Built Classical: A Designer and Builder Podcast

Why does building cost what it costs? In this episode, we’re breaking down how pricing actually works in construction and design, and why it can feel so confusing (and frustrating) from the outside. We walk through the most common pricing structures builders use across the country...fixed fee, cost-plus, and management fees, what they mean, who they work best for, and why we’ve landed on the appro...

This is our last episode of the year, and we’re ending it the only way that feels right: laughing. We’re sharing the craziest, funniest, most unbelievable things we’ve ever seen on job sites, and cold-calling some of our best friends to get their stories too. From moments that made us question humanity to situations you truly couldn’t make up, this episode is pure chaos and zero seriousness. No le...

In this holiday home talk, we’re reflecting on the year behind us and the sense of peace we’re choosing to end it with. We talk about starting the Built Classical podcast, working with some of our best clients to date, and what this season has taught us about slowing down and doing the work well. We also take a detour into one of the most iconic holiday homes of all time, the Home Alone house, and...

After six weeks away, we’re back—and a lot has happened. In this episode, we talk honestly about seasonal burnout, finding out we’re pregnant, and what it feels like to run a small business in a market that seems determined to squeeze every drop of creativity (and sanity) out of you. We open up about the pressure to either adapt or quit, how that tension shaped our time away, and what’s next for H...

This week on Built Classical , Konner takes the host seat to interview Amy on one of her favorite topics: wallpaper. Together, they trace wallpaper’s history from ancient China to English manor houses, unpack why it’s not a “trend” but a timeless design choice, and debate installation methods like paste vs. peel-and-stick. Amy shares her biggest wallpaper “icks” (spoiler: no accent walls), her fav...

What’s it really like to run a construction and design business with your spouse? In this episode of Built Classical , Konner and Amy pull back the curtain on the good, the messy, and the lessons they’ve learned building Heirloom Homes together. From the chaotic early days of starting a company, to drawing hard lines between work and marriage, to laughing through jobsite arguments, they share how...

This week on Built Classical , we’re breaking down one of the most iconic movie homes of all time: the white house with blue shutters from The Notebook . We cover:🏛️ Its real-life architectural history (Victorian? Greek Revival? Kinda both?) 🛠️ How the movie transformed the exterior for peak romance 🎬 Why the house is the main character 📚 What to study if you want to build (or restore) something...

In this episode of Built Classical , we dive into the world of build science and how it intersects (or collides) with traditional architectural design. We cover: 🏠 What “build science” even means 🔧 Moisture control, mold fears, and the case for zip sheathing 🌬️ Why deep eaves, cross-breezes, and crawlspaces still work 📐 Can a home be both beautiful and airtight? Plus: 🎶 Our life theme songs 👻...

In this episode of Built Classical , Amy and Konner ask the big question: What if your home doesn’t need to be made new—just remembered? We’re cutting through the Instagram fluff and flipping the script on what "restoration" actually means. From window myths to lost trades, to what makes something worth preserving —you’ll hear practical tips, strong opinions (as usual), and a whole lot o...

This tiny but tender reminder is for anyone feeling disconnected or at odds with their house. Instead of fighting it, what if you listened? What if you asked what is it really trying to become? In this short episode I share why your home may not need a total overhaul, just your attention. There's beauty in leaning into what's already there, and goodness waiting to be noticed.

This week on Built Classical , Amy and Konner take on a deceptively simple design topic: color. Why did we all get scared of it? Is white really the “safe” choice? And what do ancient castles, open concept floor plans, and a kid’s favorite crayon have to do with timeless design? Amy walks through her process for choosing paint, where to start with color in your home, and why your house is already...

In this episode of Built Classical , Amy and Konner peel back the curtain on what a general contractor—aka a builder—actually does day-to-day. From managing 50+ subcontractors (who all have their own crews) to juggling architects, vendors, clients, budgets, and constant fires, it’s a lot more than swinging a hammer. They talk through why you hire a builder, the surprising social and counseling rol...

On this episode of Built Classical, we’re talking Nancy Meyers — or at least what Instagram thinks is the Nancy Meyers aesthetic. Amy normally hates trends, but even she thinks this might be positive for the greater good: if it pulls people back toward the fundamentals of timeless design, maybe it’s worth it. Konner? Still bickering about trends. By the end, though, we figure out there’s room for...

🎙️ Why Movie Houses Stick: Memory, Pattern & The Architecture of Feeling Welcome to the porch! This week, we’re digging into why certain movie houses get stuck in our heads — and our hearts — long after the credits roll. We’ll chat about the psychology behind it all, how pattern language makes spaces feel safe and familiar, and why your brain lights up at classic details like symmetry, rhythm,...

A quick Midweek Mini where we pull up a chair and chat about what’s on our hearts — from trim profiles to running a small business, to why the little details still matter. This week: Are we passionate… or just picky? We share stories of being misunderstood, why we’ll keep fighting for the pretty things, and what we’ve learned about leading with humility without losing conviction. Join us on the po...

Welcome to the porch! In our very first episode, we dive into why we call ourselves the hopeless purists — a designer and builder duo who still get worked up over trim profiles, window sashes, and old-house charm most folks overlook. We’re talking about where this obsession started, how it shapes our work (and marriage), and why we think details are worth fighting for in a world hooked on shortcut...