Podcasts about Architecture

What is humanity for?  What happens if we rethink not just the way we plan buildings, but our entire role as beings on a living planet?  These are the central questions driving Michael Pawlyn's third edition of the life-changing book, Biomimcry in Architecture.  Michael Pawlyn is an architect, the founding director of Exploration Architecture Ltd and is a ground-breaking pioneer, not just of biomimicry as the design foundation of architecture and the built environment, but of the ways we might redesign humanity. Before setting up his own practice, Michael was central to the team that radically re-invented horticultural architecture for the Eden Project. In 2018 he jointly initiated Architects Declare a Climate and Biodiversity Emergency which has since spread to 28 countries with over 8,000 companies signed up to a declaration of action. In addition to his architectural work he advises companies and governments on how to make the shift from sustainable to regenerative design. He lectures widely and his and his TED talk has been viewed over 2 million times, which gives you a sense of the scale and scope of the possibilities he opens up.  With Sarah Ichioka, he co-wrote the book 'Flourish' and we spoke to Sarah back in episode #147, but now Michael is back with the third edition of Biomimicry in Architecture, which came out on 1st September, and my goodness, this book has the capacity to change our world.  If every key decision-maker on the planet had a copy of this book, and was given time to read it, our world would be a different place, because over and over again, Michael shows the ways that the natural world has designed things that are more efficient, stronger, more resilient than anything humanity has created - but that we can make things with them that the natural world has not imagined.  More than anything this book re-iterates the fact that we are an integral part of the web of life and that by using our astonishing creativity, our capacity to see the design of an abalone shell, or the way a mussel roots in the seabed, or the ways palm leaves roll up in a hurricane or any of a thousand other almost-miraculous things—and then applying them in different contexts, we can create everything from surgical drills that can bend round corners to whole tidal lagoons that create and store power and offer whole new biomes.  If we set the flourishing of all life as our goal, we can co-create miracles. As will be obvious in the conversation you're about to hear, this book lit up so many parts of my heart and my mind - there is so much we can do if we bring the best of ourselves to the table and Michael Pawlyn is one of those thought-leaders who has ranged right to the edge of what we know and what we can do and brought the results to the rest of us in a way that's intriguing, inspiring and invigorating.  Whatever else you do this year, you need to read this book. Buy it, share it, tell your friends.  This is how we change the world.  So, with that endorsement ringing in your ears... Book - Biomimicry in Architecture https://uk.bookshop.org/p/books/biomimicry-in-architecture-michael-pawlyn/1341162TED talk - using Nature's Genius in Architecture https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QZp6smeSQABiomimicry Talk at UNITE summit https://youtu.be/XZbv9tc3Prc/Episode #147 with Sarah Ichioka on 'Flourish' which she co-wrote with Michael: https://accidentalgods.life/flourish-designing-new-paradigms/‘Human Layers' workshop developed by The Long Time Project based on Joanna Macey's work https://www.thelongtimeacademy.com/toolkitSurvival of the Fittest: From ESG to Competitive Sustainability - paper from Cambridge Institute for Sustainability Leadership https://www.cisl.cam.ac.uk/files/from_esg_to_competitive_sustainability.pdfWhat we offer: Accidental Gods, Dreaming Awake and the Thrutopia Writing Masterclass If you'd like to join our next Open Gathering offered by our Accidental Gods Programme it's  'Dreaming Your Death Awake' (you don't have to be a member) it's on 2nd November - details are here.If you'd like to join us at Accidental Gods, this is the membership where we endeavour to help you to connect fully with the living web of life. If you'd like to train more deeply in the contemporary shamanic work at Dreaming Awake, you'll find us here. If you'd like to explore the recordings from our last Thrutopia Writing Masterclass, the details are here

In this conversation, JT & Dave Weiss delve into various themes surrounding Flat Earth beliefs, biblical cosmology, and the exploration of historical architecture. They discuss the journey of questioning established scientific beliefs, the significance of asking questions, and the connections between ancient civilizations and modern understanding. The dialogue also touches on the concept of resets in history and the implications of biblical texts on our perception of the world. In this conversation, the speakers delve into various themes surrounding ancient civilizations, advanced technologies, and the implications of historical resets. They explore the architecture of ancient societies, the concept of a migrating North Pole, and the mysteries of underground cities. The discussion also touches on the nature of sound and frequency in ancient architecture, the deception of modern systems, and the spiritual journey of awakening and personal growth. Throughout the conversation, they emphasize the importance of accountability and free will in understanding one's spiritual path.Dave's website: https://flatearthdave.com/Chapters00:00 Introduction to Modern Roots Life and Health Supplements 00:46 Meeting Dave Weiss: The Flat Earth Discussion Begins 01:49 The Journey to Flat Earth Beliefs 02:47 Biblical Cosmology and Creation 05:40 Questioning Science and the Heliocentric Model 08:35 The Role of Questions in Understanding 11:32 Gravity and the Nature of the Earth 14:12 The Importance of Asking Questions 17:08 The Firmament and Biblical References 20:16 Astrology, the Zodiac, and Biblical Connections 22:59 Old World Architecture and the Mud Flood Theory 26:03 The Mystery of Star Forts and Historical Infrastructure 29:01 World Fairs and Their Architectural Marvels 31:44 The Role of Giants and Ancient Civilizations 34:38 The Shift from Materialism to Spirituality 37:32 The Concept of Resets in History 40:32 The Biblical Perspective on Ancient Civilizations 43:13 Conclusion: The Interconnectedness of Truth and Belief 51:43 Exploring Ancient Civilizations and Architecture 54:01 The Concept of a Migrating North Pole 57:26 Advanced Ancient Technologies and Their Implications 59:50 The Nature of Historical Resets 01:02:29 Underground Cities and Their Mysteries 01:08:42 The Chicago Fire and Its Aftermath 01:10:01 Meltology and the Transformation of Materials 01:13:06 The Role of Sound and Frequency in Ancient Architecture 01:16:55 The Deception of Modern Systems 01:21:30 The Nature of God and Creation 01:26:34 Accountability and Free Will in Spirituality 01:32:44 The Journey of Awakening and Personal GrowthBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/jt-s-mix-tape--6579902/support.Please support our sponsor Modern Roots Life: https://modernrootslife.com/?bg_ref=rVWsBoOfcFJESUS SAID THERE WOULD BE HATERS Shirts: https://jtfollowsjc.com/product-category/mens-shirts/WOMEN'S SHIRTS: https://jtfollowsjc.com/product-category/womens-shirts/

Across the South, asylums were built with the promise of healing — but inside their walls, countless lives were marked by fear, neglect, and cruelty. In this episode of Southern Mysteries, explore the haunting history of institutions like Broughton Hospital, Cherry Hospital, Central State, and Bryce. From mysterious deaths and forced sterilizations to the tragedy of the Eller twins and the lifetime confinement of Junius Wilson, these are the real horrors that gave rise to Southern asylum ghost stories — and the suffering that still echoes through their halls. Join the Community on Patreon: Want more Southern Mysteries? You can hear the Southern Mysteries show archive of 60+ episodes along with Patron exclusive podcast, Audacious: Tales of American Crime and more when you become a patron of the show. You can immediately access exclusive content now at patreon.com/southernmysteries

End chaos in your firm—300+ peers use this framework. Free video here: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/framework Enoch Sears and Rion Willard tackle the myth of hustle and grind. Why do smart architects work more yet feel behind? They walk through the real cost and hint at a better path that frees your time, profits, and nerves. They share stories from studio all-nighters, a high-stakes talk in Austin, and a sharp lesson on leadership. You'll hear a clean way to pick what to stop, what to keep, and what to hand off. Most of all, they show how ease beats force when you build your firm. The 30-second check that exposes hidden grind—and what it reveals about your pipeline, projects, and pride this week. A quiet switch of leaders flips to stop bottlenecks, lift team ownership, and unlock profit without longer hours or late nights. The garden-style tactic that attracts better clients, calmer weeks, and growth that feels aligned—and lasts, without chasing or forcing deals.

In this episode of Crazy Wisdom, host Stewart Alsop talks with Jared Zoneraich, CEO and co-founder of PromptLayer, about how AI is reshaping the craft of software building. The conversation covers PromptLayer's role as an AI engineering workbench, the evolving art of prompting and evals, the tension between implicit and explicit knowledge, and how probabilistic systems are changing what it means to “code.” Stewart and Jared also explore vibe coding, AI reasoning, the black-box nature of large models, and what accelerationism means in today's fast-moving AI culture. You can find Jared on X @imjaredz and learn more or sign up for PromptLayer at PromptLayer.com.Check out this GPT we trained on the conversationTimestamps00:00 – Stewart Alsop opens with Jared Zoneraich, who explains PromptLayer as an AI engineering workbench and discusses reasoning, prompting, and Codex.05:00 – They explore implicit vs. explicit knowledge, how subject matter experts shape prompts, and why evals matter for scaling AI workflows.10:00 – Jared explains eval methodologies, backtesting, hallucination checks, and the difference between rigorous testing and iterative sprint-based prompting.15:00 – Discussion turns to observability, debugging, and the shift from deterministic to probabilistic systems, highlighting skill issues in prompting.20:00 – Jared introduces “LM idioms,” vibe coding, and context versus content—how syntax, tone, and vibe shape AI reasoning.25:00 – They dive into vibe coding as a company practice, cloud code automation, and prompt versioning for building scalable AI infrastructure.30:00 – Stewart reflects on coding through meditation, architecture planning, and how tools like Cursor and Claude Code are shaping AGI development.35:00 – Conversation expands into AI's cultural effects, optimism versus doom, and critical thinking in the age of AI companions.40:00 – They discuss philosophy, history, social fragmentation, and the possible decline of social media and liberal democracy.45:00 – Jared predicts a fragmented but resilient future shaped by agents and decentralized media.50:00 – Closing thoughts on AI-driven markets, polytheistic model ecosystems, and where innovation will thrive next.Key InsightsPromptLayer as AI Infrastructure – Jared Zoneraich presents PromptLayer as an AI engineering workbench—a platform designed for builders, not researchers. It provides tools for prompt versioning, evaluation, and observability so that teams can treat AI workflows with the same rigor as traditional software engineering while keeping flexibility for creative, probabilistic systems.Implicit vs. Explicit Knowledge – The conversation highlights a critical divide between what AI can learn (explicit knowledge) and what remains uniquely human (implicit understanding or “taste”). Jared explains that subject matter experts act as the bridge, embedding human nuance into prompts and workflows that LLMs alone can't replicate.Evals and Backtesting – Rigorous evaluation is essential for maintaining AI product quality. Jared explains that evals serve as sanity checks and regression tests, ensuring that new prompts don't degrade performance. He describes two modes of testing: formal, repeatable evals and more experimental sprint-based iterations used to solve specific production issues.Deterministic vs. Probabilistic Thinking – Jared contrasts the old, deterministic world of coding—predictable input-output logic—with the new probabilistic world of LLMs, where results vary and control lies in testing inputs rather than debugging outputs. This shift demands a new mindset: builders must embrace uncertainty instead of trying to eliminate it.The Rise of Vibe Coding – Stewart and Jared explore vibe coding as a cultural and practical movement. It emphasizes creativity, intuition, and context-awareness over strict syntax. Tools like Claude Code, Codex, and Cursor let engineers and non-engineers alike “feel” their way through building, merging programming with design thinking.AI Culture and Human Adaptation – Jared predicts that AI will both empower and endanger human cognition. He warns of overreliance on LLMs for decision-making and the coming wave of “AI psychosis,” yet remains optimistic that humans will adapt, using AI to amplify rather than atrophy critical thinking.A Fragmented but Resilient Future – The episode closes with reflections on the social and political consequences of AI. Jared foresees the decline of centralized social media and the rise of fragmented digital cultures mediated by agents. Despite risks of isolation, he remains confident that optimism, adaptability, and pluralism will define the next AI era.

In this episode of the Real Estate Pros podcast, host Kristen interviews Mary Butler-Stonewall, founder of Architectural Environmental Survival Designs for Tomorrow. The conversation focuses on the critical need for building code reform to enhance sustainability and disaster prevention. Mary shares her lifelong mission to create structures that harmonize with nature, emphasizing the importance of innovative architectural practices that can withstand natural disasters. She discusses her work with impoverished communities, the impact of building codes on climate change, and the necessity for legislative changes to address health and safety issues in construction. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to support these vital reforms.   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true ‘white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a “mini-mastermind” with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming “Retreat”, either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas “Big H Ranch”? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

What if everything you were taught about career success was designed to keep you working harder while staying trapped? In this episode, we're dismantling the traditional career playbook and rebuilding it around one goal: your freedom. This is pillar five of choosing yourself: Career Architecture. We're getting strategic about money, security, and designing work that actually serves your life. We're talking about how to navigate systems that weren't built for you, why single women especially need to be ruthless about income, and the truth about what freedom actually costs. Should you climb the corporate ladder? Build multiple income streams? Work remote? Hire help? We're breaking down exactly what career architecture means when the goal isn't just success, it's sovereignty. If you've ever felt like you're working hard but not building toward freedom, this episode will change how you think about your career. ----more---- Ready to stop living life on autopilot and start designing it intentionally? The Shop: Discover exclusive tools, curated workshops, and guides for the radical woman ready to step fully into her power. https://www.charliestoolbox.com/shop Substack: Read deep dives on money, self-trust, and building power outside of old systems. https://charliestoolbox.substack.com/ Website: Find more resources, learn about our methodology, and explore all our offerings in one place. https://www.charliestoolbox.com/ The KIT Newsletter: Get bite-sized tools to put sovereignty into action every week. https://charliestoolbox.kit.com/cad3ba22c6 The Podcast: Listen to real conversations with women who've built lives beyond approval, expectation, and limits. https://charliestoolbox.podbean.com/ Take the Free Assessment: Learn where you are on your decentering men journey. https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/68b71e8eeb218c0015ec5c4f Your sovereignty is your foundation. My role is to help you use it as a launchpad. Follow for Daily Inspiration: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charliestoolbox Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charliestoolbox/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/charliestoolbox Take Action Now: Hit subscribe if you're ready to stop waiting for permission and start choosing yourself. New episodes drop weekly with tools for building a life that's authentically felt and beautifully lived.

The Architecture of the Wire explores the development of telecommunications infrastructure and its impact on the architectural and urban culture of the modern age—from poles, wires, and cables, to “micro-architectures,” such as the théâtrophone and the telephone booth. Starting with the intrepid worldwide infrastructures of the late nineteenth century, Carlotta Darò proposes a new history that explores the multiple links and crossroads of such technical “things” with architecture and art.Based on extensive research of North American company archives, and French institutional ones, and drawing on secondary literature in art and architectural history, media studies, and the history of technology, Darò examines the aesthetic implications of material objects that have forever changed our urban, rural, and domestic environments. This interview was conducted by Matthew Wells, Senior Lecturer in Architectural Studies at the University of Manchester. His research explores architecture in the long nineteenth century, focusing on artistic techniques, technology, and political economy. Wells is the author of Modelling the Metropolis: The Architectural Model in Victorian London (2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

The Architecture of the Wire explores the development of telecommunications infrastructure and its impact on the architectural and urban culture of the modern age—from poles, wires, and cables, to “micro-architectures,” such as the théâtrophone and the telephone booth. Starting with the intrepid worldwide infrastructures of the late nineteenth century, Carlotta Darò proposes a new history that explores the multiple links and crossroads of such technical “things” with architecture and art.Based on extensive research of North American company archives, and French institutional ones, and drawing on secondary literature in art and architectural history, media studies, and the history of technology, Darò examines the aesthetic implications of material objects that have forever changed our urban, rural, and domestic environments. This interview was conducted by Matthew Wells, Senior Lecturer in Architectural Studies at the University of Manchester. His research explores architecture in the long nineteenth century, focusing on artistic techniques, technology, and political economy. Wells is the author of Modelling the Metropolis: The Architectural Model in Victorian London (2023). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/architecture

646. We talk to Dr. Thomas Smith about his series of Red String novels, set in 19th century Mississippi River and Central Louisiana. His first novel in the series is Just a Piece of Red String: Antebellum Voodoo and Vengeance. In antebellum Natchez, Mississippi, and the bustling city of New Orleans, cousins Sawyer Dundee and Solomon Witcher come into manhood, each charting a dramatically different course. While Sawyer remains in Natchez to run the family business, the charismatic Solomon seeks his fortune, chasing legendary buried treasure and trying his luck at cards in New Orleans. Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 221 years. Order your copy today! This week in the Louisiana Anthology. Swanton. Natchez Stories. "36. Story of a Bison." While traveling about a hunter was overtaken by darkness and thought, “I will camp for the night and go home next morning.” Near by was something which he took to be a tree pulled up by the roots, and he thought, “I will make a fire there.” So he leaned his gun up against it and hung his shot pouch on it. But really it was a bison and what he hung his shot pouch on was the horn. It got up and ran off bellowing, carrying the shot pouch. After it got a long distance away it threw it off. This week in Louisiana history. October 4, 1792. Under Gov. Carondelet, the first theatre opened in Louisiana on St. Peter St., N.O. This week in New Orleans history. In 2008, William Jefferson sought re-election to the United States House of Representatives. Seven Democrats challenged him for the seat in the Democratic primary. In the October 4, 2008 Democratic primary, opposition to Jefferson was split among six contenders. Jefferson's 25% total was enough to give him a plurality and to send him into the runoff primary This week in Louisiana. World Championship Gumbo Cook-Off Bouligny Plaza 100 West Main Street New Iberia, LA 70560 October 11-12 Spoons at the ready! Also known as the Super Bowl of Gumbo, the World Championship Gumbo Cook Off is a free two-day event showcasing the best local gumbo chefs in New Iberia. Each year, dozens of cooking teams and thousands of enthusiasts gather to see who will take home trophies for each category and earn ultimate bragging rights. After filling up on gumbo, stroll down New Iberia's Main Street. Take a walking tour of the historic buildings, or pop into local art galleries, boutiques, antique shops and more for some retail therapy. Postcards from Louisiana. Street Poet Michelle Schocht.  Listen on Apple Podcasts. Listen on audible. Listen on Spotify. Listen on TuneIn. Listen on iHeartRadio. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook. 

We'd love to hear from you. What are your thoughts and questions?In this episode of Streams to Impact, Dr. Allen Lomax interviews Edd Hamzanlui, a seasoned expert in real estate who has successfully bridged the gap between architecture, construction, and finance. Edd shares his journey from being an architect to a capital strategist, emphasizing the importance of a people-first approach in real estate. He discusses current projects that aim to reshape communities and the complexities involved in securing funding and navigating the development process. The conversation highlights the challenges and opportunities in the housing market, particularly in creating affordable and impactful housing solutions.Main Points:Every deal tells a story, but the best ones outlast the market cycle.Transformative housing investments maximize investor returns and strengthen communities.Bridging architecture, construction, and finance is essential for impactful projects.The journey from architecture to finance requires significant effort and education.Complex capital structures are necessary for successful housing developments.Community impact is a key focus in real estate projects.Finding good buildings for development is increasingly challenging.Creative financial solutions are crucial for affordable housing.The current market presents unique opportunities for housing production.Investors play a vital role in the success of housing projects.Connect with Edd Hamzanlui:edd@masscancapital.comhttps://www.masscancapital.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/edd-hamzanlui/

Oh, the ancient gods. What fickle sorts they were known to be. But if you managed to curry favor with these gods, they could also be quite generous with their gifts. This week, in celebration of the release of Hades II 1.0, special guest DocBrooke joins us to take a look at games where the gods bestow their blessings and gifts upon your hero to help them along their journey.  After that, we talk all about Hades II, the new Super Mario Galaxy Collection, some big shakeups at Nintendo and EA, and how expensive gaming is getting.  Question of the Week: How has the increased cost of gaming affected the way you game? Break Song is "Zeus in the Architecture" by Art vs Science Vidjagame Apocalypse theme by Matthew Joseph Payne.

The guys are back...all the guys. It's going to be a great year with some exciting conversations not only across the country, but the globe. As always, thank you for your passion for craft. When you become a patron of the podcast, you get first access to all episodes, bonus content, and more. Check it out at Patreon. patreon.com/passionforcraft

ABOUT APRIL RINNE:BIO: My North Star: Helping people and organizations understand what's on the horizon – and how they fit into it. I decipher signals of change, help leaders and teams improve their tolerance for uncertainty, and scout new insights and opportunities in a world in flux. Over 25+ years and 100+ countries, I've been exposed to a wide range of companies, cultures, business models, leadership styles, and norms. And I've seen time and time again: Every organization, every team, and every individual struggles with change and uncertainty in some way. Even before the pandemic, and especially today. We've all had different experiences of change, and we could all use some help with the unknown. Leveling up our relationships to change and uncertainty is the opportunity of our lifetimes.My career portfolio includes futurist, speaker, author, advisor, global development executive, microfinance lawyer, investor, mental health advocate, certified yoga teacher, globetrotter, insatiable handstander, and ambassador of joy. Along the way I've been named one of the 50 Leading Female Futurists in the world, a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader, a member of Thinkers50 Radar and the Silicon Guild, and one of the earliest Estonian e-Residents. I'm also the author of the international bestseller Flux: 8 Superpowers for Thriving in Constant Change.My journey to Flux has been deeply personal. It began with the death of both of my parents in a car crash when I was 20. My entire life flipped upside-down. And today, there is nothing I enjoy more than sharing with others how I learned to see differently, find meaning, and strengthen my Flux Superpowers -- and how you can do so, too.April's LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprilrinne/Websites: https://aprilrinne.comBUY THE BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Flux-Superpowers-Thriving-Constant-Change/dp/1523093595email: april@aprilrinne.comSHOW INTRO:Welcome to Season 7 of the NXTLVL Experience Design podcast – Episode 80!What started at a pivotal moment during the COVID pandemic in early 2020 has continued for seven seasons and now 80 episodes. This season we continue to follow our catch phrase of having “Dynamic Dialogues About DATA: Design, Architecture, Technology and the Arts. In the coming weeks we have some terrific conversations that are both fun and inspiring. They are going to include thought provoking futurists, AI technology mavens, retailers, international hotel design executives as well as designers and architects of brand experience places.We'll talk with authors and people focused on wellness and sustainable design practices as well as neuroscientists who will continue to help us look at the built environment and the connections between our mind-body and the built world around us.We'll also have guests who are creative marketing masters from international brands and people who have started and grown some of the companies that are striking a new path for us follow.And I don't know, maybe there will be a couple of mystery guests that will just shake things up and give us a perspective on things that we've never thought about before.As in the past couple of seasons, we are grateful for the support of VMSD magazine.VMSD brings us, in the brand experience world, the International Retail Design Conference. The IRDC is one of the best retail design conferences that there is bringing together the world of retailers, brands and experience place makers every year for two days of engaging conversations and pushing us to keep on talking about what makes retailing relevant. You will find the archive of the NXTLVL Experience Design podcast on VMSD.com.Thanks also goes to Shop Association the only global retail trade association dedicated to elevating the in-store experience. SHOP Association represents companies and affiliates from 25 countries and brings value to their members through research, networking, education, events and awards. Check then out on SHOPAssociation.org So, fasten your seat belt we're in for some good times…Today, EPISODE 80… I talk with April Rinne whose North Star is helping people and organizations understand what's on the horizon – and how they fit into it. April deciphers signals of change, helps leaders and teams improve their tolerance for uncertainty, and scouts new insights and opportunities in a world in flux. As well as being an excellent hand stander, (check out pics of her doing handstands in places all over the world on her website), she is also the author of the international bestseller “Flux: 8 Superpowers for Thriving in Constant Change.”We will get to her book, some of the key ideas and so much more in a minute but first a few thoughts…It seems to me that over the past few seasons I've tended to talk about the idea of ‘the pace of change' a lot.I'm beginning to think it's a little like my unnatural fear of sharks (thank you Steven Spielberg) and that I keep on talking about them and seeking out images of them on Instagram as some sort of cognitive behavioral therapy to get me better with the idea that I can actually go swimming in the ocean and not feel afraid of Spielberg's Bruce sneaking up on me. I seem to talk about change a lot for a few reasons…maybe because, I will confess, that I don't think that I was actually good with change for years. I was pretty set in my ways about having a plan and making sure the plan was followed. I got significantly bent out of shape if the plan didn't go as, well… planned.If we were off on our timing, if something was late or if some spontaneous moment interrupted the calendar and I was going to have to re-adjust, it took me sometimes quite a while to recalibrate and get with the ‘new' program.And then there was the spring of 2020 where, well…everything changed. No doubt for someone who wasn't so good with the idea that things could change on a dime and a path you had so expertly crafted into the near future would just disappear in front of you,I came to understand that there were three types of change:the change that's innate - you know built into the system of everything the seasons the sun rising in the east and setting in the West and that kind of change that if it didn't happen you would think something was significantly wrong with the universethere was the change that we choose that gives us a sense of agency the kind of change we actually like more than others because we get to determine where it's going and what it actually means for usand then there's a kind of change like the COVID pandemic that is thrust upon you and in those moments shifting circumstances open a door to uncertainty that sense of clarity and purpose dissipates into a swell of unknowns and deep discomfort settles in making everything seem tenuous.That kind of change, I would hazard a guess, not many of us are fond of.That sort of change demands an openness to confront the necessity of things we have often held so dear or the veracity of things we've believed in about ourselves and others.This type of change asks us to embrace the unknown and find an opportunity for transformation in the ambiguity.This kind of change is the kind of change that requires you to stare long into the face of hard questions, discover inconvenient answers and make challenging decisions.That kind of change, turns out, is where all the growth is.That kind of change is embracing the Robert frost poem of the ‘path not travelled…'The thing is… as I think I've said before… it's easy for us to fall for nostalgia.It's cozy. It's welcoming and reassuring because it's familiar and it's easy to continue to keep doing the same thing that we have always done because, for some, there's security in choosing the familiar in preference for going on an adventure.I love that one scene from The Hobbit where Bilbo Baggins, after refusing to go on the trip with the dwarves, finally gets it that maybe there's something in it for him, a growth opportunity, and he runs after the company exclaiming to neighbors, when asked where he was going, that he was ‘going on an adventure.'But there's a strange paradox in all of this and that is; we both avoid the perceived danger of the unknown because the unfamiliar signals potential dangers and our neurobiology is geared to sounding the alarms when the unfamiliar lurks near…while at the same time being driven towards novel and the unexpected because that's where our brain ultimately finds learning opportunities (should we care to pay attention).There's no point in continuing to pull a covers over your head and hope that the uncertainty will pass because it's quite likely that when you reemerge whatever the challenge was it will still be thereand you'll open up your eyes and feel a like Dorothy and you not being in Kansas anymore,because while you were conveniently not paying attention, the world was swept up tossed upside down and blown into a new reality in the context of the ever-increasing pace of change that we are all now exposed to.Of course, all of the speed that we're exposed to these days is forcing cultural shifts to happen, some of which we are not neurobiologically or evolutionarily adequately adapted to. Remember, it's taken a few billion years to get where we are. We can't expect that we'll be able to keep up with the mental machinery we now have. (Another challenge to talk about another time.)As we move into a new experience paradigm of continual change, failing fast and continual iteration may become ‘de rigeur' because constant change will demand it and make it mainstream. In order to remain in sync with change, we will have to find a way to get right with the idea of change.This presents a particular problem for leaders of all sorts who have been traditionally looked upon to be able to divine the future and help lead their teams with certainty into a near ordistant future state. How do leaders maintain a sense of trust and engender followership from their teams when they may legitimately be unsure of where their businesses might need to go as the ground shifts beneath their feet?All of this suggests a need for extraordinary flexibility when trying to plan a pathway through a period of unprecedented change. That flexibility in large part comes not from our ability to develop some sort of control over the pace of change in the outer world - those things that are happening around us - but trying to find a sense of calm and flexibility within our inner world - to adjust and find a way to be in relationship with change rather than imposing our will on and resisting change as it comes to us.This is where I get to introduce April Rennie, author of the book “Flux: 8 Superpowers For Thriving In Constant Change.”April's highly readable book landed on my desk during the COVID pandemic when I was struggling with trying to adapt to the unknown. Her idea of flux is looked at as a noun and a verb;in the case of a noun, FLUX could be considered as “constant change”as a verb FLUX can mean “to learn to become fluid”What April really focuses on however is 8 Superpowers that help you to develop what she calls the “FLUX Mindset”- ‘the state of mind that allows you to see all change whatever it is, the good the bad, the things that you have control over and the things you can't control, the expected and the unexpected, and see all of it as an opportunity to learn to grow and improve.'For April Rinne, the idea of change and living within a world in flux, as about seeing it as a space of emergent possibility.That has a lot to do with feeling OK with being lost, being comfortable with not knowing.This may mean letting go of old scripts, narratives that just don't fit anymore but that you've come to rely on as a way of explaining, or explaining away, circumstances of your life.Perhaps we need to embrace a mindset of change that is closer to indigenous wisdom than perhaps other more wired cultures on our planet.It's not that we control nothing, but that we shift our view to be in relationship with change.April suggests that when we can be in relationship with uncertainty there's a kind of a dance, a push and pull, and that indigenous cultures seemed to have a keener sense of relationship - a relationship with themselves, with one another and with Mother Nature.Our conversation leads to the invitation to see the value in our interdependence to each other and the world around us ( even if the world is in a state of FLUX ) and that we work on growing our appreciation for and prioritization of fostering a positive relationship with change.If we can, the healthier we will be, both individually and collectively….    The next level experience design podcast is presented by VMSD magazine and Smartwork Media. It is hosted and executive produced by David Kepron. Our original music and audio production by Kano Sound. The content of this podcast is copywrite to David Kepron and NXTLVL Experience Design. Any publication or rebroadcast of the content is prohibited without the expressed written consent of David Kepron and NXTLVL Experience Design.Make sure to tune in for more NXTLVL “Dialogues on DATA: Design Architecture Technology and the Arts” wherever you find your favorite podcasts and make sure to visit vmsd.com and look for the tab for the NXTLVL Experience Design podcast there too.

In the eleventh episode of The Reimagine Edit host Zack Semke strings together some pearls of wisdom from leading Passive House experts across three continents and include Martín Comas, Ed Ettinger, Lindsey Love, Joe Lstiburek, Tomas O'Leary, and Shefali Sanghvi. Each gem is selected from a conversation that took place inside the Reimagine Buildings Collective, either during one of the Reimagine Tuesday interviews or a Friday AMA. Speakers explore how to encourage clients to pursue Passive House certification, how to better condition and dehumidify hot and moist climates, ways to improve kitchen ventilation, some tips for using natural materials, and more!The Reimagine Edit is a special series of the Passive House Podcast that shares curated insights from our Experts-In-Residence at the Reimagine Buildings Collective, our membership community of building professionals stepping up to tackle climate change. Learn more about the Reimagine Buildings Collective at https://www.reimaginebuildings.com

On today's Czechia in 30 Minutes show: this year's Ostrava international puppetry festival, Spectaculo Interesse; day of Architecture festival spotlights Czech women architects past and present; and for our feature, Prague-based director Tereza Nvotová discusses her film Father, which is about a man who causes the death of his small daughter.

What if your left foot was in charge of keeping your left hand alive? What if your right big toe was responsible for the right ear? With sectored architecture, the future is now! (Actually, it's about 2000 years ago). Join us for a discussion of the Rocky Mountain bristlecone pine (Pinus aristata) and remember to use coupon code BLOWOUT for 30% off everything at arbortrarypod.com/merchCompletely Arbortrary is produced and hosted by Casey Clapp and Alex CrowsonSupport the pod and become a Treemium MemberFollow along on InstagramFind Arbortrary merch on our storeFind additional reading on our websiteCover art by Jillian BartholdMusic by Aves and The Mini-VandalsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week on Unglossy, Bun B, Tom Frank, and Jeffrey Sledge sit down with Michael Ford, The Hip Hop Architect—a designer using rhythm and rhyme to reshape skylines. From leading tThe Hip Hop Museum in the Bronx to launching the Hip Hop Architecture Camp, Ford proves design can be culture, not just construction.He shares how rap lyrics inspire real-world spaces, why representation matters in architecture, and how collaborations with Kurtis Blow, Lupe Fiasco and Herman Miller, and turn creativity into community impact.The crew dives into Virgil Abloh's legacy, Lenny Kravitz's world-building, and Ford's next blueprint: a Hip Hop Museum of the South in Memphis.

How can architects remain relevant in a world where cities are as digital as they are physical?In this episode of Practice Disrupted, Evelyn Lee sits down with Bryan Boyer, Co-Founder of Dash Marshall and Faculty Director of the Urban Technology Program at the University of Michigan. Bryan's career bridges technology, design, and urbanism - and through his leadership, he is training the next generation of designers to think differently about how we build, govern, and inhabit our cities.Bryan shares the origins of the Urban Technology program, why he believes the built environment has lagged behind other industries in digitization, and how the program prepares students to be equally fluent in architecture, planning, and technology. He highlights how fragmentation in the AEC industry creates a “chain drain” of intelligence and argues that architects need to reclaim agency by embracing new tools, methods, and mindsets.The conversation delves into the unique curriculum of Urban Tech, which integrates cities, technology, and design. Students learn to view cities as complex systems, develop technical fluency in coding and data science, and practice forms of service and strategic design that extend beyond traditional building. Bryan also reflects on how AI, automation, and interaction design are reshaping the skills architects need, and what this means for education, practice, and the profession as a whole.“Our cities today are fully physical and fully digital. The challenge isn't just to bridge the gap between urbanist and technologist - it's to prepare a new generation who doesn't believe that gap exists at all.” – Bryan BoyerThis episode concludes with Bryan's vision for the future: a profession that works with urgency, embraces user research, and balances long-term aspirations with near-term agency. He challenges architects to move beyond utopian visions and engage directly with the realities of policy, economy, and technology in order to create cities of shared prosperity, sustainability, and joy.Guest:Bryan Boyer is the Co-Founder of Dash Marshall, a design practice that works across architecture, interiors, and strategy. He is also the Faculty Director of the Urban Technology Program at the University of Michigan, where he leads an innovative undergraduate degree exploring the intersection of cities, technology, and design. His career spans architecture, technology, and public sector work, including roles at Sidewalk Labs, the Helsinki Design Lab, and the Office of New Urban Mechanics.Is This Episode for You?This episode is for you if:✅ You want to understand how technology and architecture intersect in urban contexts✅ You're curious about new forms of design education and career paths✅ You're grappling with the challenges of fragmentation in the AEC industry✅ You believe architects should embrace coding, user research, and new design methods✅ You're interested in what the future of urban practice looks like in a digital era

When we say being an architect is magic, it's not because we want to disappear. Yet our profession is slowly losing its influence. Worse, it's an inside job. My guest, architect Beau Dromiack, calls it like it is. He exposes how the profession traded influence for efficiency, and why surrendering our accountability and craft has left us sidelined. More importantly, he shows us how to take it back. Architecture is hard because we constantly have to adapt to completely new constraints. Our descisions have impact for decades beyond the design time frame. We need to stop trading craft for efficiency. The profession loses influence when it gives up accountability and responsibility. To reintegrate our fractured practice, we need to refocus on what architects uniquely offer: value, skill and optimism The future of architecture depends on whether we stop playing small and start owning our influence again. Contact Beau:  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beau-dromiack-aia-dbia-ncarb-scup-310747124/ Email: beau.dromiack@wma-phx.com

What if we could measure adaptive capacity with the same precision we apply to engineering rocket systems?Dr. Irena Chaushevska Danilovska reveals how neuroscience capabilities integrate with distributed innovation ecosystems to create a mission assurance architecture for organizations seeking resilience in dynamic environments.After building startup ecosystems across Silicon Valley, the US, and Europe, Dr. Danilovska recognized a critical pattern: investment systems deployed billions based on networks rather than capability under pressure. Her research validates what becomes possible when we engineer resilient infrastructure AND resilient minds as one integrated system.Paradigm Shifts:→ The 71% Solution: Six validated dimensions of "Adaptive Capacity Under Uncertainty" predict entrepreneurial success with 71% accuracy (vs. Big Five's 10%)—transforming human performance from soft variable to quantifiable mission assurance metric→ Distributed Redundancy Architecture: Regional innovation hubs co-located with NASA centers create parallel supplier networks—eliminating six-month wait times and single-point failures threatening national security→ Complementarity Engineering: Mission-specific team profiles optimize for collective adaptive capacity, not individual perfection (commanders: resilience + leadership; specialists: curiosity + innovativeness; directors: decision-making + opportunism)The Innovation: Space Coast Valley Earth Port pioneers integrated infrastructure development and human potential assessment as one co-evolutionary system. No hardware milestone without a matching ecosystem + human milestone. No subjective selection without evidence-based assessment.Key Finding: Only 3-5% of aspiring entrepreneurs possess the necessary baseline adaptive capacity. Corporate CEOs demonstrate strength in resilience/leadership but exhibit weakness in curiosity and value creation. Successful founders score high across all dimensions—and these traits are trainable through neurofeedback protocols.Strategic Reframe: "How do we architect both resilient infrastructure and optimized human teams as integrated elements? How do we design adaptive capacity—human and organizational—into systems from inception rather than hoping for it?"The next decade will return humanity to the Moon and push toward Mars. The systems we build now—both technological and human—determine whether we thrive beyond Earth.Guest: Dr. Irena Chaushevska Danilovska, Founder & CEO, Space Coast Valley Earth PortHost: Marco Annunziata, Co-Founder, Annunziata Desai AdvisorsSeries Hosts:Vikram Shyam, Lead Futurist, NASA Glenn Research CenterDyan Finkhousen, Founder & CEO, Shoshin WorksEcosystemic Futures is a systems foresight series provided by Shoshin Works, evolved from our collaboration with NASA's Convergent Aeronautics Solutions Project.

Visit our Substack for bonus content and more: https://designbetterpodcast.com/p/rewind-paola-antonelli Design Better has been on the road recently, recording a live episode in Manhattan for design search firm Wert & Co's 30th anniversary. Guests for the episode included Paola Antonelli (senior curator in the Department of Architecture and Design at MoMA) Mike Davidson (VP of Design and User Research at Microsoft AI), Kate Aronowitz (Design Partner at Google Ventures), Meaghan Choi (Product Designer at Anthropic), & Mark Wilson (Global Design Editor at Fast Company). While Aarron and I are catching up from travel, and as a lead-in to the live episode airing next week, we're rewinding to our interview with Paola Antonelli. We hope you enjoy the episode. And if you haven't checked it out yet, did you know you can save over $1600 on popular productivity tools and design and AI courses with the Design Better Toolkit? Just head over to dbtr.co/toolkit to learn more. *** The Museum of Modern Art brings to mind images of Van Gough's Starry Night, Salvador Dali's Persistence of Memory, and Andy Warhol's Campbell Soup Cans. But thanks to Paola Antonelli, senior curator in the Department of Architecture and Design, MoMA exhibitions also encompass the role design has played in shaping culture and the human experience. We talk with Paola about how we can look at digital design through a historic lens, some of the most important design movements in the past 100 years, and how the creative process has evolved through these different movements. We also talk about the history of the @ symbol, why craftsmanship is necessary to experimentation, and some of the current challenges in design education. We hope you enjoy this episode which is a part of our series on design history, with upcoming episodes on typography with Jonathan Hoefler, and the history and philosophy of design with Professor Barry Katz. Paola Antonelli joined The Museum of Modern Art in 1994 and is the Museum's Senior Curator in the Department of Architecture and Design, as well as MoMA's founding Director of Research and Development. Her work investigates design in all its forms, from architecture to video games, often expanding its reach to include overlooked objects and practices. An architect trained at the Polytechnic of Milan and a pasionaria of design, Antonelli has been named one of the 25 most incisive design visionaries in the world by TIME magazine, has earned the Design Mind Smithsonian Institution's National Design Award, has been inducted in the US Art Directors Club Hall of Fame, and has received the AIGA (American Institute of Graphic Artists,) the London Design Medal, and the German Design Award, among other accolades.

Dr. Caroline Trippel is an Assistant Professor in the Computer Science and Electrical Engineering Departments at Stanford University. Caroline's research operates at the critical intersection of hardware and software, focusing on developing high-assurance computer architectures. Her work tackles the challenge of ensuring that complex hardware designs are correct and secure. She has pioneered automated tools that bridge the gap between a processor's implementation (its RTL) and its formal specification, as well as frameworks and compilers that find and mitigate hardware-related security vulnerabilities in software.

In this special episode, Harvard Kennedy School Professor Stephen Goldsmith and Harvard University Graduate School of Design Professor Charles Waldheim co-host a podcast crossover. Pr. Waldheim, host of the Future of the American City podcast and Director of the Office for Urbanization, speaks with Pr. Goldsmith about neighborhood regeneration, community-driven adaptation, and how to incorporate data into established decision-making routines. Music credit: Summer-Man by KetsaAbout Data-Smart City SolutionsData-Smart City Solutions, housed at the Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard University, is working to catalyze the adoption of data projects on the local government level by serving as a central resource for cities interested in this emerging field. We highlight best practices, top innovators, and promising case studies while also connecting leading industry, academic, and government officials. Our research focus is the intersection of government and data, ranging from open data and predictive analytics to civic engagement technology. We seek to promote the combination of integrated, cross-agency data with community data to better discover and preemptively address civic problems. To learn more visit us online and follow us on Twitter. 

In our latest episode, Michelle Lee (IDEO Play Lab) makes the case that play unlocks the next billion-dollar AI market. She reminds us that kids don't stop at answers—they ask what if and turn shoes into cars or planes. That divergent mindset is exactly what product teams have lost.“Play is one of the best ways to challenge the norms, to think wide, imagine new possibilities.”Michelle shares:* How IDEO discovered billion-dollar opportunities (like PillPack, later acquired by Amazon) by staying curious.* Why teams should sometimes use older, glitchier versions of AI tools, because the “mistakes” spark better ideas.* Why incrementalism burns teams out and how designing for attitudinal loyalty beats chasing short-term metrics.

Nonprofit leadership is never just about the mission—it's about the people leading it, the clarity they bring, and the balance they maintain along the way. In this episode of IMPACTability®, Dastan Khalili, CEO of Cal Earth, shares how continuing his father's legacy taught him that true leadership requires more than vision: it requires resilience, self-care, and staying grounded in purpose. From Super Adobe technology that equips communities with sustainable shelters after disasters, to the personal lessons of balancing service with well-being, Dastan offers a roadmap for nonprofit leaders navigating growth, transition, and impact. His story is both practical and inspiring—reminding us that innovation and legacy can work hand-in-hand when leaders stay clear about why they serve. Prefer video? Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/KFGf851jOEw Standout Quotes “If you believe, it will always work out.”— [04:26] Dastan reflects on the uncertainty after his father's passing and how trusting the work and service helped guide their path forward. “Are you looking for the footprints of the lion or are you a lion hunter?” — [21:00] Dastan shares a Rumi-inspired story to illustrate the importance of authentic service in nonprofit leadership. “Drop by drop the water gathers until suddenly it becomes an ocean.” — [30:30] Dastan describes the long-term nature of Cal Earth's mission and the generational impact of sustainable housing solutions. Chapters & Timestamps 00:00 – Welcome to IMPACTability®: The Nonprofit Leaders Podcast 01:10 – A Legacy of Sustainable Shelter 04:20 – Trusting the Work: Lessons in Leadership 08:02 – Daily Inspiration & Community Empowerment 10:58 – SuperAdobe Explained: Building with Earth 14:19 – Global Impact: From Haiti to Hormuz 17:24 – Are You a Lion Hunter? Leadership Lessons from Rumi 22:11 – Self-Care & Balance in Nonprofit Leadership 28:12 – Riding the Waves: Disaster Recovery & Long-Term Vision Guest Bio Dastan Khalili is the President of Cal Earth Institute of Earth Art & Architecture, where he continues the visionary work of his father, Nader Khalili. From the age of four, Dastan was immersed in the world of earth architecture, traveling alongside his father on a mission to solve global housing challenges. Today, he leads Cal Earth with a deep commitment to sustainability, education, and service. Under his leadership, the Institute has expanded its reach worldwide, empowering individuals to build disaster-resistant shelters using SuperAdobe technology. Dastan is also an award-winning filmmaker whose documentaries on his father's work are part of Cal Earth's curriculum. His passion for service, storytelling, and harmony with nature drives everything he does. Learn More & Connect Website: https://calearth.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/calearth/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/calearth/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calearthinstitute/ Love What You Heard? Help Us...

Creativity through the lens of a World Renowned Architect "Architecture is frozen music."Kevin Kennon is an internationally renowned architect with over 40 years of experience, specializing in environmentally sustainable and innovative design. As the founder and CEO of Beyond Zero DDC Inc., Kevin leads the development of zero-carbon emission luxury eco-resorts in remote wilderness locations worldwide, merging design excellence with ecological responsibility. His extensive portfolio includes projects like the 1.5 million square foot Barclays North American Headquarters, the Rodin Museum in Seoul, and multiple award-winning Bloomingdale's stores. Additionally, he led United Architects, a finalist in the prestigious World Trade Center design competition, further solidifying his impact on architectural innovation.  Kevin's expertise spans adaptive reuse, urban planning, and large-scale developments, with projects featured in the permanent collection of MoMA, New York. He has earned over 40 international design awards and is a sought-after thought leader, contributing to discussions on urban development, climate change, and sustainable architecture. His work extends beyond architecture; as an expert witness and lecturer at leading institutions like Yale and Columbia, he brings a multidisciplinary approach to his craft.  https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinkennonarchitect/https://www.instagram.com/pkk2418/?hl=enhttps://www.kdcaia.com/Send us a text

Sustainable growth doesn't happen by accident; it's designed. In this episode, AJ challenges leaders to reverse engineer their workforce architecture around strategic goals and market positioning. From building verticalized squads and ecosystem councils to rethinking partner success, organizational design, and leadership competencies, he breaks down how CHROs and executive teams can align culture, talent, and operations with evolving business priorities. The key: reassessing regularly, staying agile, and ensuring the organization's architecture reflects not just where you are today, but where you intend to lead tomorrow.

In this episode of The Passive House Podcast, join Jay Fox and Mary James as they dive deep into sustainable building systems with Greta Tjeltveit, a Building Science Consultant at 4EA Building Science and Board President of Passive House Northwest. Greta shares her inspiring journey from researching post-Katrina rebuilding efforts in high school to her current role, discussing her experiences and insights into the evolving fields of green building, building science, and Passive House design. They also explore topics such as the importance of early testing in Passive House projects, challenges of ventilation systems in the Pacific Northwest, and the impacts of wildfire smoke on indoor air quality. Don't miss this engaging discussion on the latest trends and innovations in sustainable architecture and Passive House certification. Join Greta this Wednesday:  https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/events/101-balanced-ventialtion?date=2025-10-01https://collective.reimaginebuildings.com/Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and to stay abreast of our latest programming, visit passivehouseaccelerator.com. And please join us at one of our Passive House Accelerator LIVE! zoom gatherings on Wednesdays.

In this special episode, we were fortunate to capture an authentic and insightful conversation between Evelyn Lee, FAIA, and two passionate architecture students from The Design School at Arizona State University—Sophie Apropos-Kardos and Ivanna Selpuvuda Suarez—who currently serve as co-presidents of the AIAS chapter at ASU. Throughout the discussion, Evelyn shared her perspectives on a wide range of topics that are timely for emerging professionals. These included: Mentorship & Leadership: The importance of cultivating meaningful relationships and guiding others through example. Career Paths & Alternative Futures: Exploring nontraditional career paths in architecture and the value of interdisciplinary experiences. Equity, Diversity & Resilience: Addressing systemic challenges and fostering inclusive environments within the profession. Technology & Innovation: Embracing tech and its impact on design thinking and practice. Life-Centered Design & The Future of Practice: Reimagining architecture as a tool for human and ecological well-being. Personal Reflections & Advice: Evelyn's candid thoughts on navigating the profession and staying true to her values. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the leadership at The Design School—Paola Sanguinetti, Claudio Vekstein, and Abigail Hoover—for their support in making this event possible. Special thanks also to AIA National for enabling us to record and share this meaningful exchange.

Join host Helen Gidney, Head of Architecture at Softcat, as she sits down with Adam Spearing, VP of AI Go-To-Market for EMEA at ServiceNow, and Oliver Meadows, ITXM Sales Lead at Softcat. Together, they explore how organisations can streamline internal service operations, dismantle silos, and harness AI to enhance the end-user experience. Whether you're in IT, HR, Finance, or Operations — this episode is packed with insights for you. What's covered in this episode: Redefining Service OperationsWhat service operations mean in today's business landscapeMoving beyond ITSM to drive enterprise-wide transformation Maximising EfficiencyPlatform consolidation strategiesDoing more with less through smarter workflows AI & Automation in ActionWhere AI and automation are making a tangible impactFrom governance to data-driven decision-making Leadership in a Changing EnvironmentHow leaders can adapt to evolving business structuresAligning service delivery with rising user expectationsSoftcat's Explain IT podcast is the place where we discuss, debate and demystify tech in simple, jargon-free language.For more information visit softcat.com.This podcast is produced by The Podcast Coach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this first episode of a new series on Sigfried Giedion's 1941 book 'Space, Time and Architecture', we discussed the approach to architectural history and urbanism in the first part of this totemic publication which shaped modernist architectural culture. Giedion was a Jewish historian from a family of Swiss industrialists, born in Prague who studied under Heinrich Wölfflin in Munich. He was a founding member of the Congrès Internationaux d'Architecture Moderne or "CIAM" who left Europe for America in the 1930s like many other Jewish émigrés. The lectures he gave at Harvard in the late 1930s were published as 'Space, Time and Architecture', one of the most influential works of architectural history and theory of the 20th century. Watch this episode on YouTube for illustrations: https://youtu.be/89sjkU8G2bw Edited by Matthew Lloyd Roberts. Support the show on Patreon to receive bonus content for every show. Please rate and review the show on your podcast store to help other people find us! Follow us on twitter // instagram // facebook We're on the web at aboutbuildingsandcities.org This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

We challenge contemporary perceptions of Yemen as a "backwater" by revealing the pivotal role of its port city, Mocha, in the making of our modern world. Historian Nancy Um delves into the fascinating history of coffee, from its origins in 15th-century Yemen to its global spread and the economic transformations it spurred. She explores the rich maritime trade routes of the Indian Ocean, highlighting Yemen's centrality as a crossroads for goods, ideas, and people long before European influence. Um discusses the Ottoman Empire's cultivation of coffee in Yemen, the rise and decline of Mocha as a trade hub, and the unique cultural adaptations of coffee consumption within Yemen itself, such as the popular Qishr drink. We also touch upon the broader impact of hot beverages and porcelain on global social and consumption patterns, revealing how these everyday items were once revolutionary technologies. Um shares insights into the ongoing efforts to revive Yemen's coffee industry and offers recommendations for further reading on Yemen's vibrant history. 0:00 Mocha: A Bustling 17th-18th Century Trade Center0:50 Yemen's Monopoly on Coffee2:46 Nancy Um's Interest in Maritime Trade and Yemen3:40 Yemen's Historical Significance Beyond Recent Decades5:51 What Made Mocha a Prime Trade Hub?7:58 Mocha's Rival: Aden8:11 The History of Coffee as a Drink10:01 Debunking Coffee Origin Myths: The Story of Kaldi and the Goats12:20 Coffee as a Hot Brewed Beverage from Yemen12:32 The Evolution of Coffee as a Commodity and Social Habit13:21 Early Suspicion and Prohibitions Against Coffee14:41 The Global Journey of the Coffee Plant15:57 The Dutch and Coffee Cultivation in Java17:22 Yemen's Shifting Coffee Fortunes18:14 The Ottomans and Yemen's Coffee Cultivation19:06 Ottoman Control of the Red Sea Trade20:37 Diversification of Trade Beyond Coffee21:37 European Influence on Mocha's Popularity22:21 Qishr: Yemen's Unique Coffee Husk Drink (aka Cascara)24:19 Efforts to Rebuild Yemen's Coffee Industry26:01 The Red Sea Trade Route's Enduring Importance29:02 The Indian Ocean: A Space of Exchange and Imagination30:51 Reconsidering Land-Based vs. Water-Based Cultural Identities33:20 Nationalizing Watery Metaphors and Icons35:10 Historical Naming Conventions and Cultural Continuities37:39 Coffee, Tea, and Chocolate: Technologies Reshaping Society40:30 The Coffee House and the Enlightenment42:07 The Decline of Mocha as an Economic Hub43:10 Beneficiaries of Mocha's Decline44:58 Challenge of Contradictory Stories in Historical Narratives47:20 Disproving Coffee Plant Smuggling Myths50:27 Misunderstandings About Yemen's History51:34 Book Recommendations on Yemen53:56 Access to Local Historical Documents in Yemen Nancy Um is Associate Director for Research and Knowledge Creation at the Getty Research Institute. Her research program explores art, architecture, and material culture around the Indian Ocean, the Red Sea, and the Arabian Peninsula, with a focus on trade and cross-cultural exchange in the early modern era. She is also the author of "The Merchant Houses of Mocha: Trade and Architecture in an Indian Ocean Port," and "Shipped but Not Sold: Material Culture and the Social Protocols of Trade during Yemen's Age of Coffee."Connect with Nancy Um

Sue Ira is doctoral candidate from the School of Architecture and Planning in the Faculty of Engineering and Design, whose work focuses in on the health of our soil here in Auckland. She chats to Milly about how we can improve the permeablitiy of Aucklands soil and what you can do to help. Whakarongo mai nei!

Waste in the interior design industry is more than an inconvenience—it's a systemic challenge that affects every stage of a project, from material sampling to tenant turnover. In this episode, host Robert Nieminen examines the root causes of waste and shares insights from industry experts, including highlights from Swatchbox's groundbreaking Second Life Samples program. Listeners will also learn about cutting-edge biomaterials like kelp-based foam and pineapple-leaf leather substitutes that could change the future of design. Discover practical strategies for reducing waste, embracing circular design principles, and rethinking sustainability in your own projects.

Are we already living in a post-data privacy world? Breaches are everywhere, data is constantly being leaked, and GDPR fines haven’t stopped surveillance capitalism or shady data brokers. In this episode of the Analyst Chat, Matthias Reinwarth is joined by Mike Small and Jonathan Care to explore whether privacy still has meaning — or if resilience and risk management are the only ways forward. They debate: ✅ Is privacy truly dead, or just evolving?✅Why regulations like GDPR often miss the mark ⚖️✅How cyber resilience is becoming more critical than “traditional” privacy✅The personal, societal, and legal dimensions of privacy✅What organizations (and individuals) can still do to protect data

Routines can be a lifeline for neurodivergent brains — creating safety, reducing decision fatigue, and bringing balance to daily life. But when structure becomes too rigid, it can tip into pressure and burnout. In this episode of Mindful Mondays with Ashley Bentley, we explore how to build supportive routines that steady you without imprisoning you, weaving in rhythm and play so life feels both grounded and alive. You'll also be guided through a soothing meditation that helps you reimagine your routines as flexible, life-giving scaffolding — steady enough to hold you, soft enough to bend.✨ Connect with Ashley:

Bill looks at Simplicity Living's model and says it can produce apartment buildings cheaper, faster and better. Bill McKay is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Architecture and Planning at the University of Auckland.

Ravie de vous retrouver avec un tout nouveau format d'épisodes, un format un peu plus court composé de 10 questions-clés sur UN sujet en particulier, auxquelles répond un expert pour vous donner des réponses claires aux questions que vous vous posez peut-être pour votre chantier !On commence aujourd'hui avec 10 questions sur les démarches juridiques d'un chantier, et vous allez voir que cet épisode est truffé de bons conseils et d'éclairages sur des sujets assez complexes que l'on rencontre forcément quand on se lance dans des travaux.Pour cet épisode je suis allée voir Gaëlle, qui est avocate en droit de l'urbanisme ; son cabinet s'appelle Embase, elle m'y a reçue et a répondu à mes 10 questions avec une clarté et une précision parfaites ! Je sais déjà que tout ce qu'elle dit dans cet épisode va vraiment vous aider pour vos projets. On a parlé ensemble des autorisations d'urbanisme comme le permis de construire et la déclaration préalable, de leur dépôt, de leur affichage, des délais légaux, de PLU, des bâtiments classés ou inscrits, des ABF, de changements de destinations, du rôle des professionnels et des architectes dans ces démarches... On a aussi parlé des garanties légales et des assurances existantes pour couvrir un chantier, des recours possibles en cas de dégâts, ou même d'abandon de chantier, et de ses conseils pour les éviter ou les gérer. Et pour finir, on a parlé de la fin d'un chantier, de réception des travaux, des réserves à émettre ou non, pour que tout se passe bien jusqu'au dernier jour de vos travaux... Et on a même eu le temps de parler de problèmes de voisinage, désaccords ou litiges, et de ses conseils pour les éviter !C'est un épisode très riche dans lequel vous trouverez, en seulement une heure, des dizaines de conseils et astuces ultra utiles, alors prenez de quoi de noter, ouvrez grand les oreilles, et je vous laisse écouter mes 10 questions à Gaëlle, avocate chez Embase Avocats.*****NOTES DE L'ÉPISODE******- Découvrez le site d'Embase Avocats : https://www.embase.cab- Retrouvez en cliquant ici le tableau des garanties légales et assurances travaux dont Gaëlle parte dans l'épisode !- Suivre Embase Avocats sur Instagram : @embase.cab- Suivre Le Chantier sur Instagram : @lechantierpodcast- Si vous aimez ce podcast, vous pouvez :laisser 5 étoiles ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ et votre avis en quelques mots sur Apple Podcasts ou Spotify, ça m'aide énormément !le soutenir sur Patreon à partir de 3€ par mois : rendez-vous sur patreon.com/LeChantierpodcast ! Production & montage : Anne PontyÉpisode diffusé le : 27 septembre 2025Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

In an IT world full of abstraction, overlays, and virtualization, it’s important to remember the physical infrastructure that supports all those things. So let’s get inside Mass IX, the Massachusetts Internet Exchange, to get a holistic view of the logical architecture and protocol mechanics of peering and Internet exchanges, as well as the iron, steel,... Read more »

In an IT world full of abstraction, overlays, and virtualization, it’s important to remember the physical infrastructure that supports all those things. So let’s get inside Mass IX, the Massachusetts Internet Exchange, to get a holistic view of the logical architecture and protocol mechanics of peering and Internet exchanges, as well as the iron, steel,... Read more »

645. Part 2 of our interview with David Ballantyne about post Civil-War Reconstruction of the Red River Valley. He has given the history on the area in his book, Fractured Freedoms: Reconstruction in Central Louisiana. “Fractured Freedoms is a riveting history of central Louisiana from the 1860s to the 1890s, focusing on majority-Black Rapides Parish during Reconstruction. Using the region as a case study, Ballantyne reveals what is, in part, a rural Reconstruction success story, emphasizing the resilience of Black politics and the persistence of significant divisions among white residents that allowed the Republican Party to gain and maintain power there. It was only with the collapse of state-level Republican power in 1877 that Democratic forces in the parish were able to dismantle local Republican political control and gradually constrict Black freedoms" (LSU Press). Now available: Liberty in Louisiana: A Comedy. The oldest play about Louisiana, author James Workman wrote it as a celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. Now it is back in print for the first time in 221 years. Order your copy today! This week in the Louisiana Anthology. Rebecca van Laer, "First Date."    She orders oysters, of course I don't know how to do this, to slip a three-pronged fork under the white flesh of some mollusk and wiggle soft globes of muscle from the black mass of shell, the lemongrass broth the dense gem swims in —     how to pop it out and into my mouth and then suck, savor the dense slip of it, then again: a sequence of teasing, eating, repeating, and this is only    our appetizer. I'm gulping My glass of pinot grigio, wet fingerprints along the stem because I can't pronounce the name of a single entrée, meet her eyes across a candelabra with the weight     of a fresco above her head, ridiculous cherubs entreating with their fat blue eyes. Beside, the dark drapes and the billowing shapes of tablecloths curtain off any eaves this conversation could fade into, so it's spotlight     perspective, precarious. She's tongue tumbling into me, an outpouring of asks until I spill sauce, a thin line of it down the buttons on my blouse — she dabs     at me with her burgundy napkin, freshly dampened for the task. I shut my eyes and feel the whirl of the room, the orangey angels and her dry palms pressed against my chest, wonder if I'll open up full-mouthed and mind-tied.   This week in Louisiana history. September 27, 1902. N.O. streetcar employees strike for 8-hr days and 25 cent per hr. minimum wage. This week in New Orleans history. The historic Saenger Theater reopened for the first time since Hurriane Katrina on September 27, 2013 with three performances by comedian Jerry Seinfeld; one on September 27 and two on September 28. The opening gala would be held October 3-6. This week in Louisiana. La Fête des Vieux Temps OCT 03 - 05, 2025 Friday 6PM Saturday 10AM Sunday 9AM 4484 Hwy 1, Raceland, LA. 70394 985-637-2166 Called the "Festival of Old Times" this event features a celebration of music, dancing, Cajun food, and arts & crafts show. This long standing event is a local favorite and showcases the true authentic Cajun culture of Lafourche Parish. Postcards from Louisiana. Royal Street Band. Listen on Apple Podcasts. Listen on audible. Listen on Spotify. Listen on TuneIn. Listen on iHeartRadio. The Louisiana Anthology Home Page. Like us on Facebook. 

The AI trade is reshaping markets and CRE is riding shotgun.A surge of capital into chips and data centers has turned AI into the backbone of U.S. growth — pushing tech spending to dot-com-era highs and doubling data center pipelines.But will it pay off? Alarm bells are ringing that adoption may not match optimism. That could quickly mean swathes of massive data centers sitting vacant.Michael Pearce, deputy chief U.S. economist at Oxford Economics, sees the opposite problem. On this week's episode, he said adoption curves are running much closer to forecasts.His concern: CRE can't keep up.“All the limits are on the supply side,” he said. “On the demand side it feels limitless.”

Ahram Arya is a Leadership and Human Design Coach who helps high performers optimize themselves.  With a foundation in Human Design and two decades of experience in business as a creative director, storyteller, and industrial designer for brands like Nike - Ahram merges alternative methods with practical strategies to foster creativity, manifestation, and personal growth. His unique approach to spirituality and leadership empowers people to navigate life with clarity, purpose, and resilience. https://ahramarya.org/sessions Book a Human Design Session with Ahram   Want to be a guest on Unconditioning: Discovering the Voice Within? Send Whitney Ann Jenkins a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/1631293280445x277643368444412160

Love pretends to be a meeting of two people, but it is first a collision of two worlds. Every conversation, every memory, every “fact” you defend arrives pre-filtered through a private laboratory of genetics, culture, trauma, and language.

Love pretends to be a meeting of two people, but it is first a collision of two worlds. Every conversation, every memory, every “fact” you defend arrives pre-filtered through a private laboratory of genetics, culture, trauma, and language. 

Listen to Ep. 131 Future Now Show   ‘Love, Turkey, and visionary architecture’ with Minimalist Tadd van Patton, ‘Seeing Life as it is..” with Richard Thaddeus Van PettenCray, “Perfection is the enemy of the Good,” with Greg Panos I knew Thaddeus when he became a housemate of mine in the late 1980’s, 19 years old, raised in Santa Cruz, ready for whatever’s next, which included me..An inquistive, kind, and thoughtful person, I helped connect him with his mentor for many years, visionary architect, Eugene Tsui.  Tsui’s work embraces a profound understanding of the architecture of Nature, and many of Tsui’s buildings resemble works of Nature, like sea anemones.  Returing from an 8 year love affair in Turkey, he has been working as a finishing carpenter on the glorious new mansions of our tech bros, he shares with us his journey into the heart and soul of humanity. In the second segment of today’s show we hang with our buddies Greg Panos and Richard Cray, exploring their latest adventures in singing, performing, being honored, and communicating with the AI’s privately on your personal machines. The last song of the show is from Richard’s performance in The Man from La Mancha, in Maui last year. And just somehow his performance perfectly meshes wtih Gregory’s seamlessly interwining the real with digital worlds. Enjoy! Al, Sun, Greg, and Richard creating the Future Now Show

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Microsegmentation is a complex topic. We did an overview episode earlier this year, and we invited listeners to reach out to keep the microsegmentation conversation going. Today's guest did just that. Philip Griffiths is Head of Strategic Sales at Netfoundry. However, this isn't a sponsored show about NetFoundry. Philip is also involved in a working... Read more »

On this episode of Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different, in an unfiltered and deeply human conversation with Christopher Lochhead and Eddie Yoon on their Creator Capitalist Conversation, Monroe Jones traces his journey from the experimental studios of Alabama and Nashville to working alongside icons like U2, Stevie Nicks, and David Crosby. Through stories of uncertainty, obsession, and unlikely breakthroughs, Monroe offers a blueprint for building a life and career powered by authentic passion and “slow dopamine.” If you've ever wondered what it takes to create a meaningful, enduring legacy in the music business, or any creative field, legendary Grammy-winning producer Monroe Jones offers a masterclass in the transformative power of obsession, generosity, and self-forgetfulness. You're listening to Christopher Lochhead: Follow Your Different. We are the real dialogue podcast for people with a different mind. So get your mind in a different place, and hey ho, let's go.   The Art of Serendipity: Building a Life Through Obsession and Generosity From the earliest moments of the conversation, it's clear Monroe Jones' career wasn't pursued with a perfect plan, but rather, navigated by an intense pull, what he calls “the disease” of creativity. Growing up in the South, Monroe was steeped in family, tradition, and, crucially, music; a world that intersected unexpectedly with architecture, marketing, and the showmanship of the British pop invasion. By his teens, Monroe was constructing makeshift studios, experimenting with reel-to-reel tape machines, and hustling his way through the yellow pages of Nashville's Music Row. Resourcefulness was his secret weapon. For nearly a decade before his breakthrough, Monroe lived on a writer's stipend, stacking thousands of “unseen reps” in the studio, all the while feeling compelled to create, regardless of circumstance. But perhaps what truly sets Monroe apart is not just the hustle or even the technical prowess, but his commitment to generosity and openness within creative communities. He recounts transformative moments: in dimly lit control rooms at A&M Studios or impromptu sessions with future legends, where serendipity and relationships created leaps of opportunity. “A lot of it is in a Forrest Gump sort of way,” Monroe laughs, describing chance encounters with the likes of Bono and Jimmy Iovine. Yet these “lucky breaks” were only possible because Monroe had prepared meticulously for a decade, learned every piece of new technology, and was always willing to show up for others, both as a collaborator and behind the scenes. “Creativity is freedom for me,” he declares. “If I can make something, boy oh boy. That's it.”   Design, Songwriting, and the Architecture of Lasting Craft One of the most insightful threads running through the conversation is Monroe's unique perspective on the parallels between songwriting, architecture, and marketing. He attributes much of his creative worldview to both his father, a celebrated architect, and a college professor who urged him to pursue his true passion. The insight? Structure underpins all acts of creation, whether building a cathedral or crafting a pop anthem. Monroe sees songs as buildings, each with their own rooms (verses, choruses, bridges) and design principles, a blend of logic, beauty, and flow. This architect's eye carries over to his work with artists at every stage, from the earliest demos to Grammy-caliber productions. Monroe's obsession with “stacking reps”, hours spent learning, iterating, and failing, is the invisible scaffolding behind creative legends. He reflects on years in the studio as both exhilarating and grueling, emphasizing that the foundational investments of time and curiosity yield not just technical mastery, but an enduring inner capital of confidence, relationships, and creative assets.   Slow Dopamine: The Bliss of Self-Forgetfulness and the True Creative Edge Perhaps the richest takeaway from Monroe's journey is hi...