Podcasts about Woods Bagot

Hello and welcome to the show!  On today's episode we are joined by Paolo Testolini, Principal & Global Sector Leader at Woods Bagot. With a portfolio spanning across continents, Paolo comes with a wealth of knowledge within the built environment & has led major, large-scale, urban masterplans. We are beyond excited to have him on the show, so without further ado! Let's get into it! . . Paolo Testolini -⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIN⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Woods +Bagot - ⁠⁠Website⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠LinkedIN⁠ | ⁠Facebook . . This episode was made possible by the amazing team at Skystruct. Learn about how they are changing the game in the architecture, design & construction industry by clicking ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . To stay updated with our episodes, please follow us on your favorite streaming platform. . The aForm Show - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIN⁠⁠⁠ Alan George - ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIN⁠⁠⁠

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.

You could argue a lot of kids grow up with a love of drawing. This one knew he wanted to be an architect in high school. When his older brother brought home some Rotring pens, it all clicked. Domenic Alvaro is the Director and Global Design Leader at Woods Bagot, one of the world's leading architecture firms. Drawing is a huge part of his professional practice to this day. He's a long-term collaborator of Frost*collective and someone the studio is immensely proud to have worked with over the years. Dedicated to agitating traditional typologies, he is an architect who breaks from convention to unlock spatial potential. He's led projects all over the world, ranging from mixed use developments that redefine the way nature can be woven into a city, experiential large-scale transportation links, landmark commercial precincts, holistic masterplans and residential that defines the way we will live tomorrow.  Listen in as Vince and Domenic discuss why micro projects like his globally award-winning Small House have relevance at the larger scale, bringing back laneway culture for Sydney with the massive Ivy project, and the singular beauty of Peter Zumthors The Therme Vals in Switzerland.  https://www.woodsbagot.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   Justin interviews guests Katie Sexton and Adrian Castillo, recorded live at the RIMS Leadership Forum 2024 in San Antonio, Texas on January 25 and 26. Katie and Adrian each describe the companies where they work, their ERM responsibilities there, how they began in the risk management profession, and what they do for their respective RIMS Chapters. They discuss the risk management culture of their Australasia and Mexico Chapters and planned activities for 2024. Listen in to learn more about the RIMS Australasia and RIMS Mexico Chapters.   Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMScast. [:13] Public registration for RISKWORLD 2024 is now open. Explore infinite opportunities with RIMS from May 5th through May 8th, 2024, in San Diego, California. Register at RIMS.org/riskworld. Be thankful that it's a leap year! Advance Registration rates end on February 29th, 2024. [:38] About today's episode of RIMScast. We will be joined by leaders from the RIMS Australasia Chapter and the RIMS Mexico Chapter. [:59] The RIMS-CRMP is the only competency-based risk management credential. That matters because earning the certification shows employers and recruiters that you have the skills necessary to manage risk and create value for your organization. [1:16] Several Exam Prep virtual workshops are coming up. On March 19th and 20th, this two-day course will be presented with PARIMA. The next RIMS-CRMP-FED Exam Prep Virtual Workshop will be held from April 2nd through the 4th and led by Joe Mayo. Visit the certification page on RIMS.org for more information. A link is in these show notes. [1:46] If there is a full group of employees in your organization who should earn the RIMS-CRMP, visit RIMS.org/webinars and register for the complimentary webinar, How Deloitte Leveraged the RIMS-CRMP: A Fireside Chat. A link is on this episode's show notes. [2:05] We will have leaders from the RIMS-CRMP Commission as well as leaders from Deloitte, who will speak to why they supported several of their employees in earning the RIMS-CRMP. It will be a relaxed, informational session and a lot of fun. Mark your calendars for March 15th and register! [2:25] We are looking forward to RISKWORLD 2024 in sunny San Diego, California, from May 5th through May 8th, 2024. Public registration is open. Register today at RIMS.org/RISKWORLD and the link in this episode's show notes. Early registration rates are available through February 29th, 2024, brought to you by RIMS and leap year! [2:52] RIMS recently hosted its Annual Leadership Forum in San Antonio, Texas. This is a chance for chapter leaders to meet, network, and share ideas on how to strengthen their own chapters as well as RIMS, globally. Justin was delighted to meet several of you and he invited some to be on the show, who traveled long distances. [3:14] We will hear from two leaders today. The first guest is the Vice President of the RIMS Australasia Chapter 2024, Katie Sexton. She is also the Risk Manager for Woods Bagot, a global architectural firm. Justin wants the RIMScast audience to hear what she's got in store for her chapter and how she has championed ERM at Woods Bagot. [3:47] Katie Sexton, welcome to RIMScast! Katie is Vice President of the RIMS Australasia Chapter and next year, she will be the chapter President. Her daytime job is Global Leader of Risk for Woods Bagot, an architectural firm. [4:17] Woods Bagot has studios in 17 cities around the globe. It has been an architectural practice for about 150 years. Its largest operations are in Melbourne and Sydney. Katie is based in Melbourne. Katie has always enjoyed architecture. Before Woods Bagot, Katie was at a large American engineering firm. [5:06] The risk group at Woods Bagot consists of two people. Katie's title is Global Leader of Risk. Woods Bagot has a unique way of managing risk. From an insurance perspective, their key risk is professional liability for project disputes and litigation. From a company perspective, cyber is a massive risk. [6:01] Other concerns are health and safety, legislative and governance compliance, with the increasing cost of compliance being a key risk for international firms, data protection, and supply chain risks. Woods Bagot also works in interior design and consulting so it's a multi-disciplinary firm operating in multiple environments. [7:03] Woods Bagot has a company-wide ERM framework that gets reported up to the board. A lot of their regions have the risk registers they manage and comply with. Projects also have their risk registers. Katie has been with Woods Bagot for eight-and-a-half years. She replaced the old ERM framework and built one from scratch. [7:55] It's key for documents to be streamlined and easily reported up to the board and the Audit and Risk Committee. The risk group does workshops every year with board members and the Audit and Risk Committee to update the ERM framework, based on risk tolerance levels, risk appetite, and a risk register, all collated together and reported. [8:35] The Woods Bagot ERM framework is an ongoing process. They improve it and streamline it every year after the workshops with the board and Audit and Risk Committee. The initial development of the ERM framework took about six months. The board and executive team receive the framework well, as they are quite risk-aware. [10:01] The RIMS Australasia Chapter has a great board with collaborative members. Everyone pulls their weight. Katie loves working with chapter members. She enjoys promoting risk management and networking for younger, rising professionals, and sharing knowledge from herself and sponsors, partners, and RIMS. [11:23] The RIMS Australasia Chapter's conference held last November was a one-day event in three venues, ending with a working drinks session. The theme was The Human Factor. Great partners came to talk. It was an excellent event. The 2024 event will be in the fourth quarter. The Australasia chapter website link is in this episode's show notes. [12:21] Katie says “Get involved if you're not already. Get to the events of your chapters and global RIMS. They're always great and the networking's fabulous. Come to Australia to see us and get involved in our events! Most of them are online. You can listen to them or the recordings. Like us on LinkedIn, as a lot of our events are open to all.” [13:23] RIMS plug time! RIMS Virtual Workshops: Visit RIMS.org/virtualworkshops to see the full calendar. On February 7th and 8th, we have Facilitating Risk-based Decision Making. On March 6th and 7th, our friend Elise Farnham hosts Applying and Integrating ERM. [13:47] Information about these workshops and others is on the RIMS Virtual Workshops page and a link to the full calendar is in this episode's notes. Save $100 when you register for any February or March Virtual Workshop using the promo code RIMSVW100. You must use the code through February 9th. Register today! [14:10] On February 29th, Hub International sponsors Ready for Tomorrow: Protecting Your Profits in the Property Market. On March 7th, in celebration of International Women's Day, Origami Risk leads the session Women of Risk & Compliance: Leading & Learning One Step at a Time. [14:31] Visit RIMS.org/Webinars to learn more about these webinars and to register! Links are in the show notes. Webinar registration is complimentary for RIMS members. [14:45] Quick shout-out to our friends at the Spencer Educational Foundation, which funds the education of next-generation risk management and insurance talent. Spencer's scholarship program is open but coming to a close on March 1st for Ph.D. applicants. [15:00] Spencer's course development grant cycle is entertaining submissions through February 15th. Students and risk management and insurance faculty with interest can visit Spencered.org for additional details. [15:18] Our next guest is the Global ERM Manager for CEMEX, a global company known for its cement ready-mix concrete and aggregates and urbanization solutions. He is also the president of the RIMS Mexico Chapter. We had a nice chat about the state of risk management in Mexico, the RIMS Mexico Chapter, and business continuity. [15:49] Adrian Castillo, welcome to RIMScast! Adrian has been a risk professional for nearly 20 years. He has dealt with risks for his entire life. Adrian is with CEMEX, a global cement, ready-mix, and aggregate company, and a construction material producer. He has been working at CEMEX for a quarter of a century. [17:07] As a global company, risks include conflicts in the Middle East, the geopolitical situation with shifts of power, climate-related events, and natural disasters. Last year, Mexico was impacted by Otis. The intensity of the storm was new for Mexico and it took weather monitors by surprise. Overnight, it went from a category one to a category five. [18:41] CEMEX has operations in the Middle East, including Israel, and Europe. Their supply chains are impacted by the present conflict. The effects are spreading beyond the Middle East. CEMEX monitors the risks to keep ahead of them. [19:25] Adrian believes that in Latin America, in general, their risk awareness is not yet mature. In the beginning, they have a tendency to deny the risk of something happening. Then, they say they will cross that bridge whenever they come to it. It is a very resilient culture, on the positive side. [19:58] Nothing can prepare you for a situation, other than performing risk management techniques and programs. Once a situation hits you, it's an overwhelming sensation. If you're not prepared, there's a great risk that you might not overcome it. Once you have done your risk management assessment and preparation, you have extra confidence.  [20:32] For global companies, especially, preparation is key. In business continuity, you prepare for the worst and hope for the best. Adrian says that in Latin America, they still need to foster that risk awareness culture. [21:04] The risk group at CEMEX, in the sides of ERM, security, and business continuity, is close to 100 people. Adrian's boss manages these groups. Adrian and his team give them support and guidance on preventing risks and mitigating the consequences of risks that happen with crisis management techniques and guidance. [21:59] Adrian talks about CEMEX's Business Continuity Implementation (BCI) plan. They revamped it after the pandemic so they could be more prepared and more resilient than they were before the pandemic. The plan will be unveiled in several months. 2023 was preparation for the 2024 kickoff. [22:48] The RIMS Mexico Chapter raises awareness of risk. Its membership is composed of people who have risk management responsibility and believe that risk has to be managed formally and professionally. All managers manage risks. If you have a technique and a plan you follow with discipline, that gets you ahead, with better sleep. [23:35] Adrian says that's something Mexico needs to work on, with the rest of Latin America; raising awareness of risk. Risk management needs to be managed professionally, in a disciplined way. [23:59] Adrian says they are planning at least one but possibly two activities to revamp the RIMS Mexico Chapter and regain momentum. They want to support their risk management professionals to network, learn, get content, and be updated. Those are the objectives they have for this year, to raise the level of maturity in risk awareness. [24:55] The dates of events will soon be finalized. They want one event in the first quarter and one after vacations. The link to the RIMS Mexico Chapter is in this episode's show notes. They are launching a new web page, supported by RIMS staff. 2024 will be a year of revamping. They are also working on digital content for those who can't travel. [26:21] Justin thanks Adrian for being on RIMScast.  [26:35] Special thanks to Katie Sexton of the RIMS Australasia Chapter and Adrian Castillo of the RIMS Mexico Chapter. Links to their chapter pages are in this episode's show notes. We hope to see them again at RISKWORLD 2024, May 5th through May 8th. Register now at RIMS.org/RISKWORLD. [27:03] Go to the App Store and download the RIMS App. This is an exclusive members-only benefit with all sorts of RIMS resources and coverage. Everybody loves the RIMS App! [27:28] You can sponsor a RIMScast episode for this, our weekly show, or a dedicated episode. Links to sponsored episodes are in our show notes. RIMScast has a global audience of risk professionals, legal professionals, students, business leaders, C-Suite executives, and more. Let's collaborate! Contact pd@rims.org for more information. [28:12] Become a RIMS member and get access to the tools, thought leadership, and network you need to succeed. Visit RIMS.org/membership or email membershipdept@RIMS.org for more information. The RIMS app is a benefit of RIMS membership and is available only for RIMS members! You can find it in the App Store. [28:37] Risk Knowledge is the RIMS searchable content library that provides relevant information for today's risk professionals. Materials include RIMS executive reports, survey findings, contributed articles, industry research, benchmarking data, and more. [28:53] For the best reporting on the profession of risk management, read Risk Management Magazine at RMMagazine.com, and check out the blog at RiskManagementMonitor.com. Justin Smulison is Business Content Manager at RIMS. You can email Justin at Content@RIMS.org. [29:15] Thank you for your continued support and engagement on social media channels! We appreciate all your kind words. Listen every week! Stay safe!   Mentioned in this Episode: Riskworld 2024 — San Diego, CA | May 5–8, 2024 NEW FOR MEMBERS! 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RIMS Virtual Workshops On-Demand Webinars Risk Management Magazine Risk Management Monitor RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RIMS-CRMP Stories — New interview featuring Chris Mandel! Spencer Educational Foundation RIMS DEI Council   RIMS Events, Education, and Services: RIMS Risk Maturity Model® RIMS Events App Apple | Google Play RIMS Buyers Guide   Sponsor RIMScast: Contact sales@rims.org or pd@rims.org for more information.   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.   Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.   About our guests Katie Sexton, Global Leader — Risk at Woods Bagot RIMS Australasia 2024 Vice President   Adrian Castillo, Global ERM Manager at CEMEX RIMS Mexico 2024 President Tweetables (Edited For Social Media Use): The way we at Woods Bagot manage risks is unique to architecture. From an insurable perspective, our key risk is professional liability or project disputes and then litigation. — Katie Sexton   Our ERM framework is an ongoing process. We improve it and streamline it every year, particularly after the workshops that we do with the board and Audit and Risk Committee. — Katie Sexton   Once a situation hits you, it's an overwhelming sensation. If you're not prepared for it, there's a great risk that you might not overcome it. Once you have done your risk management assessment and preparation, you have that extra confidence. — Adrian Castillo   Every manager in the world manages risks. That's why they are managers. If you have a technique and a plan you follow with discipline how to monitor and manage those risks, that gets you ahead, and that gets you a better sleep at night. — Adrian Castillo

This week, I had the pleasure of interviewing Sarah Ball, the Principal Architect for the education and science sector at Woods Bagot. With her extensive expertise in the built environment, Sarah offered valuable insights into the design and development of projects within this sector. During our conversation, we delved into her career journey, discussing how she entered the field of architecture. We also explored various aspects of architecture, including fee structures, the distinction between good and bad design, and achieving positive design outcomes.Additionally, we examined the design process, client interactions, and the challenges faced by architects within the broader context of the built environment. Sarah's passion for architecture and her wealth of experience shone through as she shared inspiring stories of successful projects and the impact of thoughtful design on communities. We also touched on the importance of sustainability and how it intertwines with the educational and scientific sectors. Her valuable insights and perspectives make this episode a must-listen for anyone interested in the fascinating world of architecture and its role in shaping our built environment.Amongst other things in this podcast, we discussed:Architectural Education and Its Duration Compared to Other Built Environment IndustriesChanges in the Mindset of Architecture Graduates Over TimeKey Components of Becoming an ArchitectTime Management and Resource Allocation in Architectural DesignPerfectionism in Architectural DesignAssessing Project Success and Identifying Red Flags in ArchitectureUnderstanding Client Needs in Education ArchitectureEvaluating Design Outcomes and Measuring their ImpactCommunicating Design Choices and Value to ClientsMarket Outlook for the Built Environment and ArchitectureThe Impact of AI on Design in the FutureClient Perspectives on Project TimeframesHope you enjoy the podcast!The Building Talks Podcast is brought to you by Building Environs Recruitment - providing recruitment solutions to the property, construction, and related industries, here in Melbourne and South East Queensland.  For an overview of our service, visit:www.buildingenvirons.com.au Don't forget to follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and subscribe to The Building Talks podcast so you don't miss any updates.Contact The Building Talks Podcast Follow us on Linkedin, Facebook, and Instagram Visit us on our website Email us at info@buildingenvirons.com.au

Born in Budapest, the London-based Linda Boronkay was inspired by her architect father and her journalist mother. Indeed, her interest in design was piqued from an early age with the former model winning Britain's Best Emerging Interior Designer award during her second year of college. That led to jobs with Martin Brudnizki, Tara Bernerd, and Woods Bagot. From there, she landed at Soho House, where she spent four years as the company's director of design.  In September 2020, at the height of the pandemic, she launched her own eponymous firm. With a team of 12, her studio has been enlisted to design the Thompson Rome and Sir Prague, adding to her growing portfolio. “I'm in love with the notion of ... giving people an unforgettable experience,” she says. “ I want to give [people] that sense of excitement and fantasy—that primal, intuitive, and visceral feeling that you're about to experience something special. I'm in love with that feeling.”

This week, I had an insightful discussion with Belinda Coates, a well-known figure in the industry who has made a significant impact within the built environment space. Belinda currently serves as the CEO of leading Engineering firm, ADP Consulting. Her impressive career includes being a Founder and Director of TEN Women, a previous role as Director of Client and Strategy at Slattery, and various positions at Woods Bagot, Hassell, and even in the legal sector. We delved into her background, tracing her journey from a marketing and business development background to her transition into architecture and, more recently, engineering.Our conversation covered a wide range of topics, some of which are relevant regardless of one's industry within the built environment. We discussed the importance of personal branding, influencing others in your network, and effective networking strategies. Belinda emphasised the significance of building relationships and connections in today's professional landscape, regardless of job titles or market sectors. We discussed the process of creating a compelling vision for a company and translating it into actionable steps. Additionally, we explored how to foster a diverse and inclusive organizational culture that caters to individuals with different aspirations and work preferences, ultimately creating a stronger and more appealing organisation.Overall, our conversation with Belinda provided valuable insights into the world of architecture, engineering, and leadership. Her wealth of experience and dedication to fostering innovation and inclusion serve as an inspiration for professionals across various industries within the built environment.Amongst other things in this podcast, we discussed:Reflecting on Career Paths and Unexpected JourneysBreaking Stereotypes: Exploring the Misconceptions of EngineersHer Attraction to the Built EnvironmentCreating Attractive Work Environments, Balancing Remote Work and Physical PresenceADP's Growth and International ExpansionLeadership Strategies for Supporting Teams in Challenging TimesSupporting Introverted Employees in a Socially-focused EnvironmentNetworking and Branding: The Energizing Power of Personal EngagementThe Importance and Process of Creating a Vision for Your BusinessHarnessing the Power of Teams: Building Stronger OrganizationsAttracting Engineers to the Industry and ADPFuture Outlook for Melbourne in Engineering and ArchitectureFavourite Cities Beyond Melbourne: Exploring Memorable Travel ExperiencesHope you enjoy the podcast!If you are interested or work in the built environment, have a listen!The Building Talks Podcast is brought to you by Building Environs Recruitment - providing recruitment solutions to the property, construction, and related industries, here in Melbourne and South East Queensland.  For an overview of our service, visit:www.buildingenvirons.com.au Don't forget to follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and subscribe to The Building Talks podcast so you don't miss any updates.Contact The Building Talks Podcast Follow us on Linkedin, Facebook, and Instagram Visit us on our website Email us at info@buildingenvirons.com.au

As the world faces rising energy costs and global inflationary pressures, the case for Net Zero by 2050 might be under question. However, Russell Fortmeyer, Woods Baggot's Global Head of Sustainability, argues the business case has never been stronger. Visiting Australia from California, Russell joined Smarter Cities to argue the case. Smarter Cities Podcast Listen and subscribe at Spotify here: https://lnkd.in/fJq96sk Listen and subscribe at Apple Podcasts here: https://lnkd.in/fRBYnZf You Tube: https://lnkd.in/g8rFxGf E-mail us at smartercitiespod@gmail.com

This week we're talking about Tomorrow's Build's latest video; "A Swarm of Robots Built This Tunnel". That's right, this isn't a Sci-Fi podcast, this is reality. A new tunnelling technique has been developed that is anything but boring, and we're here to talk and debate it.Also in the show we chat about the new community in Queens, NYC that will be based around the "15-minute city" concept where all amenities and services are located within a 15-minute walk or public transport ride from a person's home. This community project was designed by ODA New York. We also look at the newly proposed 85 Gracechurch Street Skyscraper in Central London straight from Woods Bagot. Lastly, we chat about Zaha Hadid Architect's “Arena of the Forest” stadium in Denmark - is this our favourite stadium of the year so far? We also read out YOUR comments! Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sarah Kay, Global Client lead at architecture firm Woods Bagot, joins Smarter Cities to talk about the business of architecture in changing cities and what is like to run an architecture practice with a global reach. Catch the Smarter Cities Podcast at: Listen and subscribe at Spotify here: https://lnkd.in/fJq96sk Listen and subscribe at Apple Podcasts here: https://lnkd.in/fRBYnZf You Tube: https://lnkd.in/g8rFxGf E-mail us at smartercitiespod@gmail.com

Your host, Aya Shlachter, talks with Vivian Lee of Woods Bagot. Vivian Lee is the New York Studio Executive Director. Her extraordinary pedigree as a designer and leader serves to elevate the studio culture, while her mission to foster sustainability enriches the environment. She is a champion for equitable practice and advocates for diversity and inclusion in the architectural community. To learn more about Vivian's work, visit https://www.woodsbagot.com/ (https://www.woodsbagot.com/) If you'd like to be a guest on Architect My Life, click https://architectmylife.com/podcast/ (HERE)

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.

Stephanie Lemmo of Lemmo Architecture & Design, Digo Lima of Woods Bagot, and Kevin Alter of alterstudio join the podcast to discuss the impact of rapid population growth on urban development and affordability in Austin, Texas and how other cities can benefit from the lessons learned in the city.

Special guest Shane Burger of Woods Bagot joins the podcast to talk about how he stays in contact with the global team at Woods Boagot, how he responds to the wide-ranging needs of the technology users in their international architecture firm, how cross pollination happens between teams and offices, how Shane is a huge fan of note-taking, what tools are his favorite and why, and so much more.LinksShane's websiteShane on TwitterShane on LinkedInWoods Bagot websiteWoods Bagot on TwitterWoods Bagot on LinkedInWoods Bagot on InstagramThe State of Burnout in Architecture (2021) (Monograph's blog)Shane's talk with Monograph: How To Increase the Impact of Digital Culture (YouTube)Roam Research websiteGordon Brander (Substack)The Craftsman by Richard Sennett (Amazon)The Culture Code: The Secrets of Highly Successful Groups by Daniel Coyle (Amazon)Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration by Ed Catmull (Amazon)Gemba WalkMore TRXL Podcast episodesCheck out my other podcast too: ArchispeakMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorEnscape is a real-time rendering and VR tool for the AEC market. It empowers design workflows by plugging into building modeling software and turning the models into immersive 3D experiences. Visit enscape3d.com/trxl to sign up for a free 14-day trial.

Digital is taking over the working world, and it's time for your company to catch up. More and more, clients are clamoring for digital-based options, but many businesses are reluctant to shift their policies to accommodate new technology. On the latest Best Practice, Shane Burger, principal and director of technical innovation at Woods Bagot, shares how to accommodate digital culture at your workplace so you can keep up with the competition.Interview Takeaways Make your data work for you Modernize your thinking Build an experience with the client Prioritize your client's concerns Help your people connect Involve everyone in innovation Organize your operations Create a positive community culture Cooperate to succeed Prepare for change now Develop your people's abilities Reduce your carbon footprint Show Links Connect with Shane Burger on LinkedIn or Twitter Check out Woods Bagot Connect with George Valdes on LinkedIn or Twitter Connect with Chris Morgan on LinkedIn Check out Monograph Follow Monograph on LinkedIn or Instagram Listen and read more about Monograph 

Today, Kelsey interviews Matt Boker an architect in New York City. Matt grew up in Seattle before he jumped coasts and moved to Brooklyn to earn his Master of Architecture at Pratt Institute after achieving a B.S. at the University of Idaho and student teaching its architecture program in Rome. Prior to joining ODA, Matt worked for Woods Bagot designing large mixed-use tower projects in New York and New Jersey. He is LEED AP BD+C certified, is an active member of ULI, and is on ULI's YLG Programming Committee.   Today on Studio.chats: Real Talk About the Conceptual Phase & Design Competitions as a Professional The Perspective of Seeing your Career as Phases Using the 10,000 Hour Rule to your Advantage as an Architect     Connect with Kelsey: Instagram: @studio.chats LinkedIn: Kelsey Paul hellostudio.chats@gmail.com   Connect with Matt: LinkedIn: Matt Boker matt@odaarchitecture.com   Thank you for being here! Thank you for committing to your growth as a designer, architect and human

Today's episode features Amanda Stanaway. Amanda is the Global workplace leader & principal at Woods Bagot. Amanda sits at the forefront of workplace design; currently working with a broad portfolio of corporate clients worldwide including NAB, CBA & Google. Her role encompasses strategy and interior design across the commercial, lifestyle and public sectors and this mix of skills and diversity of knowledge provides a unique, comprehensive and innovative approach to projects for her clients. Amanda has been instrumental in creating some of the most cutting edge workplaces in Australia – which have delivered real business advantage and positive change for the organisation. In this episode Amanda explains how to tell logical design stories utilising whole brain thinking strategy, how to live the brand and what the post covid workplace reality looks like.

Susan Stewart, also known as Sue is an out of the box thinker, a strategy, business transformation and change management specialist having championed major projects in multinational professional services, government and private organisations, including global design firms Aurecon, Woods Bagot, Hood Sweeny and Unispace, Ernst & Young and also Chaired the Change Connect Group for 7 years.Sue is an accomplished and confident leader, driving the implementation of a range of projects across America, Europe, Middle East and Asia Pacific, which have included: global strategic planning, new international market expansion, mergers and acquisitions, cultural transformation, knowledge management strategy, business development strategy, technology system implementations and organisational restructures. As a young honours graduate, Sue's “It's A Wonderful Life Moment” came when she bogged a tractor in a wheat field and realised that the world would be a better place if she no longer worked in research. Luckily a Big Four firm adopted her and for the next decade she absorbed best practice in strategy, organisational development, change, communication and knowledge and immersed herself in the explosion of mobility and digital. And along the way, she completed a Post Grad in Communications, Master of Arts and has scribbled her thoughts in papers and presented her experiences at national and international conferences. Although well-credentialed, Sue is most proud of her family, her ability to make the most out of left-overs, her innate and irrelevant knowledge of film and her love of making Spotify playlists. Talking about the playlist, in this episode,  Sue shared her journey and experiences through a  playlist of four iconic pieces of music,  which we deep dive into during the podcast and all things about Strategy, Culture and Change management.If you enjoy this episode, please share it with your friends and colleagues, and check us out on synergyiq.com.au.   Where to find Susan StewartLinkedInJoin the conversation on Synergy IQ LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram (@synergyiq) and please support other leaders by liking, subscribing and sharing this podcast.  Access SynergyIQ Website to get to know more about us.  Say hello to our host Daniel on LinkedIn.   Books mentioned on this episode:  Change by Design, Revised and Updated  - How Design Thinking Transforms Organizations and Inspires Innovation - By: Tim BrownThe Tipping Point - How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference - By: Malcolm Gladwell

In this conversation, Philip talks w/Francesca Birks, Woods Bagot's Global Insight Leader. Philip and Francesca discuss how a foresight practice is a necessary and essential part of understanding both our present and our future. How should practioners think about foresight in terms of people, power and culture? The Drop – The segment of the show where Philip and his guest share tasty morsels of intellectual goodness and creative musings. Philip's Drop: Harvard Business Review (https://hbr.org/) Stanford Social Innovation Review (https://ssir.org/) Francesca's Drop: The Ezra Klein Show (https://www.nytimes.com/column/ezra-klein-podcast) Margaret Atwood – Dearly (https://www.harpercollins.com/products/dearly-margaret-atwood?variant=32117459779618) Special Guest: Francesca Birks.

Roberta Kowalishin is the Chief Information and Technology Officer at Dialog. Nick Cameron is the Director of Digital Practice at Perkins & Will. Holly St. Clair is the Chief Technology Officer at Sasaki. Shane Burger is the Global Leader – Technical Innovation at Woods Bagot. On this edition of This Is DesignIntelligence, they’re back to share their thoughts about how technology leaders should participate in the overall leadership and governance of their firms and the things technology leaders can do and say to promote more diversity in the field.

Roberta Kowalishin is the Chief Information and Technology Officer at Dialog. Nick Cameron is the Director of Digital Practice at Perkins & Will. Holly St. Clair is the Chief Technology Officer at Sasaki. Shane Burger is the Global Leader – Technical Innovation at Woods Bagot. On this edition of This Is DesignIntelligence, they share their thoughts around the complacency of innovation within the industry, the tension between technology and the art of design, and why firms should not see their research as a competitive advantage.

Welcome to the Elevator World News Podcast. Today’s podcast news podcast is sponsored by elevatorbooks.com: www.elevatorbooks.com “EXTREMELY COMPLEX BUILD” IS A WRAP IN MELBOURNE CBD A project comprising a 38-story, 43,000-m2 office tower and a 255-room hotel that contractor Multiplex described as "an extremely complex build" is complete in the Melbourne, Australia, CBD, The Urban Developer reports. Boasting a Schindler vertical-transportation system, 80 Collins Street is owned by Australian property giant Dexus and was designed by Woods Bagot and UN Studio. Graham Cottam of Multiplex observed the job involved 7,000 mT of structural steel and 30,000 m3 of concrete, and called for the office tower to cantilever over existing buildings. This, he said, was "the first time this engineering feat has been achieved on such a scale." Image credit: courtesy of Woods Bagot To read the full transcript of today's podcast, visit: elevatorworld.com/news Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes │ Google Play | SoundCloud │ Stitcher │ TuneIn

With over 20 years of design experience working in Brisbane, London and Sydney, Amanda Stanaway has been building Woods Bagot‘s workplace portfolio for 12 years. In this episode of Talking Architecture and Design, Stanaway gets to flex her design knowledge across major projects which has helped her build a strong understanding of the ways that industry and design intertwine.Stanaway brings an awareness of the commercial needs in an ever-changing world of work and workplaces.

To kick off our Big Insights series, we speak to the CEO of architecture firm Woods Bagot about his priorities, hopes and preoccupations. Plus: we look at Berlin’s playgrounds and find out how design can provide dignity in old age.

In this episode, we look at the City of Angels in the run-up to LA 2028. We talk to Christian Derix head of Woods Bagot's think tank SuperSpace about his ambitious vision to transform underused parking lots into much-needed, large scale housing developments. The podcast covers topics from pollution, the sharing economy, autonomous cars, ethnic communities, and how the city may be returning to its pre-1930's roots as a scion for public transport

Listen to James and Eddie explore what's going in the world of construction technology with Simon Saint from Woods Bagot and Matt Gough from Mace.

Episode 14. John Rossant and Nik Karalis, CEO of Woods Bagot, chat about the implications of the mobility revolution on the built environment. At LA CoMotion, Woods Bagot, the global architectural and design consultancy, will present their fascinating research on the repurposing of parking places in the city of Los Angeles, exploring how a shift in planning could provide dwellings for more than 3 million people. Woods Bagot’s 3D data visualization tool will adjust itself live to different density scenarios for the districts of Inglewood, Downtown and East LA. Angelinos will be invited to share their impressions on the level of change in the built environment that feels comfortable to them, and to own the development process of their city.

Episode 14. John Rossant and Nik Karalis, CEO of Woods Bagot, chat about the implications of the mobility revolution on the built environment. At LA CoMotion, Woods Bagot, the global architectural and design consultancy, will present their fascinating research on the repurposing of parking places in the city of Los Angeles, exploring how a shift in planning could provide dwellings for more than 3 million people. Woods Bagot’s 3D data visualization tool will adjust itself live to different density scenarios for the districts of Inglewood, Downtown and East LA. Angelinos will be invited to share their impressions on the level of change in the built environment that feels comfortable to them, and to own the development process of their city.

In this episode of the Aussie Innovators in Hong Kong podcast Sam Guthrie sits down with Andrew Humphreys and Stefano Tronci of Woods Bagot to hear how "People Architecture" is attracting and inspiring global talent to innovative workplaces and civic centres that unleash their creativity.  It turns out the key disrupting factor in architecture is the return of the human as the centre piece of good design! More information about Woods Bagot, visit www.woodsbagot.com

Jerico Prater, Studio Design Technology Manager at Woods Bagot, joins us on the podcast to talk titles vs. roles, implementing agile workflows in architecture, Zach demos his Bjorn laptop idea, and Brian records all of his 'bits' for posterity.    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

Shane Burger Director of Design Technology at Woods Bagot in the house! We talk Smart Geometry, Zach's computer names, Bass Guitar, Brian Exploiting Jane Austen for nefarious purposes and of course design technology. 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