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The Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode 397 HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden and Dr. Craig Spodak GUEST: Dr. Alex Edgerly DESCRIPTION In this podcast, Peter Boulden and Craig welcome Alex Edgerly, a general dentist from Southeast Texas, about growing his dental practice. They discuss managing patient demand, leaving insurance networks, strategic expansion planning, and maximizing chair utilization. The conversation covers construction strategies that minimize patient disruption, financing options, tax benefits of real estate investments, and architectural planning using 3D visualization tools. They also explore financial projections, overcoming expansion fears, community engagement, and the value of mastermind groups for professional development and support. TAKEAWAYS Alex Edgerly welcome and background Alex is currently planning to expand his practice from 7 to 12 operatories. He has transitioned out of insurance networks to improve profitability. Alex trained his staff on effective patient scheduling and communication. Alex's journey reflects the challenges and rewards of dental entrepreneurship. The excitement during construction can positively impact practice revenue. Engaging patients and staff during construction can minimize disruption. Understanding the structure of construction loans is crucial for financing. Community needs should drive decisions about practice expansion. Cost segregation analysis can lead to substantial tax savings. Strategic planning is essential for sustainable growth in a dental practice. Spend copious amounts of time with your design. Utilize technology like Revit for better planning. Overcoming fear of growth is essential for success. Mastermind groups provide valuable support and accountability. Transparency with your team and family is important. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction to Alex Edgerly and his journey in Dentistry 07:20 Planning for Expansion 15:05 Serving the Community Through Expansion 18:01 Transitioning Out of Insurance Networks 21:24 Current Status and Future Plans 24:26 Minimizing Patient Disruption During Construction 30:10 Navigating Lending and Financing for Expansion, tax benefits and ROI in real estate 38:44 Strategic Planning for Future Growth 42:32 Architectural Planning and Design Importance 49:15 The Value of Community and Team Engagement 50:57 Financial Projections and Growth Strategies 54:50 Overcoming Fear of Growth and the role of Masterminds in Personal Development REFERENCES Bulletproof Summit Bulletproof Mastermind
IntroductionToday we welcome Joe Purtle, who is here to talk to us about concrete forms. Joe has been in construction for well over two decades, and he's currently the COO of Doka, which specializes in forming and shoring. Eddie shares a bit about his experience in construction back in the 2x4 and plywood days. He shares how cool it's been to see the complexity of forms increase over time and to see how those forms have become woven into BIM software.We discuss how designers and other stakeholders view concrete forms. Joe explains that the placement of concrete drives the schedule on many large projects. And the placement of concrete is largely dependent on the completion of formwork. Cycling of formwork and big dadgum messesEddie asks Joe to explain the cycling (reuse) of forms on large projects. Doka's job is to understand the complicated aspects of forming and pouring and how these complexities can affect a schedule. We discuss the benefits of modular approaches and cycling of forms. Joe discusses the importance of knowledgeable planning and the unfortunate results when things to wrong and a form gets trapped. It's what the bros and their Georgia buddies would call a “dadgum mess.”Joe shares about how he has seen companies process decisions related to renting vs. buying. He also discusses sustainability issues and equipment that measures temperature and pressure to optimize the curing process. We get into the optimization of pouring and the incorporation of reusable sensors that give designers and project managers the ability to know things they would have previously not known without expensive, messy tests. Prefab of formworkEddie asks Joe to share about prefab work such as cast-in-place parking garages. Joe explains that Doka can build and ship complete beam forms that are pretty much ready to plug and play when they arrive at the job site. They have CNC machines that can put curves into forms with highly detailed specs when the customer wants it. Tyler connects these abilities to the overall increase in complexity of structures. Joe shares about the pride we've discussed in previous episodes that comes with seeing a really cool building and being able to say you had something to do with that. BIM ModelingEddie asks Joe to explain how Doka's work integrates with the BIM process. He explains that they're already working within Revit and Tekla but that they are quickly extending their integration even further. We discuss how AI is streamline design. Then there are the AI features that simply increase the team's everyday operations. Joe shares some thoughts about “real BIM” vs. “Hollywood BIM” and how these differences affect scheduling. Eddie shares some thoughts from a designer's perspective as well as thoughts about storing huge form components that are not easy to move. We spend some time discussing the design rules being used to form AI and how significantly this process will likely change design work in the future. Then we discuss the role that human insight and finesse play in this process. Megaphone Message Joe's message to the industry is this: The industry needs to come together and stop working in silos. The sooner we can create true collaboration through the available technologies, the sooner we'll progress to a future we can't even imagine at this point. Find Joe on LinkedIn Check out the partners that make our show possible.Find Us Online: BrosPodcast.com - LinkedIn - Youtube - Instagram - Facebook - TikTok - Eddie's LinkedIn - Tyler's LinkedInIf you enjoy the podcast, please rate us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to us! Thanks for listening
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Bryn Young is an architect, educator, and creator dedicated to helping aspiring architects succeed in their architectural licensing journey. She founded the ABC Club and Mind Over ARE, which both provide practical resources and guidance for Architect Registration Examination (ARE) candidates. Bryn also shares insights on architecture, studying, and balancing life through her YouTube channel and podcast.We talk about:- Bryn's determination to complete her Master of Architecture thesis despite a due date in the middle of the academic year. We talk about how openly communicating with her professors helped her successfully complete her work with a newborn in tow.- Failing the AREs and the huge impact that sharing her story online had on Bryn's career. - Bryn's experience launching a design firm, pivoting after licensure, and eventually stepping back from client work to focus on education, impact, and creative freedom.- Her emphasis on mindset, balance, and self-awareness in lieu of memorization when preparing for the AREs and how these strategies have evolved into a business providing guidance and support to other future architects.____Thank you to our sponsors:Arcol is a collaborative building design tool built for modern teams. Arcol streamlines your design process by keeping your model, data and presentations in sync enabling your team to work together seamlessly.- Website: Arcol.io- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arcol-tech- Twitter/ X: https://x.com/ArcolTechLayer is the workflow platform for buildings, empowering teams to capture field data & photos, connect it to their drawings & models, and create beautiful deliverables & reports.Use Layer to build your own workflow to generate Room Data Sheets from Revit, manage your CA processes such as RFIs or Punch lists, conduct field surveys and much more. The best thing is, it's all connected directly to Revit so you'll never have to copy and paste data between windows again.- Website: https://layer.team/architectette____Links:https://dci.byoungdesign.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7_im9VVO5ZP628YIqSpaEwhttps://www.instagram.com/byoungdesign/____Connect with Architectette:- Website: www.architectette.com (Learn more)- Instagram: @architectette (See more)- Newsletter: www.architectette.com/newsletter (Behind the Scenes Content)- LinkedIn: The Architectette Podcast Page and/or Caitlin BradySupport Architectette:- Leave us a rating and review!- PatreonMusic by AlexGrohl from Pixabay.
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Stephanie Wolfson, Design Manager at HAT Collective, didn't set out to become a designer—she followed her curiosity, and it led her somewhere unexpected. With a background in theater and marketing, she found her way into the world of commercial interiors and discovered a love for the “3D puzzles” of furniture design.In this episode, Stephanie shares how curiosity helped her carve out new roles, take a bold career pause, and navigate the tough conversations that come with growth. It's a candid, inspiring look at what's possible when you stop chasing the perfect plan—and start following what lights you up.Learn more about POP into Excellence 2025; a professional development event for dealer designers & design leadersLast chance for "All Access:" https://www.thedesignpop.com/offers/dmdNUU2R/checkout The Design Pop is an Imagine a Place Production (presented by OFS)Connect with Alexandra on LinkedInFollow The Design Pop on LinkedIn
On this episode of Architectette, we sit down with Stephanie Lindsey and Jessica Nelson, the dynamic duo behind the Austin-based interior design firm Etch Design Group. Etch's businesses include residential interior design, styling, interiors-focused AI education, and property management. After a decade of collaboration and firm leadership, Stephanie and Jessica have built a thriving business where they believe, "Beautifully designed space is an invitation to fully be ourselves and great design brings us an experience of the extraordinary."We talk about:- Steph and Jess' meet-cute! We talk about how they met, the events that led them to start their own firm, and how they balance parenthood, multiple businesses, and work as long-distance business partners- Company growth and how they have created a leadership structure that fosters autonomy and accountability- Etch's preferred AI tools like ChatGPT, Midjourney, custom GPTs and how they are specifically using AI to assist with rendering, HR, and budgeting- Transforming a passion project into another arm of their business with a podcast and educational services focused on AI for Interiors____Thank you to our sponsors:Arcol is a collaborative building design tool built for modern teams. Arcol streamlines your design process by keeping your model, data and presentations in sync enabling your team to work together seamlessly.- Website: Arcol.io- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arcol-tech- Twitter/ X: https://x.com/ArcolTechLayer is the workflow platform for buildings, empowering teams to capture field data & photos, connect it to their drawings & models, and create beautiful deliverables & reports.Use Layer to build your own workflow to generate Room Data Sheets from Revit, manage your CA processes such as RFIs or Punch lists, conduct field surveys and much more. The best thing is, it's all connected directly to Revit so you'll never have to copy and paste data between windows again.- Website: https://layer.team/architectette____Links:Connect with Etch Design Group: https://etchinteriordesign.com/____Connect with Architectette:- Website: www.architectette.com (Learn more)- Instagram: @architectette (See more)- Newsletter: www.architectette.com/newsletter (Behind the Scenes Content)- LinkedIn: The Architectette Podcast Page and/or Caitlin BradySupport Architectette:- Leave us a rating and review!- PatreonMusic by AlexGrohl from Pixabay.
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Radio TRO is brought to you in part by:Twisted Road - Motorcycle Rental in the USAVisit Twisted.TRO.bike to get a FREE riding day!Robin explores plans for a DIY trailer project so he won't be tied to specific sites in New Mexico under storage limitations. He's eyeing sub-$1k options but figures the shipping might cost as much as a mid-range motorcycle itself. In his hunt for budget-friendly ways to store motorcycles and kit, he considers everything from flat-pack plywood structures to local finds before switching gears to ride reports.Brian chimes in with sage advice about high-quality zip ties. He too is maintaining equipment under a strict budget and brisk conditions (40°F tire changes aren't fun). Between gear restoration, namely resoled boots, he's preparing his FJ-09 for a spring tour with Robin in New Mexico.Joanne deep dives into fitment solutions for riders of all body types. For those seeking airy protection without risking arm or knee safety, her recommended gear ranges from Klim's generous cuts to Revit's improved Euro fits. She highlights brands that cater specifically to plus sizes alongside custom-fit leathers that prove being geared up stylishly isn't limited by straight-sized manufacturers.Enter Jordan, who picks back up on George Wyman's trials navigating flooded streams and rocky terrain. He's crossing Wyoming during early American landscape ventures circa 1903. Surrounded by nature's drama club (deep snow rivers meet sunlit warmth meets unkempt towns filled with rowdy politics), it's quite literally what life on two wheels entailed back when.Episode Page: https://tro.bike/podcast/2025e10/Music by Rabid Neon and Otis McDonald
Bentornati su Snap!È ora di parlare dell'imbarazzo architettonico in Apple ma anche di che lavoro si fa davvero, ricordando il punto a cui siamo arrivati con i contenuti del format che non ti aspetti di due architetti che vanno in giro in bici e si raccontano cose (aka Escape).Dopo aver visto Windows 11 su iPad Air, passiamo alle novità presentate da Autodesk per Autocad 2026 e Revit 2026.Buon ascolto!—>
On today's episode of Architectette we chat with Erin Peavey. Erin is an architect, researcher, and the Health & Well-being Design Leader at HKS. She bridges the gap between research and practice with a focus on design for health, happiness, and social connection.We talk about: - Erin's career journey: her early exposure to environmental psychology, how she navigated uncertainties in her career, and how she came to lead healthcare and community-focused architecture projects.- We talk about the importance of research and data and how this information can guide architectural decisions that promote health and wellbeing. - We also talk about loneliness and the importance of social connection. We focus on strategies to design spaces that foster belonging, community, and connection, with an emphasis on the impacts of the pandemic and how mindful engagement can reduce loneliness and lack of connection____Thank you to our sponsors:Arcol is a collaborative building design tool built for modern teams. Arcol streamlines your design process by keeping your model, data and presentations in sync enabling your team to work together seamlessly.- Website: Arcol.io- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arcol-tech- Twitter/ X: https://x.com/ArcolTechLayer is the workflow platform for buildings, empowering teams to capture field data & photos, connect it to their drawings & models, and create beautiful deliverables & reports.Use Layer to build your own workflow to generate Room Data Sheets from Revit, manage your CA processes such as RFIs or Punch lists, conduct field surveys and much more. The best thing is, it's all connected directly to Revit so you'll never have to copy and paste data between windows again.- Website: https://layer.team/architectette____Links:Website: www.erinpeavey.comErin's Writing: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/contributors/erin-peaveyConnect with Erin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinpeavey/ and https://www.instagram.com/erin.peavey/Peace by Design Book: https://www.erinpeavey.com/news/peace-by-designErin's Recommended Resources: Dr. Mardelle Shepley, Dr. Kirk Hamilton, HERD Journal, Psychology Today, EndNote, Mendeley, JSTOR, Google Scholar (use "peer review"!), Research Gate, Visual Refence for Evidence Based Design, and senior living topical books by Margaret Calkins.____Connect with Architectette:- Website: www.architectette.com (Learn more)- Instagram: @architectette (See more)- Newsletter: www.architectette.com/newsletter (Behind the Scenes Content)- LinkedIn: The Architectette Podcast Page and/or Caitlin BradySupport Architectette:- Leave us a rating and review!- PatreonMusic by AlexGrohl from Pixabay.
C'est un match mythique, qui a marqué toutes les générations de supporters marseillais. En 1998, l'OM l'emportait 5-4 après avoir été mené 0-4 à la mi-temps. L'une des premières "remontada", que l'on revit dans cet épisode avec deux acteurs majeurs : Rolland Courbis et Eric Roy. Comment ont-ils vécu ce match de légende ? Comment le Coach a-t-il remobilisé ses troupes ? Comment ont-ils gardé confiance ? Production : Axel BenchinaRéalisation : Sylvain Quemeneur
You're not supposed to be good at everything. But somehow, Alli is.Architect, landscape architect, developer, GC, policy reformer, zoning translator, builder of teams, builder of trust, builder of actual buildings-it's no wonder we spent the first five minutes of this episode just trying to list all the roles she plays.In this conversation, Alli joins me to talk about what it means to be a true generalist in an era obsessed with specialization. We cover her journey from flipping houses as a teenager to running a growing team at Flintlock Lab, directing the Incremental Development Alliance, and quietly (or not so quietly) reshaping how development works across the country-starting in her hometown of Fayetteville, Arkansas.We dig into building science, incremental housing, the limits of Revit, and why being a builder makes you a better architect (and vice versa). But we also get into the harder stuff-like learning to lead, facing city bureaucracy, and what to do when the guy reviewing your permit might genuinely want to run you over with his truck.This one's as practical as it is philosophical, and it left me feeling more hopeful-and a little more fired up-about what's still possible if we're willing to roll up our sleeves and terraform our own backyards.CHAPTERS00:00 Community Engagement and Local Impact02:51 The Multifaceted Career of Ali05:51 Navigating Development and Housing Challenges09:09 The Unique Economy of Fayetteville11:56 Balancing Growth and Community Needs14:57 Career Trajectory and Intentionality18:06 Building Science and Sustainable Practices20:49 Design-Build Workflow and Efficiency24:07 Entrepreneurial Spirit in Development31:57 The Design-Build Approach: Learning Through Doing34:51 Scaling Up: The Challenges of Growth39:10 Understanding the Market: Design Meets Demand41:55 Terraforming Communities: The Role of Local Investment44:11 Building a Culture of Collaboration: The Fayetteville Experience49:50 Changing the Narrative: Zoning and Community Engagement57:04 Navigating Conflict: Building Relationships with City Staff01:08:20 Building Relationships in Local Governance01:15:06 Navigating Conflict with City Staff01:20:01 Growing a Business: Challenges and Changes01:26:09 Tools and Software for Efficiency01:34:00 Learning from Failures and GrowthCONNECT WITH AlliFlintlock Lab: flintlocklab.comIncremental Development Alliance: incrementaldevelopment.orgInstagram: @flintlocklabLinkedIn: Alli's ProfileCONNECT WITH AUSTIN TUNNELLNewsletter: https://playbook.buildingculture.com/ https://www.instagram.com/austintunnell/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/austin-tunnell-2a41894a/ https://twitter.com/AustinTunnellCONNECT WITH BUILDING CULTUREhttps://www.buildingculture.com/ https://www.instagram.com/buildingculture/ https://twitter.com/build_culture https://www.facebook.com/BuildCulture/ SPONSORSThank you so much to the sponsors of The Building Culture Podcast!Sierra Pacific Windows: https://www.sierrapacificwindows.com/ One Source Windows: https://onesourcewindows.com/
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Engineering Firms Screw These 3 Things Up When They Get BusyComment your thoughts below and don't forget to like, SHARE, and subscribe!Sign up for Dillon Mitchell's Straight Shooting Construction Letterhttp://kowabungastudios.hubspotpagebuilder.com/constructionletterConnect with Dillon MitchellLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dillon-mitchell-kowabungastudios/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dillonAMitchell Kowabunga Studios - https://www.kowabungastudios.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kowabungastudios/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kowabungastudiosWant to speed up your Revit production and take your time back?https://www.kowabungastudios.com/products/
JiC revient sur le dernier match du Canadien et l’entrée spectaculaire d’Ivan Demidov. Malgré la défaite, l’émotion était au rendez-vous pour une soirée mémorable au Centre Bell. Sports et société avec Jean-Charles Lajoie. Décryptage des controverses sportives et de leur impact culturel.Pour de l'information concernant l'utilisation de vos données personnelles - https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener/fr
In this episode, we sit down with Kate Bradley and Pam Smith—two former dealer designers who made the jump to the A&D world and now work at HKS. They open up about what that transition was really like, from unexpected stress relief to letting go of manufacturer sales goals and adapting to new tech.We dive into the sometimes tricky dynamic between dealerships and A&D firms, and what it takes to collaborate well. Kate and Pam share what they wish they had known earlier, bust a few myths (like whether fancy renderings actually help win projects), and offer real, practical advice for building better partnerships.Register for FREE to attend the webinar Bridging the Gap: Strengthening Collaboration Between Dealer Designers and A+DSubmit a question for the panelists link: https://www.thedesignpop.com/pie-2025-questionsLearn more about POP into Excellence 2025; a professional development event for dealer designers & design leadersThe Design Pop is an Imagine a Place Production (presented by OFS)Connect with Alexandra on LinkedInFollow The Design Pop on LinkedIn
Replaying our episode with Morgan Chawaga. Morgan is a licensed architect turned stress management consultant. After experiencing the stress and exhaustion known by many in the industry, she developed stress management tools that she now shares with architects that help them DESIGN and BUILD a healthier relationship with their careers.We talk about:- Morgan's background working for both architecture firms and owners and how her experiences in the industry impacted her. - The origin of her company, The Healthy Architect, and how a nights and weekends effort became her full-time job recently. - Morgan shares some of her mental health philosophies: how motherhood makes women skillful managers and empathetic collaborators, the power of habit stacking (hint: you can do a lot while Revit syncs!), and essential ways to advocate for yourself in the workplace. We also share a short breathing exercise- join us! - We end with Morgan's home office decor- what she keeps on the wall as a reminder of where she's been and where she is going. More Episodes You Might Enjoy: 048: Robyn Linstrom: Design and De-Stigmatization as a Mental/ Behavioral Health Architect036: Jill Bergman: Specializing in Healthcare Architecture19: Joann Lui: Mental Health, Architecture, and Building Community(Bonus 009): Q&A with Architecture Graduates - Maithili Awasarikar
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On today's episode of Architectette we feature Maya Sharfi. Maya is the founder of Build Yourself Workshop where she helps women in design, technology, and innovation rise and subsequently thrive in senior roles. Her clients have landed executive positions, launched innovative initiatives, and achieved salary increases. She also helps companies make their organizations better places for women to flourish. Maya was a former Harvard Innovation Lab resident and was featured as a 40 Under 40 honoree by Impact Design Hub. She loves graphic nonfiction, the color yellow, and reading to her daughter.We talk about:- Maya's start in landscape architecture, the realization of her coaching expertise, and how she established her business with a focus on elevating women in architecture - Maya's framework for career advancement which is focused on her 5-step framework which helps women position themselves for a future principal or partner role - Asking for a promotion, making it rain, signs it's time to leave a company, skills for networking, imposter syndrome, and self-advocacy____Thank you to our sponsors:Arcol is a collaborative building design tool built for modern teams. Arcol streamlines your design process by keeping your model, data and presentations in sync enabling your team to work together seamlessly.- Website: Arcol.io- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arcol-tech- Twitter/ X: https://x.com/ArcolTechLayer is the workflow platform for buildings, empowering teams to capture field data & photos, connect it to their drawings & models, and create beautiful deliverables & reports.Use Layer to build your own workflow to generate Room Data Sheets from Revit, manage your CA processes such as RFIs or Punch lists, conduct field surveys and much more. The best thing is, it's all connected directly to Revit so you'll never have to copy and paste data between windows again.- Website: https://layer.team/architectette____Links: Everything You Want to Know About Becoming a Principal Guide: https://www.buildyourselfworkshop.com/architectetteLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayasharfi/____Connect with Architectette:- Website: www.architectette.com (Learn more)- Instagram: @architectette (See more)- Newsletter: www.architectette.com/newsletter (Behind the Scenes Content)- LinkedIn: The Architectette Podcast Page and/or Caitlin BradySupport Architectette:- Leave us a rating and review!- PatreonMusic by AlexGrohl from Pixabay.
BIM Heroes Episode 16: When Buildings Become ComputersThe Metaverse Meets Hard Hats with Paul DohertyFrom Trade Shows to Smart CitiesPaul Doherty, the architect-turned-tech-evangelist behind The Digit Group, takes us on a wild ride from 1990s CAD revolutions to the futuristic smart cities of tomorrow. What starts as a career retrospective quickly becomes a masterclass in how technologies like digital twins and the metaverse are quietly transforming construction sites today.Paul's journey reads like a time capsule of AEC tech history. After cutting his teeth designing IBM's trade show booths (where he worked with a fledgling Microsoft and Adobe), he became one of BIM's earliest champions - helping sell the first seats of Revit before its $133M Autodesk acquisition. His stories of convincing skeptical architects to adopt 3D modeling in the early 2000s will make any tech implementer nod in sympathy.The Pain Points Driving ChangeTwo harsh realities are pushing innovation:Labor shortages mean we must "do more with less" - Paul argues that 3D construction docs aren't just nice to have but essential for clear communicationLanguage barriers go deeper than translation - when Spanish-language plans fail because workers can't read, animated work instructions become criticalDigital Twins Get RealForget the hype - Paul shares concrete examples of digital twins in action:Construction sites that never sleep: Avatars handle nighttime progress tracking and safety checksThe $80M virtual seats experiment: How Dubai's Burj Al Arab hosted a boxing match where digital tickets outsold physical onesReality capture's dirty secret: Most "scan-to-BIM" workflows still rely on manual cleanup (despite iPhone LiDAR's promise)Metaverse for Hard HatsThis isn't about VR goggles - it's about spatial computing that blends into workflows:NPC project managers: AI-driven non-player characters that know every library ever built could soon advise architectsBuildings that talk back: Imagine your office saying "The air filter on floor 2 needs changing" in real timeeSports stadiums 2.0: Kinetic seating sections that physically rearrange based on audience demandThe Road AheadPaul leaves us with both warnings and opportunities:Trust issues: Blockchain-based smart contracts may solve construction's transparency problemsLegacy mindset: The industry still clings to 2D even as 3D proves its worthAuthenticity matters: Smart cities fail when they feel like "plastic mannequins" rather than organic communitiesFinal Takeaway: This episode shines when Paul grounds futuristic concepts in today's job site realities. The metaverse isn't coming - it's already here in pieces for forward-thinking firms.
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On today's episode of Architectette we welcome Kira Gould. Kira is a writer, strategist, and convener focused on advancing design leadership and climate action through her company, Kira Gould CONNECT. She is also the co-host of the Design the Future podcast with Lindsay Baker, a Senior Fellow with Architecture 2030, and co-authored Women in Green: Voices of Sustainable Design.We talk about: - Kira's career as a non-architect working in AEC. She elaborates on her family roots in the industry and how she leaned into her passions for writing and sustainability. - We talk about the power of storytelling and how limiting industry jargon and using clarifying language helps to set clear expectations about the design and construction process with clients. - We also chat about the evolution of sustainability from an offshoot to an integral part of practice today with leaders not only leading sustainable initiatives, but the companies where they work.- Kira and I review the lessons and impact of Women in Green and discuss other impactful topics including parenthood, mentorship, Architecture 2030, and developing thought leadership. ____Thank you to our sponsors:Arcol is a collaborative building design tool built for modern teams. Arcol streamlines your design process by keeping your model, data and presentations in sync enabling your team to work together seamlessly.- Website: Arcol.io- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arcol-tech- Twitter/ X: https://x.com/ArcolTechLayer is the workflow platform for buildings, empowering teams to capture field data & photos, connect it to their drawings & models, and create beautiful deliverables & reports.Use Layer to build your own workflow to generate Room Data Sheets from Revit, manage your CA processes such as RFIs or Punch lists, conduct field surveys and much more. The best thing is, it's all connected directly to Revit so you'll never have to copy and paste data between windows again.- Website: https://layer.team/architectette____Links: Connect with Kira: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kiragould/Design the Future Podcast: https://www.designthefuturepodcast.com/Women in Green: Voices of Sustainable Design (2007), Kira Gould with Lance HoseyKira's Book Recommendations (elaborations on the Architectette Website):Multisolving: Creating Systems Change in a Fractured World, Elizabeth Sawin (2024)Flourish: Design Paradigms for Our Planetary Emergency, Sarah Ichioka, Michael Pawlyn (2021)It's Not the End of the World, Hannah Ritchie (2024)What If We Get It Right, Ayana Elizabeth Johnson (2024)Doughnut Economics, Kate Raworth (2017)Factfulness: Ten Reasons We're Wrong About the World, and Why Things Are Better Than You Think, Hans Rosling (2018)Shape of Green: Aesthetics, Ecology, and Design, Lance Hosey (2012)Books that were Foundational in Kira's Journey: Cradle to Cradle, William McDonough, Michael Braungart (2002)Biomimicry, Janine Benyus (1997)How Buildings Learn, Steward Brand (1994)____Connect with Architectette:- Website: www.architectette.com (Learn more)- Instagram: @architectette (See more)- Newsletter: www.architectette.com/newsletter (Behind the Scenes Content)- LinkedIn: The Architectette Podcast Page and/or Caitlin BradySupport Architectette:- Leave us a rating and review!- PatreonMusic by AlexGrohl from Pixabay.
The Green Impact Report Quick take: Legendary software CEO Dave Lemont reveals how Acelab is transforming sustainable building by creating the industry's first comprehensive material decision-making platform, bringing AI-powered intelligence to material selection. Meet Your Fellow Sustainability Champion Dave Lemont brings to Acelab more than three decades of experience in scaling software companies across various industries. He has held five CEO roles and ten board member positions. Throughout his career, Lemont has launched, grown, and guided numerous software companies from inception through dramatic growth and success. He is an expert in identifying industry-changing ideas and building winning go-to-market strategies. He was CEO of Revit Technology, leading the company through its successful 2002 acquisition by Autodesk. Architecture practices currently using Acelab's platform include well-known firms such as AECOM, Gensler, and SOM. Acelab's product database boasts over 39,000 products across categories such as windows, doors, cladding, roofing, and insulation.
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In this episode we welcome Helena Sawelin from Tillberg Design to explore the evolution of cruise ship design. Helena shares her company's impressive 60-year legacy and their expertise in luxury cruise, yacht, and residential ship design, along with their commitment to sustainability. She reflects on her 30-year progression from FF&E designer to business director, while highlighting the industry's transformation toward greener technologies and eco-friendly materials. The conversation delves into current trends in mid-size and luxury cruise ships—from seamless indoor-outdoor spaces to health and wellness amenities—and examines social media's influence on cruise tourism and design. Helena emphasizes how strong customer relationships and enduring design solutions play crucial roles in advancing sustainability.About the Guest:Helena has worked at TDoS since 1995, during this time, she has worked with some of the largest and most prestigious clients in the marine business, working also with high-end hotels, yachts, and high street boutiques.Episode Sponsor - Bromic HeatingThis episode has been made possible with the generous support of Bromic Heating.Episode Links:Helena Sawelin on LinkedInTillberg Design of Sweden websiteTillberg Design on LinkedInTillberg Design on InstagramBromic websiteEclipse heatersBromic heater Revit and CAD filesDesign service with a heating expert-----Have a question for the hosts? Ask it at AskArchispeak.comThank you for listening to Archispeak. For more episodes please visit https://archispeakpodcast.com.Support Archispeak by making a donation.
Michael Wesa is a seasoned leader with over 20 years of experience in the construction industry. He spearheaded the growth of MKD Electric, a leading national industrial electrical contractor founded in Illinois, driving the company's expansion from $10 million to $150 million in revenue before a successful exit. Throughout his career at MKD, Michael gained hands-on experience through various roles, including Apprentice Electrician, Operations Manager, Business Development Manager, CFO, Vice President, and ultimately, President. During his time at MKD, Michael identified a need for a specialized, high-touch service provider in construction staffing and recruiting. This insight led him to establish Leapros, a full-service national staffing and recruiting agency. Following his exit from MKD Electric, he now serves as the CEO of Leapros, guiding its growth and operations.https://www.leapros.com/Comment your thoughts below and don't forget to like, SHARE, and subscribe!Sign up for Dillon Mitchell's Straight Shooting Construction Letterhttp://kowabungastudios.hubspotpagebuilder.com/constructionletterConnect with Dillon MitchellLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dillon-mitchell-kowabungastudios/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dillonAMitchell Kowabunga Studios - https://www.kowabungastudios.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kowabungastudios/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kowabungastudiosWant to speed up your Revit production and take your time back?https://www.kowabungastudios.com/products/
On today's episode we share a conversation with Winka Dubbeldam. Winka is the founder and partner of Archi-Tectonics, a New York City firm widely known for their award-winning work, use of smart building systems, and innovative structures. Winka is also a Professor at the University of Pennsylvania and was the Chair of the Department of Architecture from 2013 to 2023 where she gathered an international network of innovative research and design professionals. Winka serves as the RIBA External Examiner for the Architectural Association, is a member of the editorial board for the PLAN Journal Italy, is an advisory board member for Collectible and is one of the creative directors for CityX at the Venice Architecture Biennale.We talk about: - The origin story of Archi-Tectonics and how in 1994, Winka founded the firm with an emphasis on research-driven, innovative design, and pioneering 3D modeling and computational design.- Winka next discusses her transformative 10-year tenure as Chair of the Department of Architecture at Penn, where she expanded faculty and research initiatives, questioned the “New Normal” in Architecture, and encouraged her students to prepare not just for graduation, but for the next 25 years of practice. We get into all the details including what she looks for in faculty hires and how she split her time between NYC and Philly. - We also explore Archi-Tectonics' groundbreaking designs for the 2023 Asian Games which featured an adaptable stadium and ‘earth buildings.' Winka shares what rules her team broke in entering the project competition and how taking this risk led to success.- Winka's interview will inspire you to think more boldly. Grab inspiration throughout the episode with her thoughts on AI, modeling softwares, product innovations, sustainable initiatives, lessons learned from teaching, and more.____Thank you to our sponsors:Arcol is a collaborative building design tool built for modern teams. Arcol streamlines your design process by keeping your model, data and presentations in sync enabling your team to work together seamlessly.- Website:Arcol.io- LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/arcol-tech- Twitter/ X:https://x.com/ArcolTechLayer is the workflow platform for buildings, empowering teams to capture field data & photos, connect it to their drawings & models, and create beautiful deliverables & reports.Use Layer to build your own workflow to generate Room Data Sheets from Revit, manage your CA processes such as RFIs or Punch lists, conduct field surveys and much more. The best thing is, it's all connected directly to Revit so you'll never have to copy and paste data between windows again.- Website:https://layer.team/architectette____Links: Website: https://www.archi-tectonics.com/Instagram: @architectonics2129LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/archi-tectonicsFacebook: architectonics.nycNYT ArticleSolar Townhouse ArticleDesignverse- Asian Games ParkValley Village Shopping Concept____Connect with Architectette:- Website: www.architectette.com (Learn more)- Instagram: @architectette (See more)- Newsletter: www.architectette.com/newsletter (Behind the Scenes Content)- LinkedIn: The Architectette Podcast Page and/orCaitlin BradySupport Architectette:- Leave us a rating and review!-PatreonMusic byAlexGrohl fromPixabay.
Michael Wesa is a seasoned leader with over 20 years of experience in the construction industry. He spearheaded the growth of MKD Electric, a leading national industrial electrical contractor founded in Illinois, driving the company's expansion from $10 million to $150 million in revenue before a successful exit. Throughout his career at MKD, Michael gained hands-on experience through various roles, including Apprentice Electrician, Operations Manager, Business Development Manager, CFO, Vice President, and ultimately, President. During his time at MKD, Michael identified a need for a specialized, high-touch service provider in construction staffing and recruiting. This insight led him to establish Leapros, a full-service national staffing and recruiting agency. Following his exit from MKD Electric, he now serves as the CEO of Leapros, guiding its growth and operations.Michael holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from DePaul University and an MBA from Northern Illinois University, combining practical industry expertise with strong a strong entrepreneurial spirit to drive successful business outcomes. Michael has also been a member of ABC for many years and has been proud to serve in many capacities. Michael Wesa - https://www.leapros.com/Comment your thoughts below and don't forget to like, SHARE, and subscribe!Sign up for Dillon Mitchell's Straight Shooting Construction Letterhttp://kowabungastudios.hubspotpagebuilder.com/constructionletterConnect with Dillon MitchellLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dillon-mitchell-kowabungastudios/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dillonAMitchell Kowabunga Studios - https://www.kowabungastudios.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kowabungastudios/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kowabungastudiosWant to speed up your Revit production and take your time back?https://www.kowabungastudios.com/products/
On today's bonus episode of Architectette, we welcome Silvia Lee.Silvia is a licensed architect with over a decade of experience in small and large NYC architectural offices. Always curious and open to new opportunities, Silvia entered the tech startup world as a community marketing manager. Using her background as an architect she continues her passion of executing ideas into experiences.She is now the Director of Customer Success at Layer, a tech startup creating tools for the AEC industry. She enjoys wearing many hats and getting involved with many different parts of the company at Layer.Silvia also hosts and produces the Tangents Podcast by Out of Architecture which shares stories of untraditional paths in architecture. Silvia hopes to bring more understanding to the wide variety of skills and talents that architects have, as well as offer support and encouragement for those who have been frustrated with the industry.Layer is the workflow platform for buildings, empowering teams to capture field data & photos, connect it to their drawings & models, and create beautiful deliverables & reports.Use Layer to build your own workflow to generate Room Data Sheets from Revit, manage your CA processes such as RFIs or Punch lists, conduct field surveys and much more. The best thing is, it's all connected directly to Revit so you'll never have to copy and paste data between windows again.____Links: Connect with Silvia:https://www.linkedin.com/in/silviaxlee/Learn more about Layer: https://layer.team/architectette____Connect with Architectette:- Website:www.architectette.com (Learn more)- Instagram:@architectette (See more)- Newsletter:www.architectette.com/newsletter (Behind the Scenes Content)- LinkedIn:The Architectette Podcast Page and/orCaitlin BradySupport Architectette:- Leave us a rating and review!-PatreonMusic byAlexGrohl fromPixabay.
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On today's episode of Architectette we welcome Shin-pei Tsay.Shin-pei's experience converges on policy, design, and governance to shape inclusive, sustainable, people-centered cities. Throughout her career, she has spearheaded innovative approaches to systemic challenges across numerous urban issues, often with a focus on the public realm and transportation. Shin-pei currently leads the Mayor's Office for New Urban Mechanics in Boston, and was most recently director of global policy for cities and sustainability at Uber. She has also held leadership roles at Gehl Institute, Transit Center, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and served on the boards of SPUR and Transportation Alternatives. We talk about:- The development of Shin-pei's career in urban policy, planning, and transportation innovation and how her career evolved from working for advocacy groups, think tanks, tech companies, to now- city government.- Shin-pei shares her origin story including her hometown and how it framed her perspective of urban life in terms of community, mobility, and access. - We define the “Mayor's Office of New Urban Mechanics” and Shin-pei explains how her teams are working to redefine Boston's future by testing small scale urban interventions which then inform long-term solutions using examples like the very first 311 program or cooling towers during a recent heat wave.- We talk about urban changes in the past few years, using examples of failures of urban policy as well as successful interventions both in the US and abroad. - We dive into Shin-pei's unique role at Uber and discuss her global impacts on positioning, sustainability, and accessibility. You'll be inspired to get more involved to help shape public policy and urban environments.____Thank you to our sponsors:Arcol is a collaborative building design tool built for modern teams. Arcol streamlines your design process by keeping your model, data and presentations in sync enabling your team to work together seamlessly.- Website:Arcol.io- LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/arcol-tech- Twitter/ X:https://x.com/ArcolTechLayer is the workflow platform for buildings, empowering teams to capture field data & photos, connect it to their drawings & models, and create beautiful deliverables & reports.Use Layer to build your own workflow to generate Room Data Sheets from Revit, manage your CA processes such as RFIs or Punch lists, conduct field surveys and much more. The best thing is, it's all connected directly to Revit so you'll never have to copy and paste data between windows again.- Website:https://layer.team/architectette____Links: Department of New Urban Mechanics:https://www.boston.gov/departments/new-urban-mechanicsConnect with Shin-pei:https://www.linkedin.com/in/shin-pei-tsay-48b777/____Connect with Architectette:- Website:www.architectette.com (Learn more)- Instagram:@architectette (See more)- Newsletter:www.architectette.com/newsletter (Behind the Scenes Content)- LinkedIn:The Architectette Podcast Page and/orCaitlin BradySupport Architectette:- Leave us a rating and review!-PatreonMusic byAlexGrohl fromPixabay.
Looking for daily inspiration? Get a quote from the top leaders in the industry in your inbox every morning. Where will the attractions industry go next? Find out at IAAPA North America Summit, March 30 – April 1, 2025, at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel. Join executives, innovators, and thought leaders to build connections, explore trends through exclusive EDUTours, and gain strategic insights to put into action tomorrow. This Summit offers a unique opportunity to learn and grow alongside the industry's best. Don't miss the chance to shape the future of the attractions industry. Register Today! Frank Nunez is the President of FrankNDesign. With a background in architecture and a passion for leveraging technology in design, Frank transitioned from traditional architecture to themed entertainment. His company, FrankNDesign, specializes in integrating digital modeling into themed design, helping to bridge the gap between creative vision and practical implementation. In this interview, Frank talks about themed design software, identifying issues before construction, and jillyfraz. Themed Design Software "Revit was going to be an arranged marriage. Either I was miserable my whole life, or I fell in love and enjoyed the arranged marriage after all." Frank discussed the evolution of architectural software and how the themed entertainment industry was lagging behind other fields in digital integration. He recognized that while video game designers and filmmakers had advanced tools to create immersive environments, architecture was still relying on rudimentary CAD systems. This led him to explore ways to bring digital intelligence into design, ultimately resulting in FrankNDesign's approach to using Revit for themed entertainment. By translating creative visions into 3D architectural models, FrankNDesign helps designers and architects collaborate more efficiently while maintaining artistic integrity. Identifying Issues Before Construction "Everybody knows that it's a lot cheaper to change it digitally by moving a mouse than it is by cutting a piece of rock work in the field." A major benefit of FrankNDesign's approach is the ability to identify potential clashes between themed elements and structural necessities before construction begins. By working directly within Revit, their models coexist with architectural designs, allowing designers to foresee problems such as ventilation placement, exit sign visibility, and rockwork integration. Frank emphasized how this process prevents costly and time-consuming field modifications by resolving these conflicts in a digital space first. The result is a more seamless, immersive environment that aligns with both guest expectations and operational needs. Jillyfraz "Our rock work, our jillyfraz, the pretty stuff that makes the— we are in charge of everything the guest sees." Frank introduced the term "jillyfraz" to describe the intricate themed elements that make up the visual storytelling of an environment. These are the immersive details—rockwork, signage, facades—that transport guests into another world. His team specializes in ensuring that these elements are both aesthetically accurate and structurally feasible, blending creativity with technical precision. By refining the details before construction begins, FrankNDesign helps maintain the integrity of themed experiences while ensuring practical functionality behind the scenes. For those interested in learning more about FrankenDesign or getting in touch with Frank, visit https://frankndesign.com. The company is also active on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. Frank encourages industry professionals to reach out via their website's contact page or at info@frankendesign.com. This podcast wouldn't be possible without the incredible work of our faaaaaantastic team: Scheduling and correspondence by Kristen Karaliunas Audio and Video editing by Abby Giganan To connect with AttractionPros: AttractionPros.com AttractionPros@gmail.com AttractionPros on Facebook AttractionPros on LinkedIn AttractionPros on Instagram AttractionPros on Twitter (X)
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Today's guest is Graciela Carrillo, AIA. Graciella is a licensed Architect working as a Senior Manager at Nassau BOCES Facilities Services where she oversees capital and operational projects for County school districts. Graciela is highly engaged with the American Institute of Architects (AIA) at local, state, and national levels and serves as an At Large Director on the AIA National Board. Graciela, originally from Colombia, is the Co-Founder of the non-profit Immigrant Architects Coalition. She is also a national speaker, podcast host, and has co-authored two books. We talk about: - Graciela's journey from being a licensed architect in Colombia to starting fresh in the US. We chat through the challenges of adapting to a new culture and language and the complexities of transitioning all of her work experience into a totally new job market. - We next discuss the challenge of passing the AREs and Graciela offers practical advice to streamline the process for others. - Graciela also elaborates on the Immigrant Architects Coalition and how the non-profit encourages and empowers immigrants to become licensed architects. Graciela outlines on the peer mentorship, career resources, and scholarships offered by the IAC. - As the first Latina president of AIA Long Island, Graciela reflects on the impacts of her volunteerism including co-founding the AIA Long Island Women in Architecture and Emerging Professionals Committees. We also chat about her impactful roles with AIA, including positions on the Strategic Council and the AIA board. ____ Thank you to our sponsors: Arcol is a collaborative building design tool built for modern teams. Arcol streamlines your design process by keeping your model, data and presentations in sync enabling your team to work together seamlessly. - Website: Arcol.io - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arcol-tech - Twitter/ X: https://x.com/ArcolTech Layer is the workflow platform for buildings, empowering teams to capture field data & photos, connect it to their drawings & models, and create beautiful deliverables & reports. Use Layer to build your own workflow to generate Room Data Sheets from Revit, manage your CA processes such as RFIs or Punch lists, conduct field surveys and much more. The best thing is, it's all connected directly to Revit so you'll never have to copy and paste data between windows again. - Website: https://layer.team/architectette ____ Links: Connect with Graciela on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracielacarrillo/ Connect with Graciela on IG: https://www.instagram.com/gracecol/ Immigrant Architects Collective: https://www.immigrantarchitects.org IAC Books: https://www.immigrantarchitects.org/prospering-in-the-us More links: https://linktr.ee/gracecol ____ Connect with Architectette: - Website: www.architectette.com (Learn more) - Instagram: @architectette (See more) - Newsletter: www.architectette.com/newsletter (Behind the Scenes Content) - LinkedIn: The Architectette Podcast Page and/or Caitlin Brady Support Architectette: - Leave us a rating and review! - Patreon Music by AlexGrohl from Pixabay.
Today's guest is Ann (Annie) Rolland. Annie recently retired as a Partner from FXCollaborative where she was the Director of the firm's Cultural and Educational practice. Annie's work embraces the pragmatic and creative- cultivating new integrations of program and design. Her projects are practical, responsive, elegant, and enduring while respecting the essence of each client and place. Annie is a graduate of Washington University in St. Louis, a registered architect in New York, and a Fellow of the AIA. She is active on the AIA New York Committee on Architecture for Education, Non-Traditional Employment for Women (NEW), and the Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation (BWAF). In 2021, Annie was recognized as a Notable LGBTQ Leader by Crain's New York. We talk about: - Annie's career in architecture from high school through retirement. We focus on pivotal moments in her journey and the advice she would share with others who want to follow in her path. - We next focus on Annie's role as a firm leader. She advises on the importance of vocalizing your goals as you grow within a firm, how she optimized her role during economically uncertain times, and how she utilized adaptability and strategic planning as a firm leader. - We also chat about her views on hybrid work environments, flexible schedules, and how architecture must evolve post-pandemic. - Annie also emphasizes the importance of leaving a lasting impact through quality, mentorship, and socially responsible design. We highlight her volunteer efforts and discuss her overhaul of her firm's material library to eliminate products that utilize forced labor. - We end with a popular question- do architects ever really retire? We talk about her upcoming projects including a renovation and work with her local zoning board. ____ Thank you to our sponsors: Arcol is a collaborative building design tool built for modern teams. Arcol streamlines your design process by keeping your model, data and presentations in sync enabling your team to work together seamlessly. - Website: Arcol.io - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arcol-tech - Twitter/ X: https://x.com/ArcolTech Layer is the workflow platform for buildings, empowering teams to capture field data & photos, connect it to their drawings & models, and create beautiful deliverables & reports. Use Layer to build your own workflow to generate Room Data Sheets from Revit, manage your CA processes such as RFIs or Punch lists, conduct field surveys and much more. The best thing is, it's all connected directly to Revit so you'll never have to copy and paste data between windows again. - Website: https://layer.team/architectette ____ Links: Connect with Annie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-annie-rolland-faia-25b0079/ Read more about Annie: Madame Architect: https://www.madamearchitect.org/interviews/2018/11/7/our-obligation-annie-rolland-on-finding-your-passion-and-failing-forward CRAIN NY: https://www.crainsnewyork.com/awards/notable-lgbtq-2021-ann-rolland AIA NY: https://www.aiany.org/news/featured-member-ann-rolland-faia-leed-ap/ American Building Podcast: https://www.americanbuildingpodcast.com/episodes-all/ann-rolland-of-fxcollaborative-hunters-point-campus-in-long-island-city-school-as-a-sanctuary FX Collaborative: https://www.fxcollaborative.com Design for Freedom: https://www.designforfreedom.org/ ____ Connect with Architectette: - Website: www.architectette.com (Learn more) - Instagram: @architectette (See more) - Newsletter: www.architectette.com/newsletter (Behind the Scenes Content) - LinkedIn: The Architectette Podcast Page and/or Caitlin Brady Support Architectette: - Leave us a rating and review! - Patreon Music by AlexGrohl from Pixabay.
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In this episode, Frank Cavanaugh from the Aria Group joins us to share insights on designing outdoor spaces, focusing on essential considerations for architects. From the importance of local ordinances and understanding health department requirements to the significance of context, lighting, and material selection, this episode covers it all. We also touch on unique challenges such as integrating landscape, seasonal usability, and maintaining brand consistency. Tune in to learn about the critical elements that create remarkable and functional outdoor hospitality environments.About Frank Cavanaugh:As Principal, Frank leads a talented team of architects and interior designers as a studio leader. As a member of the Board of Directors, he advises on the overall direction of the firm. Frank also is involved as a Project Designer on various small and large-scale projects, in particular Planning projects within the office.Frank has led and designed many large-scale projects throughout his career at Aria Group. Large retail and mixed-use projects include City Park Retail Center, The Esplanade of Algonquin. Hospitality and Entertainment designs include the original Hawthorne Casino & Racecourse, Brookfield Zoo - South American Market Place, Blue Chip Resort Hotel and Casino, Viper Alley at City Park, Park Plaza in Bowling Green KY, and Alsea's Italianni's restaurant brand in Mexico City. Municipal projects include the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center entry addition and G Hall expansion in Rosemont, IL. Hotel projects include work with Hyatt, the Chicago Hilton, The Wit Hotel, the Palmer House Hilton and The Conrad in Chicago. Frank has also developed many new concepts for Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises over the years, including the design of several Wildfire restaurants. Frank also works with Served Well Hospitality in Massachusetts on several entertainment and hospitality projects.In 1995 Frank joined Aria Group and was promoted to Principal in 2000. He began his career working at the office of Krueck and Olsen Architects. Frank moved on to the office of Lohan Associates where he became an Associate and Project Designer for several corporate and institutional projects including the DePaul Library in Chicago. In addition to producing architectural renderings for Aria Group's designs, Frank also works at photography, drawing, plein air painting and studio painting. He has completed several painted mural commissions for his architectural clients as well as other publicly displayed work and is a member of the Oak Park Art League.Episode Links:Frank Cavanaugh on LinkedInAria Group websiteAria Group on LinkedInBromic websiteEclipse heatersBromic heater Revit and CAD filesDesign service with a heating expertEpisode Sponsor: Bromic HeatingThis episode has been made possible with generous support from Bromic Heating.-----Thank you for listening to Archispeak. For more episodes please visit https://archispeakpodcast.com.Support Archispeak by making a
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On today's episode we interview Angela Brooks. As managing principal at Brooks + Scarpa, Angie is responsible for growth in the firm's housing and policy sectors, leading the firm's sustainable initiatives, and overall firm management. Angie Brooks was the first woman ever to receive the Maybeck Award in 2021. She was also awarded the AIA Young Architects Award in 2009. Her firm won the 2022 AIA Gold Medal, 20+ National AIA Awards, the State of California and National AIA Architecture Firm of the Year Award in 2010 and the Smithsonian Cooper-Hewitt National Design Award in Architecture in 2014. Angie was also a co-founder and past President of Livable Places, Inc., a non-profit development company dedicated to building sustainable mixed-use housing in the city of Los Angeles. We talk about: - How Angie Brooks' early career in community planning, zoning codes, and nonprofit development set the foundation for her current focus in architecture. She shares an anecdote about her bold job application strategy after grad school. - We discuss how architects can influence policy and development, highlighting Brooks + Scarpa's leadership with Livable Places, the Affordable Housing Design Leadership Institute, and LA's Small Lot Ordinance. - Angie next shares insights into affordable housing. We cover funding and budgets, energy efficiency and sustainability, design theories, user outreach, and the awards that recognize Brooks + Scarpa's outstanding work. - Later, we unpack the complexities of getting affordable housing projects approved and Angie explains the realities of NIMBYism and BANANAS (Build Absolutely Nothing Anywhere Near Anything). - The episode wraps up with a look at the partnership of Angie Brooks and Larry Scarpa and the significance of receiving the AIA Gold Medal as a team. ____ Thank you to our sponsors: Arcol is a collaborative building design tool built for modern teams. Arcol streamlines your design process by keeping your model, data and presentations in sync enabling your team to work together seamlessly. - Website: Arcol.io - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arcol-tech - Twitter/ X: https://x.com/ArcolTech Layer is the workflow platform for buildings, empowering teams to capture field data & photos, connect it to their drawings & models, and create beautiful deliverables & reports. Use Layer to build your own workflow to generate Room Data Sheets from Revit, manage your CA processes such as RFIs or Punch lists, conduct field surveys and much more. The best thing is, it's all connected directly to Revit so you'll never have to copy and paste data between windows again. - Website: https://layer.team/architectette ____ Links: Brooks + Scarpa Website: www.brooksscarpa.com Instagram: @brooks_scarpa Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brooksscarpa/ Denise Scott Brown Episode Mentioned: Listen Here ____ Connect with Architectette: - Website: www.architectette.com (Learn more) - Instagram: @architectette (See more) - Newsletter: www.architectette.com/newsletter (Behind the Scenes Content) - LinkedIn: The Architectette Podcast Page and/or Caitlin Brady Support Architectette: - Leave us a rating and review! - Patreon Music by AlexGrohl from Pixabay.
Dillon emphasized the importance of visualization, clarity, and effective project management in achieving personal and professional goals. Highlighting the need for better systems and processes to improve productivity and job satisfaction. He also discussed the importance of time management, focusing on work without distractions, and the use of checklists in construction projects. Lastly, he shared his personal experience of using these strategies to achieve a more productive year and encouraged others to adopt similar methods. Comment your thoughts below and don't forget to like, SHARE, and subscribe! Sign up for Dillon Mitchell's Straight Shooting Construction Letter http://kowabungastudios.hubspotpagebuilder.com/constructionletter Connect with Dillon Mitchell LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dillon-mitchell-kowabungastudios/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dillonAMitchell Kowabunga Studios - https://www.kowabungastudios.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kowabungastudios/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kowabungastudios Want to speed up your Revit production and take your time back? https://www.kowabungastudios.com/products/
How do aging infrastructure and access to clean water relate? The two are more intertwined than you might think. Join Todd and guest Kenneth Driscol as they discuss the need for investment in public infrastructure, how access to water may look by the year 2050, and how sustainable AI solutions may come into play. Kenneth L. Driscol is a Sr. Civil Application Engineer at Applied Software, GRAITEC Group. He has a demonstrated history of working in the computer software industry. He is skilled in AutoCAD, Revit, Autodesk Software, Drainage, and Modeling. He is a strong engineering professional with a Civil Engineering/ Construction Technology focused in Transportation and Highway Engineering from The University of Akron. TODD TAKES Addressing Aging Infrastructure Proactively: Aging infrastructure isn't something we can afford to ignore or push aside. It's not an "out of sight, out of mind" problem—it's a challenge we need to face head-on. By taking a proactive approach, we can ensure our systems stay safe, efficient, and built to last. Getting the Most Out of Your Data: When it comes to data, start by asking yourself: what do I want to learn? Once you're clear on your goals, you can map out the right questions and create a framework for managing your data. With good governance and a little help from AI, those insights become game-changers. Feelings Aren't Facts: “Feelings aren't facts.” That one really hits home, doesn't it? It's so human to believe our emotions are the ultimate truth, but staying grounded in reality is what leads to smart decisions and better outcomes. Thanks for listening! Please be sure to leave a rating and/or review and follow up our social accounts. Bridging the Gap Website Bridging the Gap LinkedIn Bridging the Gap Instagram Bridging the Gap YouTube Todd's LinkedIn Thank you to our sponsors! Applied Software Applied Software LinkedIn Other Relevant Links: Kenneth's LinkedIn Applied Software, GRAITEC Group
Do Good Work and find ways to help you do good work. This is why checklists are vital. Comment your thoughts below and don't forget to like, SHARE, and subscribe! Sign up for Dillon Mitchell's Straight Shooting Construction Letter http://kowabungastudios.hubspotpagebuilder.com/constructionletter Connect with Dillon Mitchell LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dillon-mitchell-kowabungastudios/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/dillonAMitchell Kowabunga Studios - https://www.kowabungastudios.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kowabungastudios/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/kowabungastudios Want to speed up your Revit production and take your time back? https://www.kowabungastudios.com/products/
In this special Autodesk University episode, Jordan Bullock, Joseph Whitney, and David Campbell chat with Justin Dommer, Senior Product Manager at ClearEdge3D. The discussion explores cutting-edge innovations like Verity's integration with Revit, advancements in mobile scanning, and the future of point cloud technology. Justin shares his journey from a climbing gym employee to product management at ClearEdge3D, insights into workflow efficiency, and ClearEdge's exciting tools like EdgeWise and Verity. Dive into topics like AI, digital twins, and the transformative impact of automation in construction verification. Packed with actionable insights and industry trends, this episode is perfect for tech-savvy AEC professionals. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brewingwithbim/support
In this episode of 'Archispeak Theater,' we begin with some musical nostalgia and then transition into a detailed exploration of the complexities and challenges involved in managing large Revit models for architectural projects. Episode Sponsor - WorldTeamsWorldTeams can help your firm grow with a skilled and reliable remote team. Schedule a free consultation at https://worldteams.com/hire-top-talent.-----Thank you for listening to Archispeak. For more episodes please visit https://archispeakpodcast.com.Support Archispeak by making a donation.
If sustainability and the human experience were at the forefront of architectural design, what changes would we see? Live from Autodesk University 2024, Nehama Schechter-Baraban joined the podcast for an important conversation on the intersection of technology and nature, how Revit plays into effective landscape architecture modeling, the potential for healthier and greener urban spaces, and how sometimes, all that's needed to innovate an industry is a new point of view. Nehama Schechter-Baraban is Chief Operations Officer of Arch-Intelligence. She is a landscape architect graduate of Technion - Israel Institute of Technology and a Revit expert. TODD TAKES Context Matters in Design:It's crucial for architects to consider how their buildings interact with the surrounding environment. Whether it's grading the landscape or understanding the site's topography, integrating context ensures the structure fits naturally into its setting, enhancing both the human experience and the project's efficiency. Sustainability as a Mindset:Sustainable design goes beyond specific tools; it's about designers having a mindset focused on environmental impact. From choosing native plants to minimizing land disturbance, sustainability is achieved by making conscious design choices that benefit the ecosystem and reduce costs. Simplifying Technology for Designers:The goal of innovation in design technology is to remove barriers, making tools more intuitive and accessible. This way, designers can focus on creativity, sustainability, and human-centric design rather than struggling with complex software. Thanks for listening! Please be sure to leave a rating and/or review and follow up our social accounts. Bridging the Gap Website Bridging the Gap LinkedIn Bridging the Gap Instagram Bridging the Gap YouTube Todd's LinkedIn Thank you to our sponsors! Applied Software Applied Software LinkedIn Other Relevant Links: Nehama's LinkedIn Arch-Intelligence