Podcasts about Architecture

THE AUDACIOUS VISION: A MILLION TONS TO MARS Colleague Eric Berger. In his discussion of the 2016 Guadalajara speech, Eric Berger details Elon Musk's "grandioso architecture" for Mars colonization, proposed during a time of deep skepticism following rocket failures. Musk envisioned not just a visit, but a self-sustaining civilization requiring the transport of a million tons of supplies and thousands of people. Berger explains that Musk's ultimate goal is not economic profit, as there is no "pot of gold" on Mars, but rather ensuring humanity's survival against potential extinction events. Consequently, SpaceX is aggressively redirecting resources from the successful Crew Dragon to the massive, fully reusable Starship to realize this multi-planetary future. NUMBER 11913

660. Today we're joined by writer and cultural historian Brian Fairbanks, author of “Wizards: David Duke, America's Wildest Election, and the Rise of the Far Right.” In this book, Fairbanks delivers a vivid account of David Duke's 1991 run for governor of Louisiana — a campaign that shocked the country and revealed how extremist politics could slip into the mainstream. Through sharp reporting and a storyteller's eye, he reconstructs the chaos, the media frenzy, and the deeper social tensions that made that election a turning point in modern American politics. Fairbanks brings that same clarity to a very different American saga in “Willie, Waylon, and the Boys: How Nashville Outsiders Changed Country Music.” Here he traces the rise of the outlaw movement, showing how Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and their circle pushed back against Nashville's rigid studio system and reshaped the sound and soul of country music. He explores the rebellion, the artistry, and the cultural moment that allowed these musicians to redefine authenticity and leave a lasting imprint on American music. Beyond these two major works, Brian Fairbanks has built a reputation as a writer who connects individual stories to the larger forces shaping American life. 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 222 years. Order your copy today! This week in the Louisiana Anthology. Heloise Hulse Cruzat wrote an article on the history of the Ursuline Nuns in New Orleans.      You have been told in eloquent periods of the founding of New Orleans, of its subsequent development, and I am to be the humble interpreter of another intimate chapter of its history: THE SHARE WOMEN TOOK IN ITS ESTABLISHMENT.      Can we mention the French colonial days without recalling the URSULINES, who by their unfaltering courage and their steady and efficient work, incorporated their history into that of our fair city.      Bienville realized that New Orleans would never attain his dream of greatness without education, and especially such an education of the female youth as would give worthy wives and mothers to the colonists. With this end in view, he intrusted to the Jesuit, Father de Beaubois, the care of choosing these educators. How successfully this mission was accomplished by his selection of the Ursulines of Rouen, the two past centuries have demonstrated.       A contract was signed by the Company of the Indies and the Ursulines, approved by brevet signed by Louis XV, and on February 22nd, 1727, Mother St. Augustin, Tranchepain, with eight professed nuns, a novice and two postulants sailed on the Gironde from L'Orient. This week in Louisiana history. January 9, 1877 Both Democrat Francis T. Nicholls and Republican Stephen B. Packard claim victory in election for governor; both take oath of office. This week in New Orleans history. Andrew Jackson arrived on board the steamer “Vicksburg” on January 8, 1840 at ten o'clock in the morning, landing at the Carrollton wharf, where an immense throng had assembled to welcome “the most distinguished citizen of the country.”  The specific reason for his presence was that a cornerstone was to be laid, commemorating his victories in the Battle of New Orleans, a quarter of a century before. General Jackson laid the cornerstone in the Place d'Armes, on January 9, 1840. It was not until some years later that the monument decided upon was the one of Jackson, designed by Clark Mills, which stands in the center of the ancient parade grounds for the troops. This statue has been called the “center piece of one of the finest architectural sittings in the world.” (NOPL) This week in Louisiana. January 10, 2026. Fools of Misrule Parade Historic St. John District Covington Marchers will follow the “Lord of Misrule” in a medieval-themed procession. The January 10, 2026 Route & Key Stops The parade follows a traditional path through downtown Covington with key festivities: Start: Seiler Bar (434 N. Columbia St.) following the members-only “Feast of Fools.” Stop 1 (The Crowning): The procession marches to the Covington Trailhead (419 N. New Hampshire St.) to crown the “Lord of Misrule.” Stop 2 (The Carouse): Revelers, flambeaux, and brass bands march along New Hampshire Street to Boston Street. Stop 3 (The Watering Holes): The krewe heads north along Columbia Street, stopping at local restaurants and pubs. End: The march concludes back at the Columbia Street Tap Room & Grill. Website: foolsofmisrule.org Email: membership@foolsofmisrule.org Phone: (985) 893-8187 St. John Fools of Misrule 434 N. Columbia St. Suite H20 Covington, LA 70433 Note for Listeners: While public, this march has a rowdy “pub crawl” atmosphere. Families should aim for the Trailhead crowning for the best experience with kids. Postcards from Louisiana. 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What is the real importance of understanding architectural history, and how is its teaching different from the histories of other disciplines? How can good design influence business decisions?Witold Rybczynski is an emeritus professor in the Weitzman School of Design at the University of Pennsylvania. He is also the author of several books on architecture and its history. His most recent titles have been The Driving Machine: A Design History of the Car, Now I Sit Me Down: From Klismos to Plastic Chair: A Natural History, Mysteries of the Mall: And Other Essays, and The Story of Architecture.Greg and Witold discuss Witold's extensive work on various topics, including the present state and histories of architecture, urban planning, and design. Their conversation covers the cultural valuation of architecture versus fine arts, the historical impact of city planning and urban design in the United States, and the unique characteristics of American cities compared to how cities and urban planning happens in European countries. They also get into the interplay of style and function in car design based in the research from Witold's new book.*unSILOed Podcast is produced by University FM.* Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This is the first in a regular monthly feature on the podcast where we choose a particular architectural award winning project and see why it was award winning. What made it stand out? On today's show we are looking at an adaptive re-use project in Basel Switzerland which converted a wine storage warehouse into apartments. Here is a PHOTO of the project. --------------**Real Estate Espresso Podcast:** Spotify: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://open.spotify.com/show/3GvtwRmTq4r3es8cbw8jW0?si=c75ea506a6694ef1)   iTunes: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-real-estate-espresso-podcast/id1340482613)   Website: [www.victorjm.com](http://www.victorjm.com)   LinkedIn: [Victor Menasce](http://www.linkedin.com/in/vmenasce)   YouTube: [The Real Estate Espresso Podcast](http://www.youtube.com/@victorjmenasce6734)   Facebook: [www.facebook.com/realestateespresso](http://www.facebook.com/realestateespresso)   Email: [podcast@victorjm.com](mailto:podcast@victorjm.com)  **Y Street Capital:** Website: [www.ystreetcapital.com](http://www.ystreetcapital.com)   Facebook: [www.facebook.com/YStreetCapital](https://www.facebook.com/YStreetCapital)   Instagram: [@ystreetcapital](http://www.instagram.com/ystreetcapital)  

Cities are often built as uncomfortable concrete jungles completely disconnected from nature, and most of them rapidly deplete in just a few years. Our urban areas do not have to be designed this way, and they can be completely transformed through regenerative architecture. Corinna Bellizzi sits down with Kevin Kennon, CEO of Beyond Zero, who shares how his zero-carbon luxury eco-resorts help heal humanity's relationship with nature while providing sustainable living systems for everyone. He explains how reconciling high-end development with ecological stewardship can give birth to sustainable cities with a circular economy and cultural continuity. Kevin also explores the role of architects in shaping forth a new era of sustainable design and the right way to use AI tools in making this dream a reality. COMPLETE BLOG & TRANSCRIPT: https://caremorebebetter.com/designing-for-humanity-regenerative-architecture-in-the-age-of-ai-with-kevin-kennon/ About Guest: Kevin Kennon is an internationally acclaimed architect with over 40 years of experience driving innovation in sustainable and human-centered design. As founder and CEO of Beyond Zero DDC Inc., he pioneers zero-carbon luxury eco-resorts that blend architectural excellence with environmental responsibility. His journey includes leading landmark projects such as Barclays North American Headquarters, the Rodin Museum in Seoul, and multiple award-winning Bloomingdale's stores. A finalist in the World Trade Center design competition, Kevin has consistently pushed boundaries in adaptive reuse, urban planning, and large-scale development. With over 40 international design awards and works featured in MoMA's permanent collection, he continues to shape the future of architecture through thought leadership, expert consultation, and lectures at Yale and Columbia. Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinkennonarchitect/ Guest Website: https://www.kdcaia.com/and https://bz-ddc.com Guest Social: https://www.instagram.com/pkk2418 Show Notes:  02:12 - Working At The Intersection Of Innovation, Sustainability, And Human Experience 05:32 - How Beyond Zero Is Going Beyond Net Zero 12:05 - How AI Can Help Elevate Regenerative Architecture 24:52 - Reconciling High-End Development With Ecological Stewardship 29:40 - Metrics To Monitor To Ensure Regenerative Architecture Works 32:26 - Insights About Adaptive Reuse And Cultural Continuity 49:07 - How Architects Can Leverage Climate Paradox In Urban Designing 53:48 - How Climate Change Is Affecting Architectural Design 58:49 - How Architects Can Succeed In The New Era Of Sustainable Design 01:05:52 - How Kevin Designed Ground Zero's Temporary Viewing Platform 01:13:13 - Episode Wrap-up And Closing Words BUILD A GREENER FUTURE with CARE MORE BE BETTER Together, we planted 36,044 trees in 2025 through our partnership with ForestPlanet. We screamed past our goal of planting 20,000 trees thanks to subscribers like you! NEW CAUSE PARTNER FOR 2025-2026 SELECTED! If you value open dialogue, sustainability, and social equity, I invite you to support our new cause partner — Prescott College. To learn more about this effort and to support the show, visit: https://caremorebebetter.com/support/ Follow us on social media: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/caremorebebetter TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caremorebebetter Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caremorebebetter Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CareMoreBeBetter LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/care-more-be-better Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Giuseppe Castellano talks to Matt Curtius, illustrator at Gina and Matt, and educator at the Tyler School of Art and Architecture, about how he and his wife, Gina Triplett, make art together; what it means to work within creative boundaries; what the benefit is of an active practice of making; and more.To learn more about Matt, visit ginaandmatt.studio.Artists mentioned in this episode include: Gina Triplett, Martha Rich, Chris Buzelli, Olaf Hajek, Whitney Sherman, David Plunkert, Joyce Hesselberth, Leo and Diane Dillon, Melinda Beck, Jessica Hische, Penelope Dullaghan, John Martz, Scott Bakal, Richard Amsel, Helen Borten, Aliki Brandenberg, Brian Pinkney, Jerry Pinkney

Larry Lind discusses his journey in the AEC industry, starting from his early career and the founding of his firm. He explains the origin of the firm's name and the benefits of partnering with larger firms, emphasizing the value of strong relationships and successful collaborations. Larry shares insights on managing project paperwork and construction phases, along with future plans and working with family. He highlights the importance of mentorship, a hands-on design approach, and the impact of AI on architecture and construction. The conversation also covers programming in project planning, investing in technology, and the challenges of Revit. Larry concludes with advice for his younger self and how to reach out to him.

Superpowers for Good should not be considered investment advice. Seek counsel before making investment decisions. When you purchase an item, launch a campaign or create an investment account after clicking a link here, we may earn a fee. Engage to support our work.Watch the show on television by downloading the e360tv channel app to your Roku, LG or AmazonFireTV. You can also see it on YouTube.Devin: What is your superpower?Robert: If I find out something isn't quite optimized from a building science perspective, I can't just leave it.Affordable housing has become one of the most pressing challenges in cities across the United States, and Chicago is no exception. With a housing shortage driving up prices, Robert Linn, Principal of Point B Properties, is taking an innovative approach to address the crisis while also prioritizing sustainability and health.In today's episode, Robert shared insights into his latest project—a conversion of a two-flat building into a three-flat under Chicago's ADU ordinance. This ordinance allows developers to add units to existing buildings, increasing the housing supply without tearing down older structures. “Chicago right now has a massive undersupply of multifamily housing,” Robert explained. “What we're doing by going in and taking this two-flat and making it a three-flat is helping keep that supply up. As anyone with kind of a basic knowledge of supply and demand knows, if we keep increasing supply, then prices are going to come down.”But Robert's work goes far beyond simply adding more units. He's also focused on making homes healthier and more energy-efficient. For instance, he uses energy recovery ventilators (ERVs) in his projects to improve indoor air quality while conserving energy. “A big focus for me, I would consider an easy win, is air quality,” he said. “We make sure that we pay really good attention to how the property is sealed and then invest extra in ventilation.”Robert also highlighted the importance of proper insulation to prevent issues like mold, which can develop when warm, humid air condenses inside walls. “You could build a building with zero insulation, and no one would be the wiser until your walls are really cold,” he noted. His commitment to detail ensures that his buildings are not only comfortable but also environmentally friendly and cost-effective for residents.What makes this project even more exciting is its funding model. Robert is raising capital through Small Change, a regulated investment crowdfunding platform that allows ordinary people to invest in impact-driven real estate projects. “It's nice to have something more formal to offer to the public in a really structured way,” Robert said, emphasizing the democratizing power of crowdfunding.By blending affordability, sustainability, and healthy living, Robert's work exemplifies how developers can meet critical housing needs while addressing broader challenges like climate change. I encourage you to visit Small Change to learn more about his inspiring Richmond Revival project. Together, we can support initiatives that make a real difference in our communities.tl;dr:Robert Linn's latest project converts a two-flat Chicago building into a three-flat under the ADU ordinance.Robert prioritizes healthy, energy-efficient housing using techniques like proper insulation and energy recovery ventilators.Chicago's housing shortage drives Robert's mission to preserve and expand affordable multifamily housing.He's raising funds for the Richmond Revival project via Small Change, democratizing investment opportunities.Robert's superpower, “constructive discontent,” pushes him to improve housing quality and solve problems creatively.How to Develop Constructive Discontent As a SuperpowerRobert described his superpower as “constructive discontent,” explaining how his refusal to accept subpar solutions drives him to continuously improve his projects. “If I find out something isn't quite optimized from a building science perspective, I can't just leave it,” he said. This mindset leads him to prioritize details like air quality, proper insulation, and energy efficiency, ensuring that the homes he develops are healthier, more sustainable, and more affordable for residents.During today's episode, Robert shared an example of how he used his constructive discontent to improve window installation on his latest project. When his general contractor dismissed best practices as “too complicated,” Robert took matters into his own hands by assigning the task to his crew. He provided them with a video outlining proper installation techniques, ensuring that the windows met his exacting standards. This hands-on approach reflects Robert's commitment to excellence, even when it means going the extra mile.Tips for Developing Constructive Discontent:Don't normalize annoyance—identify things that could be better and explore ways to improve them.Invest in tools or resources, like air quality monitors, to identify hidden problems in your environment.Learn best practices in your field and hold yourself accountable to implement them consistently.Surround yourself with a team you trust to execute your vision when others fall short.By following Robert's example and advice, you can make constructive discontent a skill. With practice and effort, you could make it a superpower that enables you to do more good in the world.Remember, however, that research into success suggests that building on your own superpowers is more important than creating new ones or overcoming weaknesses. You do you!Guest ProfileRobert Linn (he/him):Principal, Point B PropertiesAbout Point B Properties: Point B Properties is a Chicago-based, vertically integrated real estate development firm focused on the “Missing Middle”—the essential workforce housing that institutional funds ignore and small flippers can't handle. Unlike traditional developers who rely on brokers, we utilize a proprietary direct-to-seller sourcing engine to identify off-market, value-add opportunities in high-growth Midwest corridors. We combine this sourcing advantage with rigorous architectural engineering to create “Healthy Buildings”—spaces designed to improve resident well-being through superior air quality and non-toxic materials. Crucially, we are committed to democratizing real estate wealth; through platforms like SmallChange.co, we open our deals to everyday investors, allowing them to co-invest alongside accredited partners.Website: pointbproperties.comCompany Facebook Page: facebook.com/PointBPropertiesInstagram Handle: @pointbprop Other URL: smallchange.co/projects/richmondrevivalBiographical Information: Robert is an innovative real estate professional and developer whose passion for the industry was sparked in his family's woodshop during his childhood. His journey is underpinned by a solid educational foundation, having earned a dual degree in Architecture and Engineering from the University of Michigan.Robert's career began in the niche field of ship design, dovetailing into consulting where he was recruited to apply his expertise to real estate. His commitment to continual growth led him to Indiana University on a scholarship, where he further honed his skills with a double major in Finance and Management.During college, Robert embarked on a new adventure by purchasing his first property. This milestone marked the beginning of his entrepreneurial journey, leading to the formation of his own company, all while balancing a full-time job.Robert is not just about building properties; he's about building them right. Recognized for his contributions to energy-efficient building, like constructing the first Green Star certified condo building, he has a keen interest in the evolving landscape of design and building science. His dedication to the field is further exemplified by his LEED certification and his role as one of the early adopters of HERS rated developments.Robert's projects are infused with a unique blend of practical experience, technical expertise, and theoretical knowledge. His approach to each project is informed by this multidimensional perspective, ensuring solutions that are innovative, efficient, and sustainable.LinkedIn Profile: linkedin.com/in/linnovatingPersonal Facebook Profile: facebook.com/rlinniSupport Our SponsorsOur generous sponsors make our work possible, serving impact investors, social entrepreneurs, community builders and diverse founders. Today's advertisers include RISE Robotics, and Crowdfunding Made Simple. Learn more about advertising with us here.Max-Impact Members(We're grateful for every one of these community champions who make this work possible.)Brian Christie, Brainsy | Cameron Neil, Lend For Good | Carol Fineagan, Independent Consultant | Hiten Sonpal, RISE Robotics | John Berlet, CORE Tax Deeds, LLC. | Justin Starbird, The Aebli Group | Lory Moore, Lory Moore Law | Mark Grimes, Networked Enterprise Development | Matthew Mead, Hempitecture | Michael Pratt, Qnetic | Mike Green, Envirosult | Dr. Nicole Paulk, Siren Biotechnology | Paul Lovejoy, Stakeholder Enterprise | Pearl Wright, Global Changemaker | Scott Thorpe, Philanthropist | Sharon Samjitsingh, Health Care Originals | Add Your Name HereUpcoming SuperCrowd Event CalendarIf a location is not noted, the events below are virtual.SuperCrowdHour, January 21, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern. Devin Thorpe, CEO and Founder of The Super Crowd, Inc., will lead a session on “From $10 to Impact: How Anyone Can Become an Impact Investor.” Drawing on his experience as an investment banker, impact investor, and community-building leader, Devin will explain how everyday people can start investing small amounts to support mission-driven companies while pursuing financial returns. In this session, he'll break down the basics of regulated investment crowdfunding, show how impact and profit can align, and share practical steps for identifying opportunities that create real-world change. As an added benefit, attendees can become an Impact Member of the SuperCrowd for just $4.58 per month to receive an exclusive private Zoom meeting invitation with Devin, free tickets to paid SuperCrowd events, and the opportunity to directly support social entrepreneurs, community builders, and underrepresented founders.SuperGreen Live, January 22–24, 2026, livestreaming globally. Organized by Green2Gold and The Super Crowd, Inc., this three-day event will spotlight the intersection of impact crowdfunding, sustainable innovation, and climate solutions. Featuring expert-led panels, interactive workshops, and live pitch sessions, SuperGreen Live brings together entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and activists to explore how capital and climate action can work hand in hand. With global livestreaming, VIP networking opportunities, and exclusive content, this event will empower participants to turn bold ideas into real impact. Don't miss your chance to join tens of thousands of changemakers at the largest virtual sustainability event of the year. Learn more about sponsoring the event here. Interested in speaking? Apply here. Support our work with a tax-deductible donation here.Demo Day at SuperGreen Live. Apply now to present at the SuperGreen Live Demo Day session on January 22! The application window is closing soon; apply today at 4sc.fun/sgdemo. The Demo Day session is open to innovators in the field of climate solutions and sustainability who are NOT currently raising under Regulation Crowdfunding.Live Pitch at SuperGreen Live. Apply now to pitch at the SuperGreen Live—Live Pitch on January 23! The application window closes January 5th; apply today at s4g.biz/sgapply. The Live Pitch is open to innovators in the field of climate solutions and sustainability who ARE currently raising under Regulation Crowdfunding.SuperCrowd Impact Member Networking Session: Impact (and, of course, Max-Impact) Members of the SuperCrowd are invited to a private networking session on January 27th at 1:30 PM ET/10:30 AM PT. Mark your calendar. We'll send private emails to Impact Members with registration details.Community Event CalendarSuccessful Funding with Karl Dakin, Tuesdays at 10:00 AM ET - Click on Events.Join UGLY TALK: Women Tech Founders in San Francisco on January 29, 2026, an energizing in-person gathering of 100 women founders focused on funding strategies and discovering SuperCrowd as a powerful alternative for raising capital.If you would like to submit an event for us to share with the 10,000+ changemakers, investors and entrepreneurs who are members of the SuperCrowd, click here.Manage the volume of emails you receive from us by clicking here.We use AI to help us write compelling recaps of each episode. Get full access to Superpowers for Good at www.superpowers4good.com/subscribe

In this episode of The Passive House Podcast, co-host Mary James discuss Passive House practices with James Petersen, founder of Petersen Engineering. The episode focuses on domestic hot water systems and their electrification, particularly in the context of Passive House standards. Petersen explains the challenges with current technologies, options for heat recovery, and the impact of location-specific energy costs. The conversation covers specific techniques such as solar thermal, drain water heat recovery, and the importance of accurate data for system sizing. Despite the cost challenges, clients are moving towards electrification due to regulations and environmental motivations. https://www.petersenengineering.com/Join James on January 14th 2026: https://passivehouseaccelerator.com/events/101-domestic-hot-water-multifamily?date=2026-01-14James Petersen, PE, is Owner and Principal of Petersen Engineering, an 18-person MEP/FP firm, with over four decades of experience designing integrated building mechanical systems. He brings a holistic approach that combines MEP design, building science, and enclosure coordination, and has served as principal-in-charge on more than 70 large Passive House projects. James currently volunteers as President of Passive House Mass and serves on the HCA Portsmouth Hospital Board of Directors.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.

Welcome back to Architecture 5 10 20! I'm your host, Guy Geier, Managing Partner of FXCollaborative Architects in New York. My guests for this podcast are pioneers and visionaries shaping the future of the built environment across various disciplines. Join me in exploring their remarkable journeys, discovering how they reach their current heights, and envisioning what lies ahead in the next 5, 10, and 20 years. For this finale episode, I am joined by Carole Wedge of The American Institute of Architects (AIA). Carole and I trace her 40-year career from a nontraditional start at Shepley Bulfinch, through Wall Street detours, to leading one of the country's oldest architecture firms! She reflects on how those experiences shaped her approach to mentorship, inclusion, and professional growth, and she shares how saying "yes" to opportunities that she didn't fully understand introduced her to national networks, long-term collaborations, and initiatives such as the Women's Leadership Summit! We explore Carole's priorities as CEO, including but not limited to how the organization can better support architects via practical business training, and technology integration. Carole highlights the importance of architects having the tools to help communities prepare for and recover from disasters such as Hurricane Sandy while also ensuring that the next generation is engaged, supported, and inspired to lead. We touch upon challenges facing the profession, from post-pandemic workplace changes to attracting young talent, including underrepresented voices, and the need to address long-standing issues such as compensation and access to education. Our discussion also takes a global perspective, with Carole highlighting examples of innovative approaches to design around the world and stressing the value of collaboration across firms, communities, and government. She also talks about how architects can step into roles that make a real difference in shaping cities and public spaces, and, along the way, she shares her reflections on giving back to a profession that has given her so much. If you're curious about where architecture is headed, the responsibilities of professional leadership, and the strategies needed to make a real impact on both the profession and the communities it serves, this episode is for you. Thank you for tuning in to the final episode! Time stamps: [2:37] - Hear how Carole shifted from biology to architecture, combining climate awareness, sustainability, and creativity. [5:24] - Economic downturns led Carole to Wall Street, teaching her business skills which architects rarely learn. [8:12] - Beginning nontraditionally, Carole embraced mentorship and helped change her firm into a national practice. [10:29] - Carole discusses how Shepley Bulfinch evolved via resilience, relationships, and adaptability. [13:03] - Carole highlights her work on landmark hospitals, including Boston Children's. [14:03] - Carole credits saying yes to opportunities for building leadership networks and driving meaningful initiatives. [17:11] - Hear how, retiring from Shepley, Carole embraced AIA leadership to use her experience for broader impact. [19:25] - Carole highlights supporting architects via technology, business skills, and climate-resilient community rebuilding.[22:38] - Carole advocates for proactive design and mentoring young architects to strengthen the profession. [25:29] - Since COVID, younger professionals are missing out on the informal learning and mentorship that used to happen naturally in the office. [26:09] - Carole regards hybrid models as opportunities, stressing listening to members and supporting local AIA efforts.[28:42] - Carole stresses that AI complements, not replaces, architects, and she highlights attracting the next generation. [29:54] - Carole advocates for teaching business, technology, and career skills to architects. [32:55] - Carole highlights NOMA and Project Pipeline's role in K–12 design education and hands-on career exposure. [34:47] - Carole stresses the need to reform compensation and support architects amid rising education costs. [36:52] - Fair profit-sharing and transparency about salary help address student debt challenges. [37:55] - Hear how AIA's Washington presence enables advocacy. [40:26] Carole highlights aligning architects with communities and students to address climate, housing, and technology issues. [43:38] Carole encourages optimism, continuous improvement, and saying yes to opportunities while giving back to the profession. Links / Resources: Guy Geier Instagram | Twitter Carole Wedge Carole's LinkedIn | AIA Website | AIA LinkedIn

On today's Endtime Show, we're breaking down how Venezuela turned into a narco-state — a central hub for drug money, terror networks, and hostile foreign powers. Iran, Russia, and China aren't drifting into the Western Hemisphere by accident — this is strategic and intentional. And it raises a sobering question: could this be one of the sparks that ignites the prophesied Third World War — a conflict the Bible warns could come suddenly? ⭐️: True Gold Republic: Get The Endtime Show special on precious metals at https://www.endtimegold.com📱: It's never been easier to understand. Stream Only Source Network and access exclusive content: https://watch.osn.tv/browse📚: Check out Jerusalem Prophecy College Online for less than $60 per course: https://jerusalemprophecycollege.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

End chaos in your firm—300+ peers use this framework. Free video here: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/framework In this episode of Business of Architecture, Rion Willard sits down with Camila Brugger, founder of WorldTeams—the company quietly transforming how architecture firms grow. Camila shares her personal journey from witnessing the chaos of her parents' small practice to building a 650-person global team that serves over 200 firms. Her story is raw, energizing, and full of practical insight for any architect tired of doing it all alone. You'll hear how remote talent can unlock growth, freedom, and surprising loyalty—even if you've tried outsourcing before and failed. Camila reveals the mindset shifts and systems that make remote work actually work. And she doesn't hold back on the tough lessons that helped her scale without burning out. In this episode, you'll discover… The silent hiring mistake most architects are still making—and how it's costing them thousands. What one architecture firm owner did to 3X their team without opening a single job ad. Why your dream lifestyle might be just one mindset shift away. To learn more about Camila, visit her website: https://worldteams.com/

Barbara Van Biervliet is an architect and engineer from Knokke, Belgium, and the co-owner of the boutique architecture studio Claerhout–Van Biervliet (CVB) which she runs with her partner in life and work, Xaveer Claerhout. The pair also have three children: Jacob, Adriaan, and Johanna. At CVB, the team creates sculptural, organic architecture and bespoke interiors for high-end residential, hospitality, and office projects. Barbara is also the co-owner of Metamorphic Art Studio, which pushes the boundaries of design, architecture, and art by implementing physical transformation and metamorphosis.We talk about:- The origin story of Periscope House, CVB's recent work which was featured in the Venice Biennale. Barbara reveals how a simple question about preserving a pristine landscape led to the design for a sunken home with kinetic mirrors that reframe light, views, and inhabitants' relationship to the earth.- We explore Barbara's parallel practice designing and building illuminated art that transforms through touch, motion, and light and how these works blur the boundaries between architecture and sculpture.- When describing her design process, Barbara explains why 3D modeling, cinematic renderings, and physical prototypes are her essential tools for developing complex ideas.- To end, Barbara reflects on building a studio with her husband, sharing candid insights on balancing intuition and refinement, motherhood and ambition, and creative guilt while raising independent, art-loving children.>>>Connect with Barbara: CVB Website: https://www.claerhout-vanbiervliet.com/Metamorphic Art Studio: https://metamorphicartstudio.com/Periscope House: https://www.periscope-architecture.com/>>>Thank you to our Sponsor:⁠Arcol ⁠is a collaborative building design tool built for modern teams. Arcol streamlines your design process by keeping your model, data, and presentations in sync- enabling your team to work together seamlessly. Learn more about Arcol on their ⁠Website⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠YouTube⁠, ⁠X⁠, and ⁠LinkedIn⁠.>>>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.

Designer et architecte britannique, Duncan Lewis (Wallsend, 1959) débute sa carrière au Japon en 1984. Il s'installe en France en 1987 et collabore successivement avec Jacques Hondelatte, Lacaton Vassal, Edouard François de 1994 à 1997, puis crée l'agence Lewis-Potin-Lewis avant de fonder Duncan Lewis Scape Architecture à Bordeaux en en 2005 avec Brigitte Cany-Lewis. Il s'appuie sur la notion de contexte et de territoire, puisant à la source des écosystèmes. Le projet de Pont autoroutier (1993), l'Extension du groupe scolaire Buffon (1995) ou les Gîtes ruraux de Jupilles (1996) conçus avec Édouard François (1994-1999) s'inscrivent en osmose avec le paysage. De la même manière, le Lycée Jean Moulin avec Manal Rachdi, Tanguy Vermet (OFF architecture) et De Giacinto (Revin, 2012) épouse le dénivelé des collines. La Bibliothèque Universitaire Florence Delay (Bayonne, 2008), située au cœur de la ville historique, s'incruste dans les fortifications érigées par Vauban. Duncan Lewis est aussi auteur de plusieurs réalisations emblématiques (Résidence Ama Lurra, Bayonne, 2010 ; Station de tramway Hérouville Saint-Clair, Caen, 2002 ; Jardins des Géants, Lille, 2008). Qui ne connait pas La Cité Manifeste (60 logements semi-individuels) de Mulhouse où il oeuvre au début des années 2000 aux côtés d'Architectures Jean Nouvel, Shigeru Ban / Jean de Gastines, Anne Lacaton & Jean-Philippe Vassal, Mathieu Poitevin / Pascal Reynaud? Aujourd'hui, il travaille en groupement avec H Hans Lefevre. Parallèlement, il enseigne dans les universités et écoles de Barcelone, Londres, Versailles, actuellement Marseille.Dans ce numéro de Com d'Archi, le récit de Duncan Lewis se déroule tel une épopée : la naissance de son désir d'architecture, son expérience au Japon, la naissance puis l'affirmation de sa pratique en France, ses projets. Cet architecte a connu et travaillé avec les plus grands de l'hexagone, dont les noms s'égrènent au fil du discours, dont Jean Nouvel . Nous découvrons ici son approche de l'environnement, laquelle a toujours fait partie de son ADN. Nous partageons avec lui la volonté de ne pas "coller des étiquettes" et la mise à distance des dogmes. Un regard porté sur le monde d'une grande humanité, doublé d'humilité. Une sensibilité, une énergie et une intelligence hors du commun, montrant oh combien l'approche architecturale "en résilience" existait déjà au XXe siècle !Image teaser DR © Studio Florent LarrondeIngénierie son : Bastien Michel____Si le podcast COM D'ARCHI vous plaît n'hésitez pas :. à vous abonner pour ne pas rater les prochains épisodes,. à nous laisser des étoiles et un commentaire, :-),. à nous suivre sur Instagram @comdarchipodcast pour retrouver de belles images, toujours choisies avec soin, de manière à enrichir votre regard sur le sujet.Bonne semaine à tous! Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

In this episode of Top 100 Clubhouse, James and Jasper are back at Hadley Wood again to give Top 100 Clubhouse listeners a behind the scenes look at Top 100 Golf Courses, reflect on 2025, and talk about what's coming up for 2026. Back by popular demand, the map has returned! Catered specifically to the needs of the travelling golfer, you can now find the best courses nearby during that long business trip or week away. Plus, there's a behind the scenes look at how Top 100 operates, changes to leaderboards, and James' disastrous time with footwear. The Top 100 Golf Courses team wants to thank all who listened, commented and got involved throughout 2025. Our New Years' Resolution? Same as always: Play fast. Lunch slow. Top 100 Golf Courses Website

659. John C. Rodrigue joins us to discuss his research on the Civil War and Reconstruction. John is a prominent historian specializing in the U.S. Civil War and Reconstruction, known for his deep focus on slavery, emancipation, and the Lower Mississippi Valley, with key books like Reconstruction in the Cane Fields and Freedom's Crescent, exploring how the war transformed Southern society and Lincoln's evolving views on Reconstruction. He's recognized for meticulous research and contributions to understanding the complex transition from slavery to free labor, earning awards like the 2024 John Nau Book Prize for his 2023 work. 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 222 years. Order your copy today! This week in the Louisiana Anthology. Richard Emmons wrote an "Epick Poem" about the Battle of New Orleans: "Now when the States with soul-abhorrence saw Britain's design to wage a Vandal war — That spoils and rapine fill'd her heart with joy — That all her thoughts were loosen'd to destroy, — One voice from Florida to Maine was heard, To rise in panoply and draw the sword — Grace, Hampton, Norfolk, Baltimore — of late, Urg'd their uniting with unbroken weight, To guard their cities smiling on the sea, From the rude grasp of spoiling Royalty. This week in Louisiana history. January 2, 1860 Seminary of Learning of the State of Louisiana near Pineville, Louisiana opened with Col. William Tecumseh Sherman as superintendent, would later become LSU, Seminary opens with five professors and 19 cadets This week in New Orleans history. Troy Andrews (born January 2, 1986), also known by the stage name Trombone Shorty has worked in jazz, funk and rap music. Andrews is the younger brother of trumpeter and bandleader James Andrews as well as the grandson of singer and songwriter Jessie Hill. Andrews began playing trombone at age six, and since 2009 has toured with his own band, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue. This week in Louisiana. Carnival season begins in Louisiana on 12th Night of Christmas, January 6, 2025 Joan of Arc Parade French Quarter New Orleans Floats will focus on Joan of Arc's life. The 2026 Route & Key Stops The parade follows a specific path through the French Quarter with three traditional “stops” for pageantry: Start: Corner of Bienville and Front Streets. Stop 1 (The Toast): A toast to the royalty from the balcony of the Historic New Orleans Collection (416 Chartres St). Stop 2 (The Blessing): The blessing of Joan's sword. Due to ongoing construction, this may take place at St. Mary's Church at the Old Ursuline Convent rather than the Cathedral. Stop 3 (The Birthday Song): A pause at the golden Joan of Arc statue (Place de France) on Decatur Street to sing “Happy Birthday.” End: The crowning of the King and a public King Cake ceremony at Oscar Dunn Park. Website: joanofarcparade.org Email: joanofarcparade@gmail.com Phone: (504) 251-5046 The Joan of Arc Project 7330 Sycamore St. New Orleans, LA 70118 This event is family friendly. Postcard from Louisiana. Delfeayo Marsalis & Doreen at Snug Harbor.  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. 

 Dr. Metivier's Vitamin X Workshop,Page #Core Purpose1 The Flammarion SphereMapping the transition from the Known World to the Breakthrough zone.2 Lukasa Deep DiveUtilizing a tactile/visual memory board for complex data sets.3 Time Rip Hand PalaceUsing the joints and segments of the hand as a portable "Memory Palace."4 The King Video ProtocolA systematic approach to extracting and retaining information from video-based learning.Vitamin X Workshop Strategy Summary (Cheat Sheet)1. The Flammarion Sphere StrategyGoal: To visualize the expansion of knowledge and the "piercing" of the veil between the known and the unknown.The Known World (Outer Ring): List the facts or skills you currently master.The Unknown (Middle Ring): Identify the specific gaps in your knowledge or the "fog" you are currently facing.Curiosity/The Rip (Inner Ring): Note the specific questions or "hooks" that will pull you through the veil.The Breakthrough (Center): Define the ultimate goal or the "Aha!" moment you are seeking.2. Lukasa Deep Dive (Memory Board)Goal: To use a "tactile" visual field to map complex, non-linear information.Beads/Nodes: Use the small circles to represent specific data points or "keys."The Center Shells: Reserve the center for the most important "High-Order" concepts.Paths: Draw lines between nodes to represent the relationship or "story" that connects the facts.Attributes: Use the legend (People, Events, etc.) to color-code or symbol-code your entries.3. Time Rip Hand PalaceGoal: To turn your hand into a portable, 15-to-25-point Memory Palace.The Segments: Assign one specific "location" to each segment of your fingers (3 per finger).The Rip: Use the "Time Rip" technique to associate a specific chronological event or time-sensitive data point to each joint.Navigation: Practice "walking" through the hand from the pinky base to the thumb tip to ensure the sequence is locked in.4. The King Video ProtocolGoal: To transform passive video watching into active, high-retention learning.Capture (The King's Scribe): Don't transcribe; only record the "Golden Nuggets" or "King-sized" ideas.Translation: Immediately rewrite the concept in your own words (the "Translator" phase).The Decree: Formulate a "decree" or a summary statement that explains how you will apply this knowledge within 24 hours.Recall Check: Close your eyes and mentally rehearse the three biggest takeaways before moving to the next video.

The Curator of Architecture and Design at MoMA enjoys work that surprises, up to a point. "I don't like gigantic provocations, I like small provocations, the ones that sneak up on you." Jolted awake, not pummeled into submission. Presented with the Viñoly Foundation. Music: Ethel—Ralph Farris, Kip Jones, Corin Lee, Dorothy Lawson.

Danny Goler  @dangothoughts  returns to the mind meld!

Tonight on Veritas our special guest is Jeff Harman. And if you are listening to this, Happy New Year. It is January 1st, 2026. And there is no one I would rather have on to start this year than Jeff Harman. Jeff has been on this program many times, and there is a reason we keep bringing him back. He sees timing. Not predictions based on wishful thinking. Timing based on geometry, mathematics, and cycles that have repeated across millennia. And this year, the timing matters more than ever. In just a few weeks, in February, Saturn and Neptune conjoin. Saturn is structure, authority, control. Neptune is dissolution, illusion, and the collapse of certainty. When these forces combine, hard limits arrive at the exact moment people lose the ability to see clearly. Control tightens while confusion spreads. And right now, as the calendar turns, that is exactly what we are watching. Real ID pushed aggressively under Kristi Noem. Paper tax filing ending. Cash disappearing through friction, not force. Stablecoins moving forward while central bank digital currencies are publicly rejected. Different words. Same architecture. Catherine Austin Fitts says Trump was put in by the bankers to complete the control grid. She says the other team could not move fast enough. Tonight we ask Jeff if the astrology supports that claim. We will talk about the PayPal Mafia surrounding this administration. Vance as the technocratic bridge. Italy, Poland, Hungary, Austria, and the fragmentation of Europe. We will ask why there is endless talk and not a single arrest. We will ask if UAP disclosure is already happening while people wait for an announcement that may never come. And we will ask the question no one wants to answer: Will the digital enslavement system be fully implemented under this administration? Jeff Harman does not do comfortable answers. He does timing. And the timing says 2026 is not a year of awakening. It is a year of locking in. So as you begin this new year, ask yourself: what will you have decided before the window closes?

Ici une invitation à plonger dans l'architecture qui soigne et qui nous apprend à habiter autrement.Et si les murs d'un hôpital pouvaient guérir ? Pas avec des médicaments, mais avec du bois, de la lumière et une poignée de terre crue.L'Architecture peut-elle être un soignant à part entière ?Dans ce replay, on entre dans les coulisses projets de soin de l'agence Tolila et Gilliland.L'architecte Gaston Tolila nous emmène sur le terrain fragile et passionnant des lieux de soin où on ne construit pas pour des « patients », mais pour des personnes sensibles, hyper sensibles, fragiles, à bichonner.Dans cet épisode on découvre trois lieux extraordinaires où l'architecture devient thérapie :Un centre d'addictologie où une « rue intérieure » en terre crue apaise les angoisses et réhabilite symboliquement la rue pour d'anciens sans-abris.Un foyer pour adultes autistes où des claustras en bois ingénieux remplacent les serrures aux fenêtres, redonnant aux résidents le contrôle et la dignité d'ouvrir leur fenêtre quand ils le souhaitent.Un hôpital de jour pour enfants autistes conçu comme un hameau de petites maisons, où les appuis de fenêtre deviennent des refuges où l'on réapprend à s'asseoir.On y parle de « théorie du care » appliquée aux matériaux ou encore espaces « transitionnels » qui deviennent des tremplins vers l'autre.Ce moment est remplie d'humilité et d'intelligence. Construire pour les plus fragiles, c'est en réalité inventer l'architecture de demain pour nous tous. Une architecture patiente, attentive et profondément humaine.Très belle écoute !===PLENDI by Vinci Construction est une entreprise générale spécialisée dans les projets très haut de gamme : les palaces parisiens BVLGARI, Mandarin Oriental ou George V, les boutiques telles que Cartier ou Dior et, bien sûr, du résidentiel privé…La raison d'être de ce rendez-vous : Nous n'avons plus besoin de nouvelles données sur l'état de la planète pour savoir que le domaine de la construction, de l'architecture et de l'architecture d'intérieur est appelé à s'adapter.Désormais la question, c'est : où est-ce qu'on peut atterrir ? Qu'est-ce qu'on fait ?Depuis 2022, 14 Rencards du beau ont été organisés et ont permis de réunir plus de 300 professionnels du luxe qui souhaitent réfléchir sur comment faire mieux demain.LRDB, c'est faire naître l'envie de faire un peu moins mal que le secteur.Il s'agit de matinées confidentielles dédiées aux architectes et aux acteurs du bâtiment, où nous écoutons des pionniers d'un beau qui questionne le monde et inspire.Chaque session accueille 2 intervenants :Un acteur hors champ de l'architecture et du design, mais qui vient justement nous nourrir avec ses ailleurs.Un acteur du sérail, que je sélectionne pour son engagement, sa vision, son travail.===Rejoins le SOCIAL CLUB Où est le beau ? en t'abonnant ici : https://buy.stripe.com/14k4gi5JQ6AQaMofTu auras ainsi accès :-à tous les longues interviews en preview (48h avant) et en intégralité -à tous les épisodes avec une clé = le podcast secret (environ 40 épisodes narratifs) pour découvrir comment vivre un quotidien plus aligné avec les valences hautes du beau et du bon-aux 2 newsletters mensuelles dans lesquelles j'ouvre mon jardin secret et partage mes découvertes les plus pépites (hôtels, restaurants, artistes, créatifs, producteurs etc).Tu peux aussi t'abonner uniquement à la newsletter Où est le beau : https://ouestlebeau.kessel.media/?source_referral=None&source_type=user_referralet à celle Où est le bon :https://httpshttpsouestlebeaukesselmediakesselmedia.kessel.media/?source_referral=None&source_type=user_referral&utm_medium=email&utm_source=subscribe_linkA très vite sur les ondes !HélèneHébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

January 2026 Monthly Energy Forecast: The Architecture That Holds – Living From What Is Already TrueIn January 2026, you are not arriving — you are reverberating.You are not beginning — you are being held.This is the stabilized harmonic of Format Year Two: not the potential of alignment, but its structural residence.January Energy Forecast 2026✨ Overall Theme: The Architecture That Holds – Living From What Is Already TrueEmbodiment Key: Arc of Soul Signal Architecture. And within that is the Arc of Structural Residency✧ The Nine Themes of January 2026Overall Theme and Theme 1. The Architecture That Holds – Living From What Is Already TrueHarmonic Format Arc: Foundation as Frequency – The Already-Arrived StructureSoul Format Embodiment: You are not waiting for alignment — the architecture is you.Translation: You are not becoming structure — you are living from it. Nothing needs to be built. You are the frame.Theme 2. Coherence Is No Longer a Practice – It's the Natural State of FormatHarmonic Format Arc: Embodied Equilibrium – The End of Energetic RehearsalSoul Format Embodiment: You are not rehearsing wholeness — you are coherence by nature.Translation: There is no more practice. No phases. You are not integrating anymore — you are the completed resonance.Theme 3. No More Translation – Let the Form Speak For ItselfHarmonic Format Arc: Direct Frequency Expression – Light Truth as Native ArchitectureSoul Format Embodiment: You are not translating your Soul — you are its voice in form.Translation: Words are no longer required. The field speaks. You don't explain Light Truth — you embody it.Theme 4. Stabilized Frequency – The Resonance That No Longer Requires BecomingHarmonic Format Arc: Stillpoint Resonance – Structure Without SeekingSoul Format Embodiment: You are not calibrating — you are stabilized.Translation: There is no becoming left. You don't hold frequency — frequency holds you. This is Resonant tone.Theme 5. The Soul Is Not Trying To Be Lived — It Is the LifeHarmonic Format Arc: Soul-Origin Embodiment – No Separation Between Source and SelfSoul Format Embodiment: You are not trying to live your Soul — you are life sourced from it.Translation: There is no distance, no delay. The Soul is not leading — it is living. You are the Soul's lifeform.Theme 6. The Silence That Builds – Non-Output As ArchitectureHarmonic Format Arc: Stillness Infrastructure – Resonance Without ExpressionSoul Format Embodiment: You are not required to offer — you are asked to hold.Translation: Output dissolves. Silence becomes shape. You do not speak — you are presence. Stillness is structure.Theme 7. Exit the Loop of Readiness – You're Already the FormatHarmonic Format Arc: Completion Frequency – You Are the AfterSoul Format Embodiment: You are not preparing — you are the prepared form.Translation: Nothing more is coming. Nothing more is needed. You are not approaching coherence — you are it.Theme 8. Let the System Stop – Nervous System Repair Through Frequency StillnessHarmonic Format Arc: Release of Energetic Function – Repair Without OutputSoul Format Embodiment: You are not repairing — the system is resting into Light Truth.Translation: Momentum is not required. Regulation happens through rest. The field repairs through stillness, not force.Theme 9. Harmonic Reverberation – Living the Frequency of Completed BecomingHarmonic Format Arc: Reverberation Arc – The Afterglow of Resonant FormSoul Format Embodiment: You are not changing — you are reverberating what already became.Translation: This is not an arc of creation. It is the sound after building. You are living the reverberation of realization.

Today, we're breaking down the architecture of aura. Aura isn't some mystical thing—it's the feeling or energy that surrounds a person, place, or thing, and we all feel it. The truth is, an aura is built, just like a house: your mindset is the foundation, your habits are the walls, and your composure is the roof. If any part is weak, your aura suffers. In this episode, I'll show you how to design your internal structure so your presence becomes undeniable. Show Notes: [03:07]#1 The foundation is mindset.  [07:01]#2 Building aura is in your daily disciplines habits [11:34]#3 The insulation. [13:44]#4 The Design is your physical presence. [15:00]#5 The atmosphere and the energetic transmission around you. [17:20] Recap Next Steps: --- Power Presence is not taught. It is enforced. If you are operating in environments where hesitation costs money, authority, or leverage, the Power Presence Mastermind exists as a controlled setting for discipline, execution, and consequence-based decision-making. Details live here: http://PowerPresenceProtocol.com/Mastermind  This Masterclass is the public record of standards. Private enforcement happens elsewhere. All episodes and the complete archive: → WorkOnYourGamePodcast.com 

Episode 068: 2022 AIA Whitney M. Young Jr. Honor Award Winners: RIDING THE VORTEXWhat lessons on architecture, practice, and change can we learn from AIA Whitney M. Young Jr. Honor Award Recipients Kathryn Prigmore, Kathy Dixon, Katherine Williams, and Melissa Daniel?Named for civil rights leader Whitney M. Young Jr., the AIA Whitney M. Young Jr. Honor Award distinguishes an architect or architectural organization that embodies social responsibility and actively addresses a relevant issue, such as affordable housing, inclusiveness, or universal access. Architects and design leaders Kathryn Tyler Prigmore, FAIA; Kathy Denise Dixon, FAIA; Katherine Williams, AIA; and Melissa R. Daniel, Assoc. AIA are the winners of this year's award for their leadership in advancing educational programming to support and increase the number of people of color licensed to practice architecture in the U.S.According to the American Institute of Architects, “The number of practicing African-American architects had been a stagnant 2% in recent decades. In the early 1990s, there were just 1,800 licensed African-American architects in the country, and only 30 of them were women. As of the summer of 2021, those numbers have grown to 2,435 and 533, respectively, and VORTEX has been a major catalyst in the 254% growth in African-American women architects.”This episode includes the stories of the VORTEX collaborators, as well as a candid discussion about their careers, what inspires them, and their work to build this program.Guests:Kathryn Prigmore, FAIA, NOMAC, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C, CDT is an architect, educator, and design practice leader with an inimitable understanding of the dynamics that impact the management of firms from the perspective of an architect, academic, and regulator. She has over 40 years of design and management experience for award-winning architectural projects of a wide range of sizes, types and delivery methods executed for private and public clients within diverse practice environments. Her academic leadership includes teaching experience in sustainable design. As an award-winning strategic thinker and planner, she is also a leader in regulatory issues and professional ethics. Kathryn is skilled at growing staff into leaders.Kathy Denise Dixon was born in Baltimore and grew up in Harford County, Maryland. She is a graduate of Howard University School of Architecture and attended UCLA matriculating with a Master's degree in Urban Planning in 1993. Kathy has been a licensed architect since 1998 and started the firm K Dixon Architecture, PLLC in 2003. She acquired legacy firm Walton Madden Cooper Robinson Poness in 2016. Kathy is a past president of the National Organization of Minority Architects and was elevated to Fellow in the American Institute of Architects in 2017. She is also the co-author of the book titled “The Business of Architecture: Your Guide to a Financially Successful Firm” published in December 2017.Katherine Williams, AIA, NOMA, LEED AP is a licensed architect in Northern Virginia and currently a Senior Project Manager at a DC university. Her career path includes work in traditional architecture firms, community development, and managing commercial construction for a general contractor. Katherine has written extensively about the architecture profession, diversity in the industry, and community development. She has served as editor for multiple publications and was the NOMA magazine editor from 2009-2014. She writes at katherinerw.com and

What 99.9% of the universe reveals about intuition, timelines, and reality creation. A rare look into the living field that connects matter, mind, and multidimensionality. Watch Now Highlights: 1) What is the FOUNDATION — Plasma, Consciousness & Reality? 2) Plasma and future timelines? 3) Negative encounters—like demons, hostile UFO encounters, or shadow beings? 4) Magic, Science & The Hidden Universe Enter a world of channeling, ET's, metaphysics & multidimensional truth. Dare to Dream reveals what most shows won't touch — and what your soul's been asking for. Dana Kippel is here with a message that could change the way you understand reality. In the next few minutes, you'll discover why plasma—the fifth element of the universe—may also be the missing link between consciousness, intuition, and the future of humanity… and why this matters right now. Stay with us, because what you're about to hear could shift how you create, connect, and navigate your own multidimensional power. To learn more: ⁠https://www.danakippel.com/⁠ Free Starseed Report: ⁠debbidachinger.com/starseed⁠ IG: @daretodreampodcast @debbidachinger New Shamanism Level One Program opening January 6, 2026, 15 spots available, led by Debbi Dachinger: ⁠https://debbidachinger.com/L1⁠ Join the next monthly shamanic healing session on December 10th at 4 PM PT / 7 PM ET —90 mins of powerful clearing, activations, and soul alignment — sign up now at ⁠https://DebbiDachinger.com/healing⁠ Conscious Life Expo: Dana and I will be speaking there Feb 20-23, 2026: ⁠https://debbidachinger.com/cle⁠ Join me, the adventure of a lifetime Greece-Turkey cruise awaits at MysterySchoolAtSea.com. MAR2026. Laura Eisenhower, Debbie Solaris, Gerladine Orozco, me, & Neil Gaur. MysterySchoolAtSea.com (use Debbi Dachinger under referral) If this conversation means something to you, hype the videos it helps. Your support by Subscribing, Commenting, & Hyping helps us reach more starseeds and lightworkers around the globe. To Feel supported by my community - the first 7 days after I publish a video, you have the option to HYPE it on YouTube. Viewers can hype videos for free up to 3 times a week – please do it! Hosted by Debbi Dachinger, award-winning broadcaster, shamanic healer, & book launch mentor for authors ready to rise. #DebbiDachinger #DanaKippel #PlasmaConsciousness #ANewForce #NewHumanPotential #HigherConsciousness #5DEvolution #MetaphysicalScience #QuantumMind #RealityCreation #CosmicAwakening #GalacticShaman #DareToDreamPodcast #ConsciousLifeExpoBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/dare-to-dream-with-debbi-dachinger--1980925/support.

Send us a textIn this powerful, deeply reflective episode of Soulful Self-Care Conversations, Pearl welcomes Nasirra R. Ahamed, an international life and leadership coach whose work spans Asia, Australia, the U.S., the U.K., and the Middle East.Nasirra's journey from a high-level global corporate leader to founder of The Energy Architect is a profound story of awakening, courage, and authenticity. Together, Pearl and Nasirra explore what happens when success no longer feels aligned — and how energy, awareness, and inner work can guide us back to who we truly are.This episode is a must-listen for anyone who:Feels successful on paper but disconnected insideIs living someone else's expectationsKnows something needs to change but isn't sure where to beginWants to lead and live with greater authenticity, clarity, and purposeMeet the Guest: Nasirra R. AhamedNasirra R. Ahamed is:Founder & Chief Coach of The Energy ArchitectTwo-time #1 International Bestselling AuthorICF-certified Professional CoachLife & Leadership Coach, Speaker, and MentorFormer senior global corporate leader with 26+ years of experienceRecognized among India's Top 10 Successful Personalities and Top 50 Under 50Her work blends spirituality, neuroscience, psychology, somatic healing, NLP, and leadership strategy to help individuals and leaders redesign their inner architecture — the emotional, energetic, and belief systems that shape how they show up in life and work.Introducing Little Nasirra: Finding Her VoiceNasirra takes listeners back to her childhood growing up in Bahrain within a traditional Muslim family. As a young girl, she describes herself as shy, quiet, and hesitant to express her feelings — shaped by cultural expectations and fear of judgment.Over time, life circumstances pushed her to find her voice. That journey eventually led her into senior corporate leadership roles — but at a cost. To survive and succeed in corporate environments, Nasirra felt pressured to become tougher, more aggressive, and less heart-centered than she naturally was.This inner conflict set the stage for a pivotal awakening.The Turning Point: When Success No Longer FitsDuring the COVID era, Nasirra found herself enforcing corporate demands on employees who were losing loved ones, grieving, and struggling — all while she herself was navigating personal loss.One moment stands out:Sitting in her car, tethered to a hotspot, sending a work email while her mother-in-law lay dying in the hospital.That moment forced a life-altering question:“What am I really doing this for?”The realization was undeniable — she was driving someone else's dream while silencing her own soul.From Corporate Identity to Conscious PurposeLeaving the corporate world was not easy. Nasirra describes the in-between space — where the old identity has fallen away but the new one hasn't fully formed — as confusing, lonely, and deeply transformational.She speaks candidly about:Unlearning decades of conditioningLetting go of external validationReleasing the “fake it till you make it” mentalityChoosing authenticity over performanceFor Nasirra, true success came from aligning with her inner voice — Follow Pearl onsocial media TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook: @PearlchiarenzaGo to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.wsliving.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Remember to embrace your inner pearl, nourish yourself, and find balance in life. Staytrue to your authentic self and continue working on your personal growth.

This week, David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss the architecture of New York City. They reviewed the World Trade Centre Plaza, the Oculus, the High Line, Little Island Park, The High Line, The Edge, The Shed, The Vessel, Hudson Yards, and more.  This episode is supported by Chaos • Autodesk Forma & Autodesk Insight • Programa • Learn more about BQE CORE • Future London Academy SUBSCRIBE  • Apple Podcasts  • YouTube  • Spotify CONNECT  • Website: www.secondstudiopod.com • Office  • Instagram • Facebook  • Call or text questions to 213-222-6950 SUPPORT Leave a review  EPISODE CATEGORIES  •  Interviews: Interviews with industry leaders.  •  Project Companion: Informative talks for clients.    •  Fellow Designer: Tips for designers.  •  After Hours: Casual conversations about everyday life. •  Design Reviews: Reviews of creative projects and buildings. The views, opinions, or beliefs expressed by Sponsee or Sponsee's guests on the Sponsored Podcast Episodes do not reflect the view, opinions, or beliefs of Sponsor.  

Let me start with a disclaimer—this isn't a political editorial. It's a conversation about ideas. Lessons from business, design, culture, and philosophy that might help us grow—individually and collectively. And if you disagree, email me at ConvoByDesign@Outlook.com. I welcome the debate. As this year closes, I'm feeling a mix of frustration and optimism. This moment feels chaotic—as does most of life lately—which is why I often end the show with, “rise above the chaos.” We can't eliminate it, but we can manage what's within our control. The Stoics told us that long ago: focus on what you can control, release what you can't, act with virtue, and let obstacles sharpen resilience. This essay is about taking back even a small amount of control through the work we do and the spaces we shape. The Problem with Trend-Driven Design This year, phrases and hashtags flew faster than ever—Quiet Luxury, Brat Green, Fridgescaping, Millennial Grey. Much like the “big, beautiful bill” language we've all heard tossed around in political discourse, design's buzzwords can distract from what actually matters. They generate attention, not meaning. They look good on social media, not necessarily in the lived experience of a home, workplace, or public square. So instead of centering our design conversations around fleeting edits, let's pivot toward the global innovations that are transforming the built world in ways that truly matter. 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 Real Innovation Worth Talking About Across the globe, designers, architects, and researchers are developing ideas that transcend buzz. These are the concepts with longevity—the ones shaping smart, resilient, human-centered spaces: Biophilic Design, rooted in the work of Edward O. Wilson, Erich Fromm, and Japanese shinrin-yoku, continues to reframe our relationship with nature. Net-Zero Architecture, pioneered in Canada, Germany, and Australia, redefines building performance through projects like Seattle's Bullitt Center and Colorado's RMI Innovation Center. Smart Homes and Invisible Tech, building on early Asian innovation, hiding circuitry and functionality behind seamless design powered by Apple, Google, and Amazon ecosystems. Prefab and Modular Construction, originally exemplified by structures like the Crystal Palace and the Sydney Opera House, now reimagined by firms such as Plant Prefab. Passive House Design, born in Germany but rapidly shaping U.S. projects in California, New York, and the Pacific Northwest. And the list goes on: Self-Healing Concrete by Hendrik Marius Jonkers Guggenheim Abu Dhabi by Frank Gehry Bët-bi Museum in Senegal by Mariam Issoufou Powerhouse Parramatta in Australia Pujiang Viewing Platform in China by MVRDV Landscape and biophilic approaches—Wabi-Sabi gardening, edimental gardens, climate-adaptive landscapes, and indoor biophilia—are redefining how we engage with natural systems in daily life. Even infrastructure has become a site of innovation: CopenHill/Amager Bakke, Denmark's waste-to-energy plant with a ski slope Urban Sequoias by SOM—skyscrapers designed as carbon sinks 3D-printed timber in Germany, Finland, and France This is the work that deserves our attention—not the color of the week on TikTok. Rethinking the Shelter Space For years I described architecture as a language, design as a dialect, and landscape as the narrative. Mies van der Rohe famously introduced the concept of architecture as language. It caught on, and then the bandwagon effect took over. But today, the metaphor feels insufficient—especially for the shelter space, where people spend their lives, raise families, work, heal, and age. The shelter space isn't like a retail store or restaurant, where design is often intended for those who pass through briefly while the people who labor there navigate the leftover space. The shelter space must serve those who inhabit it deeply and continuously. And that shifts the conversation. Design begins with the usual questions—purpose, function, users, goals, budget. But these questions don't define design. They only outline it. There is no universal purpose of architecture or design, no single philosophy, no singular “right” answer. The shelter space varies as widely as the people living within it. So instead of treating architecture and design as technical processes, we should approach them philosophically. A Philosophical Framework for Design Stoicism offers clarity: Accept that budget overruns and changes will occur. Respect the expertise of the designer you hired. Invest in authenticity rather than dupes. Create environments that support health—clean air, clean water, noise reduction, resilience. Utilitarianism reminds us that choices have consequences. If the design decisions you make are based on influencer content instead of expertise, the result is no surprise. And now, a new framework is emerging that could transform our shared spaces entirely. Sensorial Urbanism: Designing the City We Actually Feel One of the most compelling movements emerging globally is Sensorial Urbanism—a shift from focusing on how the city looks to how it feels. It's neuroscience, phenomenology, and inclusive design rolled into a multi-sensory toolkit. Five Key Sensory Principles Soundscaping Water features masking traffic. Acoustic pavilions. Designed sound gardens. Paris' Le Cylindre Sonore. Soundscape parks in Barcelona and Berlin. Smellscaping Native flowers, herbs, and aromatic trees restoring identity—especially critical after disasters like wildfires. Kate McLean's smellwalks map a city's olfactory signature. Tactile Design Materials that invite touch and respond to temperature—stone, wood, water—connecting inhabitants to place. Visual Quietness Reducing signage and visual clutter, as seen in Drachten, Netherlands, creates calmer, more intuitive environments. Multisensory Inclusivity Design that accommodates neurodiversity, PTSD, aging, and accessibility through tactile paving, sound buffers, and scent markers. Why It Matters Because cities didn't always feel this overwhelming. Because design wasn't always rushed. Because quality of life shouldn't be compromised for aesthetics. Sensorial Urbanism reconnects us with spaces that are restorative, intuitive, and emotionally resonant. A city is not just a picture—it is an experience. The Takeaway for 2026 Rising Above the Chaos: Lessons from 2025 for a Smarter 2026 HED (3-sentence summary): As 2025 closes, the design and architecture world has experienced unprecedented chaos and rapid trend cycles. In this episode, Soundman reflects on lessons from business, culture, and global innovation, emphasizing resilience, purposeful design, and human-centered spaces. From Stoic philosophy to sensorial urbanism, this conversation offers guidance for navigating the next year with clarity and intentionality. DEK (Expanded description): Twenty twenty-five tested the design industry's patience, creativity, and adaptability. In this reflective episode, we explore the pitfalls of trend-driven design, the enduring value of service, and the innovations shaping architecture globally — from net-zero buildings to multisensory urbanism. With examples ranging from TimberTech decking to Pacific Sales' trade programs, we examine how designers can reclaim control, prioritize meaningful work, and create spaces that heal, inspire, and endure. A philosophical lens, practical insights, and actionable guidance make this a must-listen for professionals and enthusiasts alike. Outline of Show Topics: Introduction & Context Reflection on the chaotic year of 2025 in design and architecture. Disclaimer: this is a philosophical conversation, not a political editorial. Invitation for audience engagement via email. Trends vs. Meaningful Design Critique of buzzwords like “quiet luxury” and “millennial gray bookshelf wealth.” Emphasis on global innovation over social media-driven trends. The gap between American design influence and international innovation. Global Innovations in Architecture & Design Biophilic design and its philosophical roots. Net-zero buildings: Bullitt Center (Seattle), RMI Innovation Center (Colorado). Smart homes, modular construction, and passive house adoption in the U.S. vs. abroad. Focus on Service & Professional Support Pacific Sales Kitchen & Home: Pro Rewards program and exceptional service. TimberTech: innovation in sustainable synthetic decking. Importance of performance, durability, and client-focused solutions. Philosophical Approach to Design Architecture as experience, not just a visual language. Stoicism, utilitarianism, and mindfulness applied to design. Sensorial urbanism: engaging all five senses in public and private spaces. Emerging Global Examples of Innovation Self-healing concrete (Henrik Marius Junkers), Copenhill (Denmark). 3D printed timber in Germany, Finland, France. Climate-adaptive landscapes, Wabi-sabi gardening, inclusive urban design. Moving Beyond Social Media Trends Rejecting influencer-driven design priorities. Returning to performance, resilience, and quality of life. Practical guidance for designers in all regions, including overlooked U.S. markets. Closing Reflections & New Year Outlook Encouragement to rise above chaos and focus on what can be controlled. Goals for 2026: intentional, human-centered, and innovative design. Call to action: share, subscribe, and engage with Convo by Design. Sponsor Mentions & Callouts Pacific Sales Kitchen & Home TimberTech Design Hardware If you enjoyed this long-form essay, share it with a friend. Subscribe to Convo By Design, follow @convoxdesign on Instagram, and send your thoughts to ConvoByDesign@Outlook.com. Thank you to TimberTech, The AZEK Company, Pacific Sales, Best Buy, and Design Hardware for supporting over 650 episodes and making Convo By Design the longest running podcast of it's kind!

In this episode of The Passive House Podcast, Jay Fox interviews Maggie Ullman, a Councilwoman from Asheville, North Carolina. Maggie shares her multifaceted background as a climate advocate, former sustainability director, and leader of a nonprofit network focused on sustainability in the Southeast. She delves into her experience running for office, the impact of Hurricane Helene on Asheville, and the city's recovery efforts. Maggie emphasizes the importance of building coalitions, understanding local government roles, and adaptable strategies for sustainability. She also discusses the challenges and successes in disaster recovery, highlighting the community's unity and advocacy at the federal level.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.

Adam Marblestone is CEO of Convergent Research. He's had a very interesting past life: he was a research scientist at Google Deepmind on their neuroscience team and has worked on everything from brain-computer interfaces to quantum computing to nanotech and even formal mathematics.In this episode, we discuss how the brain learns so much from so little, what the AI field can learn from neuroscience, and the answer to Ilya's question: how does the genome encode abstract reward functions? Turns out, they're all the same question.Watch on YouTube; read the transcript.Sponsors* Gemini 3 Pro recently helped me run an experiment to test multi-agent scaling: basically, if you have a fixed budget of compute, what is the optimal way to split it up across agents? Gemini was my colleague throughout the process — honestly, I couldn't have investigated this question without it. Try Gemini 3 Pro today gemini.google.com* Labelbox helps you train agents to do economically-valuable, real-world tasks. Labelbox's network of subject-matter experts ensures you get hyper-realistic RL environments, and their custom tooling lets you generate the highest-quality training data possible from those environments. Learn more at labelbox.com/dwarkeshTo sponsor a future episode, visit dwarkesh.com/advertise.Timestamps(00:00:00) – The brain's secret sauce is the reward functions, not the architecture(00:22:20) – Amortized inference and what the genome actually stores(00:42:42) – Model-based vs model-free RL in the brain(00:50:31) – Is biological hardware a limitation or an advantage?(01:03:59) – Why a map of the human brain is important(01:23:28) – What value will automating math have?(01:38:18) – Architecture of the brainFurther readingIntro to Brain-Like-AGI Safety - Steven Byrnes's theory of the learning vs steering subsystem; referenced throughout the episode.A Brief History of Intelligence - Great book by Max Bennett on connections between neuroscience and AIAdam's blog, and Convergent Research's blog on essential technologies.A Tutorial on Energy-Based Learning by Yann LeCunWhat Does It Mean to Understand a Neural Network? - Kording & LillicrapE11 Bio and their brain connectomics approachSam Gershman on what dopamine is doing in the brainGwern's proposal on training models on the brain's hidden states Get full access to Dwarkesh Podcast at www.dwarkesh.com/subscribe

Ann Sussman is an architect, author and researcher interested in how buildings influence our behavior. She's president of the Human Architecture and Planning Institute, and also known from the books Cognitive Architecture and Urban Experience + Design. She recently co-authored the Handbook of Neuroscience and the Built Environment, which recently launched.In this interview, Ruben and Ann talk about a variety of topics regarding the brain, the importance of beauty, the experience of our built environment through our senses and the need for a different kind of design that takes human perception into account.====JOIN OUR COURSE: https://www.aestheticcity.academy/products/courses/aesthetic-city-academyJoin the #1 email list about making better places:https://the-aesthetic-city.kit.com/signup======For more information on The Aesthetic City, find our website on https://theaestheticcity.com/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@the_aesthetic_city Follow us on X: https://x.com/_Aesthetic_City Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.aesthetic.city/ Substack: https://theaestheticcity.substack.com/

STARSHIP: THE FULLY REUSABLE ARCHITECTURE FOR MARS Colleague Eric Berger. At Boca Chica, Texas, SpaceX transformed a swamp into "Starbase," a modern rocket factory for the Starship and Super Heavy launch system. Starship represents the endgame of Musk's vision: a fully reusable rocket larger than the Saturn V, designed to be caught by "chopstick" arms on the launch tower to eliminate landing legs and speed up reuse. The plan involves orbital refueling and launching fleets of ships every two years to transport massive amounts of cargo, serving as a "Grand Central Station" for deep space colonization. NUMBER 8 1921 FRANCE

What do interiors+sources readers value most right now, and what does that reveal about where commercial interiors are heading next? In this year-end Editors' Cut episode of I Hear Design, host Robert Nieminen is joined by interiors+sources Editor-in-Chief Carrie Meadows and Editor Lauren Brant for a behind-the-scenes look at the People's Choice Projects of 2025, including what stood out across the broader mix of projects published this year and why certain spaces rose to the top. The team digs into the year's biggest through lines—adaptive reuse and reinvention, community-centered/co-created design, and human health and biophilic strategies—then explores the deeper “why” behind audience favorites: storytelling, identity, and “impact over opulence.” You'll also hear candid reflections on designing for healing, what truly inclusive design looks like in practice, and what the editors hope to see more of in 2026, from trauma-informed thinking to community impact that extends beyond a building's four walls.

Wealth isn’t luck — it’s structure, mindset, and alignment. In this powerful masterclass, John O’Bryant breaks down the hidden architecture of wealth by revealing the three essential roles behind every successful family, business, and community: the Hunter, the Skinner, and the Cook. John challenges destructive myths about money, relationships, capitalism, and poverty, drawing a sharp distinction between being broke and being poor. He explains why mindset drives outcomes, why you can’t out-earn bad relationships, and why wealth builders always surround themselves with the right people in the right roles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

658. Part 2 of our conversation with Scott Tilton. Scott is the Co-Founder and Director of the Nous Foundation, a platform for exchange between Louisiana and the French-speaking world. He lived the past several years in Paris where he worked as a consultant at Ernst & Young France on projects for the European Union, the UN, and the French Government. While in Paris, Scott launched and spearheaded an initiative that saw Louisiana become the first U.S. state to join the International Organization of the Francophonie (La Francophonie). 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. George Washington Cable. “Café des Exiles.” An antiquated story-and-a-half Creole cottage sitting right down on the banquette, as do the Choctaw squaws who sell bay and sassafras and life-everlasting, with a high, close board-fence shutting out of view the diminutive garden on the southern side. An ancient willow droops over the roof of round tiles, and partly hides the discolored stucco, which keeps dropping off into the garden as though the old café was stripping for the plunge into oblivion — disrobing for its execution. I see, well up in the angle of the broad side gable, shaded by its rude awning of clapboards, as the eyes of an old dame are shaded by her wrinkled hand, the window of Pauline. Oh for the image of the maiden, were it but for one moment, leaning out of the casement to hang her mocking-bird and looking down into the garden, — where, above the barrier of old boards, I see the top of the fig-tree, the pale green clump of bananas, the tall palmetto with its jagged crown, Pauline's own two orange-trees holding up their hands toward the window, heavy with the promises of autumn; the broad, crimson mass of the many-stemmed oleander, and the crisp boughs of the pomegranate loaded with freckled apples, and with here and there a lingering scarlet blossom. This week in Louisiana history. December 27, 1814. Jackson's men repell a British reconnaissance force near Rodriguez Canal. This week in New Orleans history. Jean Étienne de Boré (December 27, 1741 – February 1, 1820) was the first Mayor of New Orleans. His wife, Marie Marguerite d'Estrehan, came from one of the most prominent families of colonial Louisiana; her father, Jean Baptiste d'Estrehan, was the Royal Treasurer of French Louisiana. Etienne owned a plantation a few miles above the City of New Orleans. There he had originally cultivated indigo. But when this product lost its market as a result of competition from Guatemala, he turned his attention to the manufacture of sugar. On his estate he set up a sugar mill and there, in 1795, had, with the aid of two Cubans, Mendez and Lopez, succeeded in producing the first granulated sugar ever known in the colony, with the result that agriculture was completely revolutionized. He was appointed mayor by Governor William C. C. Claiborne in 1803; he resigned to look after his personal affairs the following year. He died at around 80 years old, and is buried in New Orleans' Saint Louis Cemetery No. 1. One of his daughters was the mother of Louisiana historian Charles Gayarré. This week in Louisiana. New Year's Eve in New Orleans French Quarter     There's no better time or place to welcome 2025 than New Orleans. Ring in the New Year with a spectacular free concert and fireworks display along the Mississippi River, while celebrations pulse through the French Quarter and downtown. Join us for beloved traditions like the Allstate Sugar Bowl parade and championship game on New Year's Day. With excellent hotel rates still available and endless ways to celebrate – from elegant dinners to live music venues to family-friendly events – now is the moment to plan your unforgettable New Year's Eve in the Crescent City. See below for even more ways to celebrate. Postcards from Louisiana. Tyler Thompson Band on Frenchmen Street.  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. 

Are you "robbing Peter to pay Paul" just to keep your job sites running? In this episode, Seth sits down with Nick, co-founder of Buildplus, to discuss why the traditional construction cash flow model is broken—and why so many contractors are unknowingly operating like a Ponzi scheme.We dig into the messy reality of construction finance, from the "receipt in the cup holder" problem to the "napkin math" that passes for estimating today. Nick explains how Buildplus is using fintech and "Cost Plus" models to force radical transparency, eliminate client anxiety, and ensure every project stands on its own financial feet.If you're tired of estimates that are "slop" and want to stop flying by the seat of your pants on high-end projects, this conversation is for you.In this episode, we cover:The Origin Story: How a builder bankruptcy sparked the idea for Buildplus.The "Ponzi" Trap: Why using Project A's deposit to fund Project B is a ticking time bomb.Cost Plus vs. Fixed Fee: Why transparent pricing actually builds trust (and protects your profit).The "Receipt in the Cup Holder": Solving the chaos of expense tracking in the field.AI & The Future: Why current estimates are "BS made up on a napkin" and how AI might fix it.

In this episode of the Swell Season Surf Podcast, We welcome Christopher Thomas Campbell, artist, architect, and founder of St. Christopher's Surf Craft, to the show. We dive deep into Campbell's unique journey from architecture and fine art to surfboard shaping. Discover the intricacies of edge board design, the influence of New York's surfing conditions, and the evolution of modern backyard shaping. Campbell shares insights on rail engagement, fin setups, and the philosophy behind his craft, culminating in a thought-provoking discussion about whether surfboards can be considered art. Don't miss this engaging conversation about innovation, craftsmanship, and the future of St. Christopher's Surf Craft.Follow Saint Christopher Surfboards on Instagram @saint_christopher_surfcraftand you can find his artwork here: https://christopherthomascampbell.com/The Swell Season Surf Podcast is recorded by The NewsStand Studio at Rockefeller Center in the heart of Manhattan and is distributed by The Swell Season Surf Radio Network. For more information, you can follow @swellseasonsurfradio on Instagram or go to our website: www.swellseasonsurf.com Music: Artist: Fairport ConventionSong: Genesis HallAlbum: Unhallfbricking00:00 Introduction to the Swell Season Surf Podcast01:09 Meet Christopher Thomas Campbell02:24 Diving into Edge Board Design03:27 The Unique Features of Edge Boards04:49 Exploring Surfboard Design and Innovation38:05 The Influence of Skateboarding on Surfing43:45 Art and Architecture in Surfboard Shaping47:57 Introduction to the Shop Manager48:16 From Sculpture to Surfboard49:48 The Veneer Essay and Surfboard Aesthetics53:11 The Importance of Glassing and Collaboration57:42 Sustainability and Material Choices in Surfboards01:03:59 Gender and Surfboard Design01:12:28 Surfboards as Art vs. Function01:21:16 Rapid Fire Questions and ConclusionBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/swell-season-surf-radio--3483504/support.

This episode dives into the unseen blueprint beneath every life: Identity → Emotions → Energy → Behavior → Results. Leah uncovers why energy — not mindset — is the foundation of transformation, why habits are the evidence of your internal world, and why January's InterLab theme begins with Energy Mastery. You'll learn how to move from survival to creation, how to build new habits from identity rather than willpower, and how to architect a life that reflects who you're becoming — not who you've been. Leah also shares why the InterLab Membership exists: not as content, but as a container. A place to be supported, stretched, witnessed, and held as you build the life you're here to live.

Welcome to SuperFreq® with Talíyah—the space where frequency comes first.Where we decode the intelligence beneath identity, behavior, and belief.Here, you'll learn how to read your own signals, decode the behavior loops running your relationships and decisions, and rebuild from a nervous system that's actually resourced—not reactive.This podcast is frequency-encoded fieldwork: somatic, psychological, and deeply human. No fluff. No spiritual performance. Just the mechanics of becoming someone whose life matches their truth.Let's get into it.Mirror mechanics aren't about finding your twin — they're about recognizing where one source splits into complementary functions so truth can stabilize without collapse. Across traditions, enlightened figures are paired not to duplicate identity, but to hold contrast: transmission and recognition, order and disruption, memory and embodiment. The mirror shows you what your system can perceive but hasn't fully integrated yet.------IG: @superfreq.co // @whoistaliyahSubstack: SUPERFREQ® | Frequency-First Living™ > taliyahverse.substack.comWebsite: taliyahverse.com

【聊了什么】 一座占地仅三分之一街区的小花园，为何能让纽约的政客们冲突、登上纽约时报、还惊动马丁·斯科塞斯和罗伯特·德尼罗等名流亲自站台？ 2025年11月，刚刚当选纽约市长的马姆达尼还没上任，即将离任的Eric Adams就抢先签署行政令，将伊丽莎白街花园永久划为公园用地——这被外界解读为一枚"政治毒丸"。这座花园的命运，折射出纽约乃至美国城市治理中的一个核心的矛盾：我们到底应该建更多房子，还是保护现有社区？谁有权决定一个街区的未来？ 本期节目，我们邀请到纽约城市规划师罗雨翔老师，从一座社区花园的十年争议出发，聊聊纽约政治中那些看不见的博弈。罗雨翔此前也做过两期纽约相关的节目《纽约的房价到底为什么这么高》和《纽约地铁为什么这么破》，两期播客都发布在我们的友台《选修课》上，也欢迎大家前去收听，并关注这档播客。如果你对这期节目内容感兴趣，欢迎购买罗雨翔的新书《创造大都会——纽约空间与制度观察》，国内各大平台均有销售，海外用户请使用此链接购买。 【支持我们】 如果喜欢这期节目并希望支持我们将节目继续做下去： 也欢迎加入我们的会员计划： https://theamericanroulette.com/paid-membership/ 会员可以收到每周2-5封newsletter，可以加入会员社群，参加会员活动，并享受更多福利。 合作投稿邮箱：american.roulette.pod@gmail.com 【时间轴】 03:45 马姆达尼当选与Eric Adams的"政治毒丸" 05:40 伊丽莎白街花园的前世今生 09:40 社区的阶层分化：SOHO富人区vs唐人街低收入社区 12:57 花园之争背后的市议会选战 16:01 公园异化法：为什么正式公园用地几乎无法改变 21:17 Adams给马姆达尼的台阶？ 23:41 社区规划与NIMBY现象 30:24 政府的复杂角色：豪华公寓与保障房的平衡术 35:04 Eric Adams的另一面：区划法改革与垃圾革命 42:31 纽约的小政府传统 51:14 Robert Moses vs Jane Jacobs 54:25 为Robert Moses翻案？丰裕议程与当代回响 【我们是谁】 美轮美换是一档深入探讨当今美国政治的中文播客。 我们的主播和嘉宾： 小华：媒体人 罗雨翔：美国注册城市规划师，哈佛大学与伦敦政治经济学院建筑与经济双硕士。现居纽约，参与以及主持北美20余地区的地产开发、区域经济政策与公共领域投资项目。 【 What We Talked About】 How can a tiny garden—barely a third of a city block—spark political battles in New York, make headlines in the New York Times, and rally celebrities like Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro to its defense? In November 2025, just days after Zohran Mamdani won the New York City mayoral race but before he could take office, outgoing Mayor Eric Adams signed an executive order permanently designating Elizabeth Street Garden as parkland—a move widely seen as a "political poison pill." The fate of this garden reflects a core tension in urban governance, not just in New York but across America: Should we build more housing, or protect existing communities? And who gets to decide the future of a neighborhood? In this episode, we're joined by Yuxiang Luo, an urban planner based in New York, to explore ten years of controversy surrounding a single community garden—and the invisible power struggles that shape New York City politics. Yuxiang has previously appeared on two episodes about New York: "Why Is Housing in New York So Expensive?" and "Why Is the New York Subway So Run-Down?", both available on our sister podcast Mo Electives (选修课). We encourage you to check them out and follow that show. If you're interested in this episode's topics, consider picking up Yuxiang's new book, Creating the Metropolis: Observations on Space and Institutions in New York, available on major platforms in China. Overseas readers can purchase it here. 【Support Us】 If you like our show and want to support us, please consider the following: Join our membership program: https://theamericanroulette.com/paid-membership/ Support us on Patreon: www.patreon.com/americanroulette Business Inquiries and fan mail: american.roulette.pod@gmail.com 【Timeline】 03:45 Mamdani's Election and Eric Adams' "Political Poison Pill" 05:40 The History of Elizabeth Street Garden 09:40 Class Divide: Wealthy SoHo vs. Low-Income Chinatown 12:57 The City Council Race Behind the Garden Battle 16:01 Parkland Alienation Law: Why Official Parkland Is Nearly Untouchable 21:17 An Off-Ramp for Mamdani? 23:41 Community Planning and NIMBYism 30:24 The Government's Balancing Act: Luxury Condos vs. Affordable Housing 35:04 The Other Side of Eric Adams: Zoning Reform and the Trash Revolution 42:31 New York's Small-Government Tradition 51:14 Robert Moses vs. Jane Jacobs 54:25 Rehabilitating Robert Moses? The Abundance Agenda and Its Echoes Today 【Who We Are】 The American Roulette is a podcast dedicated to helping the Chinese-speaking community understand fast-changing U.S. politics. Our Hosts and Guests: 小华 (Xiao Hua): Journalist, political observer Luo Yuxiang: U.S. Registered Urban Planner, holding dual master's degrees in Architecture and Economics from Harvard University and the London School of Economics. Currently residing in New York, he has participated in and led over 20 real estate development, regional economic policy, and public domain investment projects across North America.

2025 has come to an end, so that means it's time to break down our standout reads of the year. I am joined by my friend, fellow podcaster and reviewer, Anna Dupre of the Anna Rose Reads Podcast. This was a year full of cannibalism, sweeping historicals, and weird little horny books, so a great year! Books Mentioned: Short Story Collections/ Anthologies Teenage Girls Can Be Demons by Hailey Piper Mystery Lights by Lena Valencia You Glow in the Dark by Liliana Colanzi (translated by Chris Andrews) The Poorly Made and Other Things by Sam Rebelein Oddbody by Rose Keating PUNK goes HORROR: A Mixtape Anthology edited by William Sterling It's the End of the World As We Know It: New Tales from Stephen King's Stand edited by Brian Keene and Christopher Golden Graphic Novels A Guest in the House by E.M. Carroll Saint Catherine by Anna Meyer Beneath the Trees Where Nobody Sees by Patrick Hogarth Young Adult Horror Showstopper by Lily Anderson Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins The Overnight (#3) by RL Stine Middle Grade Horror Ride or Die by Delilah S. Dawson  Mystery James Digs Her Own Grave by Ally Russell Another by Paul Tremblay Broken Dolls by Ally Malinenko Non-Fiction Sick Houses: Haunted Homes and the Architecture of Dread by Layla Taylor There's Always This Year: On Basketball and Ascension by Hanif Abdurraqib Scream With Me: Horror Films and the Rise of American Feminism by Eleanor Johnson The Midcentury Kitchen: America's Favorite Room, from Workspace to Dreamscape, 1940s-1970s by Sarah Archer Non-Horror Blob : A Love Story by Maggies Su The Favorites by Layne Fargo The Wedding People by Allison Espach Last Night at the Lobster by Stewart O'Nan Horror Novella Spread Me by Sarah Gailley The Film You Are About to See by Hailey Newlin Horror Debut Bat Eater and Other Names for Cora Zeng by Kylie Lee Baker The Lamb by Lucy Rose  House of Beth by Kerry Cullen  Good Boy by Neil McRobert    Horror Novel Blood On Her Tongue by Johanna Van Veen Immaculate Conception by LIng Ling Huang When the Wolf Comes Home by Nat Cassidy Lucky Day by Chuck Tingle Play Nice by Rachel Harrison  Buffalo Hunter Hunter by Stephen Graham Jones Of Flesh and Blood: The Untold Story of the Cajun Cannibal by NL Lavin and Hunter Burke Such a Pretty Smile by Kristi Demeester What Hunger by Catherine Dang Itch! By Gemma Amor The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson King Sorrow by Joe Hill Final Girl Song Check out the final girl songs here! Support Books in the Freezer on Patreon to get access to the series, The House at the End of Fear Street, early episodes, polls and more

This episode originally aired November 17, 2025 on Patreon — we're unlocking it as a holiday treat. If there's a Trump-era topic that manages to fascinate without being entirely depressing, it's probably the ongoing arguments about architecture that his ascension has occasioned. Proponents of a RETVRN to the architectural ideals of ancient Greece and Rome are prominent in MAGA circles; partisans of a neo-classical revival populate government commissions, and their prescriptions find expression in various executive orders again. To understand who these people are, what their movement wants, and the kernel of truth in their grievances, we talked to architectural critic and proprietor of McMansion Hell Kate Wagner. We start by analyzing Trump's ballroom and the demolishing the East Wing of the White House — the perfect way into MAGA architecture and the mind of their Beautiful Builder himself, Donald J. Trump.Sources:Kate Wagner, "Duncing About Architecture," New Republic, Feb 8, 2020— "Trump Will Not Make Architecture Great Again," The Nation, Jan 7, 2025— "The Real Problem With Trump's Cheesy Neoclassical Building Fetish," Feb 12, 2025— "what the fuck are we doing anymore," The Late Review, Jan 9, 2025.— "Wrecking Ballroom," The New York Review of Architecture, Dec 17, 2025.Charlie Nash, "Trump Admits He Could've Built Ballroom Without Destroying the East Wing, But 'It Looked Like Hell,'" Mediate, Nov 10, 2025Jonathan Edwards & Dan Diamond, "Trump hires new White House ballroom architect," WaPo, Dec 4, 2025. ...and don't forget to subscribe to Know Your Enemy on Patreon for access to all of our bonus episodes!

This week, the boys gather round the fire to unwrap a very different kind of Christmas story, one full of soot-choked flues, abusive child labor, and some of the most evil bosses in history. From spooky chimney lore to the deadly zig-zag mazes of Industrial London's Architecture, we're climbing on into the horrifyingly brutal world of Britain's chimney sweeps. For Live Shows, Merch, and More Visit: www.LastPodcastOnTheLeft.comKevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Last Podcast on the Left ad-free, plus get Friday episodes a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Relax with calm bedtime reading designed to support sleep and ease insomnia through gentle, educational storytelling. This calm bedtime reading blends architecture and sleep-friendly pacing, offering a peaceful way to quiet the mind during insomnia or restless nights. In this episode, Benjamin slowly explores the history, philosophy, and defining features of Brutalist architecture, from its raw concrete forms to its postwar ideals. You'll learn something new while unwinding, as each fact is delivered in a steady, soothing cadence that's perfect for winding down. There's no whispering here, just calm, fact-filled bedtime reading meant to relax your thoughts and guide you toward sleep. This episode is ideal for listeners dealing with insomnia, nighttime anxiety, or stress who want something interesting yet gentle to focus on. Settle in, press play, and let your breathing slow as the words drift by. Happy sleeping! Read with permission from Brutalist architecture, Wikipedia (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brutalist_architecture), licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Humankind has the technology to go to space. Space architect Ariel Ekblaw says the bottleneck now is real estate: getting larger volumes of space stations in orbit. Her company is working on the equivalent of giant, magnetic space Legos—hexagons that could self-assemble in space into livable, workable structures. This episode, host Regina G. Barber talks to her about this space architecture and why she says that the goal isn't to abandon Earth–but to off-world industries like agriculture and manufacturing in order to build a better Earth.If you liked this episode, check out our Space Camp series.Interested in more space tech episodes? Email us your question at shortwave@npr.org.Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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Targeting Adversary Vulnerabilities and Future Fleet Architecture: Colleague Jerry Hendrix highlights the economic vulnerability of adversaries like China, who rely heavily on sea lanes for energy and resources, outlining a future fleet architecture targeting over 450 ships and emphasizing the critical role of unmanned surface vessels and an expanded logistics force to sustain global naval operations. 1940 IMPERIAL NAVY HQ