Podcasts about Aia

How can architectural thinking, technology, and a shift from outputs to outcomes empower designers to solve complex human challenges beyond the built environment?In this episode of Practice Disrupted, host Evelyn Lee sits down with Michael Caton, a Pratt-trained architect whose non-traditional career trajectory spans international mega-projects, technology-driven practice, mass timber housing, and pediatric behavioral health. Michael shares how graduating into the 2008 financial crisis launched a global journey, from construction administration on an Abu Dhabi hotel spanning a Formula One track to civic leadership in Brooklyn, that fundamentally reshaped how he views the architect's role in the room.Michael reflects on his evolution through technology-focused roles at Studio V, enterprise spatial delivery at WeWork, and his five-year tenure as the first design hire at mass timber startup Juno. Along the way, he completed a full-stack engineering bootcamp and navigated the counterintuitive realities of scaling housing innovations. He discusses the critical mindset of falling in love with the problem rather than the solution, and how his personal journey as a parent to a neurodivergent son led him to found Lumi, a pediatric behavioral health startup delivering real-time, multi-player behavioral guidance for families.The conversation culminates in an inspiring case for the future of architectural agency. Michael challenges firm leaders to look beyond drawing sets and physical artifacts to focus on the true transformations clients are buying. By prioritizing outcomes over outputs, he argues, design thinkers can leverage their problem-solving superpowers to create profound, measurable impact across the built environment and far beyond."If we really focus on those outcomes and that impact through the eyes of that client, those users in very deep ways, that makes the work that we create all the more powerful." - Michael CatonThis episode serves as a powerful reminder that an architect's greatest skill is not merely generating drawings, but applying systems thinking and design synthesis to complex human needs. By focusing on outcomes over outputs, design leaders can expand their agency and unlock meaningful transformation in traditional practice and new industries alike.Guest:Michael Caton, AIA, is an architect, technologist, and founder of Lumi, a pediatric behavioral health startup dedicated to supporting neurodivergent families with real-time, personalized behavioral guidance. A graduate of Pratt Institute, Michael's multi-faceted career spans international project delivery in the UAE and Switzerland, civic leadership advocacy with AIA New York, enterprise workplace delivery at WeWork, and mass timber product development as the first design hire at Juno. Combining architectural expertise with full-stack software engineering, he is a passionate advocate for outcome-driven design and leveraging technology to strengthen human connections.This episode is especially for you if: ✅ You are curious about how architectural training can open doors to non-traditional, high-impact careers outside conventional firm practice.✅ You want to explore the compelling case for prioritizing outcomes over outputs to increase client value and professional agency. ✅ You are eager to learn about the counterintuitive challenges and supply-chain realities of scaling mass timber housing startups. ✅ You want to understand how personal lived experience and empathy can drive the creation of human-centered tech startups. ✅ You believe that technology should be leveraged to foster deeper human connections and solve sticky societal problems.How are you prioritizing outcomes over outputs in your practice? Share your reflections with us on social and join the conversation.

Some weeks the conversation just goes where it goes. Evan and Cormac spend this one reading Wikipedia and AI overviews at each other in real time — the AIA convention ping-ponging from Philadelphia to Los Angeles, SoFi Stadium sunk 100 feet into the ground for the LAX flight path, its cable-net roof that expands and contracts like a tennis racket until Cormac christens it a "thermal reactive umbrella." Along the way: stadiums built as war memorials, U2 tours, and Public Enemy's opening statement in Birmingham.Underneath the tangents is a real question for the profession. The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) has sat below 50 for a year, job confidence is low, and the flagship AIA convention costs each attendee around $1,500 before tours and CEUs. This episode is especially relevant for architects deciding whether that show is still worth attending when the economy is soft — and anyone who's quietly started reading the convention as an expense instead of an investment. It's a loose, funny episode that lands somewhere honest. Episode Links:AIA Conference on Architecture & Design 2027 — Philadelphia, May 19–22AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings IndexABI market research partnership — AIAArchitecture billings downward trajectory continues — AIA pressSoFi Stadium — HKSSoFi Stadium / HKS — ArchDailySoFi Stadium — Architect MagazineLos Angeles Memorial Coliseum — WikipediaBarnes Foundation — PhiladelphiaSalk Institute — La Jollayoutubetours.com — concert tour archiveBankrate — mortgage & loan rates-----Thank you for listening to Archispeak. For more episodes please visit https://archispeakpodcast.com.Support Archispeak by making a donation.

The high school football season is almost here, and there is plenty to talk about on this edition of Overtime with Lee Patterson.Lee breaks down the AIA's move to MaxPreps rankings and what the change could mean for Arizona high school football. Plus, we continue looking ahead to the 2026 season with previews of local high school football teams across the Gila Valley.We also talk about a major addition to our coverage this season as KATO Sports adds live video to select high school football and basketball broadcasts on YouTube.It's 30 minutes of local sports, high school football and everything you need to know as the new season gets underway.

REPLAY!On today's episode of Architectette we welcome Dena Prastos, AIA. Dena is an architect, engineer, and founder of the New York City based company, Indigo River. Indigo River is a women-owned transdisciplinary design firm focused on progressive waterfront architecture and resiliency. The firm specializes in climate adaptation through waterfront solutions.We talk about: - Graduating with a degree in architecture, feeling pigeonholed, and breaking out of a CAD jockey cycle with a master's in civil engineering and a decade of exciting, diverse work in architecture, engineering, and construction.- Dena's realization that there was an opportunity to focus her work on the waterfront which led to the start of Indigo River. - Recent projects and how the firm specializes in waterfront projects like marinas, sea walls, offshore infrastructure, climate adaptation, and code development. - Dena's leadership at Indigo River: we talk about how she supports her employees with systems to encourage continuing education and self-improvement .- We end by talking about the relationships that cities have to their waterfronts. >>>Connect with Dena: Dena's LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/denaprastos/⁠Indigo River: ⁠https://www.indigoriver.com/⁠Indigo River Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/indigo_river_/⁠>>>Connect with Architectette:- Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.architectette.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Learn more)- Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ @architectette⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (See more)- Newsletter:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ www.architectette.com/newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (Behind the Scenes Content)- LinkedIn:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Architectette Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Page and/or⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Caitlin Brady⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠>>>Support Architectette by leaving us a rating and review!>>>Music by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ AlexGrohl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Justin Tollefson, AIA, Principal Architect at Pearson Design Group in Bozeman, Montana. They discuss the Cottage Modern in Bigfork, Montana.You can see the project here as you listen along.Cottage Modern is a multigenerational lakeside retreat that reflects more than two decades of family traditions on Flathead Lake. After years of returning to Bigfork, Montana, each summer and winter, the homeowners transformed a property that once held a modest cottage into a permanent family compound designed to accommodate generations of gathering, recreation, and seasonal living. Adorning the exterior and interior are reclaimed and recycled wood species native to the area. If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more.If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media.

John Patrick Winberry, AIA is the founding partner and architect at The Up Studio, an architecture, interior, and brand design studio in New York City, specializing in contemporary design. John's approach to architecture balances theory and approachability, comfortably guiding the client to an understanding of complex design theories. Check out The Up Studio: https://www.theupstudio.com Follow The Up Studio on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgOmL61ajxu55wQMSnUofGg Inside The Firm is a podcast dedicated to architects, entrepreneurs, builders, and professionals. Hosted by Lance Cayko and Alex Gore, each Monday they host a guest across various industries for Monday Morning Coffee, and then on Fridays, the pair sits down to do a deep dive into the nitty-gritty of starting, operating, and growing a successful architecture firm! Subscribe Now to Receive the Latest Episodes! E-mail your questions to insidethefirmpodcast@gmail.com and you might get featured on an episode! You can also DM us on Instagram @itf_podcast! Check out our firm: https://f9productions.com Check Out the ITF Website: insidethefirmpodcast.com Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itf_podcast/ Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/ins... Follow us Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/insidethefirm

Nik and Michael are joined by Tudor Golubenco, CTO of Xata, to discuss their architecture, progress, and open source tooling. Here are some links to things they mentioned: Tudor Golubenco https://postgres.fm/people/tudor-golubencoXata https://xata.ioXata is now open source https://xata.io/blog/xata-is-now-open-sourceDBLab Engine https://postgres.ai/docs/database-labpgstream https://github.com/xataio/pgstreamXata acquires Privacy Dynamics for advanced anonymization https://xata.io/blog/xata-acquires-privacy-dynamicsTonic AI https://www.tonic.aiA thousand Postgres branches for one dollar https://xata.io/blog/a-thousand-postgres-branches-for-1pgroll https://github.com/xataio/pgrollCloudNativePG https://github.com/cloudnative-pg/cloudnative-pgPGSimCity https://nikolays.github.io/PGSimCityDeltaX https://github.com/xataio/deltax~~~What did you like or not like? What should we discuss next time? Let us know via a YouTube comment, on social media, or by commenting on our Google doc!~~~Postgres FM is produced by:Michael Christofides, founder of pgMustardNikolay Samokhvalov, founder of Postgres.aiWith credit to:Jessie Draws for the elephant artwork

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when a commercial pilot obsessed with time value, a technologist who helped build Dell and Compaq in Asia, and a board-level strategist for some of the world's most respected banks and insurers roll into one career? In this episode of Money Majlis, Tokyo-based investor, general partner and board member Steve Monaghan joins Suvo in Dubai to map out a brutally honest, deeply practical view of where banking and insurance go next in the age of AI, quantum computing and streaming finance.Steve traces his unlikely journey from flying overnight milk runs and teaching himself Lotus 1-2-3 to building pricing models at Dell, early mobile payments at Citi, retail turnarounds in Japan, and major AI and data programmes at DBS and AIA. Along the way, he explains why trust is the ultimate currency and why it is backed not by gold, but by time. Time, in his world, is the hidden balance sheet that banks, insurers and regulators still don't measure properly.The conversation dives into Steve's famous framing of AI as an earthquake already shaking business models, and quantum computing as the coming tsunami that could blow up legacy cryptography and risk management much sooner than many boards expect. He is candid about why most corporate AI programmes are still “AI theatre” – pilots, dashboards and press releases with negligible P&L impact – and what it would take for banks to redesign their business models around optimisation, streaming capital and genuine customer value rather than just cost-cutting.Suvo and Steve also explore what an AI-competent, quantum-aware board really looks like, why GCC banks in markets like the UAE have a rare window to leapfrog, and how streaming finance – “money at the speed of information” – could help households pay off mortgages years earlier and turn idle working capital into a national productivity engine. From Apple's negative cash conversion cycle to paycheck-to-paycheck workers trapped in batch-era salary systems, Steve argues that our operating system for money is no longer fit for purpose.If you care about the future of banking, digital regulation in the GCC, or what an AI-competent board should look like, this conversation will challenge many assumptions you still take for granted. Produced by : PoddsterGiving partner : GoodworldVisit moneymajlis.com to join our giving movement and get your USD 50 complimentary GiveCard. 

Most EdTech companies pitch schools before they understand how decisions get made inside them. School budgets are tight, sales cycles are long, and trust is hard to earn and easy to lose. In a market this crowded, the vendors who succeed are rarely the loudest ones. They are the ones who understand what a school leader is weighing before they ever pick up the phone.Smita Kolhatkar has sat on both sides of that equation. She spent 15 years in high tech before becoming an educator, and today she is Assistant Head for Innovation, Responsible AI and EdTech at Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School in Palo Alto. She evaluates new products constantly, built her school's AI Tinkery program to teach AI literacy from kindergarten up, and has a clear, specific list of what earns her trust and what ends a conversation before it starts.In this conversation, Smita walks through her actual buying process: the no-gos that end a pitch immediately, why conference expo halls still outperform months of email outreach, and why a single "no" from her can quietly close the door at several other schools too. It's a clear look at what that decision-making looks like from the other side of the table, for anyone marketing or selling into K-12.What You'll LearnThe specific deal-breakers that end a vendor conversation immediately, including SSO integration and cross-platform compatibilityThe buying signals that earn her attention, and the outreach habits that shut a conversation down fastWhy a single school leader's "no" often reaches ten other schools through her professional networkWhy conference expo halls remain one of her most valuable discovery channels, even in a digital-first marketWhy AI literacy needs to start at age five, and how her school's AI Tinkery program puts that into practiceHer take on the no-screens debate, and why treating EdTech as all-or-nothing misses the real question schools are askingWhy It MattersEdTech companies are working in one of the toughest sales environments in years: tighter budgets, longer sales cycles, and a market flooded with AI tools faster than schools can evaluate them. What Smita describes is not just one school's experience, it is a window into how school leaders across the country are making these calls right now. She is not only a buyer, she is a connector: when something works, it moves through her professional network, and when something falls flat, that travels just as fast. For EdTech marketers and sales teams, the lesson is that a sale is never just to one person. The trust built or lost in a single conversation compounds across an entire network of schools.Resources Mentioned in this Episode:Gideon Hausner Jewish Day SchoolThe K-8 school where Smita serves as Educational Technology and Innovation Director.AI Tinkery at HausnerThe maker-style AI lab Smita built for students to experiment hands-on with AI tools and concepts.AI Tinkery at Stanford GSEThe Stanford Graduate School of Education program that inspired Smita's AI Tinkery model, credited to Dr. Karin Forssell.Stanford Accelerator for LearningAn overview of the Stanford initiative behind the AI Tinkery framework.AI Quests and Day of AIA resource Smita references for structured AI literacy activities.Hour of AI A companion resource to Hour of Code, focused specifically on AI literacy."The Learning Frontier"Hausner's AI in Education confererence for educators.Smita Kolhatkar on LinkedIn

Adrienne Fleming, experiential marketing and employer branding leader, joins Amanda Ma, CEO and Founder of Innovate Marketing Group, to explore how experiential marketing has evolved beyond events into a powerful strategy for building relationships, community, and authentic brand connections.Drawing from her experience across luxury fashion, hospitality, sports, and tech, Adrienne shares how brands can create memorable experiences that attract top talent, strengthen employer brands, and leave a lasting impact. From executive recruiting at Formula 1 Miami to why relationship is the new ROI, this conversation is packed with practical insights for today's marketers.In this episode:Why relationship is the new ROIExperiential marketing beyond traditional eventsBuilding authentic employer brandsCreating memorable recruiting experiencesWhy guest experience always comes firstKeeping the human touch in the age of AIA must-listen for marketers, event professionals, HR leaders, and anyone passionate about creating meaningful brand experiences.About the Guest:Adrienne Fleming is an experiential marketing and employer branding leader with experience across luxury fashion, sports, hospitality, and technology. She has led activations tied to Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix, Afrotech, Forbes 30 Under 30 Summit, the Kentucky Derby, and more. Adrienne specializes in creating immersive experiences that strengthen employer brands, build community, and create lasting connections through storytelling and hospitality.Follow Adrienne on LinkedIn! EventUp is brought to you by Innovate Marketing Group. An award-winning Corporate Event and Experiential Marketing Agency based in Los Angeles, California. Creating Nationwide Immersive Event Experiences to help brands connect with people. Learn more here!At Innovate Marketing Group, we've curated a collection of free resources designed to help you elevate your events and marketing efforts. Whether you're planning a company retreat or navigating the latest event trends, our tools, reports, and checklists are here to support your success and keep you at the forefront of innovation. Access them here!Follow us!Find us on ⁠⁠LinkedIn and Instagram and catch our latest episodes on the EventUp Podcast!

This episode, hosted by Katie Jubenville, takes listeners on the road to the A4LE Southeast Regional Conference, featuring conversations with architects, educators, and facility planners about creating better learning environments. Guests discuss what it means to be "radically student-centered," the messages school buildings send to students and teachers, exciting trends in school design, and how to elevate teacher practice and gauge whether a school is thriving. Our guests, in order of appearance: Paulette Myers: McMillan Pazdan Smith Architecture Architect https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulette-myers/ Matthew Pierzchala, AIA, NCARB, ALEP, WELL AP: Larson Design Group Client Leader | Senior Architect | Education Planner https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-pierzchala-aia-ncarb-alep-well-ap-8976311a/ Dr. Burke Royster: Greenville County Schools Superintendent https://www.linkedin.com/in/burke-royster-b9436b56/ Robert Oetting: Beaufort County School District Chief Operations Officer https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-oetting-a9742514/ Sophia Tarkhan AIA, NOMA, LEED AP, Fitwel Ambassador & Kate Edwards, AIA, NCARB: Cooper Carry Project Architects https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophia-tarkhan-aia-noma-leed-ap-fitwel-ambassador-64792a12/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-edwards-aia-ncarb-937a167/ Joseph Campbell, MS: Charleston County School District Construction Procurement Supervisor https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-campbell-ms-741b61b8/ Aimee Eckmann, FAIA: Perkins&Will Firmwide K-12 Practice Leader https://www.linkedin.com/in/aimee-eckmann-faia-269a584/   Episode 340 of the Better Learning Podcast For more information on our partners: Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) - https://www.a4le.org/ Education Leaders' Organization - https://www.ed-leaders.org/ Second Class Foundation - https://secondclassfoundation.org/ EDmarket - https://www.edmarket.org/ Catapult @ Penn GSE - https://catapult.gse.upenn.edu/ Want to be a Guest Speaker? Request on our website  

In this episode, host Katie Jubenville brings listeners conversations from the A4LE Georgia Chapter Conference on Jekyll Island. Guests explore what "Radically Student Centered™" design truly means, the everyday details students notice that adults overlook, partnerships between design firms and educators, and creative problem-solving during construction — plus some fun local picks for how they'd spend a day on Jekyll Island. Our guests, in order of appearnace: Namrata Dani, AIA: Corgan Architect https://www.linkedin.com/in/namratadani/ Jill Hackett: Turner & Townsend Heery Director https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillwofford/ Jesse Frasier: Turner & Townsend Heery Vice President https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessefrasier/ Carissa Shrock Oyedele, AIA, NCIDQ, LEED AP BDC: Corgan Associate Principal, Senior Project Manager & Architect https://www.linkedin.com/in/carissa-shrock-oyedele-aia-ncidq-leed-ap-bdc-566a3685/ Heli Shah: CDH Partners, Inc. Project Director https://www.linkedin.com/in/helishah/ Jamie B. Case: CDH Partners, Inc. Principal (Jamie) & Project Director (Heli) https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamie-b-case-5a640012/ Dawn Hill: Elbert County School District Special Education Administrative Assistant   Episode 344 of the Better Learning Podcast For more information on our partners: Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) - https://www.a4le.org/ Education Leaders' Organization - https://www.ed-leaders.org/ Second Class Foundation - https://secondclassfoundation.org/ EDmarket - https://www.edmarket.org/ Catapult @ Penn GSE - https://catapult.gse.upenn.edu/ Want to be a Guest Speaker? Request on our website

This episode comes from the A4LE Northeast Regional Conference in Rochester, New York, hosted by Jessica Westerduin. Guests discuss indicators of a successful school building, what it would mean to walk into their designs 20 years from now, the value of stakeholder collaboration, the role of flexible furniture and adaptability, and the challenges school leaders face guiding their communities through transitions and long-term visioning.   Our special guests, in order of appearance: Lemuer Perez M.A. ED.: University Academy Charter High School Educational Consultant https://www.linkedin.com/in/lemuer-perez-m-a-ed-752854145/ Matthew Gallerani, AIA: GWWO Architects Architect https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-gallerani-aia-1ba88431/ Julie Spence, AIA, ALEP: Lavallee Brensinger Architects Educational Planner https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-spence-aia-alep-a706588/ Elizabeth Geldres AIA, PMP, LEED AP, NOMA: Stantec Architect, Senior Project Manager, and K-12 Studio Leader https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-geldres/ Jeremy Dwyer, AIA: CannonDesign Vice President https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-dwyer-aia-8ab0948/ Emily Czarnecki: JCJ Architecture Design Principal https://www.linkedin.com/in/emily-czarnecki-a9863212/ Jennifer Grafton, AIA, ALEP & Melissa Martin: SCHRADERGROUP (Jennifer) & New Holland Elementary School (Melissa) PA PK-12 Market Segment Leader (Jennifer) & Principal (Melissa) https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifergrafton/   Episode 343 of the Better Learning Podcast For more information on our partners: Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) - https://www.a4le.org/ Education Leaders' Organization - https://www.ed-leaders.org/ Second Class Foundation - https://secondclassfoundation.org/ EDmarket - https://www.edmarket.org/ Catapult @ Penn GSE - https://catapult.gse.upenn.edu/ Want to be a Guest Speaker? Request on our website  

This episode features conversations recorded at the A4LE Southern Regional Conference in Austin, Texas, hosted by Dr. Brian McCraw and Nick Marmolejo. Guests dig into themes like community-driven design processes, trauma-informed design, furniture and flexible learning spaces, the overuse of "learning stairs," strong architect-educator partnerships, and what truly makes a school thrive versus merely function.   Our guests, in order of appearance: Jody Sergi, AIA, LEED AP: Kirksey Architecture Partner and Director, PK-12 Practice https://www.linkedin.com/in/jody-sergi-aia-leed-ap-0005a53/ Cody Boyd, AIA: PBK Senior Principal https://www.linkedin.com/in/cody-boyd-aia-98368a35/ Olivia Graf: Architecture for Education Partner / Design Principal https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivia-graf-7a0a8065/ Katie Becker: JLG Architects Architect and K12 Planner https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiebecker1/ Gary Armbruster, FAIA, ALEP: MA+ Architecture, L.L.C. Owner https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-armbruster-aia-alep/ Easy Foster, RTSBA, FAIC, CPC, LEED AP: Conroe Independent School District Executive Director Planning & Construction https://www.linkedin.com/in/easyfoster/ Brad Hunt: JLG Architects K–12 Strategy & Partnerships https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-hunt-b14264286/ Sloan McLain: Austin Independent School District Administrative Supervisor of Learning Space Integration https://www.linkedin.com/in/sloan-mclain-25a26b21/   Episode 341 of the Better Learning Podcast For more information on our partners: Association for Learning Environments (A4LE) - https://www.a4le.org/ Education Leaders' Organization - https://www.ed-leaders.org/ Second Class Foundation - https://secondclassfoundation.org/ EDmarket - https://www.edmarket.org/ Catapult @ Penn GSE - https://catapult.gse.upenn.edu/ Want to be a Guest Speaker? Request on our website    

Is your brand sending one clear message... or five different ones?If you've ever felt like your marketing isn't working, your website isn't converting, or Google and AI don't seem to understand what you do, this episode is for you.In this episode of The Visibility Podcast, Melissa introduces the first pillar of her Consistency Framework: Brand Consistency.Most business owners think they have a visibility problem, when in reality, they have a consistency problem.Your business name, logo, colors, tagline, website, and primary offer all work together to tell Google, AI, and your ideal clients exactly who you are and why they should choose you. When those pieces aren't aligned, your message becomes confusing, and confused businesses don't get found.Melissa also shares the four areas of consistency every business owner should evaluate:Brand Consistency – Is your name, visual identity, tagline, and core offer consistent everywhere?Business Logistics – Are your address, phone number, email, website, and business information accurate and matching across every platform?Messaging Consistency – Does your messaging clearly communicate who you serve, what you do, and why you're different?Marketing Consistency – Are you showing up regularly with valuable content?The truth? Most entrepreneurs spend all their energy trying to post more content while overlooking the first three areas that make their marketing effective in the first place.If you're ready to become the go-to option in your community, start by making sure your brand tells one clear, consistent story.In this episode, you'll learn:Why brand consistency matters more than you thinkThe four pillars of a consistent marketing strategyCommon branding mistakes entrepreneurs makeHow inconsistency hurts your visibility with Google and AIA simple audit you can do today to strengthen your online presenceReady to take the next step?Book a complimentary Discovery Call to discuss your visibility strategy, or explore Melissa's Google Business Profile Optimization service to create a clear, consistent online presence that helps you get found by the right people.Because before people can choose you...They have to understand you.Your GO-TO LINK for all things Visibility-: Google Business Profile Optimization, The Website + Social Media Audit, The Visibility Blueprint, Newsletter, & Referral Partners.Love today's podcast?

Behavior analysts talk about the environment. Ximena Valle designs it.Ximena Valle, AIA, LEED AP, founding principal of FIFTEEN Architecture + Design, joins Liat to break down what really goes into designing for neurodiverse communities, and it's a lot more than ramps and sensory rooms. We talk spaces that make you feel like an animal versus ones that feel like a spa, paint blends that stop kids from peeling the walls, and arranging furniture to keep clients engaged. Ximena breaks down how color and layout shape behavior, how bad design burns out staff too, and what BCBAs and educators can steal for their own classrooms and therapy rooms.Connect with Ximena:fifteenarch.comLinkedIn Connect with Behavior BitchesInsta: @behaviorbitchespodcastFacebook: Behavior Bitches PodcastWebsite: BehaviorBitches.comContact Us: For podcast inquiries, episode ideas, or just to say hi, email us at behaviorbitches@studynotesaba.com Leave us a 5-star review in the Apple Podcast App so we can read it to everyone during our episodes and make us super happy!Looking for BCBA Exam Prep or CEUs?• Whether you need help passing the BCBA exam or are looking to earn CEUs, Study Notes ABA has you covered. Check out our website for comprehensive exam prep materials, prep courses, and CEUs• Test Prep: StudyNotesABA.com• CEUs: CEU.StudyNotesABA.com• PairABA: PairABA.com

There's no business like the architecture business, and the AIA chose out first guest Carole Wedge as CEO to lead their 98,000 members. Architects Julia Jamrozik and Coryn Kempster make cool swing sets and pipe installations - and they wrote a book about kids who grew up in Modernist houses. Darcy Frank MacKay is one of those lucky kids.  She grew up in a 17,000-square-foot Pittsburgh house with a rooftop dance floor, an indoor swimming pool, and furniture designed by none other than Walter Gropius and Marcel Breuer. 

What does the data tell us about the real path to becoming an architect, and how is NCARB shifting its model to build a more adaptable, modular roadmap for future candidates?In this episode of Practice Disrupted, host Evelyn Lee breaks down the 15th edition of the NCARB by the Numbers report. She is joined by Jenny Kawecki, who leads data analytics and research at NCARB, and Gabriella Bermea, a licensed architect and NCARB volunteer who chaired the Experience Committee. Together, they explore the shifting dynamics of the architectural pipeline, unpacking why the median time to licensure has dropped to 12.3 years and what these statistics mean for the future of the profession.Jenny provides an insider's view of how NCARB uses this annual data report to track attrition points and actively improve its programs. She highlights major programmatic changes driven by historical data trends, such as retiring the rolling clock and revamping the Architectural Experience Program (AXP) reporting policy to give thousands of candidates their experience credits back. Gabriella adds an on-the-ground perspective, explaining how challenging past assumptions about rigid timelines helps eliminate systemic barriers and re-engages candidates who have stepped away from the path.The conversation also digs deeply into NCARB's massive "Pathways to Practice" initiative, a multi-year effort to pivot away from a single, rigid route toward a highly modular, competency-based framework. They address critical pipeline pinch points, including firm culture support during the AXP and the stark demographic pass-rate disparities within the Architect Registration Examination (ARE)."Instead of pushing everyone through the same path, how can that path meet the needs of the individual? How can it be customizable almost to the candidate so that it aligns with your background, your career path, your educational path, your social path. We want there to be a licensure path that exists for you." - Jenny KaweckiFinally, they look forward to how a more flexible, customizable licensure path can help mitigate the steep financial burdens of higher education and foster a significantly more diverse, representative body of architects.Guests:Jenny Kawecki is NCARB's Assistant Vice President of Data, Analytics, and Research, where she leads a team that analyzes industry trends and oversees publications like NCARB by the Numbers and Baseline on Belonging. Before joining NCARB in 2016, she wrote for Barnes & Noble and SparkNotes, and she holds a degree in Media, Culture, and the Arts from The King's College.Gabriella Bermea, AIA, is a Senior Associate and Architect at Perkins Eastman with more than eight years of experience in educational design, stakeholder engagement, and community-focused solutions. A fifth-generation Tejana, she is a passionate advocate for educational equity and community empowerment and currently serves as Chair of NCARB's Experience Committee.This episode is especially for you if:✅You want to know why the median time to licensure dropped and how policy changes like eliminating the rolling clock shifted the needle.✅You are curious about NCARB's "Pathways to Practice" initiative and how a modular, competency-based framework will offer diverse alternatives to the traditional degree path.✅ You want to explore the primary pinch points in the licensure pipeline, from firm culture barriers during the AXP to pass-rate disparities within the ARE.✅You want to learn how the revised AXP reporting requirements allow candidates to receive 100% credit for hours up to a year and 75% credit indefinitely.✅You are interested in how scholarship programs through NOMA chapters and state boards are helping candidates facing financial and institutional adversities stay on the path.What have you done to take action lately? Share your reflections with us on social and join the conversation.

L'ex amministratore delegato di Autostrade per l Italia, Giovanni Castellucci, è stato condannato a 12 anni di reclusione per il crollo del Ponte Morandi avvenuto il 14 agosto 2018. È questa la sentenza di primo grado emessa dai giudici del Tribunale di Genova. L'ex numero uno di Aspi sta già scontando una condanna per la strage del viadotto di Monteforte Irpino (Avellino) del 2013, in cui perirono 40 persone. I giudici Paolo Lepri (presidente), Ferdinando Baldini e Fulvio Polidori, hanno anche condannato a 11 anni Michele Donferri Mitelli (ex numero tre di Aspi), per cui il pm aveva chiesto 15 anni e sei mesi. Si conclude così un processo in primo grado che si è snodato in 287 udienze. Alla sbarra, in attesa delle decisioni dei giudici , 57 imputati, tra i quali Giovanni Castellucci che, ai tempi del disastro, era amministratore delegato di Autostrade per l Italia. Per gli imputati, i Pm hanno chiesto 400 anni di carcere complessivi e un assoluzione. E la pena più alta, 18 anni e sei mesi, era stata chiesta proprio per l ex ad. Ne parliamo con Raoul de Forcade, Il Sole 24 Ore.Quando la difesa diventa infrastrutturaIl vertice NATO di Ankara ha confermato che il rafforzamento della difesa europea non passa soltanto dall'acquisto di sistemi d'arma, ma anche dalla disponibilità di capacità produttiva, reti logistiche, comunicazioni sicure e infrastrutture in grado di continuare a funzionare sotto pressione. È questo il significato più ampio della resilienza: non solo respingere una minaccia, ma impedire che un attacco, un sabotaggio o un'interruzione prolungata paralizzino il funzionamento di un Paese. Il quadro di riferimento resta quello fissato al vertice NATO dell'Aia del giugno 2025 e riconfermato ad Ankara: gli alleati si sono impegnati a portare la spesa complessiva al 5% del PIL entro il 2035, di cui almeno il 3,5% per la difesa in senso stretto e fino all'1,5% per spese di difesa e sicurezza allargata che comprendono esplicitamente la protezione delle infrastrutture critiche, la difesa delle reti, la resilienza civile e il rafforzamento della base industriale.Una rete elettrica, per esempio, non è un sistema d'arma, ma senza elettricità non funzionano basi militari, ospedali, telecomunicazioni, data center, aeroporti, porti, ferrovie, industrie e sistemi di pagamento. Le reti europee sono già sottoposte a investimenti significativi per sostenere l'elettrificazione, l'integrazione delle fonti rinnovabili e la crescente domanda dei data center; a queste esigenze si aggiunge ora la necessità di proteggere il sistema da blackout, cyberattacchi, sabotaggi e shock energetici. Approfondiamo il tema con Giacomo Calef, co-fondatore di Rheos Partners.Troppo caldo: in Italia a rischio 126 miliardi di Pil in 5 anniIl caldo estremo è ormai un rischio strutturale crescente soprattutto per l'Europa e in particolare per i Paesi del Sud Europa. Dal 1980 a oggi, gli eventi di stress termico sono aumentati di sette volte, mentre la mortalità media per evento è quintuplicata. L'Europa concentra un numero elevato di vittime: Italia, Francia, Spagna e Germania rappresentano insieme circa il 50% dei decessi globali legati alle ondate di calore registrati nel database analizzato. L'Italia da sola pesa per circa il 18% della mortalità mondiale censita. Secondo lo studio di Allianz Trade, oltre la soglia dei 30°C gli effetti economici del caldo peggiorano rapidamente. Ogni grado aggiuntivo tra 30°C e 35°C riduce la produzione oraria media di circa il 3%, mentre il consumo energetico aumenta dell'1,2% per grado a causa della maggiore domanda di raffrescamento. Gli economisti di Allianz Trade sottolineano che l'Europa è particolarmente vulnerabile perché dispone ancora di una diffusione limitata dell'aria condizionata: circa il 19% delle abitazioni contro il 90% degli Stati Uniti. Nello scenario elaborato per il periodo 2026-2030 basato sulla ripetizione degli anni più caldi registrati nell'ultimo decennio i costi macroeconomici risultano molto elevati. Le perdite cumulative di PIL potrebbero raggiungere: 206 miliardi di euro in Francia; 126 miliardi di euro in Italia; 112 miliardi di euro in Germania; 103 miliardi di euro in Spagna. Per Italia, Francia e Spagna ciò equivale a una riduzione cumulativa del PIL compresa tra il 5% e il 7% rispetto allo scenario climatico storico. Ne parliamo con Andrea Resteghini, Head of Credit Underwriting ( capo dei rischi ) Italia e MMEA Allianz Trade.«Dazi, tariffe illegali» e gli Usa rimborsano alle aziende 81 miliardiDonald Trump aveva promesso che i superdazi avrebbero riportato le fabbriche in America, ridotto il deficit federale e costretto il resto del mondo a negoziare alle condizioni di Washington. Ma la realtà dei conti pubblici si sta rivelando molto diversa. Il Tesoro americano ha rivelato di aver già restituito 81 miliardi di dollari alle aziende che avevano versato dazi poi dichiarati illegittimi dalla Corte Suprema. È la prima volta che vengono quantificati i rimborsi già effettuati, una cifra enorme che cancella una parte consistente degli incassi ottenuti con la politica protezionistica dell'Amministrazione Trump e contribuisce ad allargare il profondo rosso del bilancio federale.Negli Usa il contraccolpo delle scelte di Trump è forte e si avverte soprattutto sul piano giuridico e fiscale. I rimborsi riguardano i cosiddetti dazi del «Liberation Day» annunciati da Trump nell'aprile del 2025 e imposti sulla base dell'International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), una legge del 1977 che attribuisce al presidente poteri straordinari in caso di emergenza nazionale. La Casa Bianca sosteneva che gli squilibri commerciali costituivano un'emergenza tale da giustificare un dazio minimo di almeno il 10% sulle importazioni provenienti da quasi tutto il mondo, accompagnato da tariffe molto più elevate nei confronti di numerosi partner commerciali, a partire dalla Cina. Lo scorso febbraio, però, la Corte Suprema, con una maggioranza di sei giudici contro tre, ha stabilito che quella legge non autorizzava il presidente a imporre una tassa generalizzata sulle importazioni. Secondo i giudici, Trump aveva oltrepassato i limiti dei poteri affidatigli dal Congresso e l'Amministrazione è stata chiamata a restituire alle imprese il denaro già incassato. I nuovi dati del Tesoro mostrano per la prima volta l'entità dei rimborsi già effettuati. Dall'inizio dell'anno fiscale il governo ha restituito 81 miliardi di dollari, contro i circa 5 miliardi che vengono normalmente rimborsati ogni anno per contenziosi e rettifiche doganali. Approfondiamo il tema con Massimo Fabio, Partner KPMG, EMEA Regional Leader Trade & Customs services.

Learn more about Black Spectacles ARE 5.0 exam prep: https://www.blackspectacles.com/pricing?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=are_live_podcast Join Black Spectacles and architect Chris Hopstock to learn the best study strategies for passing the CE exam. On this episode of ARE Live, we walk through a mock exam for the Construction & Evaluation division of the ARE 5.0. You'll learn about the CE exam and we'll cover topics related to calculating allowance adjustments and contract cost impacts, using allowances for incomplete bidding information, managing nonconforming work during construction administration, documenting accepted exceptions at substantial completion and preparing change orders under AIA contract documents Timestamps: 4:40 - Question No. 1 10:53 - Question No. 2 18:18 - Question No. 3 29:17 - Question No. 4 35:21 - Question No. 5 See previous episodes or register for the next ARE Live at https://www.blackspectacles.com/podcast

Cât de multe lucruri frumoase se întâmplă în România și noi nu știm... Nu că am fi de condamnat sau ceva. Că e greu să le urmărești pe toate. La ce vârtelniță infernală este viața noastră acuma, nu e de mirare că nu prea știm astfel de lucruri. Doar că, iată, de ceva vreme m-am tot gândit să încep să povestesc despre isprăvi faine din juruln nostru. Să audă lumea că se mai întâmplă și așa ceva. Să vadă că, totuși, există și motive de speranță. Binele crează bine. Eu așa cred. Și simplul (dar de fapt atât de complicatul de multe ori...) fapt că eu povestesc despre fapte de bine cred că crează binele în mintea și sufletul celor care aud despre aceste fapte. Eu așa cred. Spre exemplu uite podcastul pe care l-am înregistrat cu Cristina Bîcîilă, Directoarea Generală de la Ateliere Fara Frontiere. Că despre această organizație vreau să îți povestesc. Și, ca să îți fac poftă să te uiți la interviu, uite ce bilanț extraordinar are proiectul "Dăm click pe România" al organizației: programul a permis recondiționarea și donarea a peste 38.000 de calculatoare către 3.450 de instituții educaționale și sociale, oferind acces la tehnologie pentru peste 700.000 de elevi și profesori (reprezentând aproximativ 30% din școlile din România). Numai în cursul anului 2025, programul a distribuit 4.100 de calculatoare în 301 unități de învățământ; procesul de recondiționare a echipamentelor IT este realizat în atelierul reDEEE al asociației, unde anual sunt create locuri de muncă și un parcurs structurat de inserție de 2 ani pentru 17 angajați aflați în situații dificile de viață; prin prelungirea duratei de viață a computerelor și evitarea reciclării premature, activitatea de recondiționare a asociației a contribuit la evitarea a peste 11,4 milioane kg de emisii de gaze cu efect de seră. Despre toate acestea și despre multe altele în interviu. Pe care tare mi-ar plăcea să îl urmărești, știi cum zic... Aia zic :) PS Am tras podcastul la Saga Space - studio profesionist de producție audio-video și podcasting, pe care l-am achiziționat recent. Dacă îți place cum se vede și cum se aude, vorbim. Că pe lunile astea de vară am o super-combinație la pachete de 5 și 10 podcasturi, numa zic :D

How can architecture firms unlock decades of buried institutional knowledge, and what happens to the apprenticeship model when every detail the firm has ever drawn is just a single query away?In this bonus episode of Practice Disrupted, host Evelyn Lee dives into a conversation created with Pirros, exploring how technology bridges the gap between historic firm data and daily production workflows. The episode features Ross Wagner, who leads sales at Pirros, alongside Xander Ellenbogen, a senior BIM manager at Clark Nexsen. Together, they explore how firms can transition from hunting through endless subfolders to operating with an intelligent, centralized knowledge base.Ross shares his trajectory from designing high-rise residential projects to riding the technology wave at PlanGrid and Autodesk, eventually joining Pirros to help firms maximize their workflow efficiency. Xander provides an on-the-ground perspective from Clark Nexsen, discussing his evolution from a traditional architect and the firm's first commercial drone pilot to managing advanced BIM workflows. He explains how his firm used Pirros to adapt to a post-COVID, discipline-based model, allowing team members across multiple offices and states to access vetted, high-quality details instantaneously.The conversation digs deeply into the broader implications of AI in the AECO space, specifically addressing the common comparison to the historical CAD-to-BIM shift. While the CAD-to-BIM transition still resulted in flat 2D drawing deliverables, the guests argue that AI represents a fundamentally different leap focused on data portability and knowledge preservation across an entire firm. They also tackle the crucial element of change management in a trust-driven profession, outlining the "sandwich effect" required to achieve widespread software adoption from leadership down to production staff."We're not here to flatten creativity and just be a place where you copy and paste. It's a place where you learn, you mentor, but also ensure that you don't go through the tedious tasks of reinventing the wheel each time and basically spend a bunch of hours hunting for something that you are trying to learn from." - Ross WagnerFinally, they look ahead to the future of design with recent tools like Mira, a Revit agentic copilot, and discuss how firms can maintain the critical thinking required in the traditional apprenticeship model while letting AI do the tedious heavy lifting.GuestsRoss Wagner, Assoc. AIA, began his career in architecture before moving into design technology, where he helped scale PlanGrid from under $10M to over $100M in ARR before its acquisition by Autodesk. Now Head of Sales at Pirros, he helps AECO firms improve productivity by transforming historical design content into trusted, accessible knowledge.Xander Ellenbogen, AIA, is a licensed architect and Senior BIM Manager at Clark Nexsen, where he leads BIM standards, Revit workflows, and reality capture initiatives across the firm. With a background spanning architectural design and BIM leadership, he is currently directing a firmwide template rebuild as part of the JMT merger while continuing to serve as an Associate Principal.This episode is especially for you if:✅You want to understand how Pirros captures a firm's historical work into an intelligent, AI-based search engine to prevent team members from redrawing existing details.✅ You are curious about the "sandwich effect" in change management and how to secure software buy-in from both firm leadership and production staff.✅ You want to explore why the CAD-to-BIM shift failed to move past 2D deliverables and how the AI shift focuses on data portability instead.✅ You want to learn how firms can preserve the traditional apprenticeship model by using AI to handle 70% of the baseline work while keeping designers focused on the remaining 30% of critical problem-solving.✅ You are interested in the potential of agentic workflows in Revit, such as Pirros' recently released chatbot copilot, Mira.What have you done to take action lately? Share your reflections with us on social and join the conversation.

“สุขภาพ” อาจไม่ใช่แค่เรื่องของการดูแลร่างกายอีกต่อไป แต่คือสิ่งที่เชื่อมกับชีวิต การทำงาน และความมั่นคงในระยะยาวของเรา . เมื่อเทคโนโลยีเข้ามา วิธีที่เราดูแลสุขภาพก็เปลี่ยนไป จาก “รอให้ป่วยแล้วรักษา” สู่ “การดูแลล่วงหน้าแบบเฉพาะบุคคล” คำถามคือ เรากำลังดูแล “สินทรัพย์สำคัญที่สุดในชีวิต” นี้ดีพอหรือยัง? . มาร่วมสำรวจมุมมองนี้ไปกับ พลับ - จุฑาภัทร เหล่าธรรมทัศน์ Head of Group Customer and Digital Marketing, AIA . . #สุขภาพ #wellness #MissionToTheMoon #MissionToTheMoonPodcast

“สุขภาพ” อาจไม่ใช่แค่เรื่องของการดูแลร่างกายอีกต่อไป แต่คือสิ่งที่เชื่อมกับชีวิต การทำงาน และความมั่นคงในระยะยาวของเรา . เมื่อเทคโนโลยีเข้ามา วิธีที่เราดูแลสุขภาพก็เปลี่ยนไป จาก “รอให้ป่วยแล้วรักษา” สู่ “การดูแลล่วงหน้าแบบเฉพาะบุคคล” คำถามคือ เรากำลังดูแล “สินทรัพย์สำคัญที่สุดในชีวิต” นี้ดีพอหรือยัง? . มาร่วมสำรวจมุมมองนี้ไปกับ พลับ - จุฑาภัทร เหล่าธรรมทัศน์ Head of Group Customer and Digital Marketing, AIA . . #สุขภาพ #wellness #MissionToTheMoon #MissionToTheMoonPodcast 

"I can boss my robot overlords around and go, 'I wanna try this thing.'"That line right there? That's the whole episode.This week Dr. Fonz sits down with Dustin Rimmey, aka Rimmey, a 19-year Kansas educator who went from "programming languages just don't stick in my brain" to building his own classroom tools with nothing but a keyboard and a stubborn refusal to quit.No computer science degree. No dev team. Just what Rimmey calls "caveman prompting." You describe what you want. You fail. You try again. And somehow, a Wordle-style history review game shows up on the other end.In this episode, Rimmey breaks down:What vibe coding actually is (and why "caveman prompting" might be the most honest term in EdTech right now)How he built a Macbeth review game for a colleague's English class using nothing but iteration and gritWhy he intentionally builds tools he can't afford, instead of waiting for district approvalThe "AI-resilient assignment" approach he's testing so students still show their thinking, even if they use AIA wild cross-border collaboration story with a UK educator working around strict student data lawsWhy failing in front of 30 kids might be the best thing you do for them all yearThis one isn't about mastering code. It's about mastering the courage to hit "generate" and see what happens.Chapters:00:00 Welcome & Sponsor Shoutouts00:03 Meet Dustin Rimmey: Journeyman Teacher, Full-Time Tinkerer00:07 How Rimmey Fell Into Vibe Coding00:12 Building Classroom Tools From Scratch (Macbeth Game, Timers & More)00:19 Bridging the Tool-Access Gap for Under-Resourced Teachers00:25 The TCEA Story & a Cross-Border Collaboration With a UK Educator00:34 Teaching Kids to Fail on PurposeSpeed Round Highlights:Rimmey's EdTech kryptonite: literally all of it (he'll test every tool, every time)Who he'd trade places with for a day: a school librarianHis billboard message to the world: "Play, period."Grab your coffee (shoutout Comeback Coffee) and get ready to rethink what "learning to code" even means.Connect with Dustin Rimmey:Twitter/X: https://x.com/JustRimmeyInstagram & TikTok:@teachersplaigroundWebsite: https://www.teachersplaiground.com/A huge thank you to our sponsors, Book Creator, Peel Back Education, Eduaide.AI, and Comeback Coffee, for believing in this mission. If you'd like to support the show, visit https://buymeacoffee.com/myedtechlife/membership.Blessings. Stay Techie ✌

With nearly three decades of experience as an exhibit designer and architect, Michael Fiegenschuh, AIA, LFA, brings a unique perspective on the built environment to his role as a Principal at EDX. His deep affinity for interpretive centers, museums and parks is driven by a love of storytelling and understanding our place in the world. His skill as both a project lead and designer allows him to bring together diverse teams to make a project vision become a reality. He is a passionate advocate for sustainable, biophilic design which helps to create solutions that harmonize with their surrounding environment and deepen a visitor's connection to place. In addition to his architectural background, Michael completed the Museum Studies Certificate program at the University of Washington to further his knowledge and understanding of the museum field. He also achieved Living Future Accreditation (LFA) from the International Living Future Institute. Michael is a frequent public speaker and has presented at conferences for the Western Museums Association and the American Alliance of Museums, among others. He has served on the Board of Directors of the Western Museum Association, as well as the Environment and Climate Network of the American Alliance of Museums.

This week on Better Buildings for Humans, host Joe Menchefski welcomes architect, builder, real estate broker, and entrepreneur Jonathan Wolk, founder and CEO of WOLK360, for a thought-provoking conversation about reimagining the way buildings are designed, purchased, and constructed. Drawing on decades of experience across architecture, construction, and real estate, Jonathan explains why the traditional separation of these disciplines often creates unnecessary friction, inefficiencies, and missed opportunities—and how a more integrated approach can lead to better outcomes for clients, communities, and the built environment.The discussion explores everything from design-build delivery and client relationships to housing renovations, sustainable construction, daylighting, waste reduction, and the growing complexity of modern building projects. Jonathan shares how involving design, construction, and real estate expertise from the earliest stages of a project can help avoid costly mistakes, preserve design intent, improve project execution, and create buildings that truly reflect the needs and aspirations of the people who use them.The conversation also dives into broader questions about sustainability, building performance, modular construction, material selection, and what makes architecture meaningful beyond simple cost calculations. Along the way, Jonathan offers insights into the emotional side of building projects, the importance of natural light, and why great buildings should do more than provide shelter—they should enhance the lives of the people who experience them every day. It's an engaging look at how a holistic, human-centered approach to design and construction can create buildings that are not only more efficient and sustainable, but also more inspiring, functional, and deeply connected to the people they serve.More About Jonathan WolkJonathan Wolk, AIA is a licensed architect, real estate broker, and unlimited licensed general contractor in North Carolina. He works closely with clients to achieve outstanding project outcomes, leading multidisciplinary teams through both design and construction. Jonathan specializes in building programming and a wide range of project types, delivering high-performance facilities that respond to their context while exceeding client expectations. He believes the best projects are created through collaboration and active stakeholder involvement. His work has earned numerous honors, including the Triangle Business Journal 40 Under 40 Leadership Award, Sir Walter Raleigh Award for Best Community Project, USGBC LEED Platinum and Silver certifications, Business Leader Top 100 Small Businesses recognition, the NCAIA Award for the Coty Control Center, and features in the Duke University Museum of Art and NC Architecture Magazine.Contact:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanw2 https://www.instagram.com/wolk360db/ https://share.google/Ryjobkje8H7XnnsQF Where To Find Us:https://bbfhpod.advancedglazings.com/www.advancedglazings.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/better-buildings-for-humans-podcastwww.linkedin.com/in/advanced-glazings-ltd-848b4625https://twitter.com/bbfhpodhttps://twitter.com/Solera_Daylighthttps://www.instagram.com/bbfhpod/https://www.instagram.com/advancedglazingsltdhttps://www.facebook.com/AdvancedGlazingsltd

Question: What are the major differences between AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(c) and the CREATE Act? Answer: The major differences between AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(c) and the CREATE Act are that: (1) the AIA provision is keyed to the effective filing date of the claimed invention, while the CREATE Act focuses on the date that the […] The post MPEP Q & A 357: What are the major differences between AIA 35 U.S.C. 102(c) and the CREATE Act? appeared first on Patent Education Series.

Despite the space sector seeing greater investment and attention year-over-year, the sector still remains bound by an outdated and ineffective supply chain, especially in the United States. In this week's episode, host Maria Varmazis sits down with Doug Anderson, Partner at PwC, and Steve Jordan-Tomaszewski, Vice President of the Space Systems Division at AIA, to dive into PwC's recent study looking at the sector's supply chain limitations. During the conversation, they examine the supply chain's base risks and bottlenecks, and what strategies can be utilized to address these concerns. Key sources: Strengthening America's space supply chain Like what you heard? Be sure to subscribe to our free Signals and Space Briefing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, our Sunday newsletter covering the intersection of cybersecurity and space. Subscribe at: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/signals-and-space Is there a topic or person you'd like to hear on our show? You can send your questions and feedback to space@n2k.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also fill our our audience survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NJYCN2P T-Minus: Space-Cyber Briefing is a production of N2K CyberWire. N2K is your nexus for discovery and connection for people, technology, and ideas shaping the future of secure innovation. Learn how at n2k.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite the space sector seeing greater investment and attention year-over-year, the sector still remains bound by an outdated and ineffective supply chain, especially in the United States. In this week's episode, host Maria Varmazis sits down with Doug Anderson, Partner at PwC, and Steve Jordan-Tomaszewski, Vice President of the Space Systems Division at AIA, to dive into PwC's recent study looking at the sector's supply chain limitations. During the conversation, they examine the supply chain's base risks and bottlenecks, and what strategies can be utilized to address these concerns. Key sources: Strengthening America's space supply chain Like what you heard? Be sure to subscribe to our free Signals and Space Briefing⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, our Sunday newsletter covering the intersection of cybersecurity and space. Subscribe at: https://thecyberwire.com/newsletters/signals-and-space Is there a topic or person you'd like to hear on our show? You can send your questions and feedback to space@n2k.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. You can also fill our our audience survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NJYCN2P T-Minus: Space-Cyber Briefing is a production of N2K CyberWire. N2K is your nexus for discovery and connection for people, technology, and ideas shaping the future of secure innovation. Learn how at n2k.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of SPACES, Dimitrius speaks with Andrew Goodwin, AIA, founder of AGD, about the evolving role of the architect in a profession being reshaped by technology, entrepreneurship, education, and social responsibility.Andrew shares how his career has moved between traditional practice, public interest design, teaching, publishing, nonprofit work, and firm leadership—and why he believes architects can no longer rely on outdated definitions of the profession. Instead of returning to the old idea of the “master builder,” Andrew makes the case for the architect as a master entrepreneur, advocate, communicator, educator, and citizen leader.The conversation explores how liability narrowed the role of architects, how design-build and integrated delivery may be shifting it again, and how AI is forcing schools and firms to rethink what future architects actually need to learn. Andrew also discusses building AGD around purpose, innovation, remote flexibility, community engagement, and a commitment to doing good first.It's a conversation about architecture as a practice, but also as a platform—for storytelling, leadership, service, advocacy, and impact.In this episode:Why the architect's role needs to expand beyond traditional servicesHow AI may reshape architectural education and early-career practiceWhat students should understand about entrepreneurship and businessHow storytelling and communication help clients understand designWhy purpose, innovation, and social impact are central to AGD's workHow architects can define their own path instead of inheriting an outdated oneAs discussed:AGD Architecture + DesignDisrupted: The Architecture ProfessionMetamorphosis of the Future ArchitectIf you enjoy our content, you can check out similar content from our fellow creators at Gābl Media.Spaces Podcast Spaces Podcast websiteLYNES // Gābl MediaAll rights reserved

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Yugene Cha, AIA, Partner, and Luke Haas, Senior Associate/Principal at Krueck Sexton Partners in Chicago, Illinois. They discuss the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Center Lobby (or CME Center), also in Chicago. Pedestrian circulation became the primary design generator. You can see the project here as you listen along.The CME Center renovation transforms an aging commercial lobby into a vibrant, public-facing environment, repositioning one of Chicago's largest office complexes for a new generation of tenants and visitors. By studying how people naturally moved through the complex, the new glass envelope traces these movement patterns, its curved geometry guiding visitors through the space while softening the building's scale. If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more.If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media.Mentioned in this episode:Social Channel Pre-rollPromotes the YouTube channel, ARACTemy, and social handle.

How can architects transition from marginal innovation to true business transformation, and what does it look like to run a diversified, AI-native practice that prioritizes attention over productivity?In this Season 12 Finale of Practice Disrupted, the tables are turned as host Evelyn Lee steps into the hot seat. Instead of interviewing an industry guest, Evelyn is interviewed by Sage, her own AI chief of staff, in a dynamic conversation that pushes past traditional scripts to explore the cutting edge of architectural practice.Evelyn reflects on her post-presidency transition from focusing on "innovation" to pursuing true "transformation," explaining how running a diversified, resilient portfolio model protects her business from market volatility. She pulls back the curtain on her exact four-tier AI agent stack, demonstrating how a sole proprietor can leverage technology to handle workloads that would traditionally require multiple people to run. Rather than chasing sheer productivity, Evelyn reveals why her system is intentionally built to protect human focus and relationship building.The conversation moves deep into business model design, architectural education, and macro industry shifts. Evelyn discusses her course at the University of Michigan, arguing that business model thinking is a critical design craft rather than a betrayal of architecture. She also addresses the accelerating wave of private equity acquisitions in the AEC sector, urging smaller firms to consider proactive consolidation on their own terms. Finally, Evelyn shares personal reflections on leading publicly as an introvert and balancing transformational industry work with raising her family."Business model thinking is a craft and not necessarily a betrayal of design work." - Evelyn LeeThis episode serves as a powerful blueprint for any practitioner looking to treat their firm as a design problem and build a resilient, forward-looking business.Guests:Evelyn Lee is the founder of Practice of Architecture and a past president of the AIA. As a pioneer in architecture firm operations, technology integration, and business strategy, she balances institutional leadership with hands-on advisory work, teaching at the University of Michigan, and building AI-native operating models for the next generation of practitioners.This episode is especially for you if:✅ You want to know the precise architecture of a four-tier AI agent stack used to run a modern, diversified advisory business.✅ You are curious about how to shift from billing hourly to positioning your architecture firm as a high-value strategic partner.✅ You want to understand the accelerating impact of private equity on AEC firms and why succession planning is critical for survival.✅ You believe that introverted leadership has distinct strengths and want practical strategies for managing energy and recovery time.What have you done to take action lately? Share your reflections with us on social and join the conversation.

Neste episódio de Bom Dia, Obvious, Marcela Ceribelli recebe a psicanalista Thaís Basile para uma conversa sobre as marcas que a relação com os pais deixa na vida adulta e o desafio de construir uma identidade própria sem repetir histórias que herdamos.Ao longo do episódio, Thaís reflete sobre abandono paterno, ausência emocional, traumas familiares e a dificuldade de enxergar a família para além das narrativas idealizadas. A conversa passa por assuntos como maternidade, luto, repetição de padrões, medo de reproduzir os erros dos pais, relações familiares e a possibilidade de transformar a própria história sem deixar de reconhecer de onde ela veio. ⁠⁠Para receber em primeira mão a pré-venda do Clube do Livro clique aquiNos acompanhe também: Marcela Ceribelli no Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@marcelaceribelli⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram da Obvious: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@obvious.cc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok da Obvious: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@obvious.cc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chapadinhas de Endorfina: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@chapadinhasdeendorfina⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ouça também, outros podcasts da Obvious:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Chapadinhas de Endorfina.doc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Podcast Academia do Prazer⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Livros da Marcela Ceribelli:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sintomas — e o que mais aprendi quando o amor me decepcionou⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: AQUI⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Aurora: O despertar da mulher exausta⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: AQUIInstagram da Thais Basile: AQUICitações:Livro: Filhos Adultos de Pais Emocionalmente Imaturos, de Lindsay Gibson : AQUI Livro: Quase só coisas mortas, de Kristen Arnett: AQUILivro: O Segundo Sexo, de Simone de Beauvoir: AQUILivro: A ridícula ideia de nunca mais te ver, de Rosa Montero: AQUILivro O conto de Aia, de Margaret Atwood: AQUILivros de Elisama Santos: AQUILivros de Melanie Klein: AQUIFilme Encanto: AQUI 

We are sponsored by WAC Architectural, Brilliant Style. Built for Projects. Learn more at https://www.wacarchitectural.com/ Highlights include: ERCO Becomes Official Lighting Partner of Art Basel Louis Poulsen Returns to Danish Ownership The Besal Fund Elects Michael Linck as Board President WAC Group Unveils New Architectural, Decorative and Custom Lighting Solutions at AIA 2026 in San Diego

♻️ The Green Impact Report Quick take: Tanya Eagle has spent her career proving that sustainability isn't a "nice to have" — it's a smarter way to design, operate, and future-proof buildings. In this episode, the LEED Fellow and JLL sustainability leader shares why the future of green building is bigger than certifications and how decarbonization, wellness, resilience, and material health are converging into one holistic strategy.

Fraud isn't random. It's calculated, evolving, and often hiding in plain sight. From mortgage fraud and healthcare scams to romance schemes and cryptocurrency theft, today's fraudsters are moving faster, reaching farther, and exploiting technology in ways that would have been unimaginable just a decade ago. In this episode, Justin sits down with IRS Special Agents Don Ellsworth and David Votaw, alongside retired Homeland Security Investigations agent Bill Green, to explore the resurgence of mortgage fraud, the explosion of healthcare scams, and the growing need for cooperation between federal agencies. Together, they recount how major fraud investigations are built, why certain schemes continue to succeed, and what the public needs to know to avoid becoming the next victim. Key Topics: Straw buyers, fraudulent tax returns, and organized real estate schemes Healthcare and Medicare fraud worth millions of taxpayer dollars Why fraudsters target government-funded programs Why elderly Americans are increasingly targeted by organized criminal networks The future of fraud investigations in an AI-driven world Fraud impacts far more than balance sheets. It affects retirees, families, small businesses, taxpayers, and even those who believes they are too smart to become a victim. The reality is that today's schemes are designed to exploit trust, urgency, technology, and human behavior. As these crimes evolve, awareness becomes one of the most powerful tools we have. Be sure to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications. Follow Truth Be Found for more conversations that explore the world of investigations and the truth behind today's biggest stories. Follow:  Justin Yentes: @truthbefoundpodcast  Justin's agency, AIA: https://azprivateinvestigator.com/ 

Museum lobbies have a huge influence on visitor experience. But what makes a good lobby?What is a “liminal space” in a museum? How does research actually work? What does “peer-reviewed research” actually mean? What do researchers hope their outcomes will be? Which department of a museum is even responsible for the lobby, and all the other “spaces in between”?Dan Clevenger (Principal), Monika Smith (Principal), and Helen Ho (Senior Associate, Senior Design Researcher) from DLR Group discuss “Liminal Space Research” with MtM host Jonathan Alger (Managing Partner, C&G Partners | The Exhibition and Experience Design Studio).Along the way: wonder, awe, gaps in the literature, and all the spaghetti you can throw at a cupboard.Talking Points:1. DLR Group and the research team2. What is a “liminal space”?3. How research works4. The peer review process5. What the outcome will be6. Sneak peek: things learned so farHow to Listen:Listen on Apple Podcasts:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/making-the-museum/id1674901311  Listen on Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/6oP4QJR7yxv7Rs7VqIpI1G  Listen at Making the Museum, the Website:https://www.makingthemuseum.com/podcast  Links to Every Podcast Service, via Transistor:https://makingthemuseum.transistor.fm/  Guest Bios:Dan Clevenger, AIA, LEED BD+C, Principal, Global Cultural + Performing Arts Leader, DLR Group. Dan Clevenger is an award-winning arts and cultural programmer, designer, and leader with more than two decades of experience across all phases of design and project development. His portfolio spans art museums, science centers, history museums, and natural history institutions, including the Heard Museum, Arizona Science Center, Chandler History Museum, C.N. Gorman Museum at UC Davis, the Sheldon Museum of Art at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, and the University of Arizona Arts Master Plan. His work reflects a consistent commitment to institutions that strengthen their communities with purpose and longevity. Dan serves as a board member of the Western Museum Association and the Arizona State University Art Museum Creative Impact Board. Monika Smith, AIA, Principal, Cultural+Performing Arts Design Leader, DLR Group. Monika Smith brings a rigorous design craft to some of the most complex museum environments in the country. A senior designer with 28 years of experience in cultural facilities and historic preservation, she is known for technically demanding work across new construction, adaptive reuse, and landmark renovation. Her portfolio includes the Albany Museum of Art, Frontier Culture Museum of Virginia, Library of Congress Conservation Lab, and the Smithsonian Institution. Monika is a juror for the Mid-Atlantic Association of Museums Buildy Awards.Helen Ho, PhD, EDAC, Senior Associate, Senior Design Researcher, DLR Group. Helen Ho helps cultural institutions make informed, community-centered design decisions. With more than a decade of mixed-methods research experience, she connects stakeholder engagement, post-occupancy evaluation, and evidence-based frameworks to outcomes that matter: visitor wellbeing, spatial equity, and long-term institutional impact. She translates complex community needs into clear design metrics and research-informed strategies that support meaningful, people-centered spaces. Helen holds a Ph.D. in Communication Studies from the University of Michigan. She is an EDAC professional and an AIA Associate Member.About Making the Museum:Making the Museum is a newsletter and podcast on exhibitions, written and hosted by Jonathan Alger. MtM is a project of C&G Partners | The Exhibition and Experience Design Studio.Learn more about the creative work of C&G Partners:https://www.cgpartnersllc.com/  Links for This Episode:Dan Clevenger: dclevenger@dlrgroup.com  Monika Smith: msmith@dlrgroup.com  Helen Ho: hho@dlrgroup.com  The Cultural+Performing Arts / Museums Practice at DLR Group   Strategic Research Partnerships Yield Museum Design Insights, at DLR Group  Heard Museum by DLR Group  Albany Museum of Art Adaptive Reuse by DLR Group  Smithsonian American Art Museum's Renwick Gallery by DLR Group  Links for Making the Museum, the Podcast:Contact Making the Museum:https://www.makingthemuseum.com/contact  Host Jonathan Alger, Managing Partner of C&G Partners, on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanalger  Email Jonathan Alger:alger@cgpartnersllc.com  C&G Partners | The Exhibition and Experience Design Studio:https://www.cgpartnersllc.com/  Making the Museum, the Newsletter:Like the show? You might enjoy the newsletter. Making the Museum is also a free weekly email about exhibitions for museum leaders and teams. (And newsletter subscribers are the first to hear about new episodes of this podcast.)Join hundreds of your peers with a one-minute read, three times a week. Invest in your career with a diverse, regular feed of planning and design insights, practical tips, and tested strategies — including thought-provoking approaches to technology, experience design, audience, budgeting, content, and project management.Subscribe to the newsletter:https://www.makingthemuseum.com/ 

Host Paul Spain sits down with Jonathan Good, Co-Founder and CEO of Scentian Bio, to dive into the "digitisation of smell and taste “and what it means for industries in New Zealand and beyond. Jonathan shares about the realities of fundraising both locally and abroad, and the challenges and opportunities of bringing cutting-edge chemical sensing technology to market.Plus, Paul and Jonathan explore the latest tech news, including:Health New Zealand's Hybrid Cloud MigrationSpark's Verified Call Feature Against ScamsWorkday's Go Platform expands to NZ & AU2degrees' Shaping Business Study 2026Is AI More Expensive Than Humans?UN Report warns of the Environmental Impact of AIA big thank you to our show partners One NZ, Spark, Workday, 2degrees, Fortinet and Gorilla Technology.

With Premier League survival officially secured, Jack sits down with Sean Connell, Editor of The Sponsor, to digest the sobering commercial reality facing the club hierarchy. Unpacking the data from the newly released Premier League Fair Market Sponsorship Values 2026 report, the pair discuss the massive 40% collapse in Tottenham's front-of-shirt sponsorship value, which has dropped to £29.8m following consecutive 17th-place finishes and a total loss of European exposure. With the club entering the final year of its deals with AIA and Kraken, Sean explains the potential uphill battle the commercial team faces in a fiercely competitive post-gambling market - but it's not all doom and gloom. The conversation takes a "fork in the road" look at what a Championship relegation would have done to our sponsorship inventory, and evaluates how heavily our identities as a London heritage brand, our stadium assets, and our NFL partnership insulate us from on-pitch rot. Jack and Sean also dive into the fascinating concept of the "franchise player"—debating whether chasing a globally recognised name like Marcus Rashford is a viable commercial necessity to instantly claw back the brand value lost when Kane and Son departed. Finally, they look ahead to the summer priorities, evaluating recent statements from Peter Charrington and Vinai Venkatesham and where Tottenham's priorities should lie going forward. Theme is Ghost Cat by Gillen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Most global businesses enter Asia with a playbook built elsewhere. The pricing models, growth assumptions, labour structures, and definitions of value that worked in North America or Europe get applied to markets that operate by fundamentally different rules. The result, as Eric Stryson has observed across nearly two decades of on-the-ground leadership work in Asia, is failure - not dramatic failure, but the slow erosion of credibility that comes from never truly understanding where you are.Eric Stryson is Managing Director at The Global Institute For Tomorrow (GIFT), an independent pan-Asian think tank with offices in Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur. He has designed and facilitated more than 60 experiential leadership programmes across fifteen countries in Asia and the Middle East, working with over 3,000 executives from organisations including HSBC, Petronas, Marriott, MasterCard, and Standard Chartered. His public sector clients include the Hong Kong SAR Government, the Dubai Government, and the Central Bank of Malaysia.In this episode, Eric argues that much of what organisations believe they know about Asia is filtered through AI systems, research, and analysis shaped by Western institutions and historical precedents. Even conventional online research surfaces insights produced predominantly by incumbent Western policy and academic bodies, reinforcing a narrow and often distorted lens. Challenging these assumptions, he contends, requires moving beyond second-hand analysis and grounding decision-making in on-the-ground observation and lived experience.From renegotiating what 'value' means to understanding why Western growth models break down in Asia's diverse political and social contexts, Eric offers a rare perspective on what it actually takes to operate credibly in a post-Western, Asia-led growth environment. Discussion Points·       Why Western-filtered research and AI-generated analysis fail businesses trying to understand Asian markets·       Concrete examples of Western business models and assumptions breaking down on the ground in Asia·       How Asian markets define value differently - and why pricing strategies built elsewhere so often misfire·       Why 'scale fast, dominate markets' growth assumptions need renegotiating in Asia's diverse contexts·       What nearly 20 years of field project work in Asia reveals that research reports and case studies don't·       How consumption patterns and labour structures in Asia require businesses to rethink core operating models·       What 'post-Western world' means in practice for businesses operating in China, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East·       How to use AI tools responsibly when the training data reflects predominantly Western institutional perspectives·       Why Hong Kong businesses face an urgent reinvention moment - and what that looks like in practice·       The single most important thing Western businesses should do differently before entering or scaling in Asian marketsGuest BioEric Stryson is Managing Director at The Global Institute For Tomorrow (GIFT), an independent pan-Asian think tank with offices in Hong Kong and Kuala Lumpur. He has designed and facilitated more than 60 experiential leadership programmes across fifteen countries in Asia and the Middle East, working with over 3,000 executives from C-suite to high-potential talent. His corporate clients include AIA, BASF, CITIC, DBS, FedEx, HSBC, Marriott, MasterCard, Panasonic, Petronas, Prudential, and Standard Chartered. His public sector clients include the Hong Kong SAR Government, the Dubai Government, the Central Bank of Malaysia, and various provincial and county governments in mainland China. Eric's articles have appeared in the South China Morning Post, Financial Times, China Daily, and The Straits Times, and he has been interviewed by CNBC. Links & Resources·       GIFT website: www.global-inst.com·       Eric Stryson profile: global-inst.com/team/eric-stryson·       SCMP: Reinvention must start now if Hong Kong businesses are to survive change·       FT Letter: A Bric in a de-dollarised wall or a new architecture?·       Digital Transformation Documentary: Eric Stryson on technology causing problems

Neste Da Prateleira, recebo Beatriz Reder para conversarmos sobre o importantíssimo livro da Norma Braga (Quando o Amor Vira Diagrama) e pensarmos juntas sobre as muitas causas e consequências da cultura do abuso dentro da igreja a partir de teologias doentes. O Da Prateleira é um programa onde eu, Tamyres, indico livros, quadrinhos, filmes, séries ou álbuns que me agradam. Eventualmente com convidados, às vezes sozinha, estou aqui indicando obras e convidando vocês a discorrerem sobre suas impressões nos comentários. PARTICIPANTES: – Tamyres Palma – Beatriz Reder COISAS ÚTEIS: – Duração: 01h05m48s – Feed do Crentassos: Feed, RSS, Android e iTunes: crentassos.com.br/blog/tag/podcast/feed Para assinar no iTunes, clique na aba Avançado, e Assinar Podcast. Cole o endereço e confirme. Assim você recebe automaticamente os novos episódios. – Clube de Leitura da Crentassos, o “LivraSSos” CITADOS NO PROGRAMA: – Livro “Quando o Amor Vira Diagrama” de Norma Braga – Instagram Beatriz Reder – Podcast “Violência Contra a Mulher | Telescópio 162 (com Beatriz Reder) – Ilustração do guarda-chuva – Série “Felicidade Aparente” – Vídeo de Norma Braga e Iago Martins – Pregação da Pastora Helena Raquel na Conferência Gideões Missionários da Última Hora – Livro “O Conto da Aia” de Margaret Atwood – Gênesis 3:16 – Matéria “A campanha contra o voto feminino nos EUA” – 1 Pedro 3 – 1 Coríntios 7 – Efésios 5:25 – Livro “A Construção da Feminilidade Bíblica” de Beth Alisson Barr – Instagram Norma Braga – Substack Norma Braga TRILHA SONORA DO PROGRAMA: – “Postcards From Italy” – Beirut (Ukelele Instrumental por iamblinkin) GRUPOS DE COMPARTILHAMENTO DA CRENTASSOS: – WhatsApp – Telegram JABÁS: REDES SOCIAIS: Críticas, comentários, sugestões para crentassos@gmail.com ou nos comentários desse post. OUÇA/BAIXE O PROGRAMA: The post Quando o Amor Vira Diagrama | Da Prateleira 85 (com Beatriz Reder) appeared first on Crentassos Produções Subversivas.

How can sharing personal narratives empower the LGBTQIA+ community to hold the line and design a more equitable future for architecture?In this special episode of Practice Disrupted, the format shifts as host Evelyn Lee steps back to listen, handing the moderation over to Sarah Woynicz. This conversation marks the first of two episodes celebrating the upcoming June 1st release of Out in Architecture Volume 2 at the start of Pride Month. Sarah sits down with the team behind the original publication, Jha D Amazi, Beau Frail, Julia Oderda, and Andrew Grant Houston, who have transitioned from co-authors in the first volume to co-editors of the second.The group reflects on how their roles have evolved since Volume 1 was launched at the NOMA conference in October 2023. Moving from writing their own stories to holding space as editors for over 20 new contributors was described as a deeply humbling and emotional journey. They discuss the unique responsibility of stewarding deeply personal histories and guiding new authors through the vulnerable process of contributing to the professional archive.The conversation also addresses the heightened stakes of visibility in today's political climate. The editors open up about the necessity of executing safety check-ins with potential authors following recent elections, recognizing that being visible carries distinct risks. Ultimately, they emphasize the critical importance of leveraging professional privilege and cachet to shine a light, ensuring that the next generation of architects feels empowered to do the same."No one can tell the story that you have to tell. So come tell it, come tell it however you want to. Whatever format, whatever language, whatever medium, tell the story because somebody needs to hear it." - Jha D AmaziThis episode serves as a powerful reminder that architecture is shaped not just by the buildings we draw, but by the lived experiences of the people who design them. By paying it forward and honoring those who came before, this collective is actively shifting the baseline of inclusivity across the AEC industry.Guests:Sarah Woynicz is a Project Manager at HKS who utilizes her cross-industry design experience to lead wellness-focused healthcare and mixed-use developments that blend client business goals with community health outcomes. She is deeply engaged in professional advocacy, currently chairing the AIA National Young Architects Forum and previously serving on the AIA Atlanta Board, where she spearheaded leadership initiatives to empower emerging professionals.Julia Oderda, AIA, is a principal at VCBO Architecture with over 25 years of experience leading award-winning higher education, recreation, and K-12 projects from concept to completion. In 2018, she came out as one of Utah's first openly transgender architects in leadership and has since become a prominent advocate for LGBTQIA+ representation in the profession.Andrew Grant Houston (Ace) is an architect, urban designer, and housing activist who runs his own practice, House Cosmopolitan, and previously ran for Mayor of Seattle in 2021. As a queer, mixed-race individual and sixth-generation Texan who splits his time between Seattle and Austin, he leverages his background and mastery of five languages to advocate for inclusive, culture-rich urban communities where people can thrive together.Jha D Amazi is a Principal at MASS Design Group and leader of the Public Memory and Memorials Lab, where she engages communities to design inclusive monument projects that honor historically underrepresented histories and cultures. Beyond her architectural practice and academic background, she is a spoken word artist, LGBTQ+ SpaceMaker, and advocate who was appointed to the Massachusetts Governor's Advisory Council on Black Empowerment in 2023.Beau Frail, RA, is an architect, poet, and artist who serves as a Project Architect at Fox Fox Studio and leads his own consulting firm, Activate Architecture, balancing his practice between Savannah and Austin. A dedicated advocate for equity, community-engaged design, and LGBTQIA+ visibility, he helped launch major EDI committees and alliances at the AIA, co-edited Out in Architecture, and even shared his poetry as an opening act on Rupi Kaur's 2022 World Tour.This episode is especially for you if:✅ You want to understand the profound impact of visibility and representation for LGBTQIA+ professionals in the AEC industry.✅ You are curious about the internal journey and responsibility of moving from a co-author to a co-editor of personal narratives.✅You want to explore what it means to pay it forward and pay it backward by honoring the legacy of those who paved the way.✅ You are looking for strategies on how communities can hold the line and support one another through volatile political and social climates.✅ You believe that individual storytelling is an indispensable tool for uncovering the true history and future potential of architectural practice.What have you done to take action lately? Share your reflections with us on social and join the conversation.

In this episode of SPACES, Dimitrius speaks with Michael Bohn, AIA, Partner at Studio One Eleven, about the growing opportunity to convert underused office buildings into housing. As office vacancy rates remain elevated in many cities and communities continue to face severe housing shortages, adaptive reuse offers a powerful path forward—one that can reduce waste, lower embodied carbon, preserve community character, and bring new life to struggling urban districts.Michael brings more than 35 years of architectural experience and leads Studio One Eleven's affordable, modular, and adaptive reuse work. His projects span transit-oriented development, urban infill, mixed-use communities, and office-to-housing conversions across Southern California. Together, Dimitrius and Michael discuss why office-to-housing conversion is about more than filling empty buildings. They explore the practical challenges of changing a building's use, including floor plate depth, natural light, plumbing, structural upgrades, leases, façades, mechanical systems, and construction surprises. Michael also explains why adaptive reuse ordinances are essential for cities that want to make these projects viable.Studio One ElevenLYNESIf you enjoy our content, you can check out similar content from our fellow creators at Gābl Media.Spaces Podcast Spaces Podcast websiteLYNES // Gābl MediaAll rights reserved

The internet most people use is only the surface. Beneath it exists a hidden ecosystem of encrypted marketplaces, anonymous communications, cryptocurrency transactions, and criminal networks operating across borders. So how do investigators infiltrate a world designed to hide people, money, and crime? In this episode, Justin Yentes sits down with IRS Special Agents Don Ellsworth and David Votaw, alongside retired Homeland Security Investigations Agent Bill Green, to break down how early dark web investigations worked and the ways cryptocurrency changed everything. They discuss the reality of undercover cyber investigations, the evolution of crypto-related crime, and the difficult human cases investigators encountered while working inside hidden online marketplaces years before most people even knew the dark web existed. From Bitcoin laundering operations to child exploitation investigations and global crypto fraud schemes, this episode reveals how federal agents adapted to a rapidly changing criminal landscape. Key Topics: How IRS CI and Homeland Security collaborate on financial crime cases Early Bitcoin and crypto investigations before crypto became mainstream Human trafficking and exploitation cases tied to cryptocurrency Undercover operations involving money laundering and narcotics trafficking The growing epidemic of crypto scams, fraud, and online victimization This episode is for anyone curious about how cybercrime, cryptocurrency fraud, and dark web investigations operate. Behind every wallet address, encrypted message, and hidden marketplace are real people, real victims, and investigators working to stop crimes most of the public never sees. Like, subscribe, and follow for more conversations exploring investigations, criminal justice, fraud, and the stories behind the headlines. Follow: Justin Yentes: @truthbefoundpodcast Justin's agency, AIA: https://azprivateinvestigator.com/

On this episode of Inside the Firm, the AIA billings for April are out and not so good, then affordable what 30-60 minutes of silence does for your brain, and finally how to win and lose public work. Join us as we go back Inside the Firm!

Melanie Hartwig-Davis, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C, is the Founder and President of HD Squared Architects, an award-winning architecture, interiors, and consulting firm based in Annapolis, Maryland. With more than 25 years of practice, Melanie has built a reputation for design that is both beautiful and purposeful — integrating sustainability and resiliency into every project so that clients and communities are equipped to thrive for generations to come. A licensed architect in Maryland and D.C. with reciprocity in all states, Melanie brings a rare combination of design creativity and civic leadership to her work. She has been recognized as Architect of the Year by the AIA Chesapeake Bay Chapter, earned sustainability and other awards for her projects, and has been featured in publications including Annapolis Home Magazine and Green Building and Design. She has served as Vice Chair of the Anne Arundel County Planning Advisory Board and is Policy Chair of the Arundel Rivers Federation.  She is an active voice in environmental policy at the state and county levels. Melanie believes that everyone — regardless of background — deserves a well-designed, nurturing environment. It's a philosophy that shapes not only her architecture practice, but her ongoing work consulting with nonprofits, government agencies, and community organizations aligned around sustainable policy.   In this episode, Karen and Melanie discuss: Success Story of Melanie Commit to Get Leads Be part of your community and follow your passion. As you are out in the community, you'll be amazed at what can come for your business.  Consult to Sell Be conscious of people's needs. You have to be aware of what they love already and what their pain points are. Without understanding where they are at, you may step over what matters most to them.  Connect to Build and Grow Work with a business coach - it is good to have a sounding board who can help you see the wider perspective of your business when you can't see the forest for the trees.  Success Thinking, Activities, and Vision When things are hard, focus on your core - your passions and core beliefs and values. When you're moving in the right direction with that focus, you will find growth and success.  Sweet Spot of Success   "Live a life of service, and that service will give you life. Know your core. Stay centered." - Melanie Hartwig-Davis    Connect with Melanie Hartwig-Davis: Website: https://hd2architects.com/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hd-squared-architects/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/HD2_Architects  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/HelloHDSquared  Houzz: https://www.houzz.com/pro/melaniehd/hd-squared-architects-llc     About the Podcast Join host Karen Briscoe each month to learn how you can achieve success at a higher level by investing just 5 minutes a day! Tune in to hear powerful, inspirational success stories and expert insights from entrepreneurs, business owners, industry leaders, and real estate agents that will transform your business and life. Karen shares a-ha moments that have shaped her career and discusses key concepts from her book Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day: Secrets of a Top Agent Revealed. Here's to your success in business and in life!   Connect with Karen Briscoe: Facebook: 5MinuteSuccess Website: 5MinuteSuccess.com Email: Karen@5MinuteSuccess.com   5 Minute Success Links Learn more about Karen's book, Real Estate Success in 5 Minutes a Day Karen also recommends Moira Lethbridge's book "Savvy Woman in 5 Minutes a Day." Subscribe to the 5 Minute Success Podcast   Spread the love and share the secrets of 5 Minute Success with your friends and colleagues!     Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it.

Send us Fan MailFaria Ash on Building the Autism Foundation, Training, Advocacy, and Safer Care in the UK Host Tony Mantor welcomes back autism advocate Faria Ash, who returns to share her progress since discussing her book on toilet training for autistic and SEND children and adults, based on her nonverbal daughter Aia's real-life story. Faria explains that the book's success led her to form the Autism Foundation in the UK (officially launched October 2023), expanding from workshops into autism training for communities, professionals, schools, and care homes, with a focus on communication, social interaction, repetitive behaviors, sensory impairments, and reducing challenging behaviors to improve quality of life. She describes launching an advocacy service to help parents navigate UK processes such as EHCP reports and school documentation so children receive appropriate support. The conversation addresses misconceptions about autism—especially the idea that “autism is a superpower”—and outlines autism “levels” (1–3) through the core assessment areas of communication, social interaction, and repetitive behaviors. Faria also discusses the overlap between autism and anxiety, emphasizing routines and structure as key supports, and shares challenges including resistance from authorities and difficulties fundraising to create a safe care facility amid reports of abuse in care settings. For Autism Awareness Month, she emphasizes that true inclusion requires asking autistic people and families what practical accommodations would help them participate in schools, workplaces, and communities, and she shares how to find her online via autismfoundation.co.uk and her social media profiles. Welcome to 'Why Not Me' — Autism & Mental Health Worldwide Meet Your Host Tony Mantor + Why Following Helps Introducing Guest Faria Ash & Her Growing Autism Foundation (UK) What's Changed Since Last Time: Book Launch, Foundation, and Care Facility Vision How the Autism Foundation Started: Aia's Story & Toilet Training Breakthrough Training the Community: Sensory Needs, Communication, and Challenging Behavior Foundation Growth: Care Homes, Professional Training, and Parent Advocacy (EHCPs) Fixing Misconceptions: Social Media, ‘Autism as a Superpower,' and Nonverbal Reality Where to Start When Learning Autism: The 3 Core Areas (Communication, Social, Repetitive) Explaining Autism Levels 1–3 (and What They Look Like Day-to-Day) Autism & Anxiety Overlap: Why Routine Helps and How to Support It Hard Lessons Building a Foundation: Authorities, Funding, and Safe Care for Vulnerable Adults The Parents' Resilience: Stories That Keep the Mission Going Beyond Awareness Month: What Real Inclusion Looks Like in Communities One Misconception to End: ‘Autism Is a Superpower' How to Connect with Faria + What's Next for the Foundation Final Thanks & How to Share Your Story with the Show INTRO/OUTRO: T.Wild Mantor Music BMI The content on Why Not Me: Embracing Autism amd Mental Health Worldwide, including discussions on mental health, autism, and related topics, is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not reflect those of the podcast, its hosts, or affiliates.Why Not Me is not a medical or mental health professional and does not endorse or verify the accuracy, efficacy, safety of any treatments, programs, or advice discussed.Listeners should consult qualified healthcare profeshttps://tonymantor.comhttps://Facebook.com/tonymantorhttps://instagram.com/tonymantorhttps://twitter.com/tonymantorhttps://youtube.com/tonymantormusicintro/outro music bed written by T. WildWhy Not Me the World music published by Mantor Music (BMI)