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How can mid-career architects redesign their lives around joy and curiosity?In this episode of Practice Disrupted, Evelyn Lee talks with Clarence Kwan, an architect-turned-entrepreneur who spent three decades building a career in architecture and tech before pivoting to launch his own lifestyle concierge business, CK Curated. Together, they explore Clarence's transition from corporate life to creative independence, and what it means to embrace reinvention with intention.Clarence shares his personal journey from growing up in Hong Kong and the UK to building a professional foundation in architecture, design, and real estate. After decades of working at firms like NBBJ, MG2, Meta and Amazon, Clarence realized that success in traditional practice wasn't aligned with the life he wanted to design for himself. His pivot toward food, travel, hospitality, and storytelling has opened up new pathways for joy—and redefined what a creative practice can be.Throughout the episode, Evelyn and Clarence discuss the challenges of walking away from prestige and security, how identity evolves over time, and the value of reconnecting with your core passions. Clarence offers a behind-the-scenes look at building a solo business, developing a brand, and continuing to learn and grow after “retirement” from corporate life.“Architecture was my foundation, but I had outgrown the way I was practicing it. I wanted to be in spaces where I could move freely, follow my curiosity, and create with intention. CK Curated is that space—it's where I get to design not just buildings, but lives, moments, and meaning.”– Clarence KwanThe episode concludes with reflections on how design thinking applies to life beyond architecture, and how mid-career architects can give themselves permission to explore the unfamiliar. Clarence shares advice for anyone considering a creative career reset—emphasizing the importance of self-awareness, curiosity, and trusting the process of becoming.Guest: Clarence Kwan is a lifestyle concierge and founder of CK Curated, a solo business that helps clients design experiences through food, travel, and thoughtful living. Born and raised in Hong Kong, then the UK, Clarence received his bachelor's degrees in Architecture and Architectural History and Master of Architecture from the University of Washington's Seattle and Rome campuses. Prior to launching his business, Clarence worked for over 30 years in architecture, corporate real estate, and tech, leading workplace strategy and design teams. He's now blending his love for hospitality, architecture, and storytelling into a new creative chapter—one built on joy, relationships, and intentional living.Is This Episode for You?This episode is for you if:You're a mid-career architect wondering what's nextYou're feeling stuck in your current role and ready for a creative pivotYou want to explore entrepreneurship rooted in passion and purposeYou're curious about building a life that aligns with your values What have you done to take action lately? Share your thoughts with us on social media and join the conversation.

Petr's career highlights include working at Kieran Timberlake, NBBJ, and currently at Chaos (after a merger with Andscape), where he has contributed to both architectural projects and software development. At Kieran Timberlake, he worked on a University of Seattle student housing project that won an AIA award, where zoning challenges led him to develop his first automation tools. At NBBJ, he helped develop the Applied Science Toolkit, collaborating with experts from various fields including psychology to create better healthcare spaces through data-driven design. A significant project at NBBJ was the Amazon Spheres in Seattle, where he developed automation tools to optimize the glass facade's unique pieces for cost efficiency while maintaining the design vision. Early in his career, he was inspired by pioneers like Andrew Heumann and Brian Ringley, who were among the first to integrate technology into architectural design processes. He emphasizes that rule-based aspects of architecture (like building codes and ADA compliance) are prime candidates for automation, potentially reducing human error and improving efficiency. Regarding AI in architecture, he believes the technology hasn't yet reached its full potential, comparing it to the BIM revolution where tools eventually became mission-critical rather than optional. He identifies a significant challenge in AI adoption: the lack of AEC-specific training data due to IP and client ownership issues, suggesting that industry organizations like AIA could help address this through contract modifications. On accessibility of technology, he stresses the importance of democratizing tools for smaller firms, noting that the average architecture firm has just two employees and limited resources for advanced technology. Looking ahead, he sees AI as augmenting rather than replacing creativity, similar to how Adobe's tools enhance rather than replace artistic capability.

In this episode of the Shift AI Podcast, Kristen Forward, Design Technology Futures Leader at NBBJ, joins Boaz Ashkenazy to explore how AI and computational design are revolutionizing architectural practice. From her unique journey starting in finance to becoming a pioneer in architectural technology, Forward shares insights into how one of Seattle's preeminent architecture firms is integrating AI into their design process. She discusses how data-driven approaches and artificial intelligence are transforming everything from initial concept development to regulatory compliance in building design. If you're curious about how AI is reshaping the future of architecture and workplace design, particularly in healthcare and tech spaces, this episode offers a fascinating glimpse into what's possible when human creativity meets computational innovation.   Chapters: [00:01:38] Meeting Kristen Forward [00:04:06] NBBJ's Global Impact [00:05:26] Creative Origins and Family Influence [00:08:02] The Evolution of Computational Design [00:11:37] AI Integration in Building Design [00:15:41] Training and Ethics in AI Architecture [00:24:26] Mentorship in Modern Architecture [00:26:22] Remote Work's Impact on Design [00:28:42] The Future: Collective and Regenerative   Connect with Kristen Forward LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristen4ward Connect with Boaz Ashkenazy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boazashkenazy X: boazashkenazy Email: shift@simplyaugmented.ai

What should architects understand about the influence of computational design in practice?Technology has prompted a massive change in the way we practice architecture. This week we've invited Andrew Heumann to the show to help us take a deep dive into the world of computational design and coding. This episode aims to bridge the gap between those new to the niche of computational design and those embedded in the community. Andrew will share his perspective on the evolution of the digital tools that help architects create, the role of coding in architectural design, his work at Hypar, and trends in computational design.Hypar: Building technology visionaries have spent 70 years telling us we could generate building designs, but instead, the software industry helped us draw walls. It's time for AEC to do what the software industry has done for 40 years — capture and share its expertise to accelerate the improvement of an entire sector, not just individual projects.With Hypar, anyone can generate, visualize and analyze buildings to make better decisions faster. You can easily add your own processes and expertise so you don't start from square one with each new project.Guest:Andrew Heumann is a software developer at Hypar, with a passion for building the next generation of software tools for designers. He has previously worked as an automation researcher at WeWork, and before that as an architectural designer at Woods Bagot and NBBJ architects. He has written more than 20 plug-ins for 3D modeling software like Rhino and Revit, including the popular "Human" and "Human UI" plugins for Grasshopper. Outside of his professional work, Andrew is a generative artist, working with data, algorithms, geometry, and machines to create rich visual abstractions that engage and challenge the limits and affordances of digital media. Andrew has studied both architecture and computer science and has lectured and taught seminars at Columbia GSAPP, Yale University, Princeton University, and the California College of the Arts. His work has been published in Wallpaper* magazine, the International Journal of Architectural Computing, CLOG journal, and presented at conferences including ACADIA, SIMAUD, Autodesk University, the Design Modelling Symposium, and the AEC Technology Symposium.

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Financial uncertainty continues to be the number one driver when it comes to the planning and design of healthcare projects. Last season, we focused on how to address uncertainty when a project is already underway. This season, we're looking at how organizations can tackle this issue before a project begins—through facility master plans, evaluating real estate, operational change and flexible design. To discuss, we're joined by Cindy Hecker, CEO of the University of Washington Medical Center and NBBJ's Joan Saba. We'll talk about the factors contributing to an unpredictable healthcare market, and how healthcare systems navigate financial uncertainty.

The healthcare industry is no stranger to technology. As we advance toward a digital future, wearable devices, AI, new imaging technologies, and advancements in telehealth and home healthcare are changing the way we design healthcare environments. Further, disruptors such as Amazon, Walmart and others are entering the game, further altering the healthcare landscape. On this episode, we're joined by Dr. Paul Barach, MD, a pioneering physician and digital health specialist who helps hospitals integrate smart technology into their practices; Yun-Hee Kim, technology editor for corporate and personal technology at the Washington Post; and NBBJ's Ryan Hullinger, to discuss how technology in healthcare is impacting the way care is provided as well as the design of hospitals and clinics. 

Covid-19 is the most significant global health event to take place in our lifetime. While the emergency and public health declarations officially expired in 2023, healthcare organizations still contend with the pandemic's fallout: seasonal spikes in transmission, financial pressures and staffing shortages. What's more, large pandemics are statistically more likely to occur than we once thought. But there is a hopeful path forward—lessons learned since 2020 inform how to better design hospitals to respond to future pandemics, with an increased focus on infection control, flexibility, adaptability, and resources to protect caregivers' mental health.  On this episode, we're joined by Dr. Adrian Cotton, MD, Chief of Medical Operations at Loma Linda University Medical Center; Dr. Michael Phillips, MD, Chief Hospital Epidemiologist and Associate Director for Clinical Services for the Division of Infectious Diseases and Immunology at NYU Langone Health; and NBBJ's Bryan Langlands. We'll talk about their experiences during the pandemic—both personal and professional, lessons learned and how to better plan for the future.

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, Steve McConnell, Managing Director of NBBJ, an International Design Firm, discusses how to have difficult conversations about purpose-driven organizations. You'll learn: How values guide and orient our decisions. The value of building trust. What people forget when building trust. We discuss: A framework for getting the best out of people. Obstacles in building trust. Interpersonal development. Follow Steve McConnell on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-mcconnell-faia/ NBBJ Design Company LinkedIn page: http://www.linkedin.com/company/nbbjdesign/ NBBJ website: https://www.nbbj.com/ Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/ The Ultimate Negotiation Guide: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/guides/ultimate-negotiation-guide/ Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!: https://www.amazon.com/Have-Difficult-Conversations-About-Race/dp/1637741308/ref=pd_%5B%E2%80%A6%5Df0bc9774-7975-448b-bde1-094cab455adb&pd_rd_i=1637741308&psc=1 Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Confidence-Conflict-Negotiate-Anything/dp/0578413736/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PSW69L6ABTK&keywords=finding+confidence+in+conflict&qid=1667317257&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjQyIiwicXNhIjoiMC4xNCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMjMifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=finding+confidence+in+conflic%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-1

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, Steve McConnell, Managing Director of NBBJ, an International Design Firm, discusses how to have difficult conversations about purpose-driven organizations. You'll learn: How values guide and orient our decisions. The value of building trust. What people forget when building trust. We discuss: A framework for getting the best out of people. Obstacles in building trust. Interpersonal development. Follow Steve McConnell on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-mcconnell-faia/ NBBJ Design Company LinkedIn page: http://www.linkedin.com/company/nbbjdesign/ NBBJ website: https://www.nbbj.com/ Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/ The Ultimate Negotiation Guide: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/guides/ultimate-negotiation-guide/ Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!: https://www.amazon.com/Have-Difficult-Conversations-About-Race/dp/1637741308/ref=pd_%5B%E2%80%A6%5Df0bc9774-7975-448b-bde1-094cab455adb&pd_rd_i=1637741308&psc=1 Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Confidence-Conflict-Negotiate-Anything/dp/0578413736/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PSW69L6ABTK&keywords=finding+confidence+in+conflict&qid=1667317257&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjQyIiwicXNhIjoiMC4xNCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMjMifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=finding+confidence+in+conflic%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-1

Sound is one of the most important parts of how people perceive their surroundings – and yet it's usually left out of the design experience. It's time for buildings to have a soundtrack, according to Layne Braunstein, Leader, Creative, at ESI Design, an NBBJ studio. In this session, Braunstein, who has created multisensory experiences for brands like Google, Sonos, and Microsoft, will explore how new technologies are making it possible for buildings and spaces to harness the power of sound to create feelings of calm, excitement, or nostalgia, increase productivity and well-being, and even create hyper-personalized experiences that respond directly to your current mood.

Hospitals and healthcare buildings are some of the most resource-intensive on the planet. On average, they use twice the energy of most other building types. Luckily, energy-efficient design strategies paired with legislation regulating carbon emissions are helping hospitals lower their energy use, without compromising patient care or experience. On this episode, we're joined by Dr. Jonathan Slutzman, MD, Medical Director for Environmental Sustainability at Massachusetts General Hospital, and NBBJ's Tom Sieniewicz. We'll discuss net zero and electric hospitals, advancements in sustainability for large medical centers, and strategies for hospitals to lower their energy use and achieve groundbreaking performance.

Uplift is an interview-style podcast from architecture and design firm NBBJ about the transformative power of design. Hosted by Daphne Corona and Andy Snyder, our second season explores critical issues in the healthcare industry and how design can help create healing, high-performing healthcare environments. On each episode, we'll engage with executives, physicians, journalists and experts on topics from net zero hospitals, to preparing for the next pandemic, to how technology is impacting the healthcare industry.

Tim Leberecht is a German-American author and entrepreneur, and the co-founder and co-CEO of the House of Beautiful Business, a global think tank and community with the mission to make humans more human and business more beautiful.Previously, Tim served as the chief marketing officer of NBBJ, a global design and architecture firm. From 2006 to 2013, he was the chief marketing officer of product design and innovation consultancy Frog Design.Tim is the author of the book The Business Romantic (HarperCollins, 2015), which has been translated into nine languages to date. Tim's writing regularly appears in publications such as Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Forbes, Fortune, Harvard Business Review, Inc, Quartz, Psychology Today, and Wired. His new book, The End of Winning, was released in German in 2020.In this episode, we talk about: How beauty and art shaped Tim's childhoodHow he paved a multi-disciplinary career in design and marketingHow Tim started the New Romantic movement in business Tim's pursuit to find the soul in businessHow The House of Beautiful Business began and expanded internationallyUnpacking the industry shift from human-centered to life-centered design Changing the traditional way we view businessNavigating the loneliness crisis in workplacesWhat does it mean to create hospitable spaces and workplaces?Practical advice to incorporate beauty at workTo learn more about his work, visit: http://timleberecht.com/ House of Beautiful Business: https://houseofbeautifulbusiness.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tleberecht/ Resources Mentioned:The Business Romantic: Give Everything, Quantify Nothing, and Create Something Greater Than Yourself by Tim Leberecht - https://a.co/d/eVPDt6I Death Over Dinner - https://deathoverdinner.org/ The Good Enough Job: Reclaiming Life from Work by Simone Stolzoff - https://a.co/d/3BPWRY7 Support us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/BeautyatWorkPodcastSupport the show

This week our host Ian Truscott joins Jeff Clark our resident Rockstar CMO Strategy Advisor and former Forrester Research Director, in the marketing studio where Jeff shares his 5 f'in' fundamentals for campaign planning. Ian then goes backstage with Jill Jago, a futurist, entrepreneur and strategic communications consultant who has worked for global design firms, including NBBJ, Arup, AECOM, and B+H. She has dedicated her career to creating the circumstances that make more sustainable outcomes possible. After three decades in the design industry, Jill is now focusing on growing her own sustainable beauty company as the co-founder of Vermouth. In this fun conversation, Jill shares the story behind founding Vermouth, her career journey and some great advice for startup marketers. And then Ian winds down the week with a cocktail in the Rockstar CMO virtual bar where Robert Rose, Chief Troublemaker at The Content Advisory shares a great cocktail recipe and some sage advice for organizing content, asking Are You Optimizing Content for a Library or a Network? Enjoy! The Links The people: Ian Truscott on LinkedIn and Twitter Jeff Clark on LinkedIn and Twitter Jill Jago on LinkedIn Robert Rose on LinkedIn, Twitter and his website As mentioned in this week's episode: Vermouth Beauty - on their website, Instagram and Facebook The Rockstar CMO Swimming Pool Robert's article - Are You Optimizing Content for a Library or a Network? The Distinction Makes a Difference Robert's Experience Advisors Community Robert's podcast with Joe Pulizzi This Old Marketing Rockstar CMO: The Beat Newsletter Rockstar CMO on the web, Twitter, and LinkedIn Previous episodes and all show notes: Rockstar CMO FM Track List: Piano Music is by Johnny Easton, shared under a creative commons license We'll be right back by Stienski & Mass Media – on YouTube All I do is Win by DJ Khaled – on YouTube Drink by Alestorm (the pirate rock!) - on YouTube Listen on: Apple, Amazon, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Due to the 1950 Federal Housing Authority and Veterans Administration loan programs, suburbs on Long Island and New Jersey were growing at 10 times the rate of downtown areas in New York City. Levittown in Nassau County is perhaps the most quintessential example of the outcome of those loan programs. Totaling 17,400 homes built on 4,000 acres of potato fields, Levittown was marketed as a safe, peaceful escape from the city. But, like most things that seem too good to be true, there was something nefarious behind-the-scenes: the loan programs had race-based underwriting guidelines and deed covenants that shut out BIPOC communities. Almost 75 years later, the boom of these cul-de-sac neighborhoods are at the root of many of the pressing urban planning issues we face today, including excessive traffic, housing affordability, racial discrimination, and the persistence of poverty. In this conversation with Kenneth Namkung, Founder of Monument Office and Senior Associate at Perkins Eastman, we explore the history of single family developments in the New York City area. We also dive into the details of his Suburbanism installation, designed for 32nd Street leading into Herald Square in Manhattan. The installation focuses on taking up negative space in an urban area and evoking the history and memory of the American suburb for those who previously lived there. Kenneth also discusses his inspiration for the design and reflects on the project as a Korean immigrant who grew up in a suburban area. We also touch on the impact of the American interstate system, redlining, and changes to tax codes in the 1980s, all of which all contributed to the creation of the American suburb we know today. About the Guest:Kenneth is the founder and designer at Monument Office, a research and design firm based in Brooklyn, New York. His work focuses on the interplay between architecture, public space, and memory. Currently, he is a Senior Associate at Perkins Eastman. Previously, he was a Senior Project Designer for NBBJ design and worked at Studio Link-Arc, Ennead Architects, and Santiago Calatrava. He began his career at Rafael Viñoly Architects. He is a graduate of the School of Architecture at MIT and the University of Virginia. Topics Covered:The rise of single family developments in the New York City areaThe major influence of Levittown on housing Kenneth's inspiration for the Suburbanism installation in Herald SquareWho lives in the American suburbs? How suburbs have transformed over timeSpecific architecture types found in the American suburb Effects of the pandemic on suburban housingResources Mentioned: Why Buying a House Today Is So Much Harder Than in 1950 Patrick Sisson Revolutionary Road by Richard YatesAbout Your HostAtif Qadir is the Founder of Commonplace, a company dedicated to tackling one of the biggest barriers to more inclusive, affordable, and sustainable development: improving access to capital. Commonplace helps impact-driven developers and capital providers with shared values discover and connect with each other.Connect with Kenneth Namkung Connect with Kenneth on LinkedInLearn more about

In this program we discuss the advantages of restoring and repurposing existing structures; converting an abandoned warehouse into a custom home, and converting an existing home into an office. We also discusses how the time my guest spent practicing architecture in Japan influences the homes he designs. My guest is Warren K. Lloyd AIA, LEED AP. Warren has been practicing architecture for 20+ years. He received a Masters of Architecture from the University of Washington in 1991. During his graduate work, he was a Monbusho scholar at Kobe University in Japan for 2 years. Warren's personal interest in architecture has led him to seek innovative and sustainable uses of traditional wood construction in his projects located throughout the Intermountain West, the Pacific Northwest, and Japan. He worked in Seattle and Japan for several noted architects, including NBBJ, The Miller-Hull Partnership and Thomas L. Bosworth FAIA. Warren was named a partner of Lloyd Architects in Salt Lake City in 1998, managing partner in 2000, and principal in 2001. Warren is the 2023 AIA CRAN National Chairman and Lloyd Architects was named 2022 Firm of the Year by AIA Utah.

This episode with Tim Leberecht, co-founder of House of Beautiful Business and author of The Business Romantic, proves to be sol stirring – engaging all of the energies within to feel deeply into the past, present and future states of business in this world. We explore Tim's journey from humble, working-class Germany to hosting leading edge business festivals in some of our world's most inspiring destinations while also re-imagining how the intersection of metaphysics and business can shift the trajectory of our world as we know it. This conversation will certainly move something within you to think differently about who you are and how you can be part of this New Earth business landscape. Here's what we cover in this episode: Tim's personal journey and how his traditional religious upbringing informed the rituals he embodies in his life and work today. Grappling with the fear spreading around generative AI and we explore how technology will play a pivotal role in serving humanity. Visioning a future of business and industries in general with fully integrative metaphysical tools that catalyze healing and propel innovation into unforeseen territories. About Our Guest: Tim Leberecht is a German-American author and entrepreneur, and the co-founder and co-curator of the House of Beautiful Business, a global community with the mission to make business more beautiful. Previously, Leberecht served as the chief marketing officer of NBBJ, a global design and architecture firm. From 2006 to 2013, he was the chief marketing officer of legendary product design and innovation consultancy Frog Design. He has spoken at conferences including AI Masters, DLD, Future Day, HSM Expo, LinkedIn Talent Connect, New Cities Summit, Online Marketing Rockstars, Re:publica, SXSW, The Conference, The Economist Big Rethink, The Next Web, Unleash, Thinking Digital, WOBI, DLD Tel Aviv, and the World Economic Forum. His TED Talks “3 Ways to (Usefully) Lose Control of Your Brand” and “4 Ways to Build a Human Company in the Age of Machines” have been viewed 2.5 million times to date. Moreover, Leberecht delivered keynotes at numerous corporate events worldwide, including the LinkedIn Talent Connect summits in Anaheim, CA, Singapore, and Paris; Adobe's LATAM leadership summit in Sao Paulo; Xerocon Summits in Melbourne, Australia, and Austin, TX; as well as high-profile senior executive events for Cap Gemini, Google, Microsoft, 3Siemens, SAP, Airbus, Deloitte, Galp, IBM, Daimler, UPS, Porsche, Sky, PMI, BCG, Merck, and many others. Leberecht served on the World Economic Forum's Global Agenda Council on Values from 2013 to 2016. He is a BMW Foundation Responsible Leader and a mentor to the Institute for Othering and Belonging. He is the author of the book The Business Romantic (HarperCollins, 2015), which has been translated into ten languages to date. His writing regularly appears in publications such as Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Forbes, Fortune, Harvard Business Review, Inc, Psychology Today, Quartz, and Wired. He is the co-publisher of the Book of Beautiful Business (2019), an anthology of more than 40 voices exploring new visions for the future of labor, leadership, and love, and the co-host of the Next Visions podcast with Porsche. His second book, The End of Winning, was released in August 2020. Leberecht spends his time between Atlanta and Germany. Guest Info: Website: www.timleberecht.com, www.houseofbeautifulbusiness.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timleberecht/ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/tleberecht Connect with Erin Patten: Website: themetabusiness.world Email: info@erinpatten.com Instagram: @iamerinpatten Podcast IG: @themetabusinessmillennialpodcast LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/iamerinpatten YouTube: youtube.com/@iamerinpatten WANT MORE? 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Today I will speak with Jonathan Morrison, an architecture correspondent for The Times.  In this role, he has written about subjects as diverse as life on Mars, drone-killing lasers, billion-pound football stadiums, and a pink unicorn glove puppet named Mr. Grunwald.     His articles have also been published in Medium, The Sunday Times, Medium, The American Surgeon, JAMA Surgery, The JAMA Network, Physical Review B, The Good Men Project, KnowTechie, and AIR MAIL.   In today's episode, we will be discussing the following: Succession Planning in leading architecture firms It's one of the biggest challenges a firm will face: what happens when the founder or founders move on? Precedent examples of how practices such as RSHP, NBBJ, Arups, Grimshaw, and others   To learn more about Jonathan visit his: Link: https://www.ing-media.com/insights/the-practice-of-succession Website: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/profile/jonathan-morrison?page=1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/JMorrison_Times   ► Feedback? Email us at podcast@businessofarchitecture.com   ► Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/   ► If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call   ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates:   https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture   *******   For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful, and fulfilling practice, connect with me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessofarchitecture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enoch.sears/ Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusinessofArch Podcast: http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/podcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-architecture-podcast/id588987926 Android Podcast Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/BusinessofArchitecture-podcast Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9idXNpbmVzc29mYXJjaGl0ZWN0dXJlLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz   *******   Access the FREE Architecture Firm Profit Map video here: http://freearchitectgift.com   Download the FREE Architecture Firm Marketing Process Flowchart video here: http://freearchitectgift.com     Carpe Diem!

On this episode, we're joined by Karen Grimley, Chief Nursing Executive at UCLA Health in Los Angeles, CA, and Dr. Steven Bird, Chief Experience Officer at UMass Memorial Healthcare in Worcester, MA, as well as NBBJ's Teri Oelrich, who is also a nurse. We discuss the causes of burnout among healthcare workers, its impact, and how buildings can be designed to better focus on caregiver well-being.

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, Steve McConnell, Managing Director of NBBJ, an International Design Firm, discusses how to have difficult conversations about purpose driven organizations. You'll learn: How values guide and orient our decisions. The value of building trust. What people forget when building trust. We discuss: A framework for getting the best out of people. Obstacles in building trust. Interpersonal development. Follow Steve McConnell on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-mcconnell-faia/ NBBJ Design Company LinkedIn page: http://www.linkedin.com/company/nbbjdesign/ NBBJ website: https://www.nbbj.com/ Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/ The Ultimate Negotiation Guide: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/guides/ultimate-negotiation-guide/ Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!: https://www.amazon.com/Have-Difficult-Conversations-About-Race/dp/1637741308/ref=pd_%5B%E2%80%A6%5Df0bc9774-7975-448b-bde1-094cab455adb&pd_rd_i=1637741308&psc=1 Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Confidence-Conflict-Negotiate-Anything/dp/0578413736/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PSW69L6ABTK&keywords=finding+confidence+in+conflict&qid=1667317257&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjQyIiwicXNhIjoiMC4xNCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMjMifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=finding+confidence+in+conflic%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-1

Request A Customized Workshop For Your Company: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/services/workshops/ In this episode, Steve McConnell, Managing Director of NBBJ, an International Design Firm, discusses how to have difficult conversations about purpose driven organizations. You'll learn: How values guide and orient our decisions. The value of building trust. What people forget when building trust. We discuss: A framework for getting the best out of people. Obstacles in building trust. Interpersonal development. Follow Steve McConnell on LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-mcconnell-faia/ NBBJ Design Company LinkedIn page: http://www.linkedin.com/company/nbbjdesign/ NBBJ website: https://www.nbbj.com/ Follow Kwame Christian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwamechristian/ The Ultimate Negotiation Guide: https://www.americannegotiationinstitute.com/guides/ultimate-negotiation-guide/ Click here to buy your copy of How To Have Difficult Conversations About Race!: https://www.amazon.com/Have-Difficult-Conversations-About-Race/dp/1637741308/ref=pd_%5B%E2%80%A6%5Df0bc9774-7975-448b-bde1-094cab455adb&pd_rd_i=1637741308&psc=1 Click here to buy your copy of Finding Confidence in Conflict: How to Negotiate Anything and Live Your Best Life!: https://www.amazon.com/Finding-Confidence-Conflict-Negotiate-Anything/dp/0578413736/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PSW69L6ABTK&keywords=finding+confidence+in+conflict&qid=1667317257&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjQyIiwicXNhIjoiMC4xNCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMjMifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=finding+confidence+in+conflic%2Caps%2C69&sr=8-1

On Part 2 of today's episode, Cheryl continues her rich and deep conversation with Bryan Langlands, FAIA, FACHA, EDAC, LEED GA, Principal NBBJ Architecture and Edwin Beltran NCIDQ, FIIDA, ASSOC. AIA, Partner, Lead Interior Designer, NBBJ Architecture. Edwin shares the deeper meaning of Essentialism in Design and what it means to humanity. Bryan shares how he led the charge in addressing the dilemma of overcrowding in our nation's emergency departments by calling for the recognition of a new type of treatment space for lower-acuity patients. Part 2 of today's conversation will continue to inspire and warm your heart. Learn more about Bryan Langlands, Edwin Beltran and NBBJ by visiting: http://www.nbbj.com/. In Part 2 of Cheryl's conversation with Bryan Langlands and Edwin Beltran they discuss: Edwin dives deeper into the concept of Essentialism in Design and gives specific examples of how this approach creates the sense of belonging and connection. How does color and texture achieve the sense of warmth and belonging? Essentialism is a branch of minimalism, but how is Essentialism different from minimalism? Bryan is a prolific and generous influencer of healthcare in many ways. What does he mean when he says, “What I find interesting is that we can effect change and regulation.” Brian shares more about what he has learned from sitting on a Guideline Committee that sets guidelines every 4 years in healthcare. Bryan leads the charge in addressing the dilemma of overcrowding in our nation's emergency departments by calling for the recognition of a new type of treatment space for lower-acuity patients. His push for delivering “the right care at the right time in the right place” is resulting in the first major change to emergency department allowable requirements via the Facility Guidelines Institute (FGI) regulatory guidelines, which set the minimum requirements enforced in 44 states and federal agencies. What is Edwin seeing regarding FGI Regulatory Guidelines? How did Edwin and Bryan arrive at their careers in healthcare? Learn about their origin stories. What does the future of healthcare and architecture design hold from Edwin and Bryan's perspective? The world is changing quickly. The Center for Health Design is committed to providing the healthcare design and senior living design industries with the latest research, best practices and innovations. The Center can help you solve today's biggest healthcare challenges and make a difference in care, safety, medical outcomes, and the bottom line.  Find out more at healthdesign.org. Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners: The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/. Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/ FEATURED PRODUCT The prevention of nosocomial infections is of paramount importance. Did you know that bathrooms and showers – particularly in shared spaces – are a veritable breeding ground for pathogen, some of which we see in the form of mold and the build-up of toxic bio films on surfaces. Body fats and soap scums provide a rich food sauce for micro-organisms such as airborne bacteria Serratia Marcescens, which thrive in humid conditions. We know that people with weakened immune systems are so much more vulnerable to the illnesses associated with infection and let's face it, none of us go into the shower with an expectation that we might get sick. So how do we keep those shower walls clean? Well let's think big – BIG TILES. Porcelanosa have developed XXL Hygienic Ceramic Tiles that are 5 feet long - which means just one piece fits the wall of a shower or tub surround. XTONE Porcelain slabs are 10 feet high which means a floor to ceiling surface with no joints. Why does this matter? Well hygienic glaze will not harbor pathogen and surface impurities are easily removed to prevent build up – it is reassuring to know the evidence - INTERNATONAL STANDARDS Test ISO 10545 - Resistance to Stains -  has determined these surfaces can be easily cleaned and the most difficult contaminants washed away, greatly reducing the need for aggressive chemicals. Think about this…When we unload our dishwasher our ceramic tableware is sparkling clean, sanitized and fresh to use - again and again. The principle is the same with large ceramic walls - So, when planning the shower surrounds for your facilities please reach out to Porcelanosa. The designer in you will love the incredible options and your specification will deliver the longest & best lifecycle value bar none.

Cheryl's guests today on the podcast are two very special souls; Bryan Langlands, FAIA, FACHA, EDAC, LEED GA Principal NBBJ Architecture and Edwin Beltran NCIDQ, FIIDA, ASSOC. AIA, Partner, Lead Interior Designer, NBBJ Architecture. In part 1 of today's episode, Bryan shares the concept of “Moments of Generosity in Planning” and how, without comprising the budget, this method of planning, deeply improves the experience of patients and caregivers alike in ways you might not think of. Edwin shares the design concept he practices called Essentialism and how it plays a role in a value driven design. This and so much more about what's happening now in healthcare design, planning and architecture on part 1 of today's episode. Learn more about Bryan Langlands, Edwin Beltran and NBBJ  by visiting: http://www.nbbj.com/. In Part 1 of Cheryl's conversation with Bryan and Edwin, they discuss: What happened during COVID and more specifically, what NBBJ projects failed? With COVID, design budgets were slashed in healthcare projects. Learn how Bryan responded by creating what he calls, “Moments of Generosity in Planning.” Listen to Bryan share examples of “Moments of Generosity” including what the benefits are of bringing light (from strategically placed windows) into the nursing station and caregivers areas of a hospital? What are the financial benefits of using “Moments of Generosity in Planning?” What does Edwin mean when he says, “Economy is extremely important today without compromising a value driven design or decreasing the budget?” Edwin has referred to the word “Essentialism” to describe his approach to design with current projects. What is Essentialism and how does it play a role in a value driven design? The world is changing quickly. The Center for Health Design is committed to providing the healthcare design and senior living design industries with the latest research, best practices and innovations. The Center can help you solve today's biggest healthcare challenges and make a difference in care, safety, medical outcomes, and the bottom line.  Find out more at healthdesign.org. Additional support for this podcast comes from our industry partners: The American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design Learn more about how to become a Certified Healthcare Interior Designer®  by visiting the American Academy of Healthcare Interior Designers at: https://aahid.org/. Connect to a community interested in supporting clinician involvement in design and construction of the built environment by visiting The Nursing Institute for Healthcare Design at https://www.nursingihd.com/ FEATURED PRODUCT The prevention of nosocomial infections is of paramount importance. Did you know that bathrooms and showers – particularly in shared spaces – are a veritable breeding ground for pathogen, some of which we see in the form of mold and the build-up of toxic bio films on surfaces. Body fats and soap scums provide a rich food sauce for micro-organisms such as airborne bacteria Serratia Marcescens, which thrive in humid conditions. We know that people with weakened immune systems are so much more vulnerable to the illnesses associated with infection and let's face it, none of us go into the shower with an expectation that we might get sick. So how do we keep those shower walls clean? Well let's think big – BIG TILES. Porcelanosa have developed XXL Hygienic Ceramic Tiles that are 5 feet long - which means just one piece fits the wall of a shower or tub surround. XTONE Porcelain slabs are 10 feet high which means a floor to ceiling surface with no joints. Why does this matter? Well hygienic glaze will not harbor pathogen and surface impurities are easily removed to prevent build up – it is reassuring to know the evidence - INTERNATONAL STANDARDS Test ISO 10545 - Resistance to Stains -  has determined these surfaces can be easily cleaned and the most difficult contaminants washed away, greatly reducing the need for aggressive chemicals. Think about this…When we unload our dishwasher our ceramic tableware is sparkling clean, sanitized and fresh to use - again and again. The principle is the same with large ceramic walls - So, when planning the shower surrounds for your facilities please reach out to Porcelanosa. The designer in you will love the incredible options and your specification will deliver the longest & best lifecycle value bar none.

Introducing Uplift, a new interview-style podcast from architecture and design firm NBBJ about the transformative power of design. Hosted by Dr. Heena Santry, our first season centers on pressing issues facing the healthcare industry today, such as provider burnout, our national mental health crisis and barriers to health equity that we face. Join us as we talk to frontline workers, healthcare leaders and community members to explore the root causes of these critical issues as well as design solutions that create healing, high performance healthcare environments.

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Episode 074: Exploring the Evolution of Computational Design What should architects understand about the influence of computational design in practice? Technology has prompted a massive change in the way we practice architecture. This week we've invited Andrew Heumann to the show to help us take a deep dive into the world of computational design and coding. This episode aims to bridge the gap between those new to the niche of computational design and those embedded in the community. Andrew will share his perspective on the evolution of the digital tools that help architects create, the role of coding in architectural design, his work at Hypar, and trends in computational design. https://hypar.io/ (Hypar): Building technology visionaries have spent 70 years telling us we could generate building designs, but instead, the software industry helped us draw walls. It's time for AEC to do what the software industry has done for 40 years — capture and share its expertise to accelerate the improvement of an entire sector, not just individual projects. With Hypar, anyone can generate, visualize and analyze buildings to make better decisions faster. You can easily add your own processes and expertise so you don't start from square one with each new project. Guest: Andrew Heumann is a software developer at Hypar, with a passion for building the next generation of software tools for designers. He has previously worked as an automation researcher at WeWork, and before that as an architectural designer at Woods Bagot and NBBJ architects. He has written more than 20 plug-ins for 3D modeling software like Rhino and Revit, including the popular "Human" and "Human UI" plugins for Grasshopper. Outside of his professional work, Andrew is a generative artist, working with data, algorithms, geometry, and machines to create rich visual abstractions that engage and challenge the limits and affordances of digital media. Andrew has studied both architecture and computer science and has lectured and taught seminars at Columbia GSAPP, Yale University, Princeton University, and the California College of the Arts. His work has been published in Wallpaper* magazine, the International Journal of Architectural Computing, CLOG journal, and presented at conferences including ACADIA, SIMAUD, Autodesk University, the Design Modelling Symposium, and the AEC Technology Symposium.

Today, I'm joined by Associate, Senior Project Architect, and Designer with NBBJ, Kenneth Namkung. When he's not working in the NBBJ Healthcare+ Studio, he's running Monument Office, his research and design firm. I invited Kenneth on to discuss Suburbanism, a concept design proposal for a civic installation in the Herald Square area of Manhattan. Kenneth details the inspiration behind Suburbanism and how he came up with the design. He wanted to highlight the transition that many New Yorkers make: growing up in the land of shopping malls and cul-de-sacs, and then moving to the big city for their post-grad career. Kenneth says that he felt inspired by that energy and sought to define the areas around the installation in order to emphasize what was not there anymore. He walks listeners through the installation and explains the research and design process that went into it. We discuss the history of the American suburb and the design language that is commonly associated with it. We get into some of the factors that resulted in the creation of the American suburb, such as the post-WWII endeavor to define the American lifestyle and differentiate it from immigrants living in cities, the growth of commuter rail roads, and redlining. I also ask Kenneth how he thinks towns outside of New York City have benefitted from the exodus due to the pandemic, and what those changes could look like long term. About the Guest:Kenneth Namkung is the founder and designer at Monument Office, a research and design firm based in Brooklyn, New York. He specializes in the interplay between architecture, public space and memory. He is also an Associate, Senior Project Architect, and Designer with NBBJ in the Healthcare+ Studio. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered:Kenneth's experience of living and studying in Pittsburgh and CharlottesvilleWhat Kenneth learned from working under notable ‘starchitects' His personal cultural connection to the Herald Square area The reasoning behind Kenneth's use of wire mesh and scaffolding How the concept of ‘home' is changing with millennials and Gen ZHow suburbs have changed over time, especially during the pandemic About Your Host“Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.”Resources and LinksKenneth Namkung LinkedInKenneth Namkung InstagramNBBJ Design LinkedInNBBJ Design WebsiteGrab our exclusive guide Seven Tips on How to Stand Out in Your FieldLearn more on the American Building websiteFollow us on InstagramConnect with Atif Qadir on LinkedInLearn more about Michael GravesLearn more about Kramer Levin Learn more about REDIST

All I can say is, I'm so  g r a t e f u l ✨   Though this may be a close to this studio.chats chapter, the doors will always be open!   On today's chat @_maureenbaker from EP02 interview's host, Kelsey Paul!   Hi! I'm Kelsey Paul, the host & creator of studio.chats. I'm an Interior Designer + mindset & wellness enthusiast who has spent the majority of her career in New York City. I specialized in workplace design, and am passionate about mentorship, connecting with people in the industry, creating community, wellness + sustainability.   I completed her Bachelors of Interior Design from the University of Idaho and her (MFA) in Interior Design from Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, New York. While in New York, I worked at multiple large design firms such as NBBJ , STUDIOS, and Mancini Duffy.   I can't wait to share that I recently have made the pivot out of traditional design & get to continue my passion and dream of supporting the design community on a larger scale as the new Business Development Manager at Network Next Gen!   Today on Studio.chats: ➕ The origin story of the podcast ➕ How taking care of yourself before the deadlines is the best thing you can do ➕ Next steps & how to stay connected in the future   Connect with Kelsey: Instagram: @oneseatoanother hellostudio.chats@gmail.com www.studiochats.com   Connect with Kelsey + Network Next Gen: @networknextgen   I appreciate you so much + wholeheartedly know you are so capable of creating the life you dream of!   Thank you for being here! Thank you for committing to your growth as a designer, architect and human

Today, I'm joined by the creative director at Gensler, Louis Schump. Louis has spent his career making progress in proving, demonstrating, and advocating for interiors to be on equal footing as exterior design. His design philosophy is rooted in defining problems and creating unique solutions, which is on full display in his work with the Westside Pavilion. The Westside Pavilion is a former shopping mall located in West Los Angeles, California that is being repurposed into an office complex for Google. You might recognize the location from Clueless, but like most shopping centers, it's been on a steady decline since the introduction of the internet. Louis breaks down how both malls and technology companies have changed over time, and what makes the Westside Pavilion project particularly unique. We discuss the challenges and advantages that the space presents, and Louis shares some details about the design vision and finishes. We also talk more broadly about the downfall of malls. I give a brief history on the suburban staple and we chat about some potential solutions: Converting them into senior housing, offices,  or constructing an intermix of industrial, commercial, retail, and residential functions. We round out the conversation by talking about Louis' predictions about the future of brick-and-mortar retail and the role that augmented reality has in that. About the Guest:Though Midwest born and raised, Louis Schump, creative director at Gensler, has spent the last 35 years in San Francisco. Over his career, designing buildings gave way to designing interiors, which was enhanced by furniture and experience design. He has worked at NBBJ, HOK, and Rapt Studio. As a creative director at Gensler, he is responsible for growing the firm's portfolio, cultivating client relationships, and mentoring talent.Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. Topics Covered:Louis' approach to being a designer and creative director How the concept of what a tech company is has changed over time What Louis sees as the problems and solutions with the Westside Pavilion project Louis' desire to create mixed-use environments Where things went wrong for malls Gensler Research Institute design forecasts for retail spaces About Your Host“Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.”Resources and LinksLouis Schump's LinkedInGensler LinkedInGensler WebsiteGrab our exclusive guide Seven Tips on How to Stand Out in Your FieldLearn more on the American Building websiteFollow us on InstagramConnect with Atif Qadir on LinkedInLearn more about Providence BankLearn more about Michael GravesLearn more about REDIST

Edwin Beltran is loaded with optimism, cultural understanding, and some powerful insights on Healthcare DesignAs the Design Principal at NBBJ, Edwin has led some of the firm's most notable and award-winning healthcare projects. In today's conversation, Edwin shares some powerful healthcare design insights; and at the end, we end up exploring his Puerto Rican heritage and how it has shaped who he is today.We catch Edwin right before he is leaving Healthcare Design Expo where he will be a featured speaker about the changing role of the mock-up in the interior design process.Connect with Edwin Beltran on LinkedIn: Learn more about NBBJ: Sign-up to receive a FREE copy of the newest Imagine a Place journal:Connect with Doug Shapiro on LinkedIn:

Lilian Asperin is a partner at WRNS Studio, where she helps lead the design process and build teams that deliver aspirational outcomes. Lilian values a firm culture that embraces collaboration, connection to the community, risk taking, and fostering talent.  Lilian attended the University of California, Berkeley, where she earned her BA in Environmental Design and graduated with honors. After completing her studies, Lilian worked at architecture firms around the Bay Area, including Stanley Saitowitz, the City of San Francisco's Bureau of Architecture, SOM, and NBBJ. Recently completed projects include the Salk Institute for Biological Studies Master Plan, the Center for Science and Innovation at USF, and UC Merced's 2020's Public-Private-Partnership (P3) project. A leader within the Society for College and University Planning (SCUP), she organized the first-ever Hackathon for MOOC's as part of the Pacific Regional Conference and will be continuing her involvement with the organization as 2018-2021 Pacific Regional Chair. Lilian utilizes her experience as a practice leader and licensed architect to develop synergistic relationships with leaders throughout the architectural and educational communities. Deeply involved with the local community, Lilian works to raise awareness and help break the cycle of poverty in the Bay Area through her work as a Tipping Point Community Partner. Lilian also acts as a Board Director of AIA San Francisco and is the Co-Chair of the Equity by Design Committee, a call to action for everyone to realize the goal of equitable practice and communicate the value of design to society. In this episode, Lilian shares how her personal experience as a first generation Latinx student has informed her career and passion for the higher education sector. We also talk about inclusive design, how architects should re-think the timeline of the project process, how to map out your career goals with post-its and poster boards, normalizing mental wellness in the profession, and the importance of inviting everyone's full lives into the office.

This week on Green Tagged we explore the concept of building a town square and adding tiers of play to your offerings. Stories covered: “With no Mardi Gras parades, New Orleans transforms houses into ‘floats,’” “NBBJ unveils spiral tower with hiking trails for Amazon’s new HQ,” “Expect revivals and VR from the stage as theater continues to deal with the coronavirus,” “Japan's new virus law: Fines for noncompliance and support for hard-hit firms,” “Hong Kong landlords adjust rent expectations as pandemic reshapes retail landscape amid changing consumer preferences,” “Quarantines are killing Thailand’s tourism industry, and not even a long holiday can offset 14 days of isolation,” “Walt Disney World Updates Social Distancing Policy.”

On this episode of The Massimo Show Rod sits down with one of his own coaches - NYT best-selling author and world renowned hall of fame speaker Chris Widener. Early Life  Chris was born in Seattle, Washington. His father was the CFO of an architecture firm called NBBJ and was making almost 100K in the late 1960's. Unfortunately, he was severely underinsured and when died at 41 years old (when Chirs was just 4) he only had 30K in life insurance. Chris' brother was 13 years older than him and left home after the death of their father and married a girl who did not like their mother.  Alone with a young child, Chris' mother had to sell the house we were living in because she couldn't afford the $400 mortgage payment. Chris pinpoints this tragic event as the beginning of his downward spiral.   Chris experienced an avalanche of instability in his formative years. After living in 28 homes, attending 11 different schools, being shipped off to live with relatives twice - once in 4th grade and once in 9th grade it may not come as a surprise that he started doing drugs in the 5th and 6th grade. Even smoking opium by 8th grade.  With limited supervision and the lack of strong parental figure. Chris spent most of my time growing up scalping tickets to the seahawks and mariners games outside the Kingdome and betting on the ponies at Longacres Horse Track.  “I was headed in the wrong direction.” Chris recalls.  “The year before my senior year of high school I got invited to sleep at one of my big pot smoking friends' houses. It was a Saturday night and we probably spent the night getting high.”  The next day Sunday, his mother opened the door at 8am and said get up we are going to Sunday school.  “I had no clue what Sunday school was because I had no religious upbringing.” Chris tells Rod.   Finding a Father  The youth minister was from Helena, Montana and he had 2 things that I needed in my life at that point. First of all, he had size 11 cowboy boots. This was good for me because I never had a male role model.  I didn't know my grandfathers, my father had died when I was 4. This pastor became Chris' role model and taught him about God, purpose, having a vision in your life, and  knowing that life is bigger than YOU. Additionally he inspired Chris to go into ministry where he discovered and honed his gift for public speaking.  “If you want to become a world class speaker, spending time in the ministry is good because you need to come up with 3 new speeches a week.” Chris explains. “ I started speaking to summer camps, high schools, colleges about overcoming a crazy youth.  As I got older, I transitioned talking to adults focusing on leadership.  I got a few lucky breaks in the early 2000's.”    Career Success  Chris was asked to ghost write for John Maxwell where he spent 18 months writing for him on his national syndicated column.  From there he was asked by Jim Roan to write with him.  “I wrote the Jim Roan 1 program as well as his last book the 12 Pillars of Success.  And then there was a television show in Dallas who wanted Zig Ziglar to do a show and he didn't want to do it by himself, so they asked me to co-host his TV show.” Chris says.  When people ask how do you build a successful speaking career.  I say it's easy.  Three step process: 1) Have John Maxwell call you 2) Have Jim Roan call you 3) Have Zig Ziglar call you Once that happens it's all easy from there.   All joking aside, Chris recommends that when opportunity presents itself you need to be able to walk through that door. Preparation may look like working for others but you are also curating your own skills. Be ready to use them!  Principles to create a lasting legacy: 1)   Understand you don't know the impact you are leaving.  You need to trust. 2)   Take advantage of opportunities and be prepared.  3)   What to do when you thought was going to happen doesn't happen. Listen in to the full podcast to hear more from Chris including information about his latest book! 

THE IMPACT. Tim Leberecht:Is co-founder and co-CEO of the House of Beautiful Business, a global think tank and community bringing together leaders and changemakers to make humans more human and business more beautifulWas chief marketing officer of NBBJ, a global design and architecture firm; and chief marketing officer of product design and innovation consultancy Frog DesignHas several popular TED Talks, including “3 Ways to (Usefully) Lose Control of Your Brand” and most recently “4 Ways to Build a Human Company in the Age of Machines”Is the author of the book The Business Romantic, and most recently, The End of WinningTHE JOURNEY. In our conversation, we explore:Early influences - art, creativity, curation, creating spaces and experiencesCreating the House - a secret society, an experiment to put beauty at the center of businessA challenge to bridge - words / ideas and action / specificityThinking about our role - a thought leader vs. a critic and challengerAdapting - creating experiences and intimacy from a physical space to a metaphorical space

Tim is a German-American author and entrepreneur, and the co-founder and co-CEO of The Business Romantic Society, a firm that helps organizations and individuals create transformative visions, stories, and experiences. Tim is also the co-founder and curator of the House of Beautiful Business, a global think tank and community with an annual gathering in Lisbon that brings together leaders and changemakers with the mission to humanize business in an age of machines. Previously, Tim served as the chief marketing officer of NBBJ, a global design and architecture firm. From 2006 to 2013, he was the chief marketing officer of product design and innovation consultancy Frog Design. His TED Talks “3 Ways to (Usefully) Lose Control of Your Brand” and most recently “4 Ways to Build a Human Company in the Age of Machines” have been viewed 2.5 million times to date. Tim is the author of the book The Business Romantic (HarperCollins, 2015), which has been translated into nine languages to date. Tim's writing regularly appears in publications such as Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Forbes, Fortune, Harvard Business Review, Inc, Quartz, Psychology Today, and Wired. His new book, The End of Winning, will be released shortly. http://timleberecht.com/

Margaret Montgomery is the Global Sustainable Design Leader at NBBJ, and she covers a lot of ground in this episode. From her Mom reading Rachel Carson when Margaret was young to large building projects that won't open until 2030, she offers great perspective. We talk about her recent work with the American Institute of Architects, to help refresh their Framework for Design Excellence to be more holistic from a sustainability perspective. Margaret recalls several influences and defining projects of her career, and gives some great insights around design for equitable communities.

Healthcare design leader Tammy Felker, AIA, ACHA, RN, LEED AP BD+C, and managing partner Rich Dallam, FAIA, of the architectural firm NBBJ are on this edition of the BHE Podcast to discuss the role behavioral healthcare facility designs play in improving clinical outcomes, creating distinct spaces to better serve distinct patient populations, the stakeholders who should have a voice in the design process, common pain points, and best practices for behavioral healthcare organizations when engaging with designers on the development of new facilities. COVID-19 coverage: https://www.psychcongress.com/category/trends/coronavirus * * * Music credit: Straight Through by Groove Bakery | groovebakery.com Music promoted by www.free-stock-music.com Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International (CC BY-ND 4.0) creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/4.0/

In this week's episode, learn what it takes to become a global leader of design computation at NBBJ & also a full-stack developer with Architect Petr Mitev. Petr completed his Bachelor & Masters of Architecture from University of Cincinnati. Post which, he worked for the some of the biggest firm in the world like GBBN Architekten, HENN Architekten, & KieranTimberlake. He presently works as a Global Leader of Design Computation at NBBJ. NBBJ was the No.1 most innovative architecture firm in 2018 and is considered one of the best architecture firms in the world. He's also a full stack developer and explores interfaces & frameworks for web development. There's so much to learn from this episode as Petr shares how he got started as an Architect, his time in architecture school, what a global leader in design computation is and what work it entails, being a community leader and helping others, where he sees the industry headed, advice for young architects, & loads more. For more on the episode, head to http://archgyan.com/31

Chinese investors have been riding the US commercial real estate(CRE) wave, the total investment in the US rising up rapidly from the ground in2011, peaked at $16.2B in 2016 then dropped over 55% in 2017 after China'sgovernment announced efforts to restrict outbound investments in foreign real estate,according to Cushman & Wakefield. Ms. Hui Tian, architect and Founder of a Seattle company Studio 19Architects, shares with us her observations of the changes in the CREinvestment trend related to China investment, and her experience on how to workwith Chinese real estate investors. You will learn how the cultural differencesbring in practice differences, and when you understand this, you can collaborate with each other more effectively.About the guest: HuiTian, founder of Studio19 Architects, licensed architect both in US and Canada,has over 20 years of experience practicing architecture in Pacific Northwest.Hui came to US in 1997 for pursuing Master of Architecture at University ofMinnesota. Prior to that, she earned both bachelor and master's degree of architecturefrom South East University, a top renowned school for architecture in China.After graduation, Hui started her career with workingfor world famous firms like NBBJ and Henriquez Partners, and has gainedexperience on an extensive architecture type. In 2009, she founded Studio19 Architects, a full-service Architectureand Interior Design firm specializing in a wide variety of project typesinclusive mixed-use, Multi-Family Residential, Hotels/ hospitality, offices,Retail and high-end custom homes. Shehas worked numerous projects with Chinese developers in the Seattle area, include comprehensivearchitectural design, environmentally sustainable design, adaptive reuse,interior design, master planning, and feasibility studies.

Chinese investors have been riding the US commercial real estate(CRE) wave, the total investment in the US rising up rapidly from the ground in2011, peaked at $16.2B in 2016 then dropped over 55% in 2017 after China'sgovernment announced efforts to restrict outbound investments in foreign real estate,according to Cushman & Wakefield. Ms. Hui Tian, architect and Founder of a Seattle company Studio 19Architects, shares with us her observations of the changes in the CREinvestment trend related to China investment, and her experience on how to workwith Chinese real estate investors. You will learn how the cultural differencesbring in practice differences, and when you understand this, you can collaborate with each other more effectively.About the guest: HuiTian, founder of Studio19 Architects, licensed architect both in US and Canada,has over 20 years of experience practicing architecture in Pacific Northwest.Hui came to US in 1997 for pursuing Master of Architecture at University ofMinnesota. Prior to that, she earned both bachelor and master's degree of architecturefrom South East University, a top renowned school for architecture in China.After graduation, Hui started her career with workingfor world famous firms like NBBJ and Henriquez Partners, and has gainedexperience on an extensive architecture type. In 2009, she founded Studio19 Architects, a full-service Architectureand Interior Design firm specializing in a wide variety of project typesinclusive mixed-use, Multi-Family Residential, Hotels/ hospitality, offices,Retail and high-end custom homes. Shehas worked numerous projects with Chinese developers in the Seattle area, include comprehensivearchitectural design, environmentally sustainable design, adaptive reuse,interior design, master planning, and feasibility studies.

Today I speak with Peter Kienle, a business development and marketing expert. Peter past president of the Society for Marketing Professional Services (SMPS). Peter has worked for over 30 years as a business development leader in top ENR 500 design firms, including NBBJ and Moody Nolan. Today we talk about everything from how to grow your network to how to do business development even if you're a design firm owner that is busy from day to day running from deadline to deadline. You'll also discover tips and stories for winning project interviews even when you have stiff competition.   ► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates: https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture ******* For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful and fulfilling practice, connect with me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessofarchitecture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enoch.sears/ Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusinessofArch Podcast: http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/podcast/ iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/business-architecture-podcast/id588987926 Android Podcast Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/BusinessofArchitecture-podcast ******* Access the FREE Architecture Firm Profit Map video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Download the FREE Architecture Firm Marketing Process Flowchart video here: http://freearchitectgift.com Come to my next live, in-person event: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/live

Kelly Griffin, Workplace Strategy Lead at NBBJ, interviews Wade McIntyre, Director of Real Estate and Procurement at Moss Adams.

Healthy, efficient buildings shouldn't leak. Leaky buildings are unfortunately a staple of our industry norm. As you know, making change in the construction industry is like turning a super tanker. It doesn’t happen quickly, but super tankers do turn. They use a trim tab to enable the large rudder to turn the shift. What is needed now is a fresh take on the societal forces resisting change in construction practices and energy code. We need a trim tab to start the process of countering these stuck forces. Enter a Duane Jonlin, a man with technical depth, a creative mind and a sense of humor. What he has accomplished through unconventional tactics in Seattle and Washington state is nothing short of astounding. The underlying strategy he used is one we can all use in our roles in life where we encounter stickiness and dogma from those who argue for the status quo. Listen with an open mind and enjoy the episode.Duane Jonlin FAIADuane Jonlin is has been appointed by two Governors to the Washington State Building Code Council and chairs its Energy Code Technical Advisory Group. Recently he was appointed by ICC to the 2018 IECC Commercial Buildings Committee. Prior to joining the City of Seattle, Duane was a principal at NBBJ, where he led regulatory compliance and quality management initiatives. He is a professional member of AIA and ASHRAE, with 30 years' experience designing civic and institutional work, and has architectural degrees from the University of Washington and University of Michigan. Duane is an active member of the AIA Seattle Code Committee, and he writes and lectures on energy efficiency and construction technology in the Pacific Northwest and beyond.Duane was also elevated in 2016 to the American Institute of Architects’ prestigious College of Fellows. The fellowship program elevates architects who have made a significant contribution to architecture and society and who have achieved a standard of excellence in the profession (out of AIA’s membership of 88,000, only 3,200 members are distinguished with this honor). He’s also a really kind and funny person with a lot of great thoughts on how to affect change at a pretty substantial level.Episode SponsorSpecial thanks to the BEC:Austin for their generous support. If you’re in the Austin area, be sure to check out their upcoming event called Mutations In Building Skins. More info on their website: button below!

Dan Anthony and Sean McKeever are architects and leaders of NBBJ's design computation team. NBBJ is the go-to architecture firm for when the world’s biggest technology brands – Google and Amazon in the US, and Alipay and Tencent in China - want to build innovative, new workspaces. Over coffee in their headquarters in Seattle we spoke about parametric design and how algorithms are now being used, in conjunction with learnings from neuroscience, to optimize workspaces for productivity, collaboration and wellbeing.

Dan Anthony and Sean McKeever are architects and leaders of NBBJ's design computation team. NBBJ is the go-to architecture firm for when the world’s biggest technology brands – Google and Amazon in the US, and Alipay and Tencent in China - want to build innovative, new workspaces. Over coffee in their headquarters in Seattle we spoke about parametric design and how algorithms are now being used, in conjunction with learnings from neuroscience, to optimize workspaces for productivity, collaboration and wellbeing.

NBBJ partner Ryan Mullenix and Fuseproject founder Yves Behar talk with Recode's Kara Swisher and Johana Bhuiyan about the changing needs of workers across the country and how new types of offices might reflect that. Mullenix is working with companies like Amazon and Samsung to rethink corporate offices, while Behar is trying to launch co-working spaces, called Canopy, which will be located closer to where people live. Behar says even iconic elements of the office like the conference room should be thrown out because they increase stress and decrease productivity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's podcast guests are NBBJ Managing Partner Steve McConnell and John SanGiovanni, co-founder of Visual Vocal, a new company bringing virtual and augmented reality systems to the architecture industry. As an investor in Visual Vocal, NBBJ plans to foster the company in all of its design processes, using its collaborative platforms to communicate among designers, clients, and users, at all stages of project development. With a beta program launching this summer, Steve and John gave me a taste of how NBBJ plans to use the service, why it invested in the company in the first place, and how ubiquitous VR stands to dramatically change the architectural process.  

Interior Architecture & Design Alumni share experiences with current students. The panel represents AvroKO, Hirsch Bedner Associates, Parisa O'Connell Interior Design, and NBBJ. Moderated by full time faculty, Archana Meyer, the panel talks about transitioning to the workforce, internships, and relationships in their careers.

How can you make your work or business romantic? Our Guest: Tim Leberecht, the author of the book The Business Romantic (Harper Collins, 2015), and the founder of The Business Romantic Society, a collective of marketers, researchers, and artists who help leaders build human and soulful businesses. Previously, he served as the chief marketing officer of NBBJ, working with clients like Amazon, Google, Samsung, to Tencent. He was also chief marketing officer for Frog Design, known for its work with Apple, Disney, GE, and many other Fortune 500 brands. His writing has appeared in Harvard Business Review, Entrepreneur, Fast Company, Forbes, Fortune, Psychology Today, Washington Post, and Wired. He’s spoken at venues including TED, The Economist Big Rethink, the Silicon Valley CEO Summit, Commonwealth Club, Carnegie Mellon, Yale University, and the World Economic Forum. Quick Preview of the Podcast: ­ How business is about meaning­-making. ­ Why you must bring passion into your creation. ­ The romantic guidelines to bring more meaning into your work life. To grab a free “Business Breakthrough” coaching call with Alex, text the word “breakthrough” to 33444 or click here. Listen to the learn how to turn your passion into profit. Hit us up: Email soulfeedpodcast@gmail.com with your questions for the show. Visit Shannon and Alex for more.

Today's episode is All Stroke, No Fill, as Andrew Heumann drops in for a chat. We Dynamo, Human UI, Leafcutter, Revit, and what is Grasshoppery. Andrew also gives away some sweet scripts. Check them out in the show notes. SHOW NOTES. On Designalyze, we analyze what makes thought leaders in design technology tick through informative, insightful, and often humorous interviews. Designalyze is hosted by Zach Downey and Brian Ringley and recorded in DUMBO, Brooklyn. For design technology tutorials and content visit us at http://designalyze.com