Podcasts about modular design

Welcome back to HappyPorch Radio: the circular economy technology podcast!Our hosts are joined by Lucy Wishart, lecturer in Circular Economy and Sustainable Transformations at the University of Edinburgh. In this episode they explore how rental models fit into academic, practical, and social aspects of circularity.From the idea of “consumption work” (and how rental reduces it) to what makes circular systems messy by nature, this conversation is packed with insight.Lucy explains how rental plays a key role in circular economy frameworks like the Nine R's and Product-Service Systems, offering an alternative to ownership-based consumption.The discussion explores both the potential and pitfalls of rental - from shifting consumption habits to labor and logistical challenges. "There's a distinction between circularity and the circular economy. Circularity can be quite small scale and local… but the circular economy requires more than one product, more than one organisation — it's collective. It requires us to work together."This podcast is brought to you by HappyPorch. We specialise in technology and software development for Circular Economy minded purpose-driven businesses. Our podcast focuses mostly on: Circular Economy, Digital Enablers, Technology, Software, Circular Solutions, Fashion & Textiles, Circular Strategies, Digital, Reuse, Circular Design, Circularity, Systems Thinking, Economics, Data, Platforms, Degrowth, Policy & Regulation, Collaboration, Materials, Supply Chain, Biological Cycles, Materials, Food Waste, Biomimicry, Construction, Modular Design, Culture & Language, Zero Waste, Digital Passports, Life Cycle Assessment, Recycling, Reverse Logistics, Materials, Sharing Economy, Manufacturing, Efficiency, Environmental Impact and much more!

Welcome back to HappyPorch Radio: the circular economy technology podcast!In this episode, our hosts Tandi Tuakli and Barry O'Kane had a fascinating conversation with Leah Pollen, a specialist in profitability and circular strategies within the used electronics market, particularly mobile devices. Leah shares deep insights into how the mobile phone industry's leasing and trade-in programs—especially driven by OEMs like Apple and Samsung—created what she calls “accidental circularity.” Leah also explains the business case for phone rental models, including calculations around device depreciation, residual value, repair logistics, and customer return behaviors.One of the biggest barriers Leah identifies is mindset. Many organisations are still entrenched in linear thinking—focusing on sales volume, product obsolescence, and short-term wins. She stresses the importance of redefining what product success looks like in a circular model.Our hosts and Leah draw parallels between mobile phones and other sectors like fashion, luxury goods, and homeware—discussing where circular lessons could be applied and where challenges persist due to differing value chains and consumer behaviors.This podcast is brought to you by HappyPorch. We specialise in technology and software development for Circular Economy minded purpose-driven businesses. Our podcast focuses mostly on: Circular Economy, Digital Enablers, Technology, Software, Circular Solutions, Fashion & Textiles, Circular Strategies, Digital, Reuse, Circular Design, Circularity, Systems Thinking, Economics, Data, Platforms, Degrowth, Policy & Regulation, Collaboration, Materials, Supply Chain, Biological Cycles, Materials, Food Waste, Biomimicry, Construction, Modular Design, Culture & Language, Zero Waste, Digital Passports, Life Cycle Assessment, Recycling, Reverse Logistics, Materials, Sharing Economy, Manufacturing, Efficiency, Environmental Impact and much more!

Welcome back to HappyPorch Radio: the circular economy technology podcast!In this special episode our host Barry O'Kane is joined by Charlotte Morley, CEO of thelittleloop, and Ryan Atkins, CEO of Supercycle, to discuss the ripple effects of - ongoing and very fluid - changes to US tariffs and De Minimis import rules on the circular economy in the UK, EU, and US. The conversation, which originated from a passionate exchange on LinkedIn, explores both the opportunities and challenges these potential policy changes present for circularity-focused businesses. The discussion ranges widely from there, covering everything from policy to the importance of smaller, ethical brands to circularity.We discussed how reduced ease of importing low-cost new goods could boost demand for resale and second-hand markets, potentially benefiting the circular economy. While acknowledging the long-term benefits, our guests explained that many small ethical and sustainable brands are already overwhelmed by rising costs, market saturation from fast-fashion giants like Shein and Temu, and how, potentially, additional pressure from tariffs could undermine the "feedstock" of quality products essential for a thriving circular economy.Both guests stress the importance of empathy and support for brands navigating these tough times. They discuss how circularity enablers like their own companies must make circular business models (like takeback and resale programs) as frictionless and financially viable as possible. They also touch on the slow progress of legislation and the need for government mandates and funding to truly shift the industry toward reuse, not just recycling.The conversation concludes with a call to action for both policy involvement and practical support to ensure circularity is not just a long-term goal, but a near-term strategic advantage for businesses.Tune in to learn about how there is, despite current difficulties, a sense of cautious optimism: more brands are beginning to prioritise circularity, although slowly.This podcast is brought to you by HappyPorch. We specialise in technology and software development for Circular Economy minded purpose-driven businesses. Our podcast focuses mostly on: Circular Economy, Digital Enablers, Technology, Software, Circular Solutions, Fashion & Textiles, Circular Strategies, Digital, Reuse, Circular Design, Circularity, Systems Thinking, Economics, Data, Platforms, Degrowth, Policy & Regulation, Collaboration, Materials, Supply Chain, Biological Cycles, Materials, Food Waste, Biomimicry, Construction, Modular Design, Culture & Language, Zero Waste, Digital Passports, Life Cycle Assessment, Recycling, Reverse Logistics, Materials, Sharing Economy, Manufacturing, Efficiency, Environmental Impact and much more!

Liz Muller is the CEO and Co-founder of Deep Fission, a company pioneering a new approach to the traditional light-water nuclear reactor. Rather than using concrete and constructed containment, Deep Fission places the reactor one mile underground, fundamentally changing the design paradigm.Liz was on the show over five years ago when she was building a company focused on storing nuclear waste deep underground—a related concept. Now, she's back with a fresh vision and a new venture. Deep Fission recently raised a pre-seed round led by Eight VC, and we wanted to catch up with her to hear how the idea came together and how she's approaching the challenge this time around.In this episode, we cover: [1:37] Liz's previous venture: Deep Isolation and lessons learned[4:19] The origin story of Deep Fission and the core insight that sparked it[9:37] Cost comparison between underground and traditional above-ground nuclear reactors[12:17] Deep Fission's modular, scalable reactor design[19:10] Plans for maintenance, refueling, and long-term waste disposal[22:25] Regulatory engagement with the NRC and path to licensing[23:24] Initial commercial partnership with Endeavor Data Centers[25:07] Advantages of Deep Fission's approach vs. traditional nuclear plants[28:23] Funding milestones and capital raised to date[29:10] Liz's vision for the future of nuclear energy[35:03] Who Deep Fission wants to hear from—and how you can helpEpisode recorded on March 27, 2025 (Published on April 10, 2025) Enjoyed this episode? Please leave us a review! Share feedback or suggest future topics and guests at info@mcj.vc.Connect with MCJ:Cody Simms on LinkedInVisit mcj.vcSubscribe to the MCJ Newsletter*Editing and post-production work for this episode was provided by The Podcast Consultant

Adnan Zabian returns to the show to dive deeper into the exciting world of modular construction and the cutting-edge developments at ACAD Modular Design + Build, where he leads innovation, alongside his partnership with PPH Modular. In this episode, we explore recently completed projects, including the groundbreaking start to Peace Village initiative kicking off in Florida. We also discuss the global impact of the modular industry, from trends showcased at European trade shows to the rapid growth and adoption of modular solutions worldwide. Join us for an inspiring and insightful conversation about how modular building is reshaping the future of construction.Find Adnan at @acad_modular on IG adnan@acadmodular.com www.acadmodular.com and find him on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/adnan-zabian-8016a74b This show is brought to you by. Generation Construction Ltd.Contact Generation Construction Ltd. today at 705 961-5562 in the Muskoka area and 647 381-0361 in the GTA or visit http://www.generationconstructionltd.com For inquiries, email Greg at greg@generationconstructionltd.com When you choose Ravineview Construction, you're choosing a team that understands the importance of your home. Let us help you create a space where you can enjoy peace of mind and cherish moments with those you love for years to come. Connect with Ravineview Construction today at 416-671-0170 or visit http://www.rvchomes.ca Expert Plumbing And DrainsNeed help now? Call Expert Plumbing & Drains at 905-531-4111. That's 905-531-4111. Or visit them online at expertplumbinganddrains.com and on social media @expertplumbinganddrainscanada At Trade Links Consulting, we're passionate about helping you find the right trade, build your business, and mentor the next generation. Whether you're exploring your options or ready to take the plunge, we offer tailored career consulting and startup guidance to get you on the right track. Visit www.tradelinksconsulting.ca today and book your personalized strategy session. Your future in the skilled trades starts here! ALT Labour Solutions revolutionizes the labour industry with a user-friendly interface, secure payments, and a supportive team. Visit www.ALTLabourSolutions.com and start connecting with other contractors today.

Picture this: Your organization's data infrastructure resembles a busy kitchen with too many cooks. You're juggling Kafka for messaging, Flink for processing, Spark for analytics, Airflow for orchestration, and various Lambda functions scattered about. Each tool excellent at its job, but together they've created a complex feast of integration challenges. Your data teams are spending more time managing tools than extracting value from data. InfinyOn reimagines this chaos with a radically simple approach: a unified system for data streaming that runs everywhere. Unlike traditional solutions that struggle at the edge, InfinyOn gracefully handles data streams from IoT devices to cloud servers. And instead of cobbling together different tools, developers can build complete data pipelines using their preferred languages - be it Rust, Python, or SQL - with built-in state management. At the heart of InfinyOn is Fluvio, a Rust-based data streaming platform that's fast, reliable, and easy to use.

In this episode, Carlos Gonzalez de Villaumbrosia interviews Andrew Davidson, Senior Vice President of Product at MongoDB.MongoDB is the most used modern database, powering some of the largest companies across industries like financial services, healthcare, and manufacturing. Originally launched as a free open-source project in 2009, MongoDB went public in 2017 and has grown into a $20Billion dollar enterprise data platform. In this episode, we'll discuss how to incentivize team members to grow within the same company for a long period of time, the key product milestones in MongoDB's transformation, nurturing a developer ecosystem, using AI to accelerate code deployment and scaling in the cloud, building 3rd-party integrations with over 100 partners, and allowing companies to integrate with MongoDB as they create their own data stack.Key Takeaways

In this episode, Stephen Hsu, Chief Product Officer at Calendly, shares his insights on navigating the AI landscape and transforming Calendly into a comprehensive meeting lifecycle platform. He discusses the challenges of evolving from a simple scheduling tool to a robust solution that meets diverse customer needs and the importance of maintaining a customer-centric approach in a competitive market.Stephen elaborates on his strategic vision for integrating AI across various functions within Calendly, emphasizing the need for a modular product design that can adapt to emerging technologies. He also highlights key trends in the AI space, such as enhancing user experiences and fostering deeper integrations with existing tools.What you'll learn:- Stephen's journey to becoming CPO at Calendly and his vision for the company's growth.- Strategies for transitioning from a basic scheduling feature to a comprehensive product suite.- The significance of understanding customer needs in product development.- Insights into the competitive landscape of AI and scheduling solutions.Key Takeaways

Omid Malekan, an adjunct professor at Columbia Business School and author of multiple books on crypto joins us. Omid shares his insights on the evolution of blockchain, the concept of digital scarcity, and the future of decentralized finance. Drawing from his experiences in both traditional finance, his teachings, and the crypto industry. Omid also discusses how blockchain offers a fundamentally new way to build trust and redefine property rights in the digital world and his best arguments for why ETH is better than SOL. ------

In this episode, Frank te Pas, Head of Enterprise Product at Perplexity AI shares his journey in the AI landscape, detailing his role in transforming Perplexity into an innovative answer engine that challenges traditional search paradigms. He discusses the complexities of integrating AI into products, the importance of a modular approach to product design, and how to maintain a customer-centric focus in a rapidly evolving tech environment.Frank dives into his strategic framework for becoming an AI-first company, emphasizing how to prioritize AI integration across various functions. He also addresses the future of AI in product management, highlighting trends such as modular systems, and enhanced user experiences.What you'll learn:- Frank's journey to becoming Head of Enterprise Product at Perplexity AI and his vision for the company's future.- The challenges and strategies involved in integrating AI into existing product ecosystems.- How to effectively transition from a traditional model to an AI-first approach.- The AI landscape and its key players.Key Takeaways

Web3.js is a robust and flexible collection of TypeScript and JavaScript libraries that allows developers to interact with local or remote Ethereum nodes (or any EVM-compatible blockchain) over HTTP, IPC or WebSocket connections. It is a powerful and efficient toolkit for crafting applications within the Ethereum ecosystem and beyond. Useful Links: ---------------------- slides - https://docs.google.com/presentation/... contracts plugin - https://www.npmjs.com/package/web3-pl... plugins - https://web3js.org/plugins public RPC endpoints - https://chainlist.org/ Topics Covered: ------------------------- 00:00 - Intro 01:42 - Santiago Trujillo Introduction 04:19 - Presentation (Demo) by Santiago Trujillo 04:30 - Presentation Content 05:10 - 1. What is Web3.js? 05:10 - Fun Fact about Web3.js 05:31 - Web3.js Usages 06:01 - JavaScript/TypeScript Library simple example 06:53 - dApp Flow 07:29 - Modular Design, show how Web3.js worked in Web3. 08:03 - 2. Getting started with Web3.js. 08:07 - Zero to Hero with web3.js (Demo) 30:25 - 3. Web3 Plugin Contracts 37:19 - 4. Community & Outreach 37:22 - Education and Community Outreach 38:21 - Join the web3.js ambassadors 38:46 - Education and Community Outreach 39:13 - Web3.js Africa Tour 40:02 - Presentation Last Slide 40:16 - Presentation End 40:43 - Key consideration while choosing Web3.js and other similar Libraries. 42:58 - How Santiago Trujillo see to adapt Web3.js in the future upgrades and Layer 2 Solutions? 44:08 - Santiago Trujillo suggestions to dApp Developers. 46:07 - Is Plugins really support new Web3 Developers? 49:47 - Santiago Trujillo on trusting different Plugins. 50:50 - is this a Snapshot of specific version or start by just pulling an update? 51:29 - Challenges faced by Santiago Trujillo. 54:23 - Last word by Santiago Trujillo. 56:37 - Closing Words Follow at Twitter: -------------------------- Santiago Trujillo Zuluaga:   / santiagodevrel   Pooja Ranjan:   / poojaranjan19   Other resources: --------------------------    • Meet The Herders     • Ecosystem Project Demo     • NFT     • Non-EIP PEEPanEIP     • Community     • PEEPanEIP   Official Website: -------------------------- Ethereum Cat Herders: https://www.ethereumcatherders.com/ Web3.js: https://web3js.org/#/ -------------------------- #ethereum #web3 #web3js #ethcatherders

Ruben Casas discusses software migrations at scale, understanding different migration patterns, making critical decisions on whether a full rewrite is necessary, and more. This episode covers all the essentials you need to navigate your next big software transformation. Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruben-casas-17100383 github.com/infoxicator https://www.infoxicator.com/ https://x.com/Infoxicador https://www.youtube.com/c/RubenCasas We want to hear from you! How did you find us? Did you see us on Twitter? In a newsletter? Or maybe we were recommended by a friend? Let us know by sending an email to our producer, Emily, at emily.kochanekketner@logrocket.com (mailto:emily.kochanekketner@logrocket.com), or tweet at us at PodRocketPod (https://twitter.com/PodRocketpod). Follow us. Get free stickers. Follow us on Apple Podcasts, fill out this form (https://podrocket.logrocket.com/get-podrocket-stickers), and we'll send you free PodRocket stickers! What does LogRocket do? LogRocket provides AI-first session replay and analytics that surfaces the UX and technical issues impacting user experiences. Start understand where your users are struggling by trying it for free at [LogRocket.com]. Try LogRocket for free today.(https://logrocket.com/signup/?pdr)

David Malvern is the General Manager of the Residential Communities & Home Building arm of Sekisui House Australia.David is a skilled professional with over 23 years industry experience. Commencing his career as a carpenter and later advancing into supervisory, construction management and general management positions with some of Australia's largest home builders, David has developed the unique ability to successfully lead and manage large home building operations through his hands-on understanding of home building in NSW.In this interview, he explains the SHAWOOD prefab home building model and whether the solution to Australia's housing crisis lies buried within the walls of SHAWOOD's 7000 sqm factory in south-west Sydney.

In this episode, Logan Jones sits down with Scott Massey, co-founder and CEO of Anu, and Kirk Taylor, co-founder and president of Land Betterment. They discuss their partnership to develop and sell autonomous fresh produce growing systems using Eco Solutions' upcycled shipping containers. We explore the technology behind Anu's self-nurturing pods, the scalable solutions for food security, and the journey Scott Massey took from his days at Purdue University to creating a product aimed at fighting food insecurity. The episode also covers the business aspects, the impact on local communities, and the future aspirations of this pioneering project. Learn more about Anu at https://www.growanu.com/ Learn more about Eko Solutions at https://www.ekosolutionsllc.com/ Be the first to see new episodes, along with a summary, key takeaways, and upcoming events, by subscribing to Middle Tech's Spotlight Series Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://middletech.beehiiv.com/⁠⁠⁠ Get in touch in the comments below, or reach out to us on social media:Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.twitter.com/middletechpod⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/middletechpod/⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/middletech/⁠⁠⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@middletechpod?lang=en⁠⁠⁠Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/middletechpod⁠⁠⁠ Logan Jones' SocialsX: ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/lojo_ky⁠⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lojo_ky/⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/lojo/⁠⁠⁠ Evan Knowles' SocialsX: ⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/EvanKnowles_⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/evanmknowles/⁠⁠⁠ Middle Tech is proud to be supported by: KY Innovation: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.kyinnovation.com/⁠⁠⁠ Bolt Marketing: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.buildwithbolt.com/ ⁠⁠⁠Hunsicker: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.hunsicker.co/firesides 00:00 Introduction: The Home Greenhouse Concept 00:05 Addressing Common Concerns 00:41 Ancient Wisdom Meets Modern Technology 01:00 Middle Tech Podcast Introduction 01:11 Introducing Scott Massey and Kirk Taylor 01:29 Land Betterment and ANU Partnership 02:16 Sponsor Acknowledgements 04:04 Welcome Scott Massey and Kirk Taylor 05:16 Land Betterment's Mission and Challenges 09:43 Scott Massey's Journey and ANU's Vision 12:02 The Birth of ANU: From NASA to Entrepreneurship 13:00 Innovative Hydroponic Systems 17:04 Challenges and Early Successes 22:02 Support and Growth at Purdue University 24:14 ANU's Revenue Model and Consumer Experience 30:25 Diving into EcoSolution and Land Betterment Partnerships 30:50 Fundraising Insights: Friends, Family, and Purdue Research Foundation 31:20 Critical Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs 33:18 The Importance of Competitions and Grants 34:25 The Role of State and Federal Grants 35:25 Purdue Research Foundation's Impact 38:55 The Land Betterment Partnership 40:15 EcoSolutions: High Efficiency, Low Footprint Growing 46:06 The Modular Design and Its Benefits 48:36 The Genesis of the Partnership 55:23 Prototype Development and Testing 59:37 Vision for the Future and How to Get Involved 01:02:51 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Peter DeMaria and Diego Rivera of Mid-Rise Modular unpack the intricate dynamics of integrating modern architectural methods into successful multi-story modular projects. Peter and Diego also share their insights on the logistical challenges and precision required in modular construction. The discussion highlights how aesthetics and technical expertise must harmonize to produce efficient and visually appealing buildings. They also touch on the role and potential of AI, as well as the importance of research and development, repetition, and standardization—particularly in cost-intensive areas like bathrooms and kitchens—to enhance efficiency and quality.Support the Show.

Managing Principal Gary Badge and Senior Designer Manny Lamarche of Orlando-based FK Architecture return to talk about how their modular building design methodologies have evolved over the past several years as they've gained experience and built partnerships within the industry.Gary and Manny also discuss their new modular housing prototype designed specifically for the affordable housing market, how it can be applied to tackle the housing crisis, and about the new AI-based planning and design innovations with which they're working.Support the show

Construction can embrace the transformative power of modular design. With the industry expanding, projects can include building multifamily units apartments, student housing, and affordable housing. What could these projects take on next? Welcome to the third season of Architecture 5 10 20! I'm your host, Guy Geier, Managing Partner of FXCollaborative Architects in New York. Guests from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences related to the built environment will come to share their thought leadership. Our conversations will start with understanding how they arrived at what they're doing now. More importantly, we will focus on discussing their vision for the future, looking out 5, 10, and 20 years. Today we are joined by Roger Krulak, the Founder and President of FullStack Modular. FullStack Modular provides fully integrated design, manufacture, and construction solutions for mid and high rise modular buildings in dense urban areas. In our conversation, we will explore Roger's wealth of knowledge and the intricate world of high rise multifamily modular design and construction. Listen as we discuss modularity changes to the approach of construction. Roger is a leader in the modular construction industry with over 25 years of experience in the development and construction side of the real estate business. Roger started to build high rise modular multifamily buildings to decrease the volatility of construction pricing, to make it cost effective, and to find a way to build affordable housing. Roger's journey to increase the adoption of full stack modules design, manufacture, and construction solution is very compelling. He reminds us of the importance of sticking to the defined parameters of full stack modulars process systems and dimensions to maximize the project's value proposition and reap the various benefits of modularity. His insights into the future of sustainability cost savings and modular construction methods excite us about what lies ahead.   Time stamps: [01:23] - Roger Krulak says he grew up in the world of construction development thanks to his grandfather. [04:09] - Where is Roger's team based? [05:57] - Roger explains the general process of implementing a modular project. PART 1 [08:05] - Roger explains the general process of implementing a modular project. PART 2 [11:05] - Testing what's going into a unit. [13:21] - Roger talks about sustainability in modular projects. [16:10] - How do these processes impact project timelines and costs? [18:48] - Roger talks about the growing uses of modular projects. PART 1 [21:08] - Roger talks about the growing uses of modular projects. PART 2 [23:20] - What's next for the modular construction industry? [26:01] - Embracing new opportunities and new solutions. [27:41] - Roger talks about expanding the modular industry and tools. [29:27] - Roger talks about modular projects and affordable housing. [31:56] - Thank you Roger for reminding us of the importance of sticking to defined parameters that maximize a project's value proposition.   Links / Resources: Guy Geier Instagram | Twitter   Roger Krulak LinkedIn

We introduce Lumos, a novel framework for training language agents that employs a unified data format and a modular architecture based on open-source large language models (LLMs). Lumos consists of three distinct modules: planning, grounding, and execution. The planning module breaks down a task into a series of high-level, tool-agnostic subgoals, which are then made specific by the grounding module through a set of low-level actions. These actions are subsequently executed by the execution module, utilizing a range of off-the-shelf tools and APIs. In order to train these modules effectively, high-quality annotations of subgoals and actions were collected and are made available for fine-tuning open-source LLMs for various tasks such as complex question answering, web tasks, and math problems. Leveraging this unified data and modular design, Lumos not only achieves comparable or superior performance to current, state-of-the-art agents, but also exhibits several key advantages: (1) Lumos surpasses GPT-4/3.5-based agents in complex question answering and web tasks, while equalling the performance of significantly larger LLM agents on math tasks; (2) Lumos outperforms open-source agents created through conventional training methods and those using chain-of-thoughts training; and (3) Lumos is capable of effectively generalizing to unseen interactive tasks, outperforming larger LLM-based agents and even exceeding performance of specialized agents. 2023: Da Yin, Faeze Brahman, Abhilasha Ravichander, Khyathi Raghavi Chandu, Kai-Wei Chang, Yejin Choi, Bill Yuchen Lin https://arxiv.org/pdf/2311.05657v1.pdf

What we really like in Debian 12, the big players backing RISC-V, and the improvements in NextCloud Hub 5. Note: Linux Action News will be off next week.

What we really like in Debian 12, the big players backing RISC-V, and the improvements in NextCloud Hub 5. Note: Linux Action News will be off next week.

Today, we have Sam Gregson, the lead computational designer at Modulous, joining us for this episode. Our discussion covers a range of topics, including efficient design solutions, computational design, the importance of digitized design costing programming and procurement in shaping our future, and more. In this episode, we take a closer look at:- Modular construction benefits: leverage computational models. Addressing interoperability with construction plugins. Machine learning enhances computational design effectiveness. Gaming insights drive advancements in design. Diverse backgrounds within the Modulus software team. Emphasizing creativity attracts young talent to construction. If you're finding value in our podcast, we kindly request you to share your feedback by leaving a review. Your support enables us to attract incredible guests and deliver the finest and most enlightening content on technology in the built world. ------------------------------- Sam Gregson, Lead Computational Designer at Modulous ------------------------------------------- Today's Sponsor: ⁠⁠⁠beta⁠⁠⁠ - Construction and technology network platform- connecting the tech industry with traditional partners.Check ⁠⁠⁠www.the-beta.com⁠⁠------------------------------------------ Timestamps: 

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Ken Puncerelli, CEO of Denver-based LAI Design Group, discusses his experience with modular building design and development and offers helpful tips and advice for both young developers and experienced developers who aren't familiar with the modular construction process.Ken also talks about his upcoming presentation at MBI's upcoming 2023 World of Modular and shares what attendees can expect.Support the show

#054 - Matt Decarne is the CEO of Elsewhere Pods. Elsewhere Pods are prefabricated, fully modular and customisable outdoor studios and tiny homes. Their mission is to develop a luxury ecotourism industry in Australia, and alleviate the pressure on housing and accommodation affordability.In this conversation we talk about:Elsewhere Pods' mission and the different purposes their pods and structures can be used forHow they're different to what else is out there in the modular building and eco-accommodation spaceThe different structures and tiny house models Elsewhere Pods offers, and the process to work with them as a customerHow they help to solve different struggles customers may experience, such as finance, delivery, site-access, building permits, council regulations… and more!Find out more about the podcast and get the episode show notes & links here:https://tinyhouseconversations.com/054You can follow Matt and Elsewhere Pod's adventures here:W: https://elsewherepods.com/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/elsewhere_pods/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/elsewherepods You can follow my tiny adventures here:IG: https://www.instagram.com/tinyhouseconversationsFB:  https://www.facebook.com/tinyhouseconversationsTiny and Healthy Living Products and ServicesBlock Blue Light - Specialty light bulbs, downlights, sleep lamps, blue-blocking glasses and more, to reduce artificial light exposure and support healthy sleep.Link: https://tinyhouseconversations.com/bluelightDiscount code: thcpodcast for 10% off your orderTiny Easy - 3D Tiny House Designer - The first online design tool that lets you design your tiny house without needing any technical or design knowledge.Link: https://tinyhouseconversations.com/tinyeasydesignerDiscount code: LUCY75 for 75% off the first month of the Premium version.Sky Energy - Skybox and Skybox Mini - Off-grid solar systems for tiny homes.Link: https://skyenergy.com.au/skybox/Discount code: For $200 off your custom Skybox or Skybox Mini, call Sky Energy and ask for Steve. Let him know Lucy from Tiny House Conversations sent you.For more discounts on Tiny and Healthy Living products and services, you can head to:https://tinyhouseconversations.com/resources/Support the show

Once again Kate and Sophie come to the rescue to help listeners caught up in a design dilemma. From how to divide and decorate an open plan space to whether you should choose curtains or blinds the Great Indoors has all the answers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the past, a fault in a central inverter could mean significant power loss on a solar array. These inverters used in large-scale solar projects convert huge amounts of energy in a single unit. Inverter manufacturer Sungrow is addressing fault issues in central inverters by making their components modular and more approachable for repairs. Today, we're joined by Daniel Friberg, director of product engineering at Sungrow, to discuss the company's latest central inverter model and what that will mean for solar array uptime.

Marvin Bratke is co-founder of Urban Beta, a spatial innovation studio in Berlin. The corona crisis painfully showed how inflexible our built environment is. He designed a modular and circular system: BetaPort. Beams and columns made from renewables that are connected through intelligent knots. Read more on Marvin and the BetaPort on getinspiredbylight.com. GIBL is an initiative of TRILUX. 

One of the biggest challenges in the construction industry is productivity. Compared with other industries, productivity in construction has hardly changed in over 60 years! Join us as we speak with Maksim Markevich of Kreo - automation software that is changing the way projects are quantified. Kreo also helps to implement modular building designs to apply Modern Methods of Construction in the early stages of a project. We discuss how Maksim went from Structural Engineer to CTO through basic automations, what the complexities of the industry mean for companies implementing and building software, and Maksim's next big development.

This week's #RailNatter does what it says on the tin... I'll have spent the morning at a press session looking at the new modular station design that Network Rail and the UK Design Council have been developing alongside competition-winning architects 7N. Will it be successful? Is it any good in the first place? Where might we see the first example being built? Join LIVE (yes, not a pre-record as previously suggested) at 7pm on Wednesday! Enjoyed this? Please do consider supporting #RailNatter at https://patreon.com/garethdennis or throw loose change at me via https://paypal.me/garethdennis. Merch is at https://masquette.co.uk/collections/r.... Join in the discussion at https://garethdennis.co.uk/discord.

Larkin Liu is an operations research (OR) & machine learning (ML) specialist, currently completing a PhD in Operations Research under the advisement of Stefan Minner at the Technical University of Munich. Today Larkin joined us to present *An Extensible and Modular Design and Implementation of Monte Carlo Tree Search for the JVM*, a recent preprint he authored with Jun Tao Luo (MS student in CS at Carnegie Mellon; also in attendance at this talk). The paper is exactly what it sounds like, and the presentation was a lot of fun, with clear mathematical background, a solid foundation in software engineering principles, and some impressive code demos. - Preprint: https://arxiv.org/abs/2108.10061 - Larkin: https://larkz.github.io/ - Jun: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jun-tao-luo - Video: https://youtu.be/bVpUlJU-piA

In this episode of Inside Modular, Gary Badge and Manny Lamarche of FK Architecture (formerly Fugleberg Koch) return to discuss FK's recent inclusion of modular design and the evolution of their design processes. Gary and Manny also highlight their efforts to bring sustainable design elements into FK's modular construction projects and talk about the importance of sustainability both inside and outside the construction industry. Lastly, Gary and Manny preview the prefabricated "tiny house" project that they're designing and how it can benefit the growing need for emergency and affordable housing needs around the country.

In dieser Folge ist mal wieder unser guter Freund Benedikt zu Gast. Wir sprechen darüber was genau atomic design ist. Was das ganze mit modular design und design systems zutun hat. Und warum jeder ein design system haben oder benutzen sollte.

Place is unique. It defines and shapes culture, food, architecture, and communities. On this episode of The Regenerative Real Estate Podcast, Ryan Wallace, the founder and CEO of The Solar Village Company, talks about how the places we've lived shapes our lives.This is a fascinating episode that gets into climate change adaptation, migration, building triple-bottom-line companies, net-zero and off-grid properties, modular construction, and so much more.Ryan discusses lessons learned and offers a unique perspective about building Net Zero homes. For instance, he talks about the vastly increased zoning challenges he faces when going to develop a sustainable community of Net Zero homes versus a "conventional" subdivision that gives little regard to self-reliance or natural ecosystems.The Solar Village Companydevelops residential homes for sale and rent in sustainable communities that produces their own energy, food and water. They also build semi-custom Net Zero modular homes for clients wanting off-grid housing options.

Link to bioRxiv paper: http://biorxiv.org/cgi/content/short/2020.09.29.319103v1?rss=1 Authors: Romero-Romero, S., Costas, M., Silva, D.-A., Kordes, S., Rojas-Ortega, E., Guerra, Y., Tapia, C., Shanmugaratnam, S., Rodriguez-Romero, A., Baker, D., Höcker, B., Fernandez-Velasco, D. A. Abstract: The design of stable proteins with custom-made functions is a major goal in biochemistry with practical relevance for our environment and society. High conformational stability lowers protein sensitivity to mutations and changes in the environment; thus, understanding and manipulating protein stability will expand the applications of de novo proteins. Since the ({beta}/)8-barrel or TIM-barrel fold is one of the most common functional scaffolds, in this work we designed a collection of stable de novo TIM barrels (NovoTIMs), using a computational fixed-backbone and modular approach based on improved hydrophobic packing of sTIM11, the first validated de novo TIM barrel. NovoTIMs navigate a region of the stability landscape previously uncharted by natural TIM barrels, with variations spanning 60 degrees in melting temperature and 25 kcal per mol in conformational stability throughout the designs. Significant non-additive or epistatic effects were observed when stabilizing mutations from different regions of the barrel were combined. The molecular basis of epistasis in NovoTIMs appears to be related to the extension of the hydrophobic cores. This study is an important step towards the fine-tuned modulation of protein stability by design. Copy rights belong to original authors. Visit the link for more info

Customer demands for tailored solutions is here to stay. Will your company keep up and adapt to the required changes? Listen in to this discussion with Mashesh Deshpande, Senior Director of High-Tech Industry Business Consulting, as he details the ingredients to the secret sauce that you need-to-know. Learn more at: go.3ds.com/htoe

Danny Forster & Architects is the lead design firm on the Marriott AC Hotel New York NoMad currently under construction and is set to be the world’s tallest modular designed and constructed hotel. On this episode, I speak with Danny to discuss the finer details of modular as a new paradigm in high-rise hotel development in urban settings, the economics of modular, the advantages and limitations of modular, where the development process is different, and changing roles in the hotel development process.

Pretty much everything is highly modular. The world wouldn’t function without it. Modularity makes it possible to build quickly and cost effectively. http://www.gregoryschmidt.ca/writing/modular-design-first-principles-from-the-physical-world #Design #Modular #Modularity

Conoce la Feria Itinerante de Diseño que arranca en Puebla,

Ryan E Smith, author of https://www.amazon.com/Prefab-Architecture-Modular-Design-Construction/dp/0470275618 (Prefab Architecture: A Guide to Modular Design and Construction) https://www.amazon.com/Offsite-Architecture-Constructing-Ryan-Smith/dp/113882139X/ref=asap_bc?ie=UTF8 (Offsite Architecture: Constructing the future) He is also Professor of University of Utah in the College of Architecture and Planning We discuss the value proposition of doing offsite construction, and who is the best suited to embark on doing offsite, and what they need to be thinking about. Resources: https://www.leanconstruction.org/media/docs/BallardAndHowell.pdf (What type of production is construction?) – by Glen Ballard. http://www.nibs.org/ (National Institute Building Sciences) https://www.wbdg.org/ (Whole Building Design Guide) Off-Site Construction Council Modular Building Institute   Companies you should be paying attention to that are doing off-site construction epically: Urban 1 Builders in Vancouver Gluck Plus - Architecture /Developer/ GC Company Marriot Hotels is working with Girden Modular out of Boise, Idaho. Citizen M hotels where modules coming from Poland Vertical integration models for the housing industry Katerra Blueprint Robotics You can find Ryan E Smith at: http://Itac.utah.edu (Itac.utah.edu) Google Ryan E Smith University of Utah Music By: Epic Music Supervision Show Notes: Constructrr.com/ep37

For the past few years Peter Schneider has been looking into how the Passivhaus standard can be introduced to modular homes being built at local factories in the Vermont area of the United States. He explains how they are trying to educate people to realise the benefits and life cycle cost savings of having a better built, energy efficient home. Check out the show notes for more information.

Imagine you’re embarking on a CMS replatforming and website redesign. Ethan and Karen explain how a modular design process that puts content modeling and design patterns first will help you. Read more »

It’s a pre-christmas romp in the land of small wheels. Yep, we take a less structured approach to this show and let it take us where we want. There’s an extra long, super-sized rant from Chris about School Christmas pageants but don’t be put off by that. If you are a parent, you’ll love this segment. And if you’re not, you’ll feel the pain we expereince as parents. There is actual pin talk as well, so you’re covered. Get on it!Intro and SponsorsIntroductions and Stuff - 0:45Farsight Tourney - 8:15TotW: Safe Cracker - 8:45Beta Talk - 10:00Studio North Lakes - 11:3014 Minutes of Rage With Chris - 13:15Jared the Pageant Greenskin - 27:55Stern’s Next Pin! - 30:45Heighway Pinball and Modular Design - 32:45Motion Picture Industry Procedural Drudgery - 40:00Podcast Plans for Festivus - 51:10Upload Issues Tech Talk - 51:52Outro - 54:00

For this Snippet, we discuss How To Price Freelance Services — Reducing Your Costs by Steven Bradley. (http://www.pagebreakpodcast.com/snippets/reducing-design-cost-with-efficiency)

For this Snippet, we discuss Great Responsive Web Design is a Matter of Process by Jacey Gulden. (http://www.pagebreakpodcast.com/snippets/responsive-web-design-process)

(This is the second half of a conversation with Craig Mod. Part 1 is Episode #17: Everything in Moderation. In it we covered publishing and crowdfunding; in part 2, we talk about how to cope with the multi-platform disruptive future for publications.) Craig Mod writes essays that have the power to change the way you look at everything around you. At regular but somewhat distant intervals, he posts a long bit of writing that retrains your mind to see the world as he does. But he doesn't just talk, he creates projects that demonstrate his points as a designer and publisher of print and electronic work. On Twitter, he is @craigmod. Sponsored by Briefs: Demo your ideas on the iPhone and iPad, without code. PDFpen 6: the all-purpose PDF editor for Mac, now even more powerful and easy to use.

Panel Joe Eames (twitter github blog) Merrick Christensen (twitter github) AJ O’Neal (twitter github blog) Charles Max Wood (twitter github Teach Me To Code Rails Ramp Up) Discussion 03:19 - The Future of JavaScript and ES6 es-discuss -- Discussion of ECMAScript @esdiscuss six ES6 in node.js @brendaneich (Brendan Eich) @rwaldron (Rick Waldron) 10:18 - Getting News about JavaScript @derickbailey (Derick Bailey) @tjholowaychuk (TJ Holowaychuk aka Vision Media) @substack (James Halliday) @maxodgen (Max Ogden) Peter Cooper’s JavaScript Weekly Peter Cooper’s HTML5 Weekly @badass_js (Badass JavaScript) @seb_ly (Seb Lee-Delisle) 12:43 - Blogs Ben Alman James Burke LosTechies Alvin Ashcraft’s Morning Dew The Changelog reddit 17:02 - Filtering Readability Pocket (formerly Read It Later) Instapaper three.js UTOSC 2012 Machine Learning in JavaScript Jamison Dance VIDEO0023 23:21 - The Community Airbnb Meetups Addy Osmani: Articles for Developers Utah JS Utah Software Craftsmanship Group Ruby Rogues Parley 27:33 - Podcasts and Videos The Changelog YUI Theater (Yahoo Theater) Google Tech Talks Coursera InfoQ Talks to Help You Become A Better Front-End Developer in 2013: Addy Osmani How To Stay Up To Date on Web Technology: Chris Coyier RubyTapas The JavaScript Show Wide Teams Emacs Rocks! The Breakpoint with Paul Irish and Addy Osmani NodeUp 35:53 - More Blogs HTML5 Rocks A Minute With Brendan Eich John Resig 36:16 - Conferences CascadiaJS JSConf NodeConf Picks Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective (Joe) Might & Magic Clash of Heroes (Joe) Diet Coke (Merrick) Noah Gundersen (Merrick) Anis Mojgani (Merrick) How to create a bookmarklet (and load jQuery anywhere)! (AJ) So I installed Ubuntu Linux... Now what? (AJ) Doctor Who Sonic Screwdriver of the 10th Doctor (Chuck) Powermat Power Dual 1200 Rechargeable Backup Battery (Chuck) Next Week Monolithic vs Modular Design w/ Tom Dale and James Halliday Transcript AJ: I ate a lot of pickle chips this morning. [Hosting and bandwidth provided by the Blue Box Group. Check them out at BlueBox.net.] [This episode is sponsored by Component One, makers of Wijmo. If you need stunning UI elements or awesome graphs and charts, then go to Wijmo.com and check them out.] CHUCK:  Hey everybody and welcome to Episode 46 of the JavaScript Jabber show. This week on our panel, we have Joe Eames. JOE: Howdy! CHUCK: We have Merrick Christensen. MERRICK: Hey guys! CHUCK: AJ O'Neal. AJ: I was informed that I'm not actually live. CHUCK: [laughs] Charles Max Wood from Devchat.tv. And real quick I just want to mention...I know that most of the people who listen to this show are JavaScript developers, but if you're interested in learning Ruby on Rails, then I'm going to be teaching a course. It starts in March and you basically get unlimited access to me during the course, access of forms. It's going to be online live training and then coding and Q&A. So if you're interested in that, go to railsrampup.com and sign up. AJ: Now what is "unlimited" mean when you talk about access to you? MERRICK: [scoffs] Come on, man! CHUCK: [laughs] If I'm awake, I'm probably available to answer to all your questions. MERRICK: Do panelists get discounts? CHUCK: If you're interested, I can probably work something out. JOE: Interesting. CHUCK: In fact, I'm offering a discount for anyone who listens to the podcast. If you go and sign up and you enter the coupon code podcast, it'll give you $200 off. MERRICK: Oh nice! Nice! AJ: Panelists only get $50 off, though. CHUCK: That's right. It's like my dad when he graduated from demo school, his cousin came up to him and said "So, do we get a family discount?" and he says "Yeah, I'll charge you 50% more". MERRICK: [laughs] No, kidding!

Panel Joe Eames (twitter github blog) Merrick Christensen (twitter github) AJ O’Neal (twitter github blog) Charles Max Wood (twitter github Teach Me To Code Rails Ramp Up) Discussion 03:19 - The Future of JavaScript and ES6 es-discuss -- Discussion of ECMAScript @esdiscuss six ES6 in node.js @brendaneich (Brendan Eich) @rwaldron (Rick Waldron) 10:18 - Getting News about JavaScript @derickbailey (Derick Bailey) @tjholowaychuk (TJ Holowaychuk aka Vision Media) @substack (James Halliday) @maxodgen (Max Ogden) Peter Cooper’s JavaScript Weekly Peter Cooper’s HTML5 Weekly @badass_js (Badass JavaScript) @seb_ly (Seb Lee-Delisle) 12:43 - Blogs Ben Alman James Burke LosTechies Alvin Ashcraft’s Morning Dew The Changelog reddit 17:02 - Filtering Readability Pocket (formerly Read It Later) Instapaper three.js UTOSC 2012 Machine Learning in JavaScript Jamison Dance VIDEO0023 23:21 - The Community Airbnb Meetups Addy Osmani: Articles for Developers Utah JS Utah Software Craftsmanship Group Ruby Rogues Parley 27:33 - Podcasts and Videos The Changelog YUI Theater (Yahoo Theater) Google Tech Talks Coursera InfoQ Talks to Help You Become A Better Front-End Developer in 2013: Addy Osmani How To Stay Up To Date on Web Technology: Chris Coyier RubyTapas The JavaScript Show Wide Teams Emacs Rocks! The Breakpoint with Paul Irish and Addy Osmani NodeUp 35:53 - More Blogs HTML5 Rocks A Minute With Brendan Eich John Resig 36:16 - Conferences CascadiaJS JSConf NodeConf Picks Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective (Joe) Might & Magic Clash of Heroes (Joe) Diet Coke (Merrick) Noah Gundersen (Merrick) Anis Mojgani (Merrick) How to create a bookmarklet (and load jQuery anywhere)! (AJ) So I installed Ubuntu Linux... Now what? (AJ) Doctor Who Sonic Screwdriver of the 10th Doctor (Chuck) Powermat Power Dual 1200 Rechargeable Backup Battery (Chuck) Next Week Monolithic vs Modular Design w/ Tom Dale and James Halliday Transcript AJ: I ate a lot of pickle chips this morning. [Hosting and bandwidth provided by the Blue Box Group. Check them out at BlueBox.net.] [This episode is sponsored by Component One, makers of Wijmo. If you need stunning UI elements or awesome graphs and charts, then go to Wijmo.com and check them out.] CHUCK:  Hey everybody and welcome to Episode 46 of the JavaScript Jabber show. This week on our panel, we have Joe Eames. JOE: Howdy! CHUCK: We have Merrick Christensen. MERRICK: Hey guys! CHUCK: AJ O'Neal. AJ: I was informed that I'm not actually live. CHUCK: [laughs] Charles Max Wood from Devchat.tv. And real quick I just want to mention...I know that most of the people who listen to this show are JavaScript developers, but if you're interested in learning Ruby on Rails, then I'm going to be teaching a course. It starts in March and you basically get unlimited access to me during the course, access of forms. It's going to be online live training and then coding and Q&A. So if you're interested in that, go to railsrampup.com and sign up. AJ: Now what is "unlimited" mean when you talk about access to you? MERRICK: [scoffs] Come on, man! CHUCK: [laughs] If I'm awake, I'm probably available to answer to all your questions. MERRICK: Do panelists get discounts? CHUCK: If you're interested, I can probably work something out. JOE: Interesting. CHUCK: In fact, I'm offering a discount for anyone who listens to the podcast. If you go and sign up and you enter the coupon code podcast, it'll give you $200 off. MERRICK: Oh nice! Nice! AJ: Panelists only get $50 off, though. CHUCK: That's right. It's like my dad when he graduated from demo school, his cousin came up to him and said "So, do we get a family discount?" and he says "Yeah, I'll charge you 50% more". MERRICK: [laughs] No, kidding!

Panel Joe Eames (twitter github blog) Merrick Christensen (twitter github) AJ O’Neal (twitter github blog) Charles Max Wood (twitter github Teach Me To Code Rails Ramp Up) Discussion 03:19 - The Future of JavaScript and ES6 es-discuss -- Discussion of ECMAScript @esdiscuss six ES6 in node.js @brendaneich (Brendan Eich) @rwaldron (Rick Waldron) 10:18 - Getting News about JavaScript @derickbailey (Derick Bailey) @tjholowaychuk (TJ Holowaychuk aka Vision Media) @substack (James Halliday) @maxodgen (Max Ogden) Peter Cooper’s JavaScript Weekly Peter Cooper’s HTML5 Weekly @badass_js (Badass JavaScript) @seb_ly (Seb Lee-Delisle) 12:43 - Blogs Ben Alman James Burke LosTechies Alvin Ashcraft’s Morning Dew The Changelog reddit 17:02 - Filtering Readability Pocket (formerly Read It Later) Instapaper three.js UTOSC 2012 Machine Learning in JavaScript Jamison Dance VIDEO0023 23:21 - The Community Airbnb Meetups Addy Osmani: Articles for Developers Utah JS Utah Software Craftsmanship Group Ruby Rogues Parley 27:33 - Podcasts and Videos The Changelog YUI Theater (Yahoo Theater) Google Tech Talks Coursera InfoQ Talks to Help You Become A Better Front-End Developer in 2013: Addy Osmani How To Stay Up To Date on Web Technology: Chris Coyier RubyTapas The JavaScript Show Wide Teams Emacs Rocks! The Breakpoint with Paul Irish and Addy Osmani NodeUp 35:53 - More Blogs HTML5 Rocks A Minute With Brendan Eich John Resig 36:16 - Conferences CascadiaJS JSConf NodeConf Picks Sherlock Holmes Consulting Detective (Joe) Might & Magic Clash of Heroes (Joe) Diet Coke (Merrick) Noah Gundersen (Merrick) Anis Mojgani (Merrick) How to create a bookmarklet (and load jQuery anywhere)! (AJ) So I installed Ubuntu Linux... Now what? (AJ) Doctor Who Sonic Screwdriver of the 10th Doctor (Chuck) Powermat Power Dual 1200 Rechargeable Backup Battery (Chuck) Next Week Monolithic vs Modular Design w/ Tom Dale and James Halliday Transcript AJ: I ate a lot of pickle chips this morning. [Hosting and bandwidth provided by the Blue Box Group. Check them out at BlueBox.net.] [This episode is sponsored by Component One, makers of Wijmo. If you need stunning UI elements or awesome graphs and charts, then go to Wijmo.com and check them out.] CHUCK:  Hey everybody and welcome to Episode 46 of the JavaScript Jabber show. This week on our panel, we have Joe Eames. JOE: Howdy! CHUCK: We have Merrick Christensen. MERRICK: Hey guys! CHUCK: AJ O'Neal. AJ: I was informed that I'm not actually live. CHUCK: [laughs] Charles Max Wood from Devchat.tv. And real quick I just want to mention...I know that most of the people who listen to this show are JavaScript developers, but if you're interested in learning Ruby on Rails, then I'm going to be teaching a course. It starts in March and you basically get unlimited access to me during the course, access of forms. It's going to be online live training and then coding and Q&A. So if you're interested in that, go to railsrampup.com and sign up. AJ: Now what is "unlimited" mean when you talk about access to you? MERRICK: [scoffs] Come on, man! CHUCK: [laughs] If I'm awake, I'm probably available to answer to all your questions. MERRICK: Do panelists get discounts? CHUCK: If you're interested, I can probably work something out. JOE: Interesting. CHUCK: In fact, I'm offering a discount for anyone who listens to the podcast. If you go and sign up and you enter the coupon code podcast, it'll give you $200 off. MERRICK: Oh nice! Nice! AJ: Panelists only get $50 off, though. CHUCK: That's right. It's like my dad when he graduated from demo school, his cousin came up to him and said "So, do we get a family discount?" and he says "Yeah, I'll charge you 50% more". MERRICK: [laughs] No, kidding!