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A podcast about how technology is changing the architectural profession.

Gābl Media // Evan Troxel


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    Replay – ‘A Growth Mindset', with Ellen Bensky

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2023 63:37


    In this special replay episode, Ellen Bensky of Turner Fleischer Architects joins the podcast to talk about how she and her team built a teaching organization and a learning culture, their experience in how that effectively works within the construct of a firm, the benefits that result when a firm doesn't require its staff to have utilization targets, the difference between knowledge and data, who should teach in an organization, the importance of feedback loops, and more.Please rate ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and review TRXL podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you listen) and don't forget to subscribe and share this episode if you enjoyed it!LinksNote: All links open in a new window in case you are listening to the podcast on the site.Ellen Bensky on LinkedInTurner Fleischer Architects websiteTurner Fleischer on LinkedInTurner Fleischer on TwitterEllen's KA Connect 2018 Presentation: The Hidden Benefits of Developing a Teaching OrganizationMore TRXL Podcast episodesCheck out my other podcast too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorContent is more than Revit families. If it's digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at https://getavail.com and future-proof your firm's technology investment.

    Replay – ‘Outcomes and Outputs', with John Turner (Copy)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2023 61:08


    In this special replay episode, John Turner of Gafcon Digital joins the podcast to talk about digital twins and their value proposition in the total building lifecycle, who is—and who isn't—involved (that probably should be) in digital twins, risk aversion & business models, the internet of things & the internet of actions, the 'digital thread', and more.Please rate ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and review TRXL podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you listen) and don't forget to subscribe and share this episode if you enjoyed it!LinksNote: All links open in a new window in case you are listening to the podcast on the site.Digital Twin ConsortiumGafcon's Digital Twin/Cyberbuild ApproachLean manufacturing (Wikipedia)More TRXL Podcast episodesCheck out my other podcast too: Archispeak & PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorContent is more than Revit families. If it's digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at https://getavail.com and future-proof your firm's technology investment.

    Replay – ‘What Other Dials Do You Have to Turn', with Phil Bernstein

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2023 55:59


    In this special replay episode, Phil Bernstein of the Yale School of Architecture joins the podcast to talk about teaching his pro practice course that encourages architecture students to push beyond the traditional business model, value propositions of architecture, encouraging collaboration when working in isolation, and much more. LinksPhil Bernstein on TwitterPhil's ARCH 2230b course at Yale School of Architecture entitled Technology and Practice – Exploring New Value in Design PracticeArchitecture | Design | Data – Practice Competency in the Era of Computation by Phillip BernsteinEvan's YouTube videos mentioning Phil's inspirationPaper Drawings Need to Die! (Digital Built Week Seattle 2019)Architectural tech, practice, and education in Charleston!Phil's articles that elaborate more on the topics in this episode:Phil Bernstein Shares Ten Thoughts on the Future of PracticeWhy the Field of Architecture Needs a New Business ModelMore TRXL Podcast episodesCheck out my other podcast too: Archispeak & PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorContent is more than Revit families. If it's digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at https://getavail.com and future-proof your firm's technology investment.

    Replay – ‘Punctuated Equilibrium', with Anthony Hauck

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2023 72:35


    In this special replay episode, Anthony Hauck of HYPAR joins the podcast to talk about making the mark you want to make, pursuing something that feels more valuable, shared goals and value propositions in AEC, and more. LinksCalamityware MugsDBEI (BiLT Conference)Disruptive Technologies in Architecture – AIA Palm Beach Presentation – Nov 2020 (YouTube)Architecture - Design - Data: Practice Competency in the Era of Computation by Phillip BernsteinTRXL episode 003 with Ian Keough, CEO of HyparTRXL episode 028 with Brian Ringley, Construction Technology Manager at Boston DynamicsSpacemakerBook recommendations:The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration by Isabel WilkersonThe Power Broker: Robert Moses and the Fall of New York by Robert A. CaroThe Winter of Our Discontent by John SteinbeckMore TRXL Podcast episodesCheck out my other podcast too: Archispeak & PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorContent is more than Revit families. If it's digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at https://getavail.com and future-proof your firm's technology investment.

    Replay – ‘A Healthy Dose of Skepticism', with Nathan Miller

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2023 86:47


    In this special replay episode, Nathan Miller of Proving Ground joins the podcast to talk about hobbies during the pandemic, the digital transformation of AEC, some drawbacks of generative design, privacy concerns with IoT devices and connected buildings, and so much more! LinksProving Ground web siteComputers are Hard blog postNathan Miller on TwitterNathan Miller on LinkedInLeading architecture firms pen open letter to Autodesk over rising costs, sluggish development (Archpaper)Ender 3d Printer (Amazon)Book recommendations:What Technology Wants by Kevin Kelly (Bookshop)The Future of the Professions: How Technology Will Transform the Work of Human Experts by Richard Susskind and Daniel Susskind (Bookshop)YouTube links and channel recommendations:Nate's NXT BUILD 2020 presentation (YouTube)Proving Ground's YouTube channelColin FurzeAdam Savage's TestedThe HacksmithAlien ExoskeletonLightsaber episodeTRXL episode 018: ‘That Perfect Kind of Venn Diagram', with Dane StokesProject Anklebiter forum thread on 914 WorldMore TRXL Podcast episodesCheck out my other podcast too: Archispeak & PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorContent is more than Revit families. If it's digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at https://getavail.com and future-proof your firm's technology investment.

    Replay – ‘That Perfect Kind of Venn Diagram', with Dane Stokes

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2022 74:55


    In this special replay episode, Dane Stokes of ZGF Architects joins the podcast to talk about his journey into architecture, being a 'computer person', design computation and automation, the importance of making things and working with your hands, custom fabrication, one-button buildings, having kids and failure, and much more.LinksYourDesk University with Dane StokesRhino.Inside by McNeelAIA Technology and Practice community (TAP)Colin Furze (YouTube)Dane's websiteProject Anklebiter – Dane's Porsche 914 project build threadMore TRXL Podcast episodesCheck out my other podcast too: Archispeak & PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorContent is more than Revit families. If it's digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at https://getavail.com and future-proof your firm's technology investment.

    Replay - ‘Creating Opportunities for Collisions', with Eric Reinholdt

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2022 65:26


    In this special replay episode, Eric Reinholdt of 30X40 Design Workshop joins the podcast to talk about why he started his YouTube channel, the keys to being productive, why getting away from architecture helps his process, the importance of making things, turning sources into resources, and much more. Links30x40 Design Workshop - Eric's web siteEric's YouTube channelA Choice to MakeEvan's YouTube channelArchispeak at CONSTRUCT - YouTube as a productivity toolRoosevelt's "The Man in the Arena"Eric's booksIra Glass on one's taste exceeding one's abilitySteve Jobs on connecting the dotsDieter RamsWerner Herzog and his Masterclass on FilmmakingPeter ZumthorMaking versus managingFive Finger Death PunchIn Flames (Swedish melodic death metal)Nils FrahmCoheed and CambriaDerek Sivers podcastTom Hegen - photographer of impossible landscapesFIRE movement - Financial Independence, Retire EarlyThe Simple Path to Wealth: Your road map to financial independence and a rich, free lifeEvery Tool's a Hammer by Adam SavageMore TRXL Podcast episodesCheck out my other podcast too: Archispeak & PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorContent is more than Revit families. If it's digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at https://getavail.com and future-proof your firm's technology investment.

    108: ‘Systematization Before Automation', with Oliver David (OD) Krieg

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2022 95:39


    Oliver David (OD) Krieg of Intelligent City joins the podcast to talk about topics at the intersection of computational design, robotic fabrication, and turn-key urban housing as a product. We begin with OD's journey from school at ICD in Germany to where he is currently at Intelligent City, the value and benefits of bottom-up as opposed to top-down initiatives, moving away from project thinking to a product company, navigating risk versus reward in manufacturing, design for manufacture and assembly (DFMA) and industrialized construction, prefab in relation to mass timber highrise, density, housing, sustainability, and carbon neutrality, where parametric design fits into the process, the definition of parametric manufacturing and mass customization, what it's like building an industry from scratch, building architecture on top of tech in relation to a tech-first company (versus a project-first or architecture-first company), and why systematization must occur before automation.LinksNote: All links open in a new window in case you are listening to the podcast on the site.OD on LinkedInOD on TwitterOD on InstagramOD's website (highly recommended!)Finger-jointed plate panel pavilionIntelligent City websiteIntelligent City on LinkedInIntelligent City on TwitterIntelligent City on InstagramCAD's Boring Future and Why it's Exciting by Daniel Davis (re: the fat middle)Additional TRXL episodes referenced in the conversation:TRXL 063 - ‘The Thicc Middle', with Daniel DavisTRXL 100 - ‘Negative Compound Interest', with Paul WintourMore TRXL Podcast episodesCheck out my other podcast too: Archispeak & PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorContent is more than Revit families. If it's digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at https://getavail.com and future-proof your firm's technology investment.

    107: ‘Quasi-Irreversible Investment', with Anthony Frausto-Robledo

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2022 90:37


    Anthony Frausto-Robledo of Architosh joins the podcast to talk about two of his recent articles highlighting Autodesk. The first article is an interview with Autodesk CEO Andrew Anagnost and the topic is their Autodesk University announcement of the next generation industry cloud platform for AEC called Forma. The second article is about the recent Nordic Open Letter penned by several significant architectural associations that was recently delivered to Autodesk's CEO regarding Revit development and value as subscription costs have continued to rise. We also discuss a bit of Disruption Theory, network effects and positive externalities, switching costs and the sunk cost fallacy, how academia fits into the puzzle of technology training and the profession's expectations, how technology developers fit into the puzzle of professional practice operations in regards to dependency on the tech to fulfill business deliverables, dominance and power, Superman syndrome, and a short lesson in railroad track gauges.LinksNote: All links open in a new window in case you are listening to the podcast on the site.Anthony on LinkedInAnthony on TwitterArchitosh websiteAnthony's free Xpresso email newsletterArchitosh on LinkedInArchitosh on InstagramAutodesk Begins New Era for Future of Architecture (Architosh)The Revit Open Letter Through the Lens of QWERTY-Nomics (Architosh)Nordic Open Letter (AEC Mag)European Open Letter (AEC Mag)Clayton Christensen's theory on innovative disruption (Wikipedia)Sunk cost fallacy explainedEconomist Paul A. David's landmark Clio and the Economics of QWERTYEuropean Construction Industry Federation (FIEC) position paper on lack of competition in the AEC software industryHow to lose a monopoly (Benedict Evans)Nobody Gets Fired For Buying IBM (Forbes)A History of Track GaugeWhy BART system uses wider gaugePrevious TRXL episodes featuring Anthony:TRXL 012 – ‘Force Multipliers', with Anthony Frausto-RobledoTRXL 022 – ‘Turbo Boost Mood', with Anthony Frausto-RobledoTRXL 023 – ‘One More Thing', with Anthony Frausto-RobledoMore TRXL Podcast episodesCheck out my other podcast too: Archispeak & PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorContent is more than Revit families. If it's digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at https://getavail.com and future-proof your firm's technology investment.

    106: ‘Aligning Ambitious Ideas', with Gabe Paez

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2022 75:30


    Gabe Paez of Autodesk joins the podcast to talk about the intersection of humans and immersive technologies, the magic of experiencing ideas together, shared reality, the difficulty of change in relation to new tools and workflows, the value of working in different ways, the (controversial) notion of having fun at work, Extended Reality (XR) as it relates to remote work, shortening the distance between an idea and an experience, experiential tools, the value of collaboration, synchronous and asynchronous work on projects, interactive and manipulatable environments, persistence of virtual environments, and more.LinksGabe on LinkedInGabe on TwitterAutodesk on LinkedInAutodesk on TwitterAutodesk on InstagramAutodesk Extended Reality (XR)The Wild websiteIrisVR websiteTRXL 065: ‘Designing the Designer', with Andreea CojocaruMore TRXL Podcast episodesCheck out my other podcast too: Archispeak & PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmail

    105: ‘Pick Your Niche', with Ian Janicki

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2022 69:01


    Ian Janicki of Homestead joins the podcast to talk about what architecture schools have been and still are focused on versus what opportunities exist because of recent changes in legislation (California's SB 9), the importance of infill—especially for solving the housing crisis, why architects should consider learning real estate, how to make more developers, entrepreneurship in the architectural profession, making the case for why we should be wrapping our collective heads around the potential of architecture as product and how to scale an idea to affect change, how to protect a business to avoid what Ian calls “the lumpiness of the profession”, NIMBY-ism and YIMBY-ism, and more.LinksIan's CalendlyArchitect & Developer: A Guide to Self-Initiating Projects by James Petty AIA (Amazon)Otto ADU websiteCalifornia Senate Bill 9 (The California Home Act)Ian on LinkedInIan on TwitterHomestead websiteHomestead on TwitterHomestead on LinkedInPrevious TRXL episodes referenced in the conversation:046: ‘The Moment', with Ian Janicki067: ‘Ignoring the Warning Signs', with Samuel Schneider of HomesteadMore TRXL Podcast episodesCheck out my other podcast too: Archispeak & PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmail

    104: ‘Going Deeper Than the Surface We're Scratching', with Michael Ermann

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022 84:17


    Michael Ermann of Virginia Tech and Amber Book joins the podcast to talk about intuition and meaning, the necessity for architects to go deeper than ever before, how the profession is ignoring market forces, and we have a critical conversation about architectural education and practice.LinksMichael on LinkedInMichael's websiteMichael & Amber Book on TwitterAmber Book websiteAmber Book on InstagramMore TRXL Podcast episodesCheck out my other podcast too: Archispeak & PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorContent is more than Revit families. If it's digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at https://getavail.com and future-proof your firm's technology investment.

    103: ‘Through the Abstraction Ladder', with Kyle Bernhardt

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2022 77:37


    Kyle Bernhardt of TestFit joins the podcast to talk about his career spanning from school to Autodesk to TestFit, leadership, communication, bridging between different groups within an organization, discussion about the unchangeable soul of an app, reducing friction in our processes, addressing unmet expectations, new chapters and new opportunities during one's career, and so much more.LinksKyle on LinkedInKyle on TwitterTestFit websiteTestFit on LinkedInTestFit on TwitterTestFit REX (Real Estate Execution Model) blog postClifton Harness (CEO of TestFit) on TRXLTRXL 005: 'BIM is a T-Rex‘, with Clifton HarnessTRXL 048: ‘How it Started; How it's Going', with Ian Keough and Clifton HarnessTRXL 067: ‘Ignoring the Warning Signs', with Samuel Schneider (Financial approach in architecture reference)Archispeak 279: An Indictment of the Built Environment (Heatherwick article reference)More TRXL Podcast episodesCheck out my other podcast too: Archispeak & PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorContent is more than Revit families. If it's digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at https://getavail.com and future-proof your firm's technology investment.

    102: ‘There's So Much to Do', with Doris Sung

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2022 49:08


    Doris Sung of DOSU Studio Architecture joins the podcast to talk about her research and entrepreneurial forays into smart materials and more specifically her work with thermal bi-metal, her journey creating building products that don't require electrical or mechanical infrastructure, teaching in architecture and the upcoming USC undergraduate degree for entrepreneurialism, and more.LinksDoris on LinkedInDOSU Studio on TwitterDOSU Studio on InstagramDOSU Studio websiteTBM self-shading window systemsMore TRXL Podcast episodesCheck out my other podcast too: Archispeak & PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorContent is more than Revit families. If it's digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at https://getavail.com and future-proof your firm's technology investment.

    101: ‘Finding Better Ways', with Jordan Rogove and Wayne Norbeck

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2022 76:23


    Special guests Jordan Rogove and Wayne Norbeck lead two NYC-based firms: DXA Studio and Liv Connected. They join the podcast to talk about using prefab modular as a strategy for the delivery of productized architecture, how architecture can save people's lives, the ‘volumetric modular' system they've developed, the benefits of prefab, the value of their tight collaboration with a dedicated and experienced fabrication outfit, the importance of creating a sense of purpose in their work, and more.LinksJordan on LinkedInWayne on LinkedInDXA studio websiteDXA studio on LinkedInDXA studio on InstagramLiv Connected websiteLiv Connected on LinkedInLiv Connected on InstagramMore TRXL Podcast episodesCheck out my other podcast too: Archispeak & PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorContent is more than Revit families. If it's digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at https://getavail.com and future-proof your firm's technology investment.

    100: ‘Negative Compound Interest', with Paul Wintour

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 67:44


    Special guest Paul Wintour of Parametric Monkey joins the podcast to talk about his description of the gap that exists in the profession between innovation and adoption, just how far behind we really are and how much work there is to do to catch up, technical debt in architectural practice, the reality that most digital tools that are developed in firms are incomplete and unused, transactions versus relationships, recalibrating practice, and more.LinksTRXL Episode Database (TED)Paul on LinkedInParametric Monkey websiteParametric Monkey on LinkedInParametric Monkey on TwitterTechnical Debt: Architecture's Ticking Time Bomb by Paul WintourIncomplete and unused: Design Technology's dirty secret by Paul WintourWhy Companies Do “Innovation Theater” Instead of Actual Innovation by Steve Blank (Harvard Business Review)Donald Rumsfeld's quote on known unknowns (goodreads)TRXL 093: ‘Continuous Improvement Culture', with Matt WashMetric MonkeyMore TRXL Podcast episodesCheck out my other podcast too: Archispeak & PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorContent is more than Revit families. If it's digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at https://getavail.com and future-proof your firm's technology investment.

    099: ‘Permission for a New Paradigm', with Adam Wilbrecht

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 77:41


    Special guest Adam Wilbrecht of ConcertVDC joins the podcast to talk about the new AIA 2022 digital practice documents that now allow for digital media to be accountable, model to manufacturing, digital delivery, the larger life of data and how it can push into the full project lifecycle, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), blockchain, right of reliance, ISO 19650, and more.Linkstect.com/join - Help Evan and add your name to the listAdam Wilbrecht on LinkedInConcertVDC websiter/architecture (Reddit)Non-fungible token (NFT) (Wikipedia)TRXL 027: ‘Turning Validation into Actuation', with Adam WilbrechtThe New Economics of Design (Concert blog)AIA 2022 Digital Practice DocumentsEnvironmental, Social and Governance (ESG) (Deloitte)Blockchain (Wikipedia)Dusty Robotics websiteISO 19650Marlon Blackwell's Lawsuit Sets the Bar for Design Copyright by Phil Bernstein, FAIATRXL 033: ‘What Other Dials Do You Have to Turn', with Phil BernsteinThe Future of the Professions by Richard and Daniel Susskind (Amazon)Architecture | Design | Data by Phil Bernstein, FAIA (Amazon)Randy Deutsch's websiteTRXL 004: 'What Else You Got‘, with Randy DeutschTRXL 042: ‘When You Zoom Out', with Randy DeutschMore TRXL Podcast episodesCheck out my other podcast too: Archispeak & PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorContent is more than Revit families. If it's digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at https://getavail.com and future-proof your firm's technology investment.

    098: ‘Democratizing Design Freedom', with Platt Boyd

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2022 56:55


    Special guest Platt Boyd of Branch Technology joins the podcast to talk about how the company began, their purpose, working with robotics, cellular fabrication, parametric design and design freedom, their cross-disciplinary team, innovation through collaboration, stewardship, leadership and core values, focus, what's next, and more.LinksPlatt on LinkedInPlatt on TwitterBranch Technology websiteBranch Technology on LinkedInBranch Technology on TwitterBranch Technology on InstagramMore TRXL Podcast episodesCheck out my other podcast too: Archispeak & PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorContent is more than Revit families. If it's digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at https://getavail.com and future-proof your firm's technology investment.

    097 : ‘Compounding Effects', with Nat MacDonald

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2022 64:51


    Special guest Nat MacDonald of TestFit joins the podcast to talk about how Nat defines what he calls the people-process-problem, what it means to be a product manager at TestFit, the evolution of TestFit as a generative platform from parking all the way to residential subdivision (what they call “from towers to town homes”), the magic of the software, the future of a better feasibility ecosystem with their upcoming REX product, some real talk about the fragmentation of the industry and how messy the problem really is, and more.LinksNat on LinkedInNat on TwitterTestFit websiteTestFit on LinkedInTestFit on TwitterTestFit on InstagramOVERKILL (AutoCad command)Nat's Twitter threadThe Hustle Architect on TwitterTestFit REX - Building A Better Feasibility Ecosystem: The Real Estate Execution (REX) ModelMore TRXL Podcast episodesCheck out my other podcast too: Archispeak & PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorContent is more than Revit families. If it's digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at https://getavail.com and future-proof your firm's technology investment.

    096: ‘Carapace Pavilion', with Douglas Noble

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2022 70:09


    Special guest Douglas Noble of the USC School of Architecture joins the podcast to talk about a student-led design, fabrication, and construction project that was recently installed in Joshua Tree National Park. We cover the entire process including design, the technology involved, collaboration with consultants, working with the thin shell concrete prefab team at Clark Pacific, logistics and transportation, and installation. LinksNote: All links open in a new window in case you are listening to the podcast on the site.Doug on LinkedInDoug on TwitterDoug on InstagramUSC on LinkedInUSC School of Architecture websiteUSC School of Architecture on TwitterCarapace PavilionInstallation time-lapse videoUSC Architecture Students Built This: The Carapace PavilionThe Carapace Pavilion Points North (LinkedIn)Secrets of the Carapace: Apertures (LinkedIn)Secrets of the Carapace: Shadows (LinkedIn)Carapace Pavilion vs Boeing 737 (LinkedIn)Carapace Pavilion: Framing Two Views (LinkedIn)Carapace Pavilion: Shell Thickness (LinkedIn)More TRXL Podcast episodesCheck out my other podcast too: Archispeak & PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorContent is more than Revit families. If it's digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at https://getavail.com and future-proof your firm's technology investment.

    095: ‘Super Janky', with John Pierson

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2022 69:26


    Special guest John Pierson of Parallax Team joins the podcast to talk about the history of his blog and how he made a name for himself through his contributions to the open source design technology community, the origin story of how he became interested in Dynamo and Revit and where that path has led, John's favorite Dynamo packages, developing tools in the open source community, and more.LinksJohn on LinkedInJohn on TwitterParallax Team websiteParallax Team on LinkedInParallax Team on TwitterLink to the Revit add-ins John mentioned (GitHub)John's Dynamo packages Rhythm and MonocleAutodesk UniversityJohn's recommended Dynamo packages: Clockwork, Archi+lab, Spring Nodes, LunchboxHyparr/place (Reddit)More TRXL Podcast episodesCheck out my other podcast too: Archispeak & PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmail

    094: ‘Reinventing the Wheel', with Johan Hanegraaf

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2022 72:47


    Special guest Johan Hanegraaf of Arkio joins the podcast to talk about developing design tools for a fully immersive VR environment with new paradigms in UI/UX when combined with 6 degrees of freedom, the values and real world application of real-time spatial collaboration, real-time remote collaboration without a ‘sync button', the current and next iteration of VR hardware, and more.LinksJohan on LinkedInJohan on TwitterArkio websiteArkio on LinkedInArkio on TwitterArkio on InstagramMore TRXL Podcast episodesCheck out my other podcast too: Archispeak & PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorContent is more than Revit families. If it's digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at https://getavail.com and future-proof your firm's technology investment.

    093: ‘Continuous Improvement Culture', with Matt Wash

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2022 82:20


    Special guest Matt Wash of Bimbeats joins the podcast to talk about how architecture and engineering firms are (or in many cases are not) quantifying inefficient workflows and what that means to their businesses—not just for the bottom line but also for the quality of the staff experience, the real and potential benefits of data analysis on projects and the skills, tools, workflows, and behaviors used to deliver them, the massive amount of duplication of work in the industry and what can be done about removing the waste in order to make room to add value back into the system, change management in regard to technology within firms, the health of the business and the real impact it has on the potential to improve people's lives who are doing the work, and more.LinksNote: All links open in a new window in case you are listening to the podcast on the site.Matt on LinkedInMatt on TwitterBimbeats websiteBimbeats on TwitterBimbeats on LinkedInPaul Wintour's blog articles: Incomplete and unused: Design Technology's dirty secret & Technical debt: Architecture's ticking time bombSchedule a demo of BimbeatsMore TRXL Podcast episodesCheck out my other podcast too: Archispeak & PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorContent is more than Revit families. If it's digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at https://getavail.com and future-proof your firm's technology investment.

    092: ‘Choose Your Own Adventure', with Roderick Bates

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2022 74:45


    Special guest Roderick Bates of Enscape joins the podcast to talk about his current research foray into the Metaverse including the different locations that exist today, the potential the Metaverse may or may not have for architects and what value they could bring to it, some of the ethical implications architects practicing or creating content for the Metaverse should be thinking about, the positive and negative impacts of immersion including the possibility for manipulation in these kinds of environments, the architectural tech stack currently needed to become a creator in the Metaverse, proactive architectural business model opportunities in relation to the Metaverse, and more.LinksNote: All links open in a new window in case you are listening to the podcast on the site.Roderick on LinkedInWebinar: Digital Twins, Metaverse, Carbon Awareness: Trends Impacting AEC in 2022 and Beyond by Roderick Bates (Enscape blog)Enscape release 3.4Enscape for MacMona (Official Discord server for the Mona Metaverse)Decentraland (Official Discord server for the Decentraland Metaverse)Somnium Space (Official Discord server for the Somnium Space Metaverse)Cryptovoxels | Invite link (Official Discord server for the Cryptovoxels Metaverse)The Sandbox (Official Discord server for the The Sandbox Metaverse)Renovi (Discord server for Renovi, a NFT marketplace for architects, 3D designers and developers in the Metaverse)Architecting the Metaverse | Invite link (Community about architecting the metaverse on Discord)MetaArchitects Hub (Platform-agnostic community for building and developing Metaverse Architecture on Discord)r/Architecture (Reddit community Discord channel specifically for the Metaverse)Elders React to HTC Vive VR (YouTube)More TRXL Podcast episodesCheck out my other podcast too: ArchispeakMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorContent is more than Revit families. If it's digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at https://getavail.com and future-proof your firm's technology investment.

    091: ‘We're Not Serious Enough', with Mostapha Roudsari

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2022 80:29


    Special guest Mostapha Roudsari of Ladybug Tools joins the podcast to talk about the evolution of AEC design software, whether architects are asking the right questions during design, why design optimization matters in architecture especially in relation to climate change and resiliency, the origin and evolution of Ladybug Tools and their new Pollination apps and cloud service, and more.LinksNote: All links open in a new window in case you are listening to the podcast on the site.Mostapha on LinkedInMostapha on TwitterMostapha's YouTube channelLadybug Tools websiteLadybug Tools on LinkedInLadybug Tools on YouTubePollination websiteHoneybeeButterflyDragonflyAdrian Smith Gordon Gill ArchitectureTRXL 007: ‘Reinventing the Wheel', with Konrad SobonMore TRXL Podcast episodesCheck out my other podcast too: ArchispeakMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorContent is more than Revit families. If it's digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at https://getavail.com and future-proof your firm's technology investment.Listen and Subscribe to TRXL

    090: ‘Seeing the Patterns', with Roman Gorshkov

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 9, 2022 49:44


    Special guest Roman Gorshkov of Kettle Collective and The Brief joins the podcast to talk about the reasons why they have invested in the development of The Brief (links below) in an effort to help their developer clients visualize the numbers of the project in more meaningful ways some of which include enhancing the decision-making process and to aid in making design changes less painful for the people doing the work on the project. We also talk about how Roman got his start in design technology with Rhino and Grasshopper and was inspired along the way by tools like City Engine, and how and why he went the route of using Unity as a development platform to ultimately put The Brief on iPads. And finally, we talk about a few apps on iPad that round out a useful design-centric ecosystem.LinksRoman on LinkedInThe Brief Space on LinkedInThe Brief Space websiteKettle Collective websiteKettle Collective on LinkedInKettle Colective on TwitterMore TRXL Podcast episodesCheck out my other podcast too: ArchispeakMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorContent is more than Revit families. If it's digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at https://getavail.com and future-proof your firm's technology investment.Listen and Subscribe to TRXL

    089: ‘Pick Your Battles', with Altaf Ganihar

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2022 66:34


    Special guest Altaf Ganihar of Snaptrude joins the podcast to talk about the lack of empathy within architectural firm leadership and the staff who are doing the work, the convergence of design tools, how entrenched the profession is in “the way we've always done things”, the importance of feedback loops in project design and software development, how important synchronous and/or asynchronous collaboration is in modern design software, what some strategies are that can be employed in a firm to switch from one software platform to another (an enormous hurdle in the profession no matter the size of the firm), the idea of a “building operating system for construction”, and more. LinksNote: All links open in a new window in case you are listening to the podcast on the site.Altaf on LinkedInAltaf on TwitterSnaptrude websiteSnaptrude on LinkedInSnaptrude on TwitterSnaptrude on YouTubeMore TRXL Podcast episodesCheck out my other podcast too: ArchispeakMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorContent is more than Revit families. If it's digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at https://getavail.com and future-proof your firm's technology investment.Listen and Subscribe to TRXL

    088: ‘It All Dies on the Same Hill', with Jason Gardner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2022 88:17


    Special guest Jason Gardner of Populous joins the podcast to talk about the people side of the business when it comes to implementing technology in an architectural practice. Also discussed: the personal experience of clients, the internal design team, and sporting event fans in the context of technology used to solve problems and deliver architectural projects; the impacts of more tech versus less tech on the people who work in an architectural practice; how their technology team goes about implementing tech in an international design firm; how Populous goes beyond architecture in the services they offer; and more.Please rate ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and review TRXL podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you listen) and don't forget to subscribe and share this episode if you enjoyed it!LinksNote: All links open in a new window in case you are listening to the podcast on the site.Jason on LinkedInJason on TwitterPopulous on LinkedInPopulous on TwitterPopulous websiteSoFi Stadium (ArchDaily)Field of Dreams gameMore TRXL Podcast episodesCheck out my other podcast too: ArchispeakMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorContent is more than Revit families. If it's digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at https://getavail.com and future-proof your firm's technology investment. Listen and Subscribe to TRXL

    087: ‘The Drumbeat of Change', with Robert DeMillo and Jilbert El-Zmetr

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 61:49


    Special guests Robert DeMillo and Jilbert El-Zmetr join the podcast to talk about why they were interested in solving problems in AEC with their varying technology backgrounds, their vision and implementation of a bespoke cloud computing platform, why it was important for the firm to take team collaboration to the next level via the cloud, and more.Please rate ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and review TRXL podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you listen) and don't forget to subscribe and share this episode if you enjoyed it!LinksNote: All links open in a new window in case you are listening to the podcast on the site.Robert on LinkedInJilbert on LinkedInSOM websiteSOM on LinkedInMore TRXL Podcast episodesCheck out my other podcast too: ArchispeakMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorContent is more than Revit families. If it's digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at https://getavail.com and future-proof your firm's technology investment.Listen and Subscribe to TRXL

    086: ‘Here to Do the Hard Thing', with Robert Yuen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2022 71:28


    Special guest Robert Yuen of Monograph joins the podcast to talk about wide-ranging topics including leadership in the profession and how it's often mistakenly designated by seniority or title, how to protect firm culture, and how Monograph is designing productivity apps for architects that focus on the experience and are as frictionless as possible. We also touch on Monograph's ‘Section Cut' conference and ongoing podcast and webinar series, their willingness to create and curate a Practice Operations (#PracticeOps) resource library for the profession, and so much more.LinksNote: All links open in a new window in case you are listening to the podcast on the site.Robert on LinkedInRobert on TwitterMonograph websiteMonograph's podcastMonograph's webinarsMonograph's resource & reference libraryMonograph on LinkedInMonograph on TwitterArchispeak 267: Experiences with Starlink on the roadMore TRXL Podcast episodesCheck out my other podcast too: ArchispeakMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorsStart implementing powerful systems for the profitability you need and the freedom you want. Join Douglas Tieger, FAIA for the next Designing Your Business Masterclass, brought to you by BQE CORE. Every live masterclass session is free and includes AIA continuing education credit. Register now at bqe.com/masterclass.Content is more than Revit families. If it's digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at https://getavail.com and future-proof your firm's technology investment.

    085: ‘The Rigor of Information', with Wassim Jabi

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2022 71:43


    Special guest Wassim Jabi of Topologic BIM joins the podcast to talk about how Topologic grew out of a need to build lightweight models that are adept at representing space rather than merely components and assemblies of manufactured parts, the notion of a spatial vocabulary and creating a ‘dictionary of dictionaries' in architectural design software, why the concepts in Topologic have incredible utility for practitioners today, the value of Topologic and the library being open source, how it works and what the existing platforms that it works within are (including the excitement around other open source software including FreeCAD, Blender, and BlenderBIM), making the case for why there's no risk in using open source software, why the Topologic team is rethinking the BIM process by going from simplicity to complexity rather than how other BIM platforms force us to make something complex up front which in turn makes it more difficult to change things later, how this approach gives the design team the ability to ask the model questions and get meaningful answers, the idea of ‘material passports' and the blockchain, how digital twins fit into this from an owner's point of view, where things might be headed in the future with this groundwork that's been laid, and more. Please rate ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and review TRXL podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you listen) and don't forget to subscribe and share this episode if you enjoyed it!LinksNote: All links open in a new window in case you are listening to the podcast on the site.Wassim on TwitterWassim on LinkedInTopologic websiteWassim & Topologic on GitHubWassim Jabi on YourDesk University (YouTube)Parametric Design for Architecture by Wassim Jabi (Amazon)TestFitBlenderBlenderBIMSverchok add-on for Blender (GitHub)Speckle SystemsOpen CascadeMore TRXL Podcast episodesCheck out my other podcast too: ArchispeakMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmail

    084: ‘There's No One to Blame', with Eitan Tsarfati

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2022 72:32


    Special guest Eitan Tsarfati of Swapp joins the podcast to talk about the value proposition of the training and role of an architect (and the practice of architecture in general) in regards to solving complex problems versus spending valuable time drafting, the role that tools currently play in the architectural practice and how it could be very different, existing business models including the ‘time-for-money paradox' most firms operate within and how AI and automation is significantly challenging the status quo, how his latest venture called SWAPP is capable of doing in seconds what has traditionally taken weeks or months, and more.Please rate ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and review TRXL podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you listen) and don't forget to subscribe and share this episode if you enjoyed it!LinksNote: All links open in a new window in case you are listening to the podcast on the site.Eitan on LinkedInEitan on TwitterSWAPP websiteSWAPP on LinkedInSWAPP on TwitterSmiling curve (Wikipedia)Smiling curve diagram - value added along the global value chain (ResearchGate)More TRXL Podcast episodesCheck out my other podcast too: ArchispeakMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorsContent is more than Revit families. If it's digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at https://getavail.com and future-proof your firm's technology investment. Start implementing powerful systems for the profitability you need and the freedom you want. Join Douglas Tieger, FAIA for the next Designing Your Business Masterclass, brought to you by BQE CORE. Every live masterclass session is free and includes AIA continuing education credit. Register now at bqe.com/masterclass.Listen and Subscribe to TRXL

    083: ‘The First Slap in the Face', with Paul Petrunia

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2022 62:51


    Special guest Paul Petrunia of Archinect joins the podcast to talk about the so-called early days of the internet and how Archinect began coinciding with Paul's architectural education at SCI-Arc. But the real reason for talking with Paul was to dig into why Archinect was originally started and how the community has evolved over the years—especially in the larger landscape of social media, podcasting, and blogging. We also discuss the role of an entity like Archinect having and expressing their values on the internet as guideposts for a community, the idea of YourName versus pseudonyms on platforms in regards to expressing one's thoughts and cancel culture, the civility or lack thereof in conversations online today, the different ways in which people communicate online, the underpinnings of the counterculture at SCI-Arc and Archinect, the effects of social media on one's mental health, and so much more.Please rate ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and review TRXL podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you listen) and don't forget to subscribe and share this episode if you enjoyed it!LinksNote: All links open in a new window in case you are listening to the podcast on the site.Paul on LinkedInArchinect websiteControversy at SCI-Arc over labor practices leads to faculty members placed on leave. Isolated incident or a wake up call for the industry at large?The SCI-Arc toxic culture topic on Archispeak: episode 260 & episode 262More TRXL Podcast episodesCheck out my other podcast too: ArchispeakMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorsStart implementing powerful systems for the profitability you need and the freedom you want. Join Douglas Tieger, FAIA for the next Designing Your Business Masterclass, brought to you by BQE CORE. Every live masterclass session is free and includes AIA continuing education credit. Register now at bqe.com/masterclass.Content is more than Revit families. If it's digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at https://getavail.com and future-proof your firm's technology investment.

    082: ‘Everything Going According to Plan', with Reid Senescu

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2022 61:11


    Special guest Reid Senescu of Doxel AI joins the podcast to talk about his path from structural engineer to VP of Product, how and why the company has pivoted in the last few years, how they use machine learning and computer vision to scan buildings in a fraction of the time than was previously required on site, how the BIM model plays a role in their service, who their current and future customers are, efficiencies gained in the construction scheduling space with their tech, how Doxel is positioned to be known as the ‘decision fabric' of a construction project, how their products could play a role in providing a feedback loop for architects and other members of the design team, and more.Please rate ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and review TRXL podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you listen) and don't forget to subscribe and share this episode if you enjoyed it!LinksNote: All links open in a new window in case you are listening to the podcast on the site.Reid on LinkedInDoxel on LinkedInDoxel on TwitterDoxel websiteDoxel blog: 360 Degree Cameras & VSLAMMore TRXL Podcast episodesCheck out my other podcast too: ArchispeakMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorsContent is more than Revit families. If it's digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at https://getavail.com and future-proof your firm's technology investment.Start implementing powerful systems for the profitability you need and the freedom you want. Join Douglas Tieger, FAIA for the next Designing Your Business Masterclass, brought to you by BQE CORE. Every live masterclass session is free and includes AIA continuing education credit. Register now at bqe.com/masterclass.Listen and Subscribe to TRXL

    081: ‘Give Me the Tools I Need', with Josh Weiss

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2022 66:27


    Special guest Josh Weiss of LA Creative Technologies joins the podcast to talk about getting the word out about the basic best practices in IT that have emerged in the last couple of years (read: due to Covid-19, WFH, and hybrid work) in regards to technology as an investment versus expense, privacy, and security, the risks and rewards of being in the cloud, hardware and software setup recommendations, leasing versus buying hardware, recommended A/V setups for working from anywhere, cloud-based file management and collaboration software, two-factor authentication (2FA), password managers, project information management software, and even building access control recommendations.Please rate ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and review TRXL podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you listen) and don't forget to subscribe and share this episode if you enjoyed it!LinksNote: All links open in a new window in case you are listening to the podcast on the site.Josh on LinkedInLA Creative Technologies websiteLA Creative Technologies on LinkedInLA Creative Tech on TwitterJosh's recommendations:Meeting Owl Pro (360 meeting room camera & mic)Egnyte (file system in the cloud + on premises)Miro (collaborative whiteboarding)TonicDM (Project Information Management)Authy (two-factor authentication)Keeper (password & secrets manager)More TRXL Podcast episodesCheck out my other podcast too: ArchispeakMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorsStart implementing powerful systems for the profitability you need and the freedom you want. Join Douglas Tieger, FAIA for the next Designing Your Business Masterclass, brought to you by BQE CORE. Every live masterclass session is free and includes AIA continuing education credit. Register now at bqe.com/masterclass.Content is more than Revit families. If it's digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at https://getavail.com and future-proof your firm's technology investment.Listen and Subscribe to TRXL

    080 : ‘All of the Clouds', with Randall Stephens

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2022 69:52


    Special guest Randall Stephens of AVAIL joins the podcast to talk about the inner day-to-day workflows of architecture and engineering professionals, teams, and offices. Randall quantifies the large number of software titles used and talks about the ways in which we deal with the enormous amount of data that we create. The age-old question of ‘where do I put my stuff' is still alive and well, and in this episode we talk about how his team is working on that issue, among others. We also talk about the struggle of knowledge capture, encoding knowledge, the problem with turnover in the industry, pattern recognition, and more.LinksRandall on LinkedInRandall on TwitterAVAIL websiteAVAIL on LinkedInTRXL podcast episode 51: ‘A Closet Full of Hats', with Randall StevensMore TRXL Podcast episodesCheck out my other podcast too: ArchispeakMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorsArchIT offers Complete IT Solutions for Architecture, Design, and Engineering firms. Tired of dealing with generic IT providers? Visit www.getarchit.com and schedule your free consultation. Technology is your competitive advantage.Content is more than Revit families. If it's digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at https://getavail.com and future-proof your firm's technology investment.Start implementing powerful systems for the profitability you need and the freedom you want. Join Douglas Tieger, FAIA for the next Designing Your Business Masterclass, brought to you by BQE CORE. Every live masterclass session is free and includes AIA continuing education credit. Register now at bqe.com/masterclass.Listen and Subscribe to TRXL

    079: ‘Changing the Relationship', with Greg Schleusner

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2022 68:11


    Special guest Greg Schleusner of HOK joins the podcast to talk about the /fact/ that the software we all use to do our architectural projects is a major barrier to creativity and productivity. The question is... can something be done about it? In other words, BIM is bust! Now what?LinksGreg on LinkedInGreg on TwitterHOK websiteHOK on LinkedInHOK on TwitterRecommended watching/reading:Greg Schleusner's NXT BLD 2021 Presentation: Creating BalanceBIM is bust: how should AEC data work? by Martyn Day at AEC MagazinebuildingSMART International - Technical RoomMore TRXL Podcast episodesCheck out my other podcast too: ArchispeakMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorsArchIT offers Complete IT Solutions for Architecture, Design, and Engineering firms. Tired of dealing with generic IT providers? Visit www.getarchit.com and schedule your free consultation. Technology is your competitive advantage.Content is more than Revit families. If it's digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at https://getavail.com and future-proof your firm's technology investment.Start implementing powerful systems for the profitability you need and the freedom you want. Join Douglas Tieger, FAIA for the next Designing Your Business Masterclass, brought to you by BQE CORE. Every live masterclass session is free and includes AIA continuing education credit. Register now at bqe.com/masterclass.Listen and Subscribe to TRXL

    078: ‘Bringing the Magic Back', with Paul O'Carroll

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2022 66:37


    Special guest Paul O'Carroll of Arcol Technology joins the podcast to talk about the upcoming and highly-anticipated Arcol BIM platform, their core values including what Paul refers to as “first principles thinking”, the table stakes of any modern BIM platform, why being opinionated is important in software development, why Paul and team are choosing themselves to solve the problem of ‘bringing the magic back' to BIM, and architectural modeling & documentation software in general, and more.Please rate ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and review TRXL podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you listen) and don't forget to subscribe and share this episode if you enjoyed it!LinksPaul on LinkedInPaul on TwitterArcol websiteArcol on LinkedInArcol on TwitterArcol waitlistArcol manifestoMore TRXL Podcast episodesCheck out my other podcast too: ArchispeakMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorsArchIT offers Complete IT Solutions for Architecture, Design, and Engineering firms. Tired of dealing with generic IT providers? Visit www.getarchit.com and schedule your free consultation. Technology is your competitive advantage.Content is more than Revit families. If it's digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at https://getavail.com and future-proof your firm's technology investment.Start implementing powerful systems for the profitability you need and the freedom you want. Join Douglas Tieger, FAIA for the next Designing Your Business Masterclass, brought to you by BQE CORE. Every live masterclass session is free and includes AIA continuing education credit. Register now at bqe.com/masterclass.Listen and Subscribe to TRXL

    077: ‘Be a Beginner Again', with Keith Huser

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2022 78:22


    Special guest Keith Huser of Peak Projects joins the podcast to talk about owner representation and advocacy, the importance of speaking the languages of design, construction, and effectively translating that for an owner, the highly sought after position of being considered a trusted advisor, getting pushed out of one's comfort zone, finding joy in the process of a project (and a career), the 3 types of project managers, and more.LinksKeith on LinkedInPeak Projects websitePeak Projects on LinkedInMore TRXL Podcast episodesCheck out my other podcast too: ArchispeakMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorsArchIT offers Complete IT Solutions for Architecture, Design, and Engineering firms. Tired of dealing with generic IT providers? Visit www.getarchit.com and schedule your free consultation. Technology is your competitive advantage.Content is more than Revit families. If it's digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at https://getavail.com and future-proof your firm's technology investment. Start implementing powerful systems for the profitability you need and the freedom you want. Join Douglas Tieger, FAIA for the next Designing Your Business Masterclass, brought to you by BQE CORE. Every live masterclass session is free and includes AIA continuing education credit. Register now at bqe.com/masterclass.Listen and Subscribe to TRXL

    076: ‘The Answer's Always Yes', with René Morkos

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2022 74:11


    Special guest René Morkos of Alice Technologies joins the podcast to talk about his path to ALICE via construction sites and academia, the key elements of construction scheduling and optimization and how AI plays its role in it, the idea of technology as master builder, the idea of the innovation ecosystem, LOD, BIM, and VDC, and more.LinksRené on LinkedInALICE on LinkedInALICE on TwitterALICE websiteGood to Great: Why Some Companies Make the Leap and Others Don't by Jim Collins (Amazon)More TRXL Podcast episodesCheck out my other podcast too: ArchispeakMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorsArchIT offers Complete IT Solutions for Architecture, Design, and Engineering firms. Tired of dealing with generic IT providers? Visit https://getarchit.com/ and schedule your free consultation. Technology is your competitive advantage.Shape the Future of Architecture. You have the power to influence future updates to how architects are educated, trained, and licensed. Visit ncarb.org/AOP to take NCARB's profession-wide Analysis of Practice survey and ensure your voice is heard.Content is more than Revit families. If it's digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at https://getavail.com and future-proof your firm's technology investment.Listen and Subscribe to TRXL

    075: ‘Architecture as a Hobby', with Thom Chuparkoff

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 70:55


    Special guest Thom Chuparkoff of OSPORTS joins the podcast to talk about prefab as an architectural strategy, architectural structures that can be erected and later taken apart, the notion of thriving on problem-solving, thinking about architectural projects at a deeper level when it comes to delivering them via prefab, the point at which he began thinking about using prefab as a strategy, why he pursued it and continues to pursue it, technology as an enabler to the adaptability of his firm, and more.Please rate ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and review TRXL podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you listen) and don't forget to subscribe and share this episode if you enjoyed it!LinksThom on LinkedInThom on TwitterOSPORTS on LinkedInOSPORTS websiteHow to create complex building structures using prefab strategies (BDC Network)HyparMore TRXL Podcast episodesCheck out my other podcast too: ArchispeakMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorsArchIT offers Complete IT Solutions for Architecture, Design, and Engineering firms. Tired of dealing with generic IT providers? Visit www.getarchit.com and schedule your free consultation. Technology is your competitive advantage.Shape the Future of Architecture. You have the power to influence future updates to how architects are educated, trained, and licensed. Visit ncarb.org/AOP to take NCARB's profession-wide Analysis of Practice survey and ensure your voice is heard.Content is more than Revit families. If it's digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at https://getavail.com and future-proof your firm's technology investment.Listen and Subscribe to TRXL

    074: ‘Priorities Shift', with Rita Saikali Carter

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 73:30


    Special guest Rita Saikali Carter of DLR Group joins the podcast to talk about the issue of loyalty to an architecture firm versus the stigma of moving to different firms for various reasons including career goals, flexibility, and work/life balance, project experience, exciting project opportunities and curating a résumé, leadership opportunities, getting out of your comfort zone, finding your calling, salary and benefits, culture fit, and changing priorities in life.Please rate ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and review TRXL podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you listen) and don't forget to subscribe and share this episode if you enjoyed it!LinksRita on LinkedInDLR Group websiteAIA Orange County websiteWomen in Architecture (WIA)Cal Poly Pomona - College of Environmental Design websiteEmployees Who Stay In Companies Longer Than Two Years Get Paid 50% Less (Forbes)More TRXL Podcast episodesCheck out my other podcast too: ArchispeakMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorsArchIT offers Complete IT Solutions for Architecture, Design, and Engineering firms. Tired of dealing with generic IT providers? Visit www.getarchit.com and schedule your free consultation. Technology is your competitive advantage.Shape the Future of Architecture. You have the power to influence future updates to how architects are educated, trained, and licensed. Visit ncarb.org/AOP to take NCARB's profession-wide Analysis of Practice survey and ensure your voice is heard.Content is more than Revit families. If it's digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at https://getavail.com and future-proof your firm's technology investment.Listen and Subscribe to TRXL

    073 - ‘Design, Equity, & Data', with Nick Cameron

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2022 74:25


    Special guest Nick Cameron of Perkins+Will joins the podcast to talk about a recent virtual AIA Technology and Practice (TAP) panel discussion on data, equity, and design—three important, overlapping categories that all architects and planners should be thinking about on every project.The event was moderated by Evan Troxel, AIA with expert panelists Dawne David-Pierre of Moody Nolan, Elizabeth Christoforetti of Supernormal, and Gautam Sundaram of Perkins+Will and is being rebroadcasted with additional content from the organizer and moderator in this special episode. Topics discussed include identification of widely-known and useful data sources and tools for firms of all sizes to be aware of, the possible negative consequences or dangerous outcomes of the way data is collected and then presented today, what are some biases and gaps in the data one would know about, what are good questions to ask when beginning to work with data, what design professionals can do to help address the shortcomings of existing data, and more.Please rate ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and review TRXL podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you listen) and don't forget to subscribe and share this episode if you enjoyed it!LinksNick Cameron on TwitterNick Cameron on LinkedInDawne David-Pierre on LinkedInElizabeth Christoforetti on LinkedInGautam Sundaram on LinkedInPerkins+Will websiteMoody Nolan websiteSupernormal websiteAIA Technology in Architectural Practice (TAP)TAP Building Connections 2022Palaces for the People: How Social Infrastructure Can Help Fight Inequality, Polarization, and the Decline of Civic Life by Eric Klinenberg (Amazon)TRXL 045: ‘Squirrel Mentality', with Dr. Upali NandaMore TRXL Podcast episodesCheck out my other podcast too: ArchispeakMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorArchIT offers Complete IT Solutions for Architecture, Design, and Engineering firms. Tired of dealing with generic IT providers? Visit www.getarchit.com and schedule your free consultation. Technology is your competitive advantage.Shape the Future of Architecture. You have the power to influence future updates to how architects are educated, trained, and licensed. Visit ncarb.org/AOP to take NCARB's profession-wide Analysis of Practice survey and ensure your voice is heard.Content is more than Revit families. If it's digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at https://getavail.com and future-proof your firm's technology investment.Listen and Subscribe to TRXL

    072: ‘One Model to Rule Them All', with Theodoros Galanos

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 72:14


    Special guest Theodoros Galanos of ArchiText joins the podcast to talk about artificial intelligence (AI) as it relates to architectural design using written language. More specifically, we talk about how his ArchiText tool is beginning by generating residential floor plan layouts now and where it may go in the future. We also talk about this in the context of democratizing design, how he trained the language model, what biases and gaps potentially exist in the data used for the training, the vision of end-to-end design workflows, what this could mean for the future of the profession, how he got started down this path, the notion of AI as oracles, deep learning models, and more.Please rate ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and review TRXL podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you listen) and don't forget to subscribe and share this episode if you enjoyed it!LinksTheodoros on TwitterTheodoros on LinkedInArchiText websiteArchiText on TwitterEleuther AICLIPGPT-3GrasshopperMore TRXL Podcast episodesCheck out my other podcast too: ArchispeakMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorsArchIT offers Complete IT Solutions for Architecture, Design, and Engineering firms. Tired of dealing with generic IT providers? Visit www.getarchit.com and schedule your free consultation. Technology is your competitive advantage.Shape the Future of Architecture. You have the power to influence future updates to how architects are educated, trained, and licensed. Visit ncarb.org/AOP to take NCARB's profession-wide Analysis of Practice survey and ensure your voice is heard.Content is more than Revit families. If it's digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at https://getavail.com and future-proof your firm's technology investment.

    071: ‘Trust But Verify', with Roderick Bates

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 70:05


    Special guest Roderick Bates of Enscape joins the podcast to talk about his interesting path to architecture and technology through sustainability, the importance of lateral thinking, why architects should about the ethical outcomes of the projects they work on, the general challenge of communication that architects face, and how Roderick is applying his scientific and research approach to the field of visualization and more specifically real time rendering at Enscape.LinksRoderick on LinkedInEnscape websiteEnscape on LinkedInKieranTimberlake websiteBillie FairclothTally Life Cycle Assessment AppMore TRXL Podcast episodesCheck out my other podcast too: ArchispeakMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorArchIT offers Complete IT Solutions for Architecture, Design, and Engineering firms. Tired of dealing with generic IT providers? Visit www.getarchit.com and schedule your free consultation. Technology is your competitive advantage.

    070 : ‘Finding Better Analogies', with Jose Cruz, Jr

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 66:51


    Special guest Jose Cruz, Jr of Integrated Projects joins the podcast to talk about the value he sees in the service he's created for digitizing “background buildings” and how his team is creating this resource using reality capture technologies, how digital twins of existing building stock has the potential to add value and jumpstart future projects that owners hire design teams and architects for, his Layer Zero analogy, and more.LinksJosé on LinkedInJosé on TwitterIntegrated Projects websiteIntegrated Projects on LinkedInArchitects Are the Latest White-Collar Workers to Confront Bosses (New York Times)More TRXL Podcast episodesCheck out my other podcast too: ArchispeakMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorEnscape is a real-time rendering and VR tool for the AEC market. It empowers design workflows by plugging into building modeling software and turning the models into immersive 3D experiences. Visit enscape3d.com/trxl to sign up for a free 14-day trial.ArchIT offers Complete IT Solutions for Architecture, Design, and Engineering firms. Tired of dealing with generic IT providers? Visit www.getarchit.com and schedule your free consultation. Technology is your competitive advantage.

    069: ‘Always Step Up to the Plate', with Christian Giordano

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2022 68:35


    Special guest Christian Giordano of Mancini Duffy joins the podcast to talk about how he came to the 100-year-old firm with a vision to modernize Mancini Duffy, how he ultimately changed the firm's approach to emphasize the use of technology to transform the way designers across disciplines work, why he launched a research & development incubator—dubbed the Design Lab—to bring together designers, technologists, and clients to leverage various technologies to support their practice and to break barriers he saw that were limiting their design capabilities, and more.LinksNote: All links open in a new window in case you are listening to the podcast on the site.Christian on LinkedInMancini Duffy websiteChristian's The Anti-Architect Podcast (Apple Podcasts link)More TRXL Podcast episodesCheck out my other podcast too: ArchispeakMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorEnscape is a real-time rendering and VR tool for the AEC market. It empowers design workflows by plugging into building modeling software and turning the models into immersive 3D experiences. Visit enscape3d.com/trxl to sign up for a free 14-day trial.ArchIT offers Complete IT Solutions for Architecture, Design, and Engineering firms. Tired of dealing with generic IT providers? Visit www.getarchit.com and schedule your free consultation. Technology is your competitive advantage.

    068: ‘A Wealth of Abandoned Ideas', with Shane Burger

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2022 74:01


    Special guest Shane Burger of Woods Bagot joins the podcast to talk about how he stays in contact with the global team at Woods Boagot, how he responds to the wide-ranging needs of the technology users in their international architecture firm, how cross pollination happens between teams and offices, how Shane is a huge fan of note-taking, what tools are his favorite and why, and so much more.LinksShane's websiteShane on TwitterShane on LinkedInWoods Bagot websiteWoods Bagot on TwitterWoods Bagot on LinkedInWoods Bagot on InstagramThe State of Burnout in Architecture (2021) (Monograph's blog)Shane's talk with Monograph: How To Increase the Impact of Digital Culture (YouTube)Roam Research websiteGordon Brander (Substack)The Craftsman by Richard Sennett (Amazon)The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups by Daniel Coyle (Amazon)Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration by Ed Catmull (Amazon)Gemba WalkMore TRXL Podcast episodesCheck out my other podcast too: ArchispeakMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorEnscape is a real-time rendering and VR tool for the AEC market. It empowers design workflows by plugging into building modeling software and turning the models into immersive 3D experiences. Visit enscape3d.com/trxl to sign up for a free 14-day trial.

    067: ‘Ignoring the Warning Signs', with Samuel Schneider

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2022 63:49


    Special guest Samuel Schneider of Homestead joins the podcast to talk about his experience at MIT's graduate School of Architecture and City Planning and where his interests lie, how he fared in traditional practice, how Homestead began in the ADU space and has changed recently because of SB9, what architects need to understand about people and clients & how they think about spending money, how technology plays a role in Homestead's offerings, how they offer space as a product, and much more.LinksSam on LinkedInHomestead on LinkedInHomestead's websiteMore TRXL Podcast episodesCheck out my other podcast too: ArchispeakMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorEnscape is a real-time rendering and VR tool for the AEC market. It empowers design workflows by plugging into building modeling software and turning the models into immersive 3D experiences. Visit enscape3d.com/trxl to sign up for a free 14-day trial.

    066: ‘Pushing Against A Cotton Ball', with Atif Qadir

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2021 51:47


    Special guest Atif Qadir of REDIST joins the podcast to talk about his mission to aggregate and redistribute financial and near-monetary incentives in the real estate development space, the lack of coordination between governmental agencies' data, how he built a team and leverages their superpowers, how his career led to REDIST coming from an architectural background, and more.LinksAtif on LinkedInREDIST websiteREDIST on LinkedInAmerican Building PodcastOK Computer Lecture Series: Autonomous Vehicles (YouTube)More TRXL Podcast episodesCheck out my other podcast too: ArchispeakMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorEnscape is a real-time rendering and VR tool for the AEC market. It empowers design workflows by plugging into building modeling software and turning the models into immersive 3D experiences. Visit enscape3d.com/trxl to sign up for a free 14-day trial.

    065: ‘Designing the Designer‘, with Andreea Cojocaru

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2021 67:26


    Special guest Andreea Cojocaru of NUMENA joins the podcast to talk about her company of coding architects and their work with their varied client types, synthetic immersive reality's affect on their practice over time, the 'real you' and the 'phenomenal you' when it comes to experience, the overuse of the word "experience" in mixed reality, how neuroscience and philosophy provide a framing for the profound ramifications of design and spatial experiences, whether architects and the profession will have relevance in the future, how tools have advanced down the abstraction ladder, VR's ability to give a project stakeholder/owner/client agency—and perhaps more importantly—authoring ability, and more.LinksAndreea's websiteAndreea on LinkedInAndreea on TwitterNUMENA websiteNUMENA on LinkedInNUMENA on TwitterPeter Eisenmann (Wikipedia)More TRXL Podcast episodesCheck out my other podcast too: ArchispeakMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorEnscape is a real-time rendering and VR tool for the AEC market. It empowers design workflowsby plugging into building modeling software and turning the models into immersive 3Dexperiences. Visit enscape3d.com/trxl to sign up for a free 14-day trial.

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