinger Build team shares insights...
Hosts: Tim Hill, Daniel Glauser, and Chelsea Scharbach The best builders are lifelong learners. In this episode, we talk about what it means to stay curious in an industry where materials, methods, and client expectations are always evolving. From becoming Certified Passive House Builders to learning directly from trades in the field, we share how continual growth shapes the way we build. The conversation touches on past practices we’d never repeat, the intuition of an experienced builder, th...
Hosts: Daniel Glauser and Chelsea Scharbach, with guest Dan Barrett When a home is under construction, the focus is usually on what’s being built, not what’s already finished. In this episode, we talk with Dan Barrett of Texas Job Site Solutions about what it means to honor the job site and protect the elements that make a home special long before move-in day. Dan shares how his 20+ years in the window and door industry led him to create a company focused entirely on protecting high-end resid...
Hosts: Tim Hill and Chelsea Scharbach, with guest Eric Griffin Behind every great custom home is a network of systems that quietly shape how a house feels and functions. In this episode, we sit down with Eric Griffin of Positive Energy, a leading MEP firm in Austin, to explore what it means to design homes that are comfortable, efficient, and resilient from the inside out. Eric shares his journey from hands-on construction to Director of Operations at Positive Energy and offers insight into h...
Hosts: Daniel Glauser and Chelsea Scharbach, with guest Jason Francis In this episode, we sit down with Jason Francis, one of our project managers, to talk about the rhythms of running a complex construction project. Jason shares his journey from finance to custom home building, including how he came to specialize in high-performance window and door installation. We talk about some of Jason’s strong suits, like site organization, and touch on lessons learned from his previous business. Jason ...
Hosts: Tim Hill, Daniel Glauser, and Chelsea Scharbach In this episode, Chelsea sits down with Tim and Daniel to discuss their advice for clients reviewing their first custom homebuilding contract. This conversation provides a framework for understanding contracts by walking through the structure of the Risinger Build contract, laying out the differences between cost-plus and fixed-price contracts, what to expect during the closeout and warranty periods, and who is responsible when things go ...
Subscribe and follow along as the Risinger Build team shares insights, stories, and lessons learned. Connect with Us: 📧 hello@risingerbuild.com 🌐 risingerbuild.com 📷 Instagram: Risinger Build - @risingerbuild_atx Daniel Glauser - @glauserbuilding Chelsea Scharbach - @chelsea_scharbach Tim Hill - @tim_risingerbuild
Hosts: Daniel Glauser and Chelsea Scharbach, with guest Emma Buckman In this episode, we sit down with Emma Buckman, one of our project managers, to hear the unique and unexpected story of how a high school skiing injury led her into a career in construction. Emma shares how she discovered construction science at Texas A&M, cut her teeth on fast-paced commercial projects in Denver, and ultimately found her place on the Risinger Build team in Austin. We talk through the challenges of manag...
Hosts: Tim Hill, Daniel Glauser, and Chelsea Scharbach In this episode, Chelsea sits down with Tim and Daniel to discuss their advice for clients reviewing their first custom homebuilding contract. This conversation provides a framework for understanding contracts by walking through the structure of the Risinger Build contract, laying out the differences between cost-plus and fixed-price contracts, what to expect during the closeout and warranty periods, and who is responsible when things go ...
Hosts: Daniel Glauser and Chelsea Scharbach In this episode, we dive into the details—complete with our personal opinions, no holds barred. Chelsea and Daniel sit down to weigh in on which architectural features they believe are worth the extra effort and which ones tend to create more headaches than they're worth. From flush baseboards to shade pockets, we talk through the design ideas we may like in theory but sometimes wrestle with in practice. It’s a candid conversation about coordination...
Hosts: Chelsea Scharbach, Daniel Glauser, and Tim Hill Every beautifully designed home contains systems that make it livable, comfortable, and efficient. In this episode, Tim Hill, Chelsea Scharbach, and Daniel Glauser pull back the curtain on these “invisible” systems and discuss the crucial role of early planning to allow systems to perform well and integrate seamlessly within the architecture. From placing HVAC equipment in conditioned space to designing return air through slatted walls or...
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