The Building Science Podcast
The Building Science Podcast, hosted by Kristof Irwin of MEP engineering firm Positive Energy, covers building science and adjacent disciplines such as physics, philosophy and public health and how the built environment shapes human life. It has 162 episodes released roughly every 25 days, typically 60 to 90 minutes long. Estimated downloads are 2,000 to 8,000 per episode, with an estimated rate of $40 to $200 per episode.
Engaged building professionals hear a 60 to 90 minute technical deep dive every few weeks
- 162 episodes since 2015 with a 4.7 average rating from 177 Apple Podcasts ratings
- Episodes run about 75 minutes, leaving room for a host-read mid-roll with full attention
- Listeners are building designers, engineers and sustainability professionals who make specification decisions
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- interview, co-hosted discussion, solo monologue
- Tone
- technical, thoughtful
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 60 to 90 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- Positive Energy
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the show is published by its own host firm Positive Energy and has no funding links.
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Family friendly
Recent titles cover energy codes, hydronics, health and carbon with no explicit flags.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | positiveenergy.pro/building-science-podcast/ |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id999167292 |
| RSS feed | miguel-walker-wrn1.squarespace.com/building-scie… |
Benchmark score: 6 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| The Progress Paradox: How Codes Create Carbon | 2026-07-22 | 1 h 1 min |
| Demystifying Decarbonization: Data Driven Design | 2026-06-18 | 1 h 2 min |
| Perspectives on Hydronics in the Real World | 2026-04-25 | 1 h 15 min |
| (Un)Healthy Homes | 2026-04-08 | 1 h 16 min |
| Our Second PSA, The Humid Climate Conference in Austin May 4th & 5th! | 2026-03-23 | 17 min |
| Our Hidden Roommates | 2026-02-12 | 1 h 4 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 89 days ago, a new one about every 25 days.
The Building Science Podcast is a show hosted by MEP engineering firm Positive Energy principal Kristof Irwin. The show covers everything from the basics of building science to adjacent scientific disciplines to more fully understand how the built environment shapes our lives as human beings on planet earth.
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About The Building Science Podcast
The Building Science Podcast is hosted by Kristof Irwin, principal of MEP engineering firm Positive Energy, according to the show's website. The show covers building science, sustainability, hydronics, indoor health and adjacent disciplines such as physics and philosophy. It has published 162 episodes since May 2015, with a recent release roughly every 25 days and episodes typically running 60 to 90 minutes.
Apple Podcasts lists 177 ratings with a 4.7 average. Based on these signals, listeners are likely design and engineering professionals, though this is an estimate. The estimated audience is 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, and the show carries no visible sponsors in the feed.
At an estimated $40 to $200 per host-read mid-roll, the show suits building products, HVAC equipment and energy software brands seeking a technical professional audience.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. The Building Science Podcast can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about The Building Science Podcast
How much does The Building Science Podcast charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on an estimated 2,000 to 8,000 downloads per episode, a host-read mid-roll is estimated at $40 to $200 per episode. Rates are estimates and not published by the show.
What is The Building Science Podcast about?
The show covers building science, sustainability, hydronics, indoor health and related fields like physics and philosophy, hosted by Kristof Irwin of Positive Energy.
How do I contact The Building Science Podcast about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80, and boosted shows can be booked through Starbooked.
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