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FUTURETECH Featuring ETCChris and Lacy unpack ETC's acquisition of Pharos Architectural Controls, exploring how the deal reshapes the architectural lighting control landscape. They break down who Pharos is, why their Mosaic expertise matters, and what this move signals for ETC's global strategy, product roadmap, and customers across architectural, themed entertainment, and large-scale visual installations.#futuretech #aipodcast #AI #ETC #geezersofgear

At Davos this year, some of the biggest names in tech sent a clear signal. AI is no longer a novelty. It is no longer a proof-of-concept exercise. As Demis Hassabis of Google DeepMind suggested, AI will shape more meaningful work. And Satya Nadella of Microsoft was even more direct. AI only matters if it improves real outcomes for people. So what does that look like inside the enterprise? In this episode of Tech Talks Daily, I'm joined by Andrew Boyagi, Customer CTO at Atlassian, to unpack how the conversation has shifted from experimentation to execution. Developers, in many ways, are the perfect lens for understanding this moment. Over the last two decades, their role has expanded far beyond writing code. They now own products, infrastructure, operations, and business outcomes. AI is simply the next chapter in that evolution. Andrew argues that AI will not replace engineers. It will raise expectations. As intelligent tools absorb repetitive work, the real value moves up the stack. System design. Architectural thinking. Reviewing and refining AI-generated output and orchestrating solutions that solve genuine business problems. And through it all, humans remain firmly in the loop. We also explore what this means for leadership, why mindset is starting to matter more than technical skill alone, how organizations can avoid layering AI on top of broken processes. And why the companies pulling ahead are treating AI as a strategic discipline, not a feature upgrade. This is a conversation grounded in reality. It speaks to product leaders, CTOs, CIOs, and anyone asking a simple but powerful question. If we are investing in AI, what are we actually getting back? And before we close, we look ahead to Team '26 and the themes Andrew and his team are already working on.  If this year has been about proving value, what will the next chapter demand from enterprise leaders? As always, I'd love to hear your thoughts. Are you seeing proof of value in your organization yet, or are you still working through the pilot phase?

Will Richardson serves as the Managing Director of Father Nature Landscapes, a Birmingham-based design-build firm creating thoughtful and lasting outdoor spaces. Father Nature exists to "connect life and land", with a focus on serving clients well, developing leaders, and pursuing excellence in everything they do. Since joining the team, Will has guided the company through significant growth, while keeping its mission and culture at the center. He's passionate about building strong teams, and helping others discover their calling through the work they do each day. For Father Nature, the best is yet to come.

In this episode of the European Coatings Podcast, Yeray Arauco talks to AkzoNobel experts Dr. Jitte Flapper and Job Coenen about balancing carbon footprint, durability and cost. Dr. Jitte Flapper leads the Expertise Center Formulation & Analytical Science in AkzoNobel's R&D organisation in the Netherlands, focusing on more sustainable paints and academic collaboration. Job Coenen, Senior Program Manager Sustainability at AkzoNobel, drives the decarbonisation of the global portfolio and represents the company in international sustainability networks. From life-cycle thinking per square metre to BREEAM and embodied carbon, the discussion explores how sustainability is measured in practice. They examine key footprint drivers such as titanium dioxide and binders, bio-based raw material limits and the rise of the mass balance approach.

AZ TRT 2.0 - Solving the Worlds Problems through Design w/ Celeste Wilson of Form180 - AZ TRT S07 EP02 (285) 2-8-2026       Things We Learned This Week ·         People Are Remodeling Instead of Moving With rising home and land prices, homeowners are choosing to invest in their current homes—upgrading, expanding, and modernizing rather than starting over somewhere new. ·         Home Offices Are Now Permanent—and Must Be Designed Intentionally The best home offices allow for mental separation from work, often through physical barriers, visual breaks, or designing the space to flex back into daily living when the workday ends. ·         Wellness Is Driving Modern Home Design From smart lighting and steam showers to home gyms and better airflow, wellness is no longer a "nice to have"—it's a core design principle. ·         Lighting Directly Affects How a Home Feels Natural light, smart lighting systems, skylights, and color temperature all impact mood, energy, and subconscious comfort. Good lighting can completely transform older homes. ·         Great Design Starts With How People Actually Live Understanding family habits, entertaining style, pets, physical needs, and daily routines allows designers to create homes that feel peaceful, functional, and truly lived-in—not just beautiful.   Guest: Celeste Wilson - Founder | Principal Designer  FORM180.com           FORM180 is a full-service boutique architectural interior design firm located in sunny Arizona. Striking the balance between meticulous detail and welcoming allure, every project is a curation of precision and unparalleled craftsmanship. From initial concept to completion, we specialize in transforming spaces into experiences. Designing interiors that tell a story, empowering the minds that reside there. Our passion lies in crafting interiors that are not only stunning but deeply reflective of our clients' unique tastes and aspirations. Every detail, every finish, every handpicked piece is chosen to elevate and inspire.       Notes: In this episode, we sit down with Celeste Wilson of Form 180 Design, a residential-focused architecture and interior design firm known for modern, desert contemporary remodels. We explore why homeowners are choosing to remodel instead of move, how wellness and technology are shaping today's homes, and how Celeste's background in commercial design informs her approach to transforming older residential spaces. Segment 1: Why Home Remodeling Is Booming Why people are staying put ·         Rising housing and land prices have slowed moving activity ·         Homeowners are choosing to invest in and enjoy their current homes and neighborhoods ·         Remodels and additions are often more cost-effective than buying new Reimagining older homes ·         Common projects include ranch-style homes being reframed from dated layouts into clean, modern designs ·         Focus on transforming older homes without losing their character Post-COVID lifestyle shifts ·         Home offices are now a permanent feature ·         Demand for flexible workspaces that can transition back into living space ·         Importance of separating work energy from home life o    Physical or visual barriers o    Thoughtful placement and flow Wellness-driven design ·         Growing interest in: o    Home gyms o    Steam showers o    Wellness-focused layouts ·         Use of smart lighting and technology to enhance mood, circadian rhythm, and comfort ADUs & additions ·         Auxiliary Dwelling Units (ADUs) as: o    Detached home offices o    Guest houses or mother-in-law suites ·         Design considerations for privacy, access, and energy separation Kitchen remodel trends ·         Creating efficient kitchen work zones ·         Dedicated baking areas and improved storage ·         Butler's pantries to keep messes hidden and entertaining seamless Form 180 Design focus ·         Residential design first ·         Spec design, architectural design, and full-service interior design ·         Integrating technology with design to support wellness and livability Segment 2: Celeste Wilson's Design Philosophy & Background Professional background ·         Architectural design blended with interior design ·         10 years in commercial design, including: o    Abercrombie & Fitch (retail store layouts) o    Restaurants such as The Melting Pot, Sushi Go, and North & Company ·         15 years focused on luxury residential design Client-first design process ·         Starts with understanding the client's: o    Family structure o    Daily habits and lifestyle o    Physical needs or limitations o    Pets (feeding stations, pet zones, practical layouts) Designing for flow and peace ·         Every item should have a place ·         Homes should allow easy movement and freedom ·         Design supports how families live, cook, entertain, and relax ·         Goal: a symbiotic relationship between people and space Lessons from commercial design ·         Experience retrofitting modern layouts into historic buildings ·         Applying those lessons to older homes: o    Working within constraints o    Preserving character while modernizing function Upgrading older homes ·         Common challenges: o    Lower ceilings o    Smaller rooms ·         Solutions include: o    Lighter paint tones o    Strategic lighting o    Monochromatic palettes o    Vaulted ceilings (when budget allows) Lighting as a design tool ·         Door systems to open walls and increase natural light ·         Smart lighting systems (e.g., Lutron) o    Match interior lighting to natural UV patterns o    Light impacts mood and subconscious behavior ·         Skylights, larger windows, and creative daylight solutions ·         Even recreating sunlight through advanced lighting systems Floor plans & privacy ·         Creating intentional separation within intimate spaces ·         Split floor plans for primary bedrooms ·         Secondary entrances for: o    Home offices o    Guest suites o    Mother-in-law units Key Takeaway Great design isn't just about aesthetics—it's about how a space supports your life. From wellness and workflow to lighting and layout, Celeste Wilson's approach blends architecture, interior design, and human behavior to create homes that feel peaceful, functional, and timeless.     'Best Of' Topic: https://brt-show.libsyn.com/category/Best+of+BRT   Real Estate Topic: https://brt-show.libsyn.com/category/Real+Estate-Construction-Land-Farming        Thanks for Listening. 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Send us a textThis week, I'm delighted to be joined by Maria Paez, an architect, researcher, and educator whose work spans practice, academia, and critical inquiry into the changing nature of work. Throughout the episode, she offers thoughtful insights on: The future of Part 3 as the Bartlett School of Architecture's Part 3 Course Leader, The evolving ARB competence frameworks, And the skills architects will need to navigate contemporary practice. Sharing rich, reflective advice for both current candidates and those considering Part 3 as their next step.You can find Maria on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariapaezgonzalez/Thank you for listening! Please follow me on Instagram @part3withme for weekly content and updates or contact me via email me at part3withme@outlook.com or on LinkedIn. Join me next week for more Part3 With Me time.If you liked this episode please give it a rating to help reach more fellow Part3er's!Support the show

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Mismatched Shoes Spark Architectural Inspiration Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2026-02-03-08-38-20-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Шапат људи и мирис свеже кафе испуњавали су мали, удобан кафић усред модерне београдске општине.En: The whispers of people and the smell of fresh coffee filled the small, cozy café in the middle of a modern Belgrade municipality.Sr: Напољу је снег лагано падао, стварајући свеобухватни осећај топлине унутар кафића.En: Outside, the snow was gently falling, creating a pervasive feeling of warmth inside the café.Sr: Бојан, архитекта познат по својој пажњи према детаљима, ушао је поспано и седео за омиљени сто, дубоко забринут због данашњег састанка.En: Bojan, an architect known for his attention to detail, entered sleepily and sat at his favorite table, deeply worried about today's meeting.Sr: Његова колегиница, Јелена, већ је чекала и махала му уз широк осмех.En: His colleague, Jelena, was already waiting and waved at him with a wide smile.Sr: "Бојане, шта си то обуо?En: "Bojan, what are you wearing on your feet?"Sr: " питала је уз велики смех.En: she asked with great laughter.Sr: Бојан је погледао надоле и лице му се претворило у шареницама.En: Bojan looked down and his face turned pale.Sr: На десној нози имао је браон ципелу, а на левој црну.En: On his right foot, he wore a brown shoe, and on his left, a black one.Sr: Покушао је да изгледа мирно, али му је срце брже куцало.En: He tried to look calm, but his heart was beating faster.Sr: Његова одевна непажња била је извор нелагоде.En: His wardrobe inattention was a source of discomfort.Sr: "Ха!En: "Ha!"Sr: " узвикнуо је Милош, бариста који није пропуштао шансу да зафркава госте.En: exclaimed Miloš, the barista who never missed a chance to tease the guests.Sr: "Спремаш се за модни револуцију, Бојане?En: "Are you preparing for a fashion revolution, Bojan?"Sr: ""Милоше, могао би да подучаваш критеријум стила," узвратио је Бојан кроз смех, покушавајући да ситуацију окрене у своју корист.En: "Miloše, you could teach a style course," replied Bojan with a laugh, trying to turn the situation to his advantage.Sr: Осећајући се све опуштеније, видео је Јелену како се још увек смеје.En: Feeling increasingly relaxed, he saw Jelena still laughing.Sr: Али Бојан је схватио да ово може бити његова прилика да унесе креативност у разговор.En: But Bojan realized that this might be his chance to inject creativity into the conversation.Sr: "Знаш, Јелена," започео је, "све у архитектури је питање спајања неспојивог.En: "You know, Jelena," he began, "everything in architecture is about combining the incompatible.Sr: Ове ципеле су пример јединственог дизајнерског тренда!En: These shoes are an example of a unique design trend!Sr: Видиш, једна је класична, као стари градови Београда, а друга модерна попут наших нових пројеката.En: See, one is classic, like the old cities of Belgrade, and the other is modern, like our new projects."Sr: "Јелена га је гледала, осмех не спуштајући са лица.En: Jelena looked at him, the smile not leaving her face.Sr: "Добро, добар си, Бојане", рекла је напослетку, још увек насмејана, "уверио си ме.En: "Alright, you're good, Bojan," she finally said, still smiling, "you convinced me."Sr: "Бојан је осетио олакшање и радост.En: Bojan felt relief and joy.Sr: Научио је да мали хумор може отворити врата и донети разумевање.En: He learned that a bit of humor can open doors and bring understanding.Sr: Његова непажња је претворена у причу о идејама и партнерству.En: His oversight was turned into a story of ideas and partnership.Sr: Било је јасно — недостаци су могли бити савезник, а не непријатељ.En: It was clear—flaws could be allies, not enemies.Sr: Јелена је прихватила његов предлог за пројекат, спремна да заједно раде проширивањем граница и градећи нешто ново и инспиративно.En: Jelena accepted his project proposal, ready to work together, pushing boundaries, and building something new and inspiring.Sr: Снег је наставио да пада, али у кафићу је све било топло и пријатно, пуно људског духа и разумевања.En: The snow continued to fall, but inside the café, everything was warm and pleasant, full of human spirit and understanding. Vocabulary Words:whispers: шапатpervasive: свеобухватниarchitect: архитектаattention: пажњаinattention: непажњаdiscomfort: нелагодеbarista: баристаtease: зафркаваfashion: модниrevolution: револуцијуadvantage: критеријумinject: унесеcreativity: креативностtrend: трендаunique: јединственогflaws: недостациpartnership: партнерствуboundaries: границаinspiring: инспиративноpleasant: пријатноspirit: духаoversight: непажњаmodern: модернеattention: пажњиwardrobe: одевнаovercoat: кабањицаsmile: осмехcalm: мирноlaughter: смехconvince: уверио

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From Eden to the ChurchBeauty, Architecture, and the Space Where God Dwells Christian architecture is not primarily about style or preference. It is about ordering space so that human beings learn how to dwell with God. The Church building is Eden remembered and anticipated—a place where heaven and earth meet, so that God's people can be formed and then sent back into the world. Key Biblical Insights 1. Eden Was God's Dwelling Place Eden is first described not as humanity's home, but as God's planted garden—a place of divine presence, beauty, and order. Genesis 2:8–9 — God plants the garden; trees are "pleasant to the sight." 2. Eden Is a Garden and a Mountain Scripture explicitly identifies Eden as elevated sacred space. Ezekiel 28:13–14 — "Eden, the garden of God… the holy mountain of God." 3. Eden Is a Source of Life Life flows outward from God's dwelling. Genesis 2:10–14 — A river flows out of Eden and becomes four rivers. 4. Eden Is Not the Whole World Eden is placed within creation, not identical with it. Genesis 2:8 — Eden is "in the east." Genesis 1:28 — Humanity is commanded to "fill the earth." 5. Humanity's Original Vocation Human beings are called to guard sacred space and extend its order outward. Genesis 2:15 — Adam is placed in the garden "to till and keep it." 6. Gardens and Groves as Sacred Space After the fall, God's presence continues to be associated with cultivated places. Genesis 12:6–7; 13:18; 18:1 — God appears to Abraham at the oaks of Mamre. 1 Kings 6:29–32 — The Temple is carved with palm trees, flowers, and cherubim. Psalm 92:12–14 — The righteous are "planted in the house of the LORD." Isaiah 51:3; Ezekiel 36:35 — Restoration is described as becoming "like the garden of Eden." 7. Sacred Space After the Fall God re-establishes Eden's pattern through mountains and temples. Exodus 24:9–10 — God enthroned on Sinai. Psalm 48:1–2 — Zion as the mountain of the Great King. 8. The Church as Eden Continued The Church gathers the patterns of Eden—mountain, garden, throne, and life-giving water—into one place so that God may dwell with His people. 9. Eden Fulfilled, Not Abandoned Scripture ends with Eden expanded to fill the world. Revelation 21:3 — "The dwelling of God is with men." Revelation 22:1–2 — River of Life and Tree of Life healing the nations. Why Architecture Matters Architecture forms us slowly and quietly through repeated dwelling. Ordered, beautiful space trains us for patience, reverence, and stability. The Church is not an escape from the world, but a seed of the world's renewal. Takeaway Architecture is theology you inhabit. Eden is still the pattern—and the Church is where we learn to carry that pattern into the world.  

Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, and I am Joy Stephen, an authorized Canadian Immigration practitioner bringing out this Canada Work Permit application data specific to LMIA work permits or employer driven work permits or LMIA exempt work permits for multiple years based on your country of Citizenship. I am coming to you from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, OntarioNew Brunswick issued work permits between 2015 and 2024 for Architectural technologists and technicians under the former 4 digit NOC code 2251, currently referred to as NOC 22210.A senior Immigration counsel may use this data to strategize an SAPR program for clients. More details about SAPR can be found at https://ircnews.ca/sapr. Details including DATA table can be seen at https://polinsys.co/dIf you have an interest in gaining assistance with Work Permits based on your country of Citizenship, or should you require guidance post-selection, we extend a warm invitation to connect with us via https://myar.me/c. We strongly recommend attending our complimentary Zoom resource meetings conducted every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Subsequently, should any queries arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom. Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance in navigating the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, accessible at https://ircnews.ca/consultant.Support the show

Maor Greenberg is the co-founder and CEO of Spacial, the AI-powered engineering partner delivering coordinated, permit-ready structural, MEP, and energy plans for residential construction. With over 19 years of experience as a builder and founder, Maor previously scaled Greenberg Construction, Greenberg Design Gallery, and VRchitects, earning Inc. 5000 honors and multiple design awards. At Spacial, he combines deep field experience with cutting-edge AI to reduce permitting friction and accelerate housing delivery. His work has been featured in Forbes, TechCrunch, and CTech, and he actively invests in forward-thinking AEC and AI startups.(01:33) - Maor's Journey to the US (02:54) - Challenges in Architectural & Engineering Processes(04:05) - The Pain Points Leading to Spatial AI (05:31) - Permitting Bottlenecks in Construction (06:05) - Design & Construction Integration Issues (08:24) - AI's Role in Streamlining Processes (09:29) - Success Stories & Milestones(15:07) - Shoutout: AmTrustRE's $217M Office Acquisition of 260 Madison(15:54) - Feature: Blueprint - The Future of Real Estate - Register for 2026 (17:02) - Standardized Pricing & Adoption (18:55) - Speed vs. Quality in Engineering (24:53) - Modular Housing (28:25) - Future Vision for Spatial AI (29:09) - Collaboration Superpower: Elon Musk

Artificial intelligence would not be revolutionizing our work and personal lives without the countless essential components doing their work deep inside data centers powering this technology.In this episode of Our Connected World, TE Connectivity's Vishwas Rao, senior vice president and general manager for Digital Data Networks, discusses this fourth industrial revolution and the challenges being faced by the tech companies working to make it all possible.Key takeaways:Architectural complexity is increasing as data center owners experiment with new AI clusters that demand ultra-high-speed interconnects and specialized power and cooling systems.Server product cycles have shrunk from four years to just 18 months, forcing manufacturers to innovate and scale faster than ever before.With global demand rising, scaling operations quickly and reliably across regions is no longer optional—it's essential.

Modern art has always been a battleground — and the highly influential Museum of Modern Art has been partisan since its inception. Architectural historian Patricio Del Real discusses two differing political visions of modernism and modern architecture: one rooted in the left, and associated with figures such as Communist muralist Diego Rivera, and the other on the right, represented by the architect and fascist sympathizer Philip Johnson. He weighs in on the role of MoMa in promoting a view of modernism in Latin America, stripped of its radical politics and racial fusions, and radiating American power and hegemony. (Encore presentation.) Patricio del Real, Constructing Latin America: Architecture, Politics, and Race at the Museum of Modern Art Yale University Press, 2022 The post MoMa and Cultural Imperialism in Latin America appeared first on KPFA.

In this second half of our feature on Liao-era architecture, we'll uncover how the lesser-known Gaoyuan Temple and other Liao structures embody cultural continuity, meticulous craftsmanship, and the enduring legacy of China's architectural heritage.

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For many the first experience with Architecture is with an image, the Architectural Image. In this episode we sit down with two professionals generating the Architectural Image, Matt Winquist an Architectural Photographer and Austin Nikkel a Rendering an visualization specialist. Both of these gentlemen left behind the practice of Architecture to specialize in the crafting of the Architectural Image, and this is their perspective.

In this end-of-year panel, the InfoQ podcast hosts reflect on AI's impact on software delivery, the growing importance of sociotechnical systems, evolving cloud realities, and what 2026 may bring. Read a transcript of this interview: https://bit.ly/3Lk6SsF Subscribe to the Software Architects' Newsletter for your monthly guide to the essential news and experience from industry peers on emerging patterns and technologies: https://www.infoq.com/software-architects-newsletter Upcoming Events: QCon London 2026 (March 16-19, 2026) QCon London equips senior engineers, architects, and technical leaders with trusted, practical insights to lead the change in software development. Get real-world solutions and leadership strategies from senior software practitioners defining current trends and solving today's toughest software challenges. https://qconlondon.com/ QCon AI Boston 2026 (June 1-2, 2026) Learn how real teams are accelerating the entire software lifecycle with AI. https://boston.qcon.ai The InfoQ Podcasts: Weekly inspiration to drive innovation and build great teams from senior software leaders. Listen to all our podcasts and read interview transcripts: - The InfoQ Podcast https://www.infoq.com/podcasts/ - Engineering Culture Podcast by InfoQ https://www.infoq.com/podcasts/#engineering_culture - Generally AI: https://www.infoq.com/generally-ai-podcast/ Follow InfoQ: - Mastodon: https://techhub.social/@infoq - X: https://x.com/InfoQ?from=@ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/infoq/ - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/InfoQdotcom# - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/infoqdotcom/?hl=en - Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/infoq - Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/infoq.com Write for InfoQ: Learn and share the changes and innovations in professional software development. - Join a community of experts. - Increase your visibility. - Grow your career. https://www.infoq.com/write-for-infoq

In the first installment of what will be a two-part feature, we'll talk about how two very distinct Liao-era temples reveal the ingenuity, grandeur, and spiritual vision of ancient Chinese wooden architecture.

Fluent Fiction - French: Lucien's Parisian Dream: From School Trip to Architectural Vision Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/fr/episode/2026-01-05-23-34-02-fr Story Transcript:Fr: Les Champs-Élysées brillaient sous les lumières des décorations de l'hiver.En: The Champs-Élysées shone under the lights of winter decorations.Fr: Les vitrines scintillantes ajoutaient une ambiance chaleureuse à l'air frais de Paris.En: The sparkling shop windows added a warm atmosphere to the cool air of Paris.Fr: Lucien, fasciné, marchait aux côtés de ses camarades lors de la sortie scolaire, mais ses pensées étaient ailleurs.En: Lucien, fascinated, walked alongside his classmates during the school outing, but his thoughts were elsewhere.Fr: Il rêvait de devenir architecte, d'imaginer des bâtiments aussi majestueux que ceux qui bordaient cette célèbre avenue.En: He dreamed of becoming an architect, imagining buildings as majestic as those lining this famous avenue.Fr: Élodie, sa meilleure amie, marchait à côté de lui, un livre de mathématiques serré contre elle.En: Élodie, his best friend, walked next to him, a math book clutched against her.Fr: "Lucien, concentre-toi.En: "Lucien, focus.Fr: On a un examen de maths bientôt," rappela-t-elle, soucieuse.En: We have a math exam soon," she reminded him, concerned.Fr: "Oui, bien sûr," répondit Lucien distraitement, ses yeux attirés par une façade élégante.En: "Yes, of course," Lucien replied distractedly, his eyes drawn to an elegant facade.Fr: Thibault, leur camarade de classe, écoutait et espérait que son savoir sur Paris impressionnerait Élodie.En: Thibault, their classmate, listened and hoped his knowledge about Paris would impress Élodie.Fr: "Savez-vous que cet immeuble a été construit par un architecte célèbre ?"En: "Do you know that this building was built by a famous architect?"Fr: dit-il fièrement, prenant la place d'un guide expert.En: he said proudly, taking on the role of an expert guide.Fr: Toutefois, Lucien n'écoutait pas.En: However, Lucien wasn't listening.Fr: Une idée lui traversa l'esprit.En: An idea crossed his mind.Fr: Il devait s'approcher de ce bâtiment.En: He needed to get closer to that building.Fr: Profitant d'un moment d'inattention, il se faufila discrètement hors du groupe.En: Taking advantage of a moment of inattention, he discreetly slipped away from the group.Fr: Il s'arrêta devant un café, attiré par ses larges baies vitrées.En: He stopped in front of a café, attracted by its large picture windows.Fr: À l'intérieur, le cliquetis des tasses et le murmure des conversations enveloppaient l'endroit d'un confort accueillant.En: Inside, the clinking of cups and the murmur of conversations wrapped the place in a welcoming comfort.Fr: Lucien y entra, fasciné par l'arrière-pays de ce café.En: Lucien entered, fascinated by the café's interior.Fr: Il trouva une table où un vieux croquis avait été laissé.En: He found a table where an old sketch had been left.Fr: Il s'agissait d'un dessin d'un célèbre architecte parisien.En: It was a drawing by a famous Parisian architect.Fr: Lucien contempla les lignes magistrales avec admiration.En: Lucien contemplated the masterful lines with admiration.Fr: Chaque trait semblait raconter une histoire.En: Each stroke seemed to tell a story.Fr: Perdu dans ses rêveries, Lucien oublia tout autour de lui.En: Lost in his daydreams, Lucien forgot everything around him.Fr: Mais il savait qu'il devait retourner vers ses amis.En: But he knew he had to return to his friends.Fr: Prenant soin de mémoriser chaque détail du croquis, il repartit.En: Taking care to memorize every detail of the sketch, he left.Fr: Quand il retrouva Élodie et Thibault, Lucien était vibrant d'énergie.En: When he rejoined Élodie and Thibault, Lucien was bustling with energy.Fr: "Vous ne croirez jamais ce que j'ai trouvé !"En: "You'll never believe what I found!"Fr: s'exclama-t-il, son enthousiasme communicatif.En: he exclaimed, his enthusiasm contagious.Fr: Élodie le regarda avec une curiosité amusée, tandis que Thibault se demandait ce qui pouvait autant captiver son ami.En: Élodie looked at him with amused curiosity, while Thibault wondered what could captivate his friend so much.Fr: Lucien comprit alors qu'il pouvait mêler ses rêves à ses études.En: Lucien then realized he could blend his dreams with his studies.Fr: Il raconta son aventure, ses yeux brillants d'une nouvelle détermination.En: He recounted his adventure, his eyes shining with newfound determination.Fr: Les défis scolaires semblaient soudain plus petits quand il pensait à l'avenir grandiose qu'il pourrait construire, brique par brique, devoir par devoir.En: School challenges suddenly seemed smaller when he thought about the grand future he could build, brick by brick, assignment by assignment.Fr: De retour à l'école, Lucien se consacra à la fois à ses études et à ses rêves architecturaux.En: Back at school, Lucien dedicated himself to both his studies and his architectural dreams.Fr: Il avait appris ce jour-là que rêver était essentiel, mais aider ses rêves à devenir réalité était tout aussi important.En: He had learned that day that dreaming was essential, but helping those dreams become reality was just as important.Fr: Au fil du temps, il remercia ses amis pour leur soutien et leur amitié indéfectible.En: Over time, he thanked his friends for their support and unfailing friendship.Fr: Le Champs-Élysées avait peut-être été le théâtre d'une simple sortie scolaire, mais pour Lucien, cela avait été le début d'une grande aventure intérieure.En: The Champs-Élysées might have been the setting of a simple school outing, but for Lucien, it had been the beginning of a great inner adventure. Vocabulary Words:the avenue: l'avenueschool outing: la sortie scolairethe facade: la façadethe building: le bâtimentmajestic: majestueuxto be fascinated: être fascinéto slip away: se faufilerthe clinking: le cliquetisthe murmur: le murmurewelcoming: accueillantthe sketch: le croquismasterful: magistralto daydream: rêveriecontagious: communicatifto captivate: captiverdetermination: la déterminationto blend: mêlerthe challenge: le défiunfailing: indéfectiblethe stroke: le traitadmiration: l'admirationto imagine: imaginerconcerned: soucieusethe picture windows: les baies vitréesto devote: se consacrer àthe adventure: l'aventureto dream: rêverrealization: la réalitéthe support: le soutieninner: intérieure

As the resonant peals of the Great Bell usher in the New Year, we turn our eyes to the Elizabeth Tower; the neo-gothic sentinel that is universally - if erroneously - known as 'Big Ben'!In this New Year's special episode, Rory helps deconstruct the architectural swan song of Augustus Pugin, whose feverish medieval detailing perfectly complements Charles Barry's structural ambition. We venture beyond the gilded clock face to explore the Victorian horological engineering within, examining how this Westminster icon became the unshakeable metronome of British life.Join us as we traverse the history of the world's most famous four-faced clock, celebrating the design, the restoration, and the enduring symbolism behind the dings and dongs that ring out hope for the year ahead.If you enjoy tuning in, please consider supporting us by joining one of our membership tiers on our Patreon page - we love getting to know members of our community. Please also like, share and comment as you see fit. For more information, please visit our website. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kick off 2026 with a special edition of the Global DJ Broadcast: New Year's Rehab. Markus Schulz takes you on a journey through the sultry, sexy and euphoric moods of the afterhours, blending indie dance, Italian disco-inspired sounds and hypnotic late-night grooves. This standalone mix captures the essence of the early morning hours where music turns introspective, playful, and irresistibly addictive. Perfect for winding down after the celebrations or for embracing the start of a brand-new year.   Tracklist:   01. Hellmuth - Can't Resist 02. The Organism vs. John Summit, HAYLA & Millero - Serotonin Where You Are (Markus Schulz Mashup) 03. John Lord Fonda & Damon Jee vs. Tall Paul - Les Dunes d'Altair de Voodoo Ray (Markus Schulz Mashup) 04. Monococ - Pressure 05. Frankey & Sandrino - Acamar 06. Hellmuth - Stockholm Syndrome 07. Rex the Dog - Change This Pain for Ecstasy 08. David Tort & Kurt Caesar - Clear All Patterns 09. Alessa Khin - Hanami 10. GENESI, Wave Wave & Roland Clarke - Phones Down (Hellmuth Rework) 11. Damon Jee & Demian - Memories 12. Architectural vs. Stylo & Space Motion - Never Be Yours Again, Boy (Markus Schulz Mashup) 13. Ed Ed - The Ellcrys 14. Laurent Garnier - Man with the Red Face 15. Infektion vs. MODEON - Disco Crazy Armor (Markus Schulz Mashup) 16. Kollektiv &Turmstrasse - Stalker: Cold Love 17. Frankie Knuckles presents Director's Cut - Your Love (Director's Cut Signature Mix) 18. Luka Cikic - Floating in Desert 19. Dave Brody - Eclipse (Guy J Remix) 20. Ame, Trikk & Jens Kuross - Don't Waste My Time 21. Empire of the Sun - We Are the People (Adam Sellouk Remix) 22. Eagles & Butterflies - The Trip (Jennifer Cardini & Damon Jee Remix) 23. Deep Dish x Eynka featuring Wrabel - Midnight  

In this episode, Silvia chats with Niknaz Aftahi, entrepreneur and founder of AEC+Tech, a platform connecting architecture professionals with cutting-edge technology. Niknaz shares her journey from studying architecture in Iran to launching a startup that bridges the gap between the AEC industry and emerging tech. The conversation touches on the integration of AI in architecture, the importance of continuous learning, and the evolving roles within architecture firms. Discover how Niknaz marries her passion for design with innovation, and her insights into creating a niche in the architecture tech world.Highlights:3 words: Entrepreneur, Designer, Building InnovatorInnovation in Architecture: Niknaz highlights her transition from traditional architecture roles to leveraging technology and innovation to improve design workflows.Technology Adoption: The episode underscores the slow adoption of technology in the AEC industry and how platforms like AEC+Tech aim to accelerate this process by fostering a community of shared knowledge.Role of Community: The significance of community engagement and sharing knowledge within the industry is emphasized as crucial for technological advancement and professional growth.Career Transition: Niknaz shares her personal journey of leaving a stable architecture job to pursue her passion for technology, offering insights into making career shifts in search of fulfillment.The Future of AEC: The conversation touches on how advancements in AI and technology are reshaping the roles and skill sets required in the architecture and construction industries.See more:https://www.aecplustech.com/ ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

  ECONOMIC SLOWDOWN AND CONSUMER SPENDING Colleague Gene Marks, The Guardian. Gene Marksreports on a US economic slowdown, citing contracting architectural billings and falling hotel occupancy. He notes that while the wealthy continue spending, the middle class is cutting back on dining out. Marks attributes inflation to government money circulation and discusses proposals for mandated retirement contributions. NUMBER 15

What if a powerful climate solution in cities isn't a new building, but the roof that's already there? As heat waves intensify across Europe, architect and MIT-trained educator Olivier Faber explains how his firm, Roofscapes is transforming overlooked rooftops into cooling, accessible, green infrastructure. Starting with Paris's iconic zinc roofs, the conversation unpacks why existing buildings are misaligned with today's climate, how shading and vegetation can dramatically reduce indoor temperatures without air conditioning, and why renovation and adaptation may matter more than new construction in the decades ahead. Along the way, Olivier reveals the political, technical, and cultural battles behind testing climate solutions in historic cities, and why climate adaptation is about changing how we value the buildings we already have.Thumbnail Image courtesy of RoofscapesSubscribe to Most Podern on:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3zYvX2lRZOpHcZW41WGVrpApple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/most-podern-podcast/id1725756164Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@MostPodernInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/most.podernLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/most-podernKeywordsarchitecture, climate change, renovation, urban design, sustainability, Roofscapes, green roofs, preservation, adaptation, building practices, Paris, urban design, heat island effectChapters00:00 Background and Journey into Architecture00:51 Exploring Alternative Architecture Practices03:52 Introducing Roofscapes and Its Mission06:17 Physical Adaptation: Before and After07:16 The Challenges of Zinc Roofs in Urban Design10:29 Innovative Solutions for Urban Heat Management11:34Pitching Green Roof Solutions to Building Owners14:08 Navigating the Complexities of Building Regulations17:14 Measuring the Impact of Climate Adaptation Projects24:09 Future Directions for Climate Adaptation in ArchitectureLinksOlivier Faber - https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivier-faberRoofscapes - https://www.roofscapes.studio/MITx - https://mitxonline.mit.edu/

Dr. JP Novin welcomes Dr. Mahesh Daas, President of Boston Architectural College, to the podcast to discuss AI's impact on higher education and the future workforce. Dr. Novin highlights Plexuss's role in enrollment marketing and shares his pursuit of a doctorate in higher education. Dr. Daas provides an overview of Boston Architectural College's 137-year history and its distinctive work-integrated educational model, along with the institution's scholarly focus on robotics, AI, and design computation, including works such as Towards Robotic Architecture.Their conversation frames AI as the fourth industrial revolution, using the SMR framework, and explores how creative and cognitive work is increasingly vulnerable, while human excellence and the bespoke, relationship-driven nature of architecture continue to hold value. Dr. Daas emphasizes that education must prioritize “learning to learn” in order to adapt to collaboration with nonhuman intelligences and that experimentation through “sandboxes” is essential before regulation. He further stresses the responsibility of leadership to ensure that rapid AI adoption does not deepen social inequity by creating a divide between “humans with AI” and “humans without AI,” urging thoughtful, critical engagement with AI to empower individuals and society during this period of disruption.

In this In Case You Missed It (ICYMI) article-read episode of I Hear Design, host Robert Nieminen opens with a brief update on the White House's proposed 90,000-square-foot ballroom project, including preservation groups' calls for a rigorous review process, a December 12, 2025 lawsuit seeking to halt the work, and reporting that a new lead architect has taken over the project in spite of calls from the A&D community to decline the commission.  Then we revisit the original September 3, 2025 commentary by Carrie Meadows, "Architectural Community Responds to Trump's Executive Order on Federal Design," responding to President Trump's executive order on federal design. The episode summarizes the American Institute of Architects' concerns that a mandate favoring classical styles restricts thoughtful design, removes meaningful local feedback, and limits architecture's ability to reflect modern culture and diverse needs. Drawing on responses from multiple professional organizations, the piece argues for a more democratic, evidence-based, future-forward approach; one that supports community engagement, sustainability, and innovation while respecting architectural heritage.

Wrapping up the year with the annual SOLO podcast-- and my guest #200... Troy Johnson of Apogee Architectural Metals.  It is an incredible one.  Some may remember Troy when he blew the audience away at BEC a few years ago while running Harmon, so you'd know he'd be a great one to interview.  We covered a lot of subjects and broke news- and that news is significant. It's a very shrewd maneuver that will be appreciated in the marketplace- and I, as an industry observer, loved it.  Troy hit on his job now (it's still pretty new), culture moves, trends he's impressed with, what the industry can expect from the companies of Apogee Architectural Metals, and so much more. Plus, on my fun question, he delivered an incredibly creative and deep answer.  All of it was great, and I do think you will enjoy it immensely- I know I did!This episode, as all in 2025, was sponsored by FHC-Frameless Hardware Company.  THANK YOU to everyone there for the support.  Learn more about them and support them as well as www.fhc-usa.com From the Fabricator- #Glass and #Glazing hosted by Max Perilstein, Managing Partner of Sole Source Consultants. Connect with Max on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-perilstein-409ba111/

Gaza is not only living through an ongoing genocide since 2023—it is also enduring a much longer history of colonization, dispossession, and erasure dating back to the Nakba in 1948. This episode explores Gaza through the lens of its architectural heritage: a deep, intimate bond between people and homeland.Once a vibrant crossroads of civilizations, Gaza witnessed modern urban planning as early as the 1920s, boasted seven cinemas, and experienced a true architectural golden age under the Mamluks, known for their distinctive buildings and unique hamams. Yet decades of conflict, occupation, blockade, and isolation have severed the city from its geographic and human reality.Today, its heritage is being wiped out at an unprecedented scale. As of October 2025, UNESCO has documented damage to 114 cultural sites—from religious monuments to historic homes and archaeological treasures.In response, Palestinians have launched a digital Gaza Historical Legacy Museum, preserving what can still be saved and imagining a future where this museum will one day stand in Gaza itself.This episode is an invitation to remember, witness, and resist forgetting.Thanks for listening, take care, Umut

I interviewed Domenico Singha Pedroli about Another Place on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at IDFA DocLab in Amsterdam, Netherlands. This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality

Fluent Fiction - Catalan: From Architectural Wonders to Lasting Friendships Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/ca/episode/2025-12-02-23-34-02-ca Story Transcript:Ca: La Sagrada Família es va alçar, majestuosa, al cor de Barcelona.En: La Sagrada Família rose, majestic, at the heart of Barcelona.Ca: En ple hivern, l'aire era fred, però no impedia que la gent s'amuntonés per mirar-la.En: In the middle of winter, the air was cold, but it didn't stop people from gathering to look at it.Ca: Avui, un grup d'estudiants de secundària visitava la ciutat per aprendre més sobre l'obra d'Antoni Gaudí.En: Today, a group of high school students was visiting the city to learn more about the work of Antoni Gaudí.Ca: Pere, un alumne que estimava l'arquitectura, mirava els detalls intricats de les façanes amb admiració.En: Pere, a student who loved architecture, admired the intricate details of the facades.Ca: Aquell matí, el sol brillava sobre les torres, creant ombres que ballaven a terra.En: That morning, the sun shone on the towers, creating shadows that danced on the ground.Ca: Mireia, la seva companya de classe, estava a prop, fent fotos amb la seva càmera.En: Mireia, his classmate, was nearby, taking photos with her camera.Ca: Semblava un nadal perfecte, amb la decoració festiva que omplia el carrer.En: It seemed like a perfect Christmas, with festive decorations filling the street.Ca: Pere volia parlar amb Mireia.En: Pere wanted to talk to Mireia.Ca: La admirava des de lluny, però mai s'havia atrevit a acostar-se.En: He admired her from afar but had never dared to approach.Ca: Ell desitjava impressionar-la amb el seu coneixement, però ella sempre estava envoltada per altres companys més extrovertits.En: He wanted to impress her with his knowledge, but she was always surrounded by other more outgoing classmates.Ca: Amb el cor bategant, Pere va decidir apropar-se a ella.En: With a racing heart, Pere decided to approach her.Ca: Va pensar en mostrar-li els detalls menys coneguts de l'església.En: He thought of showing her the lesser-known details of the church.Ca: Hi havia escultures amagades que només els més curiosos podien veure.En: There were hidden sculptures that only the most curious could see.Ca: Amb passets insegurs, es va acostar.En: With hesitant steps, he got closer.Ca: "Mireia, vols que t'ensenyem uns detalls que potser no has vist?En: "Mireia, would you like me to show you some details you might not have seen?"Ca: " va murmurar, amb la veu una mica trencada.En: he murmured, his voice slightly breaking.Ca: Mireia va somriure sorpresa i li va respondre: "Clar!En: Mireia smiled in surprise and replied: "Of course!Ca: M'encantaria.En: I would love that."Ca: "Poc després, es van trobar allunyats del grup principal.En: Soon after, they found themselves away from the main group.Ca: Van pujar per unes escales estretes, cap a parts de la basílica que molts ignoraven.En: They climbed narrow stairs to parts of the basilica that many ignored.Ca: Pere va parlar amb passió sobre l'estil arquitectònic de Gaudí i les tècniques que havia usat.En: Pere spoke with passion about Gaudí's architectural style and the techniques he had used.Ca: Mireia escoltava atenta, emocionada pel que li explicava.En: Mireia listened intently, excited by what he was telling her.Ca: "És fascinant, Pere!En: "It's fascinating, Pere!Ca: Mai ho hauria notat," va dir mentre preparava la seva càmera, capturant aquells racons secrets.En: I would never have noticed," she said while preparing her camera, capturing those secret corners.Ca: Durant tota l'excursió, la conversa va fluir fàcilment entre ells.En: Throughout the excursion, conversation flowed easily between them.Ca: Després d'unes hores explorant junts, Mireia el va convidar a ajudar-la amb les fotos que havia pres.En: After a few hours exploring together, Mireia invited him to help with the photos she had taken.Ca: Volia la seva opinió.En: She wanted his opinion.Ca: Aquell dia, Pere va sentir que alguna cosa havia canviat.En: That day, Pere felt that something had changed.Ca: Per primera vegada, no se sentia eclipsat pels altres.En: For the first time, he didn't feel overshadowed by others.Ca: Va trobar que la seva passió pels edificis havia format un vincle amb Mireia.En: He found that his passion for buildings had formed a bond with Mireia.Ca: Quan el sol començava a baixar, el somriure d'ella li feia saber que havia aconseguit el que volia.En: As the sun began to set, her smile let him know that he had accomplished what he wanted.Ca: Ja no era tan solitari enmig de la multitud.En: He was no longer so lonely in the crowd.Ca: Tenia una nova amiga, algú que compartia la seva curiositat i entusiasme.En: He had a new friend, someone who shared his curiosity and enthusiasm.Ca: Pere es va acomiadar de la Sagrada Família amb el cor ple.En: Pere said goodbye to La Sagrada Família with a full heart.Ca: Havia abrigat una connexió, tant amb l'arquitectura com amb Mireia.En: He had nurtured a connection, both with the architecture and with Mireia.Ca: Entenia que el que el feia diferent era el que el feia especial.En: He understood that what made him different was what made him special.Ca: I així, amb la ciutat il·luminada pels llums de Nadal, Pere va marxar sabent que un nou capítol començava, un ple de confiança i amistat sincera.En: And so, with the city illuminated by Christmas lights, Pere left knowing that a new chapter was beginning, one filled with confidence and sincere friendship. Vocabulary Words:majestic: majestuosathe facades: les façanesoutgoing: extrovertitsintricate: intricatsfestive: festivathe sculptures: les esculturesthe shadows: les ombresthe stairs: les escalesnarrow: estreteshidden: amagadesto shine: brillarthe decorations: la decoracióthe heart: el corintently: atentathe voice: la veuoverlooked/ignored: ignoravento flow: fluirto capture: capturarto dare: atrevir-sepassion: passióthe technique: les tècniquesthe bond: el vincleto climb: pujarthe group: el grupexcursion: excursióto whisper/murmur: murmurarto prepare: prepararsincere: sinceraconfidence: confiançato nourish/nurture: abrigar

The upcoming Chicago Review of Architecture will be produced in collaboration with the New York Review of Architecture.The magazine aims to give a critical eye  to the architecture around us including the politics of it all. The 21st Show is Illinois' statewide weekday public radio talk show, connecting Illinois and bringing you the news, culture, and stories that matter to the 21st state. Have thoughts on the show or one of our episodes, or want to share an idea for something we should talk about? Send us an email: talk@21stshow.org. If you'd like to have your say as we're planning conversations, join our texting group! Just send the word "TALK" to (217) 803-0730. Subscribe to our podcast and hear our latest conversations.  Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6PT6pb0 Find past segments, links to our social media and more at our website: 21stshow.org.

Architectural historian Kenneth Frampton remembers the exact moment of his political awakening. Arriving in the United States in 1965, flying over the blazing island of Manhattan and suddenly grasping the visibility of capitalist power there—“a ferocious panorama” of light, cars and consumption that stood in stark contrast to what he calls the “concealed” capitalism of mid-century Britain. From that moment, his architectural writing became inseparable from politics: shaped by Hannah Arendt's idea of the space of appearance, by phenomenology's insistence on embodied experience, and by a Marxist attention to exploitation, power and the global neoliberal order.In this first episode of a two-part interview, Kenneth Frampton, arguably the most celebrated and influential architectural thinker of the past half century, looks back over nearly six decades of his writing and teaching.In the first half of the conversation he addresses the idea critical regionalism as “an architecture of resistance” to commodification, connects phenomenology to political agency rather than aesthetic escapism, and defends his own “operative” criticism—writing that openly aims to influence how architects practice. He is unsparing about the state of architectural education, where social-justice rhetoric often displaces serious engagement with construction and craft, and where capitalism itself remains strangely unnamed. Along the way he reflects on being, as he puts it, “a Marxist who believes in phenomenology,” on the tectonic poetics of building, and, closing out the episode, he reckons with becoming a father at 52 and a grandfather in his mid-90s—thinking about legacy, continuity and what it means for architects, in Álvaro Siza's phrase, not to invent anything, but to transform reality.Scaffold is an Architecture Foundation production, created and hosted by Matthew Blunderfield. Become an Architecture Foundation Patreon member and be a part of a growing coalition of architects and built environment professionals supporting our vital and independent work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on the Giant Ideas podcast we welcome visionary architect Bjarke Ingels, founder of BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group), whose work includes Google's Silicon Valley campus, the Danish Maritime Museum, and 2 World Trade Center. In this episode, Bjarke shares his philosophy of “utopian pragmatism,” the inseparable link between form and function in architecture, and his thoughts on why architecture matters.Bjarke also discusses collaborations with fellow visionary Thomas Heatherwick, the economic and societal forces shaping our built environment. We discuss his ambitious “Mindfulness City” project in Bhutan, his concept of “hedonic sustainability”: designing cities and spaces that are irresistible and joyful.Tune in for a fascinating exploration of how architecture can shape a better world, insight into the Danish approach to design and sustainability, and why balancing contradictions is needed more than ever.Building a purpose driven company? Read more about Giant Ventures at www.Giant.vc.Music credits: Bubble King written and produced by Cameron McLain and Stevan Cablayan aka Vector_XING. Please note: The content of this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered financial, legal, or investment advice. Always consult a licensed professional before making any investment decisions.

This week on The Hamilton Review Podcast, we are excited to have Peter and Clara Hamilton on the show! In this episode, Peter and Clara are sharing all about the launch of their brand new company, Loam. Loam is architecturally inspired heirloom wood toy blocks, all natural and sustainably sourced and fully made in the USA. You will thoroughly enjoy Peter and Clara's personal story (from Peter's Architectural career, Clara's career in Educational Counseling and balancing their four children with very limited screen time) and how they created Loam. Loam is designed to nurture creativity, imagination,and mindfulness through open-ended, screen-free play. Loam is inspired by the timeless elegance of beautiful materials and craftsmanship. It's a generous gift that connects generations through design, imagination, and tactile joy. Enjoy this inspiring conversation and share it with your friends and family! Peter Hamilton, founder of Loam, was born and raised in Santa Monica, California, studied Creative Writing and Art at Pepperdine University, and has a Master's Degree in Architecture from the University of Oregon. Peter is a licensed architect, and he has owned his own architecture office, Studio Peter Hamilton, for eight years. In his free time, Peter enjoys studying art books, planting trees, and coaching his kids' baseball teams.   Clara Hamilton, wife of Peter and mother of their four children, is a full-time mother and home educator. Clara was raised in Culver City, California, studied Sports Medicine at Pepperdine University and has a Master's Degree in Educational Counseling, and before staying home to care for their children, she served twelve years as a high school teacher, counselor, and administrator in both public and independent schools. In her free time, Clara enjoys reading with her kids, sewing, or spending time outside with her family. How to contact Peter and Clara Hamilton:   Loam Blocks website   Loam Blocks on Instagram   Studio Peter Hamilton   How to contact Dr. Bob: Dr. Bob on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChztMVtPCLJkiXvv7H5tpDQ Dr. Bob on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drroberthamilton/ Dr. Bob on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bob.hamilton.1656 Dr. Bob's Seven Secrets Of The Newborn website: https://7secretsofthenewborn.com/ Dr. Bob's website: https://roberthamiltonmd.com/ Pacific Ocean Pediatrics: http://www.pacificoceanpediatrics.com/    

Nakita Reed is an award-winning architect with experience in the rehabilitation and sustainable reuse of historic buildings. She is an Associate Principal at Quinn Evans, a LEED-Accredited Professional, and a certified Passive House Consultant.She serves on the board of the Baltimore Architecture Foundation, the Zero Net Carbon Collaboration for Existing and Heritage Buildings (ZNCC), Built Buildings Lab, and is host of the Tangible Remnants podcast - a podcast that demystifies the building reuse process for building owners and developers.We talk about:- Nakita's childhood curiosity for abandoned buildings and how that led her to a career focused on efforts to restore them to serve their communities again.- We review the challenges and successes of some of Nakita's most memorable projects and how her team worked to challenge misconceptions that historic buildings can't be sustainable, energy-efficient, or adaptable.- Nakita shares technical insights on documenting and restoring heritage structures using exploratory demolition, laser scanning, dew point testing, and WUFI analysis.- Finally, Nakita reflects on launching her podcast, Tangible Remnants, as a way to contextualize architecture within race, history, and culture and tell fuller, more inclusive stories about the ways we live and work.>>> Connect with Nakita:https://www.nakitareed.com/Guide to building reuse for climate action | AIAZero Net Carbon Collaboration for Existing and Historic BuildingsWhat is WUFI®? | WUFI (en)>>>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:- Leave us a rating and review!>>>Music by⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ AlexGrohl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ from ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this conversation, Ben Wolff shares his journey from nightclub promoter to a successful entrepreneur in the hospitality industry. He discusses the unique concept of tree house hotels under the Onera brand, the evolution of the Hill Country market, and his innovative marketing strategies that leverage social media and influencer partnerships. Ben also introduces his new project, Baya Hotels, which aims to create a tropical landscape resort in Florida, blending outdoor experiences with agritourism. Ultimate Show Note: 00:00:00 - Introduction to the podcast and guest introduction 00:02:30 – Ben Wolff 's background in hospitality and transition to boutique hotels 00:04:44 - Explanation of Treehouse Hotels and the meaning behind Onera 00:06:17 - Current market trends in the Hill Country and Austin's growth 00:08:16 - Impact of new luxury resorts on the Airbnb market 00:09:35 - Architectural design and construction challenges of unique hotel units 00:12:28 - Marketing strategies and the role of social media in driving traffic 00:20:01 - Overview of the new Baya Hotels project and its unique concept Connect with Ben on Social: Insider Secrets Helping You Navigate the Future of Hospitality https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-wolff/ Instagram (@undefined) Visit Us:https://accountableequity.com/https://accountableequity.com/case-study/ Turn your unique talent into capital and achieve the life you were destined to live. Join our community!We believe that Capital is more than just Cash. In fact, Human Capital always comes first before the accumulation of Financial Capital. We explore the best, most efficient, high-integrity ways of raising capital (Human & Financial). We want our listeners to use their personal human capital to empower the growth of their financial capital. Together we are stronger. LinkedinFacebookInstagramApple PodcastSpotify

Join us for an exciting conversation with Kim Evans, CAD & Architectural Drafting instructor and SkillsUSA Advisor, and her dynamic student leaders, Carter Bush and Quincy Wilson. They break down the world of Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD)—explaining its essential role in today's economy. Plus, discover the inspiring journey of how Quincy and Carter found their passion, joined the program, and became key student officers in SkillsUSA!

In this episode with Carla Bruni, an architectural preservation and resiliency specialist, educator, and author of Chicago Homes: A Portrait of the City's Everyday Architecture, we explore the role of preservation in shaping a sustainable future. We discuss why Chicago's architectural identity matters, how history can inform modern design practices, and why education and advocacy are essential to building more resilient communities. Carla shares her perspective on connecting the past and future of architecture to inspire design that lasts.Mentioned in this episode:Carla Bruni on IGChicago Bungalow AssociationChicago Homes: A Portrait of the City's Everyday Architecture by Carla Bruni & Phil ThompsonWonder City StudioEvent: Bungalow Book Club Event SeriesUnblocked EnglewoodHave thoughts or comments to share? Feel free to reach out to MAREDI Design at hello@maredi-design.com

durée : 01:30:07 - Les Nuits de France Culture - par : Albane Penaranda - En 2000, le Palais Garnier est à l'honneur dans l'émission "Décibels" sur France Culture. Au micro de Jeanne-Martine Vacher, Gérard Fontaine évoque la magie et l'architecture de l'édifice. Paul Andreu, architecte du futur Opéra de Pékin, s'exprime sur les problématiques de ce projet d'envergure. - réalisation : Emily Vallat - invités : Gérard Fontaine Docteur en philosophie, ancien administrateur culturel, auteur spécialiste de l'art lyrique et de l'architecture des 19e et 20e siècles; Paul Andreu Architecte, spécialiste de constructions aéroportuaires

Philly's skyline has everything from the oldest residential homes in the country on Elfreth's Alley to the skyscrapers in Center City to the twin houses of West Philly. Philly's architecture tells stories about its history — if you know where to look. Host Trenae Nuri talks with Chris Hytha, a Philly artist who has been studying and documenting Philly's built world, about the city's most iconic architecture and how to appreciate it. Also, he's rehabbing a rowhome from the 1800s and learning why you never waive inspections.  Follow Chris here to learn more about his work. Get Philly news & events in your inbox with our newsletter: Hey Philly Call or text us: 215-259-8170 We're also on Instagram: @citycastphilly You can support this show and get great perks by becoming a City Cast Philly Neighbor at membership.citycast.fm. Learn more about the sponsors of this episode: Fitler Club Advertise on the podcast or in the newsletter: citycast.fm/advertise

Soyoung Kang, President of eos Products, joins AMA's CEO and podcast host, Bennie F. Johnson, for a conversation about studying architecture and the value of setting a vision, the need to create desirability and joy in a brand, and why you need to lean into your skills and learn new things to find success and joy

Steve provides an update on his planned Arizona home. David shares his tale of basement flooding. Kit asks what's good to get at architectural salvage yards and what isn't. Rob asks about water management and window placement in a lime-plaster wall. Ian, Grant and Patrick help Patrick address listener comments and questions.   Tune in to Episode 707 of the Fine Homebuilding Podcast to learn more about:  Owner-building an off-grid house in Arizona  Smart shopping at architectural salvage yards Wall assemblies with natural materials and lime plaster Have a question or topic you want us to talk about on the show? Email us at fhbpodcast@taunton.com.     ➡️ Check Out the Full Show Notes: FHB Podcast 707 ➡️ Sign up for a Fine Homebuilding All-Access Membership ➡️ Follow Fine Homebuilding on Social Media:   Instagram • Facebook • TikTok • Pinterest • YouTube  ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐  If you enjoy the show, please subscribe and rate us on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube Music, or wherever you prefer to listen.

In the episode, we sat down with ClickHouse Co-Founder Yury Izrailevsky to unpack how one of the fastest open-source databases in the world became the analytics engine of choice for 2,000 customers including Harvey, Canva, HP, and Supabase. From its Yandex origins to powering AI observability, Yury shares how ClickHouse balances open-source roots, cloud innovation, and a remote-first culture moving at breakneck speed.ClickHouse's Series C valued the company at $6.35B earlier this year, and just yesterday they announced an extension to that round, just months after it was raised. In this episode, we dig into:Origins & Founding StoryClickHouse began as an internal project at Yandex to power a Google Analytics–style platform, focused on performance and scale.Open-sourced in 2016 - rapid global adoption laid the foundation for ClickHouse the company. Yury first discovered ClickHouse while at Google; impressed by its speed, he later co-founded the company in 2021 alongside Aaron Katz (ex-Elastic) and the original creator Alexey Milovidov.Why ClickHouse Stands OutColumn-oriented, open source OLAP database designed for massive-scale analytical processing.Excels in performance, efficiency, and cost - ideal for large data volumes and real-time analytics (and now AI workloads). Architectural choices:Columnar storage = better compression and faster execution.Separation of compute and storage enables elasticity, scalability, and resilience in the cloud.Open Source vs. CloudOpen-source version offers freedom and flexibility.Cloud product delivers much lower total cost of ownership and fully managed experience.Architectural parity between the two ensuring no vendor lock-in for customers. Customers can run the same queries on both; most stay with cloud due to simplicity and cost efficiency.Use Cases & Ecosystem4 main use cases:Real-time analyticsData WarehousingObservability AI / ML WorkloadsCompany Building & CultureFully remote from day one.Prioritized experienced, self-sufficient engineers over early-career hires.Built and launched GA version in less than a year - insane pace of innovation.Innovation & CommunityMonthly release cadence.Hundreds of integrations and connectors.Strong open-source and commercial communityAdvice for FoundersFocus on what matters most Hire mature, independent thinkers.Move fast but maintain quality; ClickHouse Cloud achieved production-grade quality in record time.

Dr. Ilia Shumailov - Former DeepMind AI Security Researcher, now building security tools for AI agentsEver wondered what happens when AI agents start talking to each other—or worse, when they start breaking things? Ilia Shumailov spent years at DeepMind thinking about exactly these problems, and he's here to explain why securing AI is way harder than you think.**SPONSOR MESSAGES**—Check out notebooklm for your research project, it's really powerfulhttps://notebooklm.google.com/—Take the Prolific human data survey - https://www.prolific.com/humandatasurvey?utm_source=mlst and be the first to see the results and benchmark their practices against the wider community!—cyber•Fund https://cyber.fund/?utm_source=mlst is a founder-led investment firm accelerating the cybernetic economyOct SF conference - https://dagihouse.com/?utm_source=mlst - Joscha Bach keynoting(!) + OAI, Anthropic, NVDA,++Hiring a SF VC Principal: https://talent.cyber.fund/companies/cyber-fund-2/jobs/57674170-ai-investment-principal#content?utm_source=mlstSubmit investment deck: https://cyber.fund/contact?utm_source=mlst— We're racing toward a world where AI agents will handle our emails, manage our finances, and interact with sensitive data 24/7. But there is a problem. These agents are nothing like human employees. They never sleep, they can touch every endpoint in your system simultaneously, and they can generate sophisticated hacking tools in seconds. Traditional security measures designed for humans simply won't work.Dr. Ilia Shumailovhttps://x.com/iliaishackedhttps://iliaishacked.github.io/https://sequrity.ai/TRANSCRIPT:https://app.rescript.info/public/share/dVGsk8dz9_V0J7xMlwguByBq1HXRD6i4uC5z5r7EVGMTOC:00:00:00 - Introduction & Trusted Third Parties via ML00:03:45 - Background & Career Journey00:06:42 - Safety vs Security Distinction00:09:45 - Prompt Injection & Model Capability00:13:00 - Agents as Worst-Case Adversaries00:15:45 - Personal AI & CAML System Defense00:19:30 - Agents vs Humans: Threat Modeling00:22:30 - Calculator Analogy & Agent Behavior00:25:00 - IMO Math Solutions & Agent Thinking00:28:15 - Diffusion of Responsibility & Insider Threats00:31:00 - Open Source Security Concerns00:34:45 - Supply Chain Attacks & Trust Issues00:39:45 - Architectural Backdoors00:44:00 - Academic Incentives & Defense Work00:48:30 - Semantic Censorship & Halting Problem00:52:00 - Model Collapse: Theory & Criticism00:59:30 - Career Advice & Ross Anderson TributeREFS:Lessons from Defending Gemini Against Indirect Prompt Injectionshttps://arxiv.org/abs/2505.14534Defeating Prompt Injections by Design. Debenedetti, E., Shumailov, I., Fan, T., Hayes, J., Carlini, N., Fabian, D., Kern, C., Shi, C., Terzis, A., & Tramèr, F. https://arxiv.org/pdf/2503.18813Agentic Misalignment: How LLMs could be insider threatshttps://www.anthropic.com/research/agentic-misalignmentSTOP ANTHROPOMORPHIZING INTERMEDIATE TOKENS AS REASONING/THINKING TRACES!Subbarao Kambhampati et alhttps://arxiv.org/pdf/2504.09762Meiklejohn, S., Blauzvern, H., Maruseac, M., Schrock, S., Simon, L., & Shumailov, I. (2025). Machine learning models have a supply chain problem. https://arxiv.org/abs/2505.22778 Gao, Y., Shumailov, I., & Fawaz, K. (2025). Supply-chain attacks in machine learning frameworks. https://openreview.net/pdf?id=EH5PZW6aCrApache Log4j Vulnerability Guidancehttps://www.cisa.gov/news-events/news/apache-log4j-vulnerability-guidance Bober-Irizar, M., Shumailov, I., Zhao, Y., Mullins, R., & Papernot, N. (2022). Architectural backdoors in neural networks. https://arxiv.org/pdf/2206.07840Position: Fundamental Limitations of LLM Censorship Necessitate New ApproachesDavid Glukhov, Ilia Shumailov, ...https://proceedings.mlr.press/v235/glukhov24a.html AlphaEvolve MLST interview [Matej Balog, Alexander Novikov]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vC9nAosXrJw

This week we're joined by Adele Houghton of the Harvard School of Public Health and Carlos Castillo-Salgado of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health to discuss their new book Architectural Epidemiology: Architecture as a Mechanism for Designing a Healthier, More Sustainable, and Resilient World. We chat about how to connect the social and architectural determinants of health before projects get off the ground in order to create more healthy neighborhoods. +++ Get the show ad free on Patreon! Follow us on Bluesky, Threads, Instagram, YouTube, Flickr, Substack ... @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon theoverheadwire@sfba.social Support the show on Patreon http://patreon.com/theoverheadwire Buy books on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site!  And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at Tee-Public! And everything else at http://theoverheadwire.com

When I spoke with Scott Richler, co-founder of Gabriel Scott, I quickly realized his design journey wasn't linear but layered. With a background in architecture, jewelry and fashion Scott brings that same sense of structure and detail into furniture and lighting design. He explained how the precision of jewelry—where every small move influences the whole—mirrors his architectural training, allowing him to think critically on both macro and micro scales. Lighting was a major theme. Scott and I discussed how LED technology has completely shifted design possibilities, freeing designers from the limitations of older systems. No longer about blasting a room with light, the new approach is about using illumination strategically—whether it's enhancing a hospitality experience or subtly shaping a residential atmosphere. We also tackled the often-overused labels in design—“modern,” “traditional,” and everything in between. Scott pushed back on the idea of rigid categories, noting that Gabriel Scott's pieces live comfortably in both sleek penthouses and classic homes. The goal, he said, is timeless versatility, not chasing a label. Scott also opened up about his creative process. His team of artisans develops intricate parts that are refined enough to feel bespoke but adaptable enough to be assembled by everyday people—a kind of design language built for universal assembly. It's jewelry thinking applied to lighting and furniture. Of course, no conversation about product design is complete without addressing knockoffs. Scott acknowledged the frustration of seeing his work duplicated but emphasized the importance of strong contracts, local representation, and participating in trade shows like Milan Design Week to establish authenticity. We wrapped up talking the Triforium project in Los Angeles, reflecting on how lighting has evolved from mechanical systems in the 1970s to today's AI-driven adaptability. For Scott, it's less about chasing technology for its own sake, and more about how design—whether jewelry, furniture, or lighting—creates lasting experiences.  Designer Resources Pacific Sales Kitchen and Home. Where excellence meets expertise. Design Hardware - A stunning and vast collection of jewelry for the home! TimberTech - Real wood beauty without the upkeep LOME-AI.com, simple, inexpensive, text to video harnessing the power of AI to grow your firm, beautifully. And that is where I lost the connection with Scott. He was in Ibiza. And the WI-FI dropped, so I thought it would be fun to conclude this conversation with a brief chat with the founders of the Triforium Project. YACHT, Experimental Pop, and Reimagining the Triforium The Los Angeles-based band YACHT (Young Americans Challenging High Technology) has built its reputation on pushing the boundaries of music, technology, and performance art. Founded by Jona Bechtolt and later joined by Claire L. Evans, YACHT blends electronic pop, punk energy, and conceptual art into a body of work that often doubles as cultural critique. With albums like See Mystery Lights and Chain Tripping—the latter created with the help of AI-generated lyrics and sounds—the band has consistently explored the edges of where music meets innovation. One of their most intriguing projects is their involvement with the Triforium, a massive 1970s public art installation in downtown Los Angeles. Originally envisioned as a “polyphonoptic” sculpture, the Triforium contains 1,494 glass prisms designed to light up in sync with computer-generated music. Despite its futuristic ambitions, technical limitations of the era kept the piece from reaching its full potential, and it was largely dismissed as a failed experiment in civic art. Enter YACHT. Alongside a group of artists and technologists, the band helped spearhead efforts to restore and reinterpret the Triforium for a new generation. They worked on updating its outdated systems with modern technology,

Climbing The Hill by Amadou Camara https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FK1RKBKL "I come from a place where survival was a victory, and every step forward was a quiet act of defiance." From the dusty streets of Dar es Salam in Guinea Conakry to the drafting tables of the United States, Climbing The Hill is the powerful true story of one boy's journey through poverty, loss, and unrelenting adversity toward a life shaped by hope, resilience, and purpose. Born into hardship, Amadou Camara faced a childhood where survival was never guaranteed. Yet even amid overwhelming circumstances, he dared to dream of a better life. With unwavering determination and strength, he carved a path forward, ultimately transforming himself from a struggling boy into a successful architectural designer in the U.S. This deeply moving memoir explores themes of perseverance, trauma, healing, and the transformative power of vision. More than a personal account, Climbing The Hill is a universal story for anyone who has ever fought to rise above their beginnings and believed in something greater beyond the struggle.About The Author Amadou Camara was born in Guinea-Conakry, where his childhood was marked by trauma, hardship, and the kind of silence that often surrounds suffering. In a world where abuse was normalized and children's voices were rarely heard, Amadou endured, but he also dreamed. His memoir is a testament to the strength it takes to survive when survival is not guaranteed, and to rise when the world teaches you to remain small. Arriving in the United States after winning the Diversity Visa Lottery in 2013, Amadou faced a new set of challenges: a foreign land, a new language, and the weight of starting over. But with the same resilience that carried him through his childhood, he built a life from the ground up-one rooted in purpose, healing, and hope. Today, Amadou lives in Madison, Wisconsin with his wife, Oumou, and their miracle daughter, Aicha. He is a professional architectural designer with a five-year degree in architecture, working at Flad Architects, one of the top Architectural companies in the U.S-He brings his passion for the built environment to every project he touches-shaping spaces that heal and reflect dignity, strength, and vision. Amadou wrote this memoir not only to reflect on his own path to healing but to give voice to the countless children still enduring abuse in silence. His message is simple yet profound: no matter where you begin, you have the power to choose how your story continues. Pain may shape us, but it does not define us. With courage, hope, and unshakable will, we can all build a life worth remembering.

In this transformative episode of Dear Alice, we take you behind the scenes of one of our most ambitious projects yet — the Highland Manor Remodel. From reimagining the home's architecture to executing a full-scale interior makeover, we walk you through every design decision, challenge, and stunning reveal. Whether you're planning your own renovation or love a good before-and-after story, this episode is packed with insights on layout planning, material selection, and creating timeless beauty through thoughtful design. Tune in for a true masterclass in remodeling from the ground up. Shop Alice Lane: https://alicelanehome.com/ Sign up for our insider rewards program and get 10% off your next purchase: https://alicelanehome.com/pages/insider-program Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices