CE Center Podcasts: Recent Episodes
CE Center Podcast
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In this conversation, Design:ED interviews Beka Sturges and Eric Kramer of Reed Hilderbrand about the evolving role of landscape architecture in contemporary design. They discuss the historical hierarchy between architecture and landscape architecture, emphasizing how current environmental and social challenges demand a more integrated, site-responsive, and collaborative design approach. Drawing on projects like Storm King and Powder Mountain, they highlight the importance of understanding place, scale, and ecological systems, and how landscape can enrich human experience and civic engagement. The conversation also explores the unpredictable, living nature of landscapes, the urgency of addressing climate change, and the potential of landscape architecture to foster inclusive, meaningful public spaces that reflect shared cultural values.
Learning Objectives:
Examine the evolving relationship between landscape architecture and traditional architectural practices in response to environmental and social challenges.
Evaluate how landscape architecture contributes to site identity, user experience, and cultural narratives across various scales.
Apply principles of ecological and civic resilience in the planning and design of contemporary landscape projects.
Explore strategies for integrating art, community engagement, and environmental stewardship within large-scale landscape interventions.
Credits: 1.0 AIA LU/Elective
Speaker: Beka Sturges and Eric Kramer
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In a conversation with Design:ED, Andrea Steele of Andrea Steele Architecture (ASA) shared her perspective on the evolving role of architecture, emphasizing the importance of creating inclusive, community-centered spaces over simply designing buildings. She highlighted ASA's approach of questioning whether building is always the right solution and illustrated this with a modular kit-of-parts project for New York Restoration Project that empowered communities to build their own pavilions. Steele also discussed the L10 Arts and Cultural Center in Brooklyn as an example of cross-programming and shared civic space, underscoring the value of collaboration between diverse cultural organizations. Throughout, she stressed architecture’s role in fostering human connection, prioritizing flexibility, accessibility, and long-term relevance over image-driven design.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify key design strategies discussed in the conversation that promote sustainable architecture.
- Apply insights from Andrea Steele’s approach to integrating community needs into project planning.
- Evaluate examples of adaptive reuse projects highlighted during the discussion.
- Differentiate between various stakeholder engagement methods shared in the conversation
Credits: 1.0 AIA LU/Elective
Speaker: Andrea Steele
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In a conversation between Design:ED and Allan Poore of Chaos, Poore explains how Chaos’s visualization tools, such as V-Ray, Enscape, and the recently acquired Evolve Labs suite (including tools like Veras, Gly, and Morpheus), are reshaping architectural workflows. He emphasizes their focus on real-time rendering, AI-driven automation, and usability across devices, enabling faster design decisions and more accessible visualization. The discussion highlights the potential of AI to eliminate tedious tasks like dimensioning, while also noting the importance of retaining architectural understanding. Poore shares insights into Chaos’s strategy of integrating media and entertainment innovations into architecture, the collaborative future of design, and Chaos’s ongoing commitment to balancing realism with performance and flexibility.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify how Chaos visualization tools, including V-Ray and Enscape, support decision-making in architectural design through real-time rendering and asset integration.
- Evaluate the role of AI-driven automation in streamlining repetitive tasks such as dimensioning and documentation within Revit-based workflows.
- Differentiate between the use cases for real-time and offline rendering tools in architectural and client-facing applications.
- Explore the intersection of architectural and media visualization technologies to enhance design accuracy, collaboration, and project efficiency.
Credits: 1.0 AIA LU/Elective
Speaker: Allan Poore
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In this Design:ED conversation, Rick Cook of COOKFOX Architects discusses his firm’s ethos, which centers on environmental stewardship, human connection, and biophilic design. He reflects on projects like the Terminal Warehouse and Google’s St. John’s Terminal, highlighting the transformation of historic buildings into sustainable, modern spaces while maintaining respect for their original materials and context. Cook emphasizes the value of site-specific design, craftsmanship across scales, and integrating nature into the built environment. He also shares insights into his partnership with Bob Fox, born from shared values rather than business strategy, and his growing interest in academic architecture aimed at benefiting future generations.
Learning Objectives:
- Examine how principles of historic preservation and environmental stewardship can guide sustainable architectural design.
- Analyze strategies for integrating biophilic elements into urban projects to strengthen human-nature connections.
- Evaluate the challenges and solutions involved in adaptive reuse of large-scale historic buildings within dense urban environments.
- Explore approaches for maintaining design quality and craft across different building scales and typologies.
Credits: 1.0 AIA LU/Elective
Speaker: Rick Cook
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Listen in as DESIGN:ED features architect Peter Ruggiero of HOK discussing key principles in contemporary airport design, emphasizing passenger experience, spatial transparency, adaptability, and sustainability. He highlights the importance of designing for change, citing projects like LaGuardia, O'Hare, and the Dulles expansion. Ruggiero reflects on his design philosophy, advocating for functional, flexible, and civic-minded architecture that responds to evolving travel demands. He also addresses material authenticity, clutter reduction, and the role of infrastructure in shaping public spaces. The discussion concludes with insights into his career journey and aspirations to enhance infrastructure design in future projects.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe key principles of passenger-focused airport design, including transparency, flexibility, and spatial fluidity.
- Analyze the impact of evolving air travel demands on airport architecture and long-term planning.
- Evaluate the role of material selection, environmental considerations, and visual clarity in enhancing airport user experience.
- Examine how civic identity and infrastructure design intersect in the creation of modern transportation hubs.
Credits: 1.0 AIA LU/Elective
Speaker: Peter Ruggiero
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In this conversation with DESIGN:ED, architects Jack Becker and Andrew Linn of BLD.US discuss their material-driven design philosophy, emphasizing the use of natural, locally sourced materials that weather gracefully over time. They explore the importance of craftsmanship, adaptability in construction, and the influence of historic buildings on their work. The conversation also touches on the challenges young architects face balancing creativity and financial realities, the need for material sensitivity in contemporary architecture, and their ongoing academic contributions through Virginia Tech, where they engage students in reimagining civic-scale projects in Washington, D.C. They conclude by reflecting on future opportunities, including expanding their material palette with brick in upcoming projects.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of material selection, climate responsiveness, and craftsmanship in creating enduring architectural designs.
- Analyze how direct involvement in construction and development processes can enhance architectural practice and project outcomes.
- Explore strategies for bridging academic research, civic engagement, and real-world architectural practice to drive meaningful design solutions.
- Evaluate the evolving role of natural materials, formal restraint, and sustainability in shaping the future of contemporary architecture.
Credits: 1.0 AIA LU/Elective
Speaker: Jack Becker and Andrew Linn
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In a wide-ranging conversation, with [Speaker Name] of Perkins+Will, DESIGN:ED discusses the adaptive reuse of malls and office spaces in response to declining retail and changing workplace habits, focusing particularly on transforming such spaces into healthcare facilities. They highlight the Perkins+Will-designed Saunders Center in Rochester, a former Sears converted into a major orthopedic outpatient facility, emphasizing design strategies such as improving patient experience, maximizing daylight, and fostering community integration. The discussion also explores broader themes in healthcare design, including sustainability, adaptability for future needs, and the evolution of hospital typologies toward more flexible, community-centered environments.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the design and strategic considerations involved in adaptively reusing retail and office spaces for healthcare facilities.
- Explore how architectural design can enhance patient experience through improved accessibility, daylighting, and community integration.
- Analyze the challenges and opportunities of creating flexible, sustainable healthcare environments that can adapt to future needs.
- Evaluate the evolving role of mixed-use developments and decentralized healthcare delivery in shaping urban and suburban communities.
Credits: 1.0 AIA LU/Elective
Speakers: Rob Goodwin and Scott Hansche
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In this engaging discussion, acclaimed architects Marion Weiss and Michael Manfredi share insights into their design philosophy, innovative projects, and the evolving landscape of architecture. They explore the intersection of art, infrastructure, and urban design, emphasizing the importance of creating spaces that inspire and connect communities. Through their collaborative approach, they discuss challenges, breakthroughs, and the future of architecture in a rapidly changing world. Their conversation offers a compelling look at the creative vision and thoughtful strategies behind some of their most celebrated works.
Learning Objectives:
- Analyze the design philosophy of Marion Weiss and Michael Manfredi, focusing on their approach to integrating architecture with urban landscapes.
- Evaluate the challenges and innovative solutions presented in their architectural projects to enhance community engagement and functionality.
- Explore the intersection of art, infrastructure, and sustainability in contemporary architectural design as discussed in the conversation.
- Apply key insights from Weiss and Manfredi’s collaborative process to inform best practices in design thinking and project execution.
Credits: 1.0 AIA LU/Elective
Speaker: Marion Weiss & Michael Manfredi
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Listen in as DESIGN:ED talks with Nico Keinzl, a sustainability consultant from Atelier Ten, a firm that evolved from a mechanical engineering background into a leader in sustainability and environmental design consulting. The conversation explores the firm's role in integrating sustainability into architecture through performance analysis, benchmarking, and resiliency planning. Keinzl critiques the overuse of the term "sustainability," emphasizing the need for measurable strategies rather than superficial greenwashing. Key challenges addressed include reducing carbon emissions in both building operations and material supply chains, designing for long-term adaptability, and shifting toward a circular economy. The conversation also highlights the firm's roadmap toward "absolute zero" emissions, advocating for deep reductions over reliance on carbon offsets. Additionally, the discussion touches on the industry's broader transformation, the importance of innovative yet practical architectural solutions, and the need for global cooperation in sustainable development. Looking ahead, Atelier Ten aims to expand its global impact, leveraging new resources and expertise to drive meaningful change in sustainability practices worldwide.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of sustainability consulting in architecture.
- Analyze strategies to reduce carbon emissions in buildings.
- Evaluate the limitations of carbon offsets and benefits of absolute zero.
- Apply adaptive and circular design for sustainable buildings.
Credits: 1.0 AIA LU/Elective
Speaker: Nico Kienzl
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DESIGN:ED presents a conversation with Jonathan Mallie of Populous as he discusses the evolution of stadium and entertainment venue design, emphasizing the shift from purely functional spaces to immersive, memory-driven experiences. The discussion highlights how modern stadiums integrate technology, branding, and user-centric design to enhance engagement, referencing projects like the Buffalo Bills’ new stadium and the Barclays Center renovations. Jonathan, soon to be Managing Director of the Americas at Populous, reflects on the firm’s growth, the importance of community and storytelling in architecture, and the continued demand for innovative event spaces. The conversation also touches on personal career insights, leadership philosophies, and the future direction of Populous in the evolving entertainment industry.
Learning Objectives
- Analyze the evolution of stadium and entertainment venue design, focusing on user experience, branding, and technological integration.
- Evaluate the role of architecture in shaping community engagement and fan experiences within sports and entertainment venues.
- Identify key considerations in designing multipurpose venues that accommodate diverse events, from sports to concerts and large-scale gatherings.
- Examine leadership strategies and best practices for managing large-scale architectural projects, fostering collaboration, and driving innovation in the industry.
Credits: 1.0 AIA LU/Elective
Speaker: Jonathan Mallie
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Join the conversation with Mat Cash as he explores the innovative design philosophy of Heatherwick Studio, emphasizing creativity, attention to detail, and a commitment to improving the built environment. Mat highlights key projects, including Little Island in New York, Zeitz MOCAA in Cape Town, and The Vessel, focusing on their unique design approaches and challenges. The studio prioritizes human-centered experiences, ensuring structures engage people emotionally and functionally. Additionally, the conversation touches on Heatherwick Studio's mentorship programs and the Humanise campaign, advocating for more thoughtful and character-rich urban spaces. The discussion underscores the studio’s dedication to creating lasting, meaningful architecture that enhances public interaction.
Learning Objectives:
- Analyze Heatherwick Studio’s design philosophy to understand how creativity and problem-solving drive innovative architectural solutions.
- Evaluate the impact of human-centered design in major projects such as Little Island and Zeitz MOCAA to assess how architecture enhances public engagement and experience.
- Examine the role of adaptive reuse and sustainability in modern architecture by exploring the transformation of historical structures into functional contemporary spaces.
- Discuss the significance of mentorship and public engagement in architectural practice to promote diversity, accessibility, and meaningful urban development.
Credits: 1.0 AIA LU/Elective
Speaker: Mat Cash
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Listen in to this compelling interview discussing the recent AIA Student Forum in Austin, highlighting its decentralized approach that allowed students to engage with the city's culture and firms. Our guest, Jordan Luther is the sitting president of AIA Students (AIAS), and outlines the organization's mission to promote leadership, design, and service among students globally. The discussion covers key challenges in the architecture profession, including the disconnect between academic expectations and professional realities, work-life balance, and the need for meaningful equity and sustainability efforts. The guest emphasizes AIAS initiatives such as Freedom by Design, which encourages students to collaborate with communities on impactful projects. The importance of mentorship, professional networking, and advocacy for a healthier architecture culture is also explored, along with AIAS’s efforts to expand its influence and support students worldwide.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the mission and impact of AIAS in fostering leadership, design, and service among architecture students globally.
- Analyze the challenges of transitioning from academic studies to professional practice, including work-life balance and industry expectations.
- Evaluate the role of mentorship and networking in career development and the advancement of equitable and sustainable architectural practices.
- Explore the significance of community engagement in architecture through initiatives like Freedom by Design and its impact on local and global communities.
Credits: 1.0 AIA LU/Elective
Speaker: Jordan Luther
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This conversation with Mike Armstrong, from NCARB, provides an in-depth look at the architectural licensure process, its history, and upcoming changes aimed at increasing accessibility and flexibility. Armstrong explains NCARB’s role as an advisory body to state licensing boards and outlines the three core components of licensure: education, experience, and examination. He discusses efforts to make the licensure process more inclusive, including alternative pathways for candidates without a NAAB-accredited degree and a shift toward competency-based evaluation. The discussion also touches on reducing financial barriers, improving the quality of continuing education, and modernizing the exam to better reflect professional practice. Armstrong emphasizes NCARB’s commitment to maintaining rigorous standards while creating more flexible and equitable pathways to licensure.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of NCARB in the architectural licensure process and its function as an advisory body to state licensing boards.
- Identify the three core components of architectural licensure—education, experience, and examination—and the alternative pathways available for candidates.
- Analyze the impact of competency-based licensure reforms on the profession and how they aim to create more flexible and inclusive qualification standards.
- Evaluate the financial and educational barriers to licensure and explore NCARB’s initiatives to improve accessibility, affordability, and professional competency development.
Credits: 1.0 AIA LU/Elective
Speaker: Mike Armstrong
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Join us for this insightful conversation with Jason Long of OMA New York, exploring his approach to adaptive reuse and affordable housing projects. The discussion begins with the Post Houston project, an innovative adaptive reuse of a post office, transformed into a multifunctional space with atriums, a living roof, and commercial programs. Jason emphasizes integrating existing architecture with modern needs while creating vibrant urban spaces. The conversation transitions to affordable housing in San Francisco, focusing on the 730 Stanyan Street project. He outlines the challenges of balancing community integration, architectural aesthetics, and practical constraints in creating housing that feels solid and welcoming. The dialogue also touches on lessons learned, collaboration dynamics, and career reflections, showcasing Jason’s dedication to meaningful, community-focused architectural design.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify effective strategies for designing adaptive reuse projects that harmonize existing structures with contemporary functionality.
- Examine best practices for creating affordable housing that meets community needs while respecting neighborhood character and scale.
- Explore the role of interdisciplinary collaboration and stakeholder engagement in delivering impactful architectural solutions.
- Understand the importance of integrating flexibility and long-term adaptability in architectural designs to accommodate evolving uses.
Credits: 1.0 AIA LU/Elective
Speaker: Jason Long
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This episode of DESIGN:ED features an insightful conversation with Joost Moolhuijzen from the Renzo Piano Building Workshop (RPBW), discussing the firm’s collaborative culture and iconic projects. Moolhuijzen highlights the unique generational mix within the team, emphasizing their non-hierarchical and iterative approach to architecture. Key projects such as The Shard in London and the Grand Montets Ropeway Station in the Alps illustrate the firm’s focus on sustainability, contextual design, and public integration. The dialogue explores challenges, including adapting to climate change and the interplay between architectural legacy and innovation. Closing reflections touch on architectural responsibility, the importance of creating spaces that evoke emotion, and dedication to timeless design principles.
Learning Objectives:
- Examine the principles of team collaboration and iterative design methods, including the integration of diverse generational perspectives.
- Learn how to incorporate sustainability and contextual responsiveness into architectural projects.
- Analyze the impact of public integration in architectural design, as illustrated in mixed-use and urban redevelopment projects.
- Develop an understanding of the importance of creating architecture that integrates responsibility toward community and environment.
Credits: 1.0 AIA LU/Elective
Speaker: Joost Moolhuijzen
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Listen in on the conversation with Charlie Dolman, an infrastructure and community services leader at Burning Man. He discusses the evolution of Burning Man from a small gathering in San Francisco to a massive, temporary city in Nevada hosting over 80,000 participants annually. The discussion highlights the event’s core principles like radical self-reliance, decommodification, and environmental sustainability. Dolman elaborates on the extensive infrastructure required for the event, including sanitation, water, power, and emergency services, as well as the collaborative community effort behind its art installations and temporary structures. He also addresses challenges like the infamous 2023 mud event, emphasizing participant resilience and community support. Lastly, Dolman encourages creative participation and underscores the transformative power of communal effort in fostering connection and cultural impact.
Learning Objectives:
- Learn how Burning Man evolved and explore its foundational principles, such as radical self-reliance, decommodification, and environmental sustainability.
- Examine the planning and logistical challenges involved in creating and managing infrastructure for a temporary city of 80,000 people, including sanitation, water, power, and emergency services.
- Identify the processes and opportunities for participants to contribute through art, theme camps, and other collaborative projects, fostering a sense of ownership and community.
- Review the contingency planning and community responses during critical events, such as the 2023 mud incident, to understand effective crisis management in large-scale events.
Credits: 1.0 AIA LU/Elective
Speaker: Charlie Dolman
Listen into this conversation with architect Gabriela Carrillo discussing her team's ambitious "36 by 36" initiative—completing 36 architectural projects in 36 months in Mexico. Carrillo highlights the challenges and strategies of designing infrastructure in vulnerable communities, emphasizing flexibility, collaboration, and innovative use of local materials under tight budgets. The discussion explores the intersection of architectural design with social, cultural, and environmental contexts, reflecting on how these projects foster dignity and community empowerment through thoughtful spatial design. Carrillo also shares insights into balancing collaboration within a collective of architects, learning from mistakes, and adapting strategies for public spaces to meet evolving societal needs.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the benefits and challenges of working within a collective to design and execute community-focused architectural projects under constrained timelines and budgets.
- Learn how to integrate local materials, community needs, and environmental conditions to create adaptable and dignified public spaces that reflect and respect their cultural and social contexts.
- Explore methods for adapting architectural designs in response to logistical, financial, and environmental constraints, with an emphasis on achieving efficient and impactful outcomes.
- Examine how architecture can address pressing societal issues such as access to resources, inclusion, and sustainability, fostering dignity and resilience in underserved communities.
Credits: 1.0 AIA LU/Elective
Speaker: Gabriella Carrillo
In this podcast, our host interviews architectural photographer Joe Fletcher. Learn about Fletcher’s journey from art school in London, where he transitioned from painting to photography, to his niche in architectural photography. Fletcher shares insights on the influence of his painting background, his aesthetic preferences, and the importance of light in capturing architectural essence. He also talks about the impact of technology and social media on the industry, noting both the democratization and the challenges it brings to the art form. The conversation highlights the collaborative relationship between architects and photographers, emphasizing how Fletcher’s work contributes significantly to architectural storytelling and firm branding.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the role of aesthetic principles in architectural photography
- Examine the impact of light on architectural photography
- Identify key elements of successful client relationships in creative fields
- Evaluate the influence of technology and social media on photography and design marketing
Credits: 1.0 AIA LU/Elective
Speaker: Joe Fletcher
In this episode, Tatiana Bilbao discusses her firm's approach to community-centered design and affordable housing. Bilbao discusses her "outside-in" design philosophy that involves deeply engaging with the local community and understanding their needs. She talks about the challenges of avoiding gentrification with new architectural interventions, using examples like the Hunter's Point project in San Francisco.
Bilbao also shares insights on policies and regulations that can help make housing more affordable and accessible, as well as her work on the Olive West master plan in St. Louis. The discussion covers topics like the role of architecture in providing "primary care" for people, the problems with housing as a commodity, and the need for more collective and flexible living spaces. Overall, Bilbao provides a thoughtful perspective on how architecture can address critical social and economic issues around housing.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the principles and practices of designing spaces that prioritize community engagement, sustainability, and inclusivity.
- Identify and examine effective policies and strategies to support affordable housing and reduce barriers to equitable urban development.
- Learn to design adaptable architectural spaces that support diverse community needs and promote long-term habitation flexibility.
- Investigate the impact of market forces on urban planning, with strategies to mitigate gentrification and protect affordable housing.
Credits: 1.0 AIA LU/Elective
Speaker: Tatiana Bilbao
In this episode we talk with Mark Rios and Andy Lance of Rios, a multidisciplinary design firm, discussing their approach to various large-scale architectural and urban planning projects. They explore the playfulness and joy in their work, exemplified by the Prague Market, and emphasize the importance of understanding a project’s context, culture, and community. The conversation also delves into the firm's innovative projects like the 1901 Campus in Chicago and collaborations in urban design, entertainment spaces, and soundstage environments. Rios and Lance highlight their focus on creating spaces that give back to the community, foster creativity, and challenge conventional typologies. Additionally, they discuss the importance of collaboration, the role of landscape in urban design, and their nonprofit initiative, Rios Plus, aimed at supporting local communities in Los Angeles.
Learning Objectives:
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Understand the importance of integrating playfulness and cultural context in design.
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Learn how multidisciplinary approaches shape urban planning and architecture.
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Explore strategies for community-focused design and addressing gentrification.
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Discover the evolving role of design in entertainment and content creation spaces.
Credits: 1.0 AIA LU/Elective
Speaker: Mark Rios & Andy Lantz
In this episode, Brian Korte discusses the design philosophy of his firm, Clayton Korte, emphasizing a focus on celebrating the human experience and connecting people to their environments. Brian reminds us of the importance of patience and adaptability in architecture, as projects often involve long timelines and unexpected challenges. Korte also shares insights into the firm's approach to sustainability, material reuse, and small-scale projects, showcasing the Saxon Vineyard Equipment Barn as an example of their innovative use of salvaged materials and passive design principles. Throughout the conversation, Korte emphasizes the significance of relationships, mentorship, and continuous learning in his career, reflecting on his proudest moments and the importance of staying nimble and resourceful in the face of setbacks. As Clayton Korte evolves, they remain committed to a design-first mindset, embracing new technologies and expanding their capabilities to meet the changing demands of the industry.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the design philosophy of Clayton Korte.
- Recognize the importance of patience and adaptability in architecture.
- Learn how Clayton Korte approaches small-scale projects and material reuse.
- Appreciate the value of relationships, mentorship, and continuous learning in a successful architectural career.
Credits: 1.0 AIA LU/Elective
Speaker: Brian Korte
Ben Dozier, father of 4 and entrepreneur joins the podcast to share their non-traditional path to growing Roots Design into a stable and successful small firm. Starting with a degree in recreational business, then opening a coffee shop, Dozier took an adventurous path to design and discovered the importance of connection, storytelling, and one-page contracts. A television show with HGTV and 20,000,000+ viewers helped bring Root Design into the mainstream, and Dozier shares how having firm boundaries between business and family, trends and integrity helped keep the firm healthy and fun.
Learning Objectives:
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Describe the path Dozier followed to express their passion for design.
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Discuss how signing a contract with HGTV impacted the practical work of Root Design.
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List the important features and building materials Dozier incorporates into their more rural and rustic design.
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Explain how Dozier maintains core values related to family and community to keep a health balance between business and family.,
Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSW
Speaker: Aaron Prinz
Jess Field, half of the father-and-son team that lead FIELD Architecture joins the podcast to talk about their unique approach to design. Along with their father Stan Field, the firm has a strong passion for designing in natural terrain and letting the topography of the site generate the flow of the house. Field discusses their approach to some of their more unique projects like the madrone Ridge house and The Big Sur House that incorporates a bridge over a ravine to connect two buildings. The Field family brings a very specific, nature-based perspective to architecture, born out of multi-generations of designers and a love of surfing.
Learning Objectives:
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Describe the relationship Field searches for between landscape and residential architecture by identifying key site-specific factors that influence design choices, such as topography and climate.
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Discuss the pavilion-style residential layout Field employs and explain how breaking up spaces into smaller, functional units impacts both aesthetics and user experience compared to open floor plans.
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Evaluate the impact of natural elements, such as sunlight, wind, and water, on architectural design by assessing how these factors inform building placement and material choices in the Madrone Ridge and Big Sur projects.
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List the principles of environmentally responsive design supported by Field and how these impact the occupants and surrounding community.
Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSW
Speaker: Aaron Prinz
Aidan Anderson joins the Design Ed Podcast to discuss The Local Project, a digital, print and video media outlet that works to connect local designers and furniture crafts people with those interested in their work. Founded in 2016 The Local Project has amassed over 1.5 million Instagram follower and one hundred million video plays on their YouTube channel. The project has been recognized as becoming Australia, New Zealand and Asia-Pacific’s fastest growing design publication. Most recently, in April 2023, The Local Project broadened its scope to cover North America. This conversation with Aaron and Aidan looks at the history of The Local Project and explores the impact it has had on Anderson, the local design market, and how alternative media paths can engage architects and designers.
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the motivation for Anderson to begin the Local Project as a way to connect the design community.
- Describe the transition the Local Project made to engage manufacturers in a commercial manner.
- Explain the strategy Anderson developed to approach smaller architecture firms as a way of relationship building.
- List how Anderson looks for the “hook” of a house as a way to convey the core elements of design and appeal.
Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSW
Speaker: Aaron Prinz
This time on the Design ED podcast Aaron sits down with Emily Abruzzo and Geral Bodziak from Abruzzo Bodziak Architecture (ABA). ABA is an award-winning New York-based architectural practice founded known for its thoughtful and innovative approach to design, often characterized by a focus on simplicity, form, and the engaging use of materials. Their work spans a wide range of scales and typologies, including residential, commercial, cultural, and public projects. The firm has received several accolades, including being named to Architectural Record’s Design Vanguard. They are also recognized for their contributions to architectural education, with Emily Abruzzo teaching at Yale University.
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the importance of shifting the focus modern architecture to encourage firms to engage their local community and serve them.
- Explain how the 'Stick House Brick Gardens' project grew from a very small project to an expansive design piece.
- Describe the importance of creating a shared vision between the architect and the client.
- List how the nature of architectural education is changing to better support student needs.
Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSW
Speaker: Aaron Prinz
L35 Architects is a firm with a truly global perspective. With 12 branches, almost 1,000 projects completed in 43 countries, with 38 partners and over 200 professionals, L35 has delivered world-class designs since 1967. In this podcast, Aaron chats with CEO and Senior Partner Tristán López-Chicheri about bringing young architects aboard, the challenges of designing large projects like the Santiago Bernabéu stadium renovation and integrating environmental objectives into the design process.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe why L35 CEO Tristán López-Chicheri believes young architects can provide important balance to a firm.
- Explain the key design goals L35 pursued when working on the Santiago Bernabéu stadium.
- Discuss how L35 can maintain the ability to simultaneously design large stadium size projects as well as small residential projects.
- List the challenges and solutions L35 brings to local government administrations to create a more agile working relationship and garner project approval.
Wendy Evans Joseph joins the podcast to discuss designing for exhibitions, reframing context through design, and her studio’s concept for the Folger Shakespeare Library. This conversation is a departure from designing for large civic projects and a focus on different and smaller scales. Studio Joseph relies heavily on community engagement and actual input during the research phase to help shape the final designs, bringing social justice, contemporary issues, and intimate settings into focus as part of the design process.
Learning Objectives:
- Discuss the importance of including community involvement and suggestions into the design process.
- Explain how Studio Joseph strives to define the vision of a project before beginning the design of a space.
- Describe the “storytelling” aspect that Studio Joseph brings to projects.
- List the ways embedding a narrative into the design proves to be a successful approach for Studio Joseph.
Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSW
Speaker: Aaron Prinz
Design ED EP. 166 – Duvall Decker
Founded in 1998 by Anne Marie Duvall Decker, FAIA and Roy T. Decker, FAIA, Duvall Decker is part architects, part planners, and part community organizers. With a strong footing in social justice Duvall Decker exemplifies the concept that all architecture is a public work. This podcast is a deep dive into the role that architects can play in creating healthy, functional, and beautiful designs that serve the community regardless of income, budget, or location.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe what motivated Duvall Decker to be establish the firm in Mississippi.
- Explain how Duvall Decker approach design projects that may not be profitable for the firm.
- Discuss how planning and efficient work processes can create more design time within projects.
- List the ways that Duvall Decker help create trust and set expectations with communities prior to the design process.
Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSW
Speaker: Aaron Prinz
In 1998, co-founders Joshua Aidlin and David Darling joined forces in a small woodshop studio crafting furniture. As that partnership grew, they took their approach to sensible and functional design to their work-a-day jobs as architects. Eventually joining forces and launching their own design firm, Aidlin Darling Design in San Francisco, they found a way to take their ethos and approach to custom furniture design to large scale projects. This podcast excavates the many layers and nuances Aidlin and Darling employ to integrate biophilic design, all the human senses and sustainable design into high-profile projects. Their approach to each project is client and site specific, and includes open communication among clients, consultants, fabricators, and builders to achieve innovative, unexpected results.
From projects like the AIA Center for Design in San Francisco, to the University of Virginia Contemplative Sciences Center, Aidlin and Darling practice an architecture of restraint that has a focus on nature, coupled with sensorial engagement of occupants.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the inspirational approach to design of Aidlin and Darling.
- Explain how Aidlin and Darling reached out to the local art community to elevate the AIA Center for Design project.
- Discuss the deliberate intention of incorporating biophilic design into the UVA Contemplative Sciences Center.
- List the ways that Aidlin and Darling believe the next wave of architects can be cultivated and encouraged to pursue a career in design.
Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSW
Speaker: Aaron Prinz
A completely remote team is an oddity for architecture firms. However, even before the lock-downs of Covid, the architecture firm The Ranch Mine, based in Arizona, embraced the concept to build a dream team of designers. Cavin Costello joins the podcast this time to discuss developing the First Phoenix Green Construction Code project, designing for visionary real estate developers, and creating unique homes for trailblazing homeowners across the U.S. Winners of six national awards including the HGTV Designer of the Year contest in 2019 and 2023, The Ranch Mine continues to expand the reach of their firm domestically and globally through a spirit of entrepreneurism and single-minded customer relationships.
Learning Objectives:
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Examine some of the challenges and best practices of having a fully remote architecture firm.
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Discuss the process of creating custom homes on unique sites that satisfy both the client’s needs and the architect’s vision.
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Describe the approach The Ranch Mine takes to understand the unique building processes, budgets, and schedules when working in different regions in the U.S.
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Describe how the spirit of entrepreneurism has helped The Ranch Mine grow as a business while maintaining creative integrity.
Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSW
Speaker: Aaron Prinz
UP Studio architect and founding partner John Patrick Wineberry joins the podcast to discuss the gentle and comfortable approach UP Studio employs to guide clients to an understanding of complex design theories. While high profile projects like the house from the Netflix feature film “Leave The World Behind” may draw attention to Up Studio, their minimalist designs and close working relationships with clients are the bedrock inspiration for this successful studio.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the overall philosophy that Wineberry incorporated into the creation of Up Studio.
- Explain the how integrating natural environment, specifically the following the path of the Sun, helped create client satisfaction in the Open Corner House.
- Discuss the process of with working with Netflix during the production of the film “Leave The World Behind”.
- Describe the overall experience Wineberry navigated as an architect seeing their project featured in a major motion picture.
Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSW
Speaker: Aaron Prinz
Greg Faulkner joins the podcast to discuss their approach to incorporating existing elements into design. Greg Faulkner formed Faulkner Architects in 1998 to pursue the making of highly crafted, site sensitive places. With a strong commitment to the quality of every project, Faulkner’s portfolio is an extensive collection of innovative and environmentally sensitive homes. This podcast explores the path Faulkner takes to be sensitive to client concerns while also incorporating the dreams and goals of the client. Respect and reputation allow Faulkner to enjoy repeat projects for clients that make up a third of the work. Evolution of the design through construction is an integral part of the process. From Ottawa to Noe Valley, Faulkner’s work speaks for itself.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the overall philosophy that Faulkner follows to incorporate design with existing elements.
- Explain the how building with fireproof and fire-resistant materials is part Faulkner’s “common sense” approach to resilient design.
- Discuss the project goals and challenges associated with achieving Net Zero Energy status of the Miner Road Project.
- List the challenges associated with the design and construction of Net Zero Energy homes, and how Faulkner successfully completed the Miner Road Project.
Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSW
Speaker: Aaron Prinz
In contemporary building design, the significance of sound control has never been more pronounced. A fundamental grasp of acoustical terminology and the principles of sound transmission is crucial for designing wall partitions to align with project specific performance goals adhere to code requirements and align with industry standards.
This podcast, hosted by Alex Bachrach, welcomes Scott Hughes CSI, CDT, the Atlantic and northeast region construction design manager for National Gypsum Company, as well as Chad Goodman, FCSI, CDT, CCPR, and Lead Green Associate, and the Central and Midwest Region Construction Design Manager for National Gypsum Company. This conversation covers the basics managing and controlling sound through thoughtful partition design and explores key concepts and strategies for improving a walls sound transmission class (STC) rating.
Learning Objectives:
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Examine key acoustical concepts and terminology such as sound transmission class STC, decibels, Hertz, and frequency.
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Explore how sound is transmitted through wall partitions.
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Review code requirements and industry guidelines for sound transmission between adjacent spaces
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Learn 6 concepts that can influence the STC rating of a wall assembly.
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Investigate product options and formulate design strategies to achieve STC performance criteria.
Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW
Speaker: Alex Bachrach
In contemporary building design, the significance of sound control has never been more pronounced. A fundamental grasp of acoustical terminology and the principles of sound transmission is crucial for designing wall partitions to align with project specific performance goals adhere to code requirements and align with industry standards.
This podcast, hosted by Alex Bachrach, welcomes Scott Hughes CSI, CDT, the Atlantic and northeast region construction design manager for National Gypsum Company, as well as Chad Goodman, FCSI, CDT, CCPR, and Lead Green Associate, and the Central and Midwest Region Construction Design Manager for National Gypsum Company. This conversation covers the basics managing and controlling sound through thoughtful partition design and explores key concepts and strategies for improving a walls sound transmission class (STC) rating.
Learning Objectives:
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Examine key acoustical concepts and terminology such as sound transmission class STC, decibels, Hertz, and frequency.
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Explore how sound is transmitted through wall partitions.
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Review code requirements and industry guidelines for sound transmission between adjacent spaces
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Learn 6 concepts that can influence the STC rating of a wall assembly.
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Investigate product options and formulate design strategies to achieve STC performance criteria.
Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSW
Speaker: Alex Bachrach
Arguably one of the most iconic structures on the West Coast, the Space Needle defines the Seattle skyline. When the private owners decided to embark on a major renovation, they tapped local group Olson Kundig to lead the project. This podcast invites design principal Alan Maskin, and project architect, Blair Payson to discuss their approach to the project, challenges, and the process of working closely with the City of Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board (LPB), local architecture historians and preservationists, a surviving original Space Needle structural engineer, and the community to be consistent with the original design intent and respect the character defining features of the Space Needle.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the basic history of the construction of the original Space Needle.
- Explain some of the challenges Olson Kundig encountered when designing the iconic structure.
- Discuss how working with a private ownership helped enhance and expand the design opportunities in the retrofit project.
- Characterize the general attitude of the public before, during, and after the retrofit project.
Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSW
Speaker: Aaron Prinz
This podcast examines solutions to address the issue of homelessness in the urban environment. Todd Ferry, an architect and senior research associate at Portland State University’s Center for Public Interest Design, discusses building communities in Portland, Ore. Ferry was part of creating Dignity Village in 2004, a self-governed encampment, which has evolved over several years to a community of tiny homes built by residents and Americorps volunteers.
Arlene Ellwood is the Architectural Design Coordinator at Mobile Loaves & Fishes, which operates Community First! Village, a 51-acre permanent location. Community First is poised to grow to nearly 2,000 homes across three locations, which would make it by far the nation’s largest project of this kind, big enough to permanently house about half of Austin’s chronically homeless population.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe the root causes of homelessness.
- Explain the importance of architects physically visiting potential design sites.
- Discuss the project goals and challenges associated with the Community First! Village.
- Explain how community, autonomy, and security help create successful strategies for homeless encampments.
Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSW
Speaker: Aaron Prinz
Gregg Pasquarelli, FAIA, Founding Principal of SHoP Architects, has committed himself to transforming the process of design and delivery in support of the highest ideals of architectural excellence. He has been at the center of a collaborative and innovative practice in creating new models for design, master planning, and real estate development. This podcast is an in-depth and candid conversation with Pasquarelli about the Brooklyn Tower project, 111 West 75th Street that has a slenderness ration of 1 to 24, and the future of sustainability and architecture.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe how SHoP incorporated existing elements into the Brooklyn Tower project.
- Explain how to calculate a buildings slenderness ratio.
- Discuss the challenges of designing the 111 West 57th Street project.
- List some of the priorities that Pasquarelli believes are imperative for the architectural community moving forward.
Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSW
Speaker: Aaron Prinz
P-A-T-T-E-R-N-S is led by partners Marcelo Spina and Georgina Huljich, and gained international recognition as one of the most intriguing and progressive firms working in architecture today. Founder Marcelo Spina is a licensed architect in Argentina and the United States, and has more than 18 years of experience designing and executing distinctive projects worldwide. Georgina Huljich joined P-A-T-T-E-R-N-S as partner in 2006, stepping into the role as Principal and Managing Director. This podcast is a deep-dive into designing in Los Angeles, the future of architecture, the challenges and rewards of adaptive architecture, and the process of designing the Victory Wellness Center.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe how Spina and Huljich see the future of architecture unfolding.
- Explain the importance of architects physically visiting potential design sites.
- Discuss the project goals and challenges associated with the Victory Wellness Center.
- List some of the challenges Spina and Huljich recognize when designing within Los Angeles.
Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSW
Speaker: Aaron Prinz
Eric Höweler, associate professor in architecture at the Harvard University Graduate School of Design, joins the podcast today to discuss how design fits within contemporary culture, how it can affect behavioral and social norms, and how it can produce a sense of place or create environmental awareness. Besides lectures and teaching, Höweler is a partner at Höweler + Yoon Architecture which has received numerous awards including the Progressive Architecture Award, the Audi Urban Futures Award, the Design Vanguard Award by Architectural Record, the Emerging Voices Award by the Architecture League, as well as several national and local AIA awards and honors.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe how Höweler incorporates the concept of “buildings to behavior” into the design process.
- Explain the design process of the Memorial to Enslaved Laborers at the University of Virginia.
- Discuss how designing The Coolidge theatre expanded the concept of a traditional space into a community center for people who love film.
- List some of the observations that Höweler mentioned became priorities to their students coming out of the pandemic including materials and the concept of home.
Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSW
Speaker: Aaron Prinz
Brett Steele – freshly minted Dean USC School of Architecture in Las Angeles - joins the podcast to discuss their perspective on preparing architects for the future. Before USC, Steele oversaw 14 degree-awarding programs in four academic departments, two world-renowned museums, and the Center for the Art of Performance across town from UCLA School of Arts and Architecture. Steele explores the role of the architect in the face of mass urbanization, AI, and the multitude of unknown challenges facing our schools, cities, and planet.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe how Steele emphasizes the importance of adaptation in a world that produces more knowledge than ever.
- Discuss how Steele believes the greatest thing schools can install in design related students is having the confidence to adapt and continue learning as they face ongoing and unknown challenges.
- Explain the approach Steele supports when it comes to the mass urbanization that is rapidly developing globally.
- List some of the benefits Steele believes architects can benefit from when exploring alternative, non-full time student education programs.
Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSW
Speaker: Aaron Prinz
Principal architect Ted Flato and David Lake of Lake Flato Architects discuss the thrill of being selected as an AIA 2024 Gold Medal recipient. This episode explores the journey of crafting shelters that encourage a philosophy of design shaped by the regional weather and climate with projects being a portal to the outdoors.
Learning objectives
- Discuss the concept of critical regionalism and the intrinsic idea of reducing the environmental footprint of a project regardless of size.
- Identify how incorporating multiple stakeholders and contractors contribute to a more inclusive and relevant design process.
- Describe how collaboration with end users, contractors, owners, and the design team members help align aesthetic and performance expectations.
- Explain how inclusion of natural daylighting and expansive views of the surrounding natural environment can create more positive, playful, and healthful spaces.
Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSW
Speaker: Aaron Prinz
Julia Gamolina is the founder and editor-in-chief of Madame Architect, a digital magazine and media start-up created specifically for young women in the architectural industry. In this episode, Gamolina talks about ways to make the industry more equitable and the value of those greater conversations. The growth of Madame Architect is evidence of that value and Gamolina discusses the metrics she uses to track it.
Learning objectives
- List some ways that Madame Architect is working toward creating gender equity in the field of architecture.
- Describe the pitfalls of the “lone genius architecture trope.”
- Explain strategies that Madame Architect is utilizing to grow its audience.
- Discuss Gamolina’s thoughts on the trajectory of professional growth.
Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSW
Speaker: Aaron Prinz
Principal architect Steven Brody from Davis Brody Bond and Thomas McCarthy, CEO of Page, discuss their collaboration on projects, including embassy design. The episode focuses on the spirit of collaboration and high-pressure projects, such as the 9/11 Memorial Museum, that come under a lot of scrutiny but can ultimately serve as impactful impressions in a firm’s portfolio.
Learning objectives
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Discuss how the Pablo Picasso quote “Good artists borrow, great artists steal” fits into these firms’ philosophy on collaboration.
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Describe the historical context that led to Davis Brody Bond’s involvement in the design of the 9/11 Memorial Museum.
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List some of the key stakeholders and requirements the firm had to satisfy for the 9/11 Memorial Museum project.
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Explain what makes for a good embassy design, according to these architects.
Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSW
Speaker: Aaron Prinz
Nathalie de Vries is a founding partner at MVRDV Architects–a global architecture firm with a reputation for innovative, unexpected mixed-use design and focus on urban planning. In this episode, de Vries discusses some of MVRDV’s projects including the Pyramid of Tirana and The Canyon. Through these projects, she explains how adaptive reuse can transform the meaning of a community space and how architects can solve urban design problems while also creating spaces people love.
Learning objectives
- List the elements of the Pyramid of Tirana project that helped transform it from brutalist to a “liberated” community space.
- Describe how architects can use color to their advantage, according to de Vries.
- Explain how MVRDV approached The Canyon’s project in collaboration with other partners.
- Discuss de Vries’ view on how architects should think about their designs in terms of the project’s future, or “second life.”
Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSW
Speaker: Aaron Prinz
Niall McLaughlin discusses several of his firm’s projects, including the Bishop Edward King Chapel and the Auckland Castle Faith Museum. He often designs buildings for faith-based institutions on sites with deeply established history and context. He describes how his process of capturing light and creating counterpoints for the light is central to his designs. And he explains what it means to create a “prayerful” space that embraces contemporary and historic elements, and that is built in a way that captures the pleasure of its construction.
Learning objectives:
- List some examples of how Niall McLaughlin harnessed light for different projects.
- Describe how McLaughlin sees the role of architects vs. occupants in creating meaning in the built environment.
- Explain McLaughlin’s interest in the tectonic aspect of design.
- Discuss what McLaughlin means when he talks about ordinary buildings that, later, become monumental.
Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSW
Speaker: Aaron Prinz
Danish architect Bjarke Ingels of Bjarke Ingels Group and Texas hotelier Liz Lambert discuss their joint project in Marfa, Texas, which expands Lambert’s innovative campground hotel, El Cosmico. They describe their work with construction technology company, ICON, and their innovative approach to hospitality in the desert that uses the landscape and its materials for inspiration. Ingles and Lambert discuss how 3D printing technology and robotic construction holds promise for affordable housing projects, artisanal architecture, and even building on the moon.
Learning objectives:
· Describe the elements of El Cosmico’s original design and how Bjarke Ingels and Liz Lambert plan to evolve it.
· Explain the concept of El Cosmic in terms of how it uses materials and landscape to reshape the idea of luxury camping.
· List the ways 3D printing and robotic construction can support affordable housing projects and also maintain an artisan style, according to Ingels and Lambert.
· Discuss the vision Lambert and Ingels have for how design and construction would be implemented on the moon or other planet.
Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSW
Speaker: Aaron Prinz
Lakisha Woods, the CEO of the American Institutes of Architects, discusses the role of AIA. She describes how AIA is looking to expand its support of the architecture ecosystem and help provide firms the resources they need to evolve their business practices and technology systems. Woods discusses the Women’s Leadership Summit, the AIA Conference, the nonprofit’s goals for member engagement, and her view on why interrogating historical approaches to architecture is an important best practice.
· Discuss Lakisha Woods’ philosophy about why architects need to consider diversity and competitive pay.
· Describe the way Woods sees the licensing process impacting architects.
· List some of the ways in which AIA is looking to improve its approach to the AEC world through technology and operations.
· Explain the way in which Woods is looking to include communities beyond architects in future AIA conferences.
Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSW
Speaker: Aaron Prinz
Patricia Viel discusses ACPV Architects’ philosophy of building public spaces in which there is a culture of shared well-being. The international collective of architects relies on multiple viewpoints to design projects that capture the ethos of a place, with the goal of preserving a good way of life rather than building architecture that is extravagant or iconic. Viel describes projects such as 1221 Avenue of the Americas as a way to illustrate the firm’s approach to the built environment, and the way in which even seemingly small elements – such as a plaza bench – are part of an important broader picture.
Learning objectives:
- Explain why ACPV Architects was able to bring a unique perspective to the 1221 Avenue of the Americas project.
- List the steps ACPV took to carefully design the 1221 Avenue of the Americas project.
- Describe the central philosophy of ACPV Architects and how their belief system manifests in their work.
- Discuss some of the suggestions Patricia Viel provides for creating harmonious design, including in terms of acoustics, peacefulness, and natural light.
Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSW
Speaker: Aaron Prinz
Hana Kassem, principal at KPF, applies a human-centric approach to design that examines how people affect the environment and, in turn, the built environment impacts people. In this episode, Kassem discusses KPF’s work on Meta Farley, a former main US Postal Service Office and one of New York’s first landmarked buildings. Kassem describes how the design embraces the building’s historic elements, while also creating inspiring and updated healthy spaces for the post-pandemic workplace.
Learning Objectives:
- Describe how Hana Kassem characterizes the design of the workplace from tech startup to present day.
- Discuss how KPF addressed some of the major design challenges of the Meta Farley building.
- List some ways in which KPF created a sense of community within the historic Farley building.
- Explain how KPF implemented biophilic design in a low-maintenance manner.
Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSW
Speaker: Aaron Prinz
Jeanne Gang, founder and principal architect of Studio Gang, is known for her inquisitive, forward-looking approach to design. In this episode, Gang discusses some of the studio’s major projects, including New York City’s Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation and the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts (AMFA). She explains how nature and natural sciences influence her approach to design and describes the ways in which the firm aims to transform original architecture into updated and innovative renovations without a too-heavy hand. She also provides a refreshed perspective on the concept of sustainability and discusses what role she thinks architecture has in planning future cities.
Learning objectives:
1. Explain how Jeanne Gang used nature as inspiration in both the AMFA and Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education and Innovation.
2. List some of Gang’s approaches to updating and transforming existing architecture in order to provide new public spaces.
3. Describe Gang’s view on the concept and implementation of “sustainable” architecture.
4. Discuss Gang’s interest in post-industrial cities in the U.S. and how it impacts her projects.
Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSW
Speaker: Aaron Prinz
Shohei Shigematsu discusses OMA’s process for designing the extension to the Albright Knox Gallery in Buffalo. He describes the challenges of balancing preservation with function and how the gallery was built to address that issue. Shigematsu also discusses other projects, such as the Quebec Museum, and talks about the importance of the client in the client-architect relationship as well as OMA’s philosophy of allowing themselves to be transparent and honest with clients during the design process.
Learning objectives:
- List three main factors Shigematsu names as influences on how OMA design the Albright Knox Gallery.
- Describe the main elements of the Albright Knox Gallery design and what problem is was solving.
- Describe, from Shigematsu’s perspective, why OMA might have won the bid for the Albright Knox Gallery.
- Explain one of the pitfalls of city design that Shigematsu feels architects should pay more attention to.
Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSW
Speaker: Aaron Prinz
Ingenhoven Architects has tackled large and sometimes controversial projects over the years, including the Stuttgart Main Station. In this podcast episode, Christoph Ingenhoven, founder of the German firm, discusses the challenges and rewards of public projects that are subject to social opinion and policy. As one of the leading international architects known for a commitment to the ecological and economical responsibility of handling resources, Ingenhoven describes the serious task architects must take on to create a world that is not just sustainable but regenerative.
Learning objectives:
1. Explain the simple approach Christoph Ingenhoven suggests can help architects attain sustainability despite the complexities of the issue.
2. List the challenges Ingenhoven faced with the Stuttgart station, some of which are often experienced by architects in major public projects.
3. Describe the structural and “heritage” challenges Ingenhoven faced in the Bentonsilo project.
4. Discuss what Ingenhoven would like architects to do less of and more of when it comes to city planning and affordable housing.
Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSW
Speaker: Aaron Prinz
Omar Gandhi describes the processes behind a couple of his firm’s projects, including the Peggy’s Cove viewing platform in Nova Scotia and a private residence overlooking the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia. He discusses how public projects can stir up controversy, but also create important change that is subsequently recognized by the public. He also explains his process of collaboration, and details how his early experiences as an architect shaped his perspective on authenticity and work ethic.
Learning objectives:
- Describe the evolution of the Peggy’s Cove viewing platform in terms of public perception and outcome.
- List the concepts and key elements of design for the Schlotfeldt residence.
- Explain Gandhi’s view on the effects of AI and the housing market on the architecture industry.
- Discuss Gandhi’s value system in terms of construction and what he thinks architecture needs to focus more on.
Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSW
Speaker: Aaron Prinz
Brent Linden and Chris Brown discuss the origins and philosophy of their craft-based firm and its focus on intimate partnerships. They describe the details behind some of their recent projects, including the Sequitur Wine project in Chehalem Valley, as well as the construction of the Gradient House in Portland, Ore.’s St. Johns neighborhood on the edge of the Willamette River. Linden and Brown, whose firm is up for Architectural Record Digest’s Vanguard Award, explain the thrill of infectious optimism and the resonance that happens when architects make room for other voices.
Learning objectives:
1. Explain how Chris and Brent each approach design in different but complementary ways.
2. Describe how contractors and other players helped the architects shape their projects.
3. List key lessons Linden and Brown learned from previous architectural experience.
4. Discuss how light featured prominently in both Gradient House and Sequitur Wines projects.
Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSW
Speaker: Aaron Prinz
Lorcan O’Herlihy has worked on projects from the Louvre to affordable housing, but has always been driven by an interest in art and culture. O’Herlihy discusses his interest in creating works of consequence that take into account political, social and historic contexts in order to help bring about positive social change. The founder of Los Angeles-based Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects (LOHA), Herlihy describes how his firm approached projects such as City Modern in Detroit and MLK 1101 in L.A., taking on the challenge of combining aesthetic design with efficiency in order to create beautiful and innovative structures that also meet budgets.
Learning objectives:
· Describe how Lorcan O’Herlihy’s architectural approach is influenced by both his personal and professional experiences in the art world.
· List some of the ways O’Herlihy engages the communities where his projects are located.
· Discuss the design approach for MLK 1101 project in terms of structure and outdoor space.
· Explain LOHA’s idea behind the design for the Sandi Simon Center for Dance.
Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSW
Speaker: Aaron Prinz
Güvenç Özel discusses his trajectory, from working in the architecture office of Frank Gehry to founding his own firm. Throughout his career, the cyber-physical architect has investigated the intersection of digital and physical worlds through an exploration of culture, material, and quantum physics. In this podcast, Özel explains the ideas behind his latest project, Holoflux,” an immersive installation on the festival grounds at Coachella music festival and describes how he says the role of architecture in a world that is being depleted of its resources.
Learning objectives:
· Describe what Güvenç Özel sees as the direction new generations of architects are taking.
· Discuss Özel’s philosophy on the interplay between technology, storytelling, and the built environment.
· List some of the features of Holoflux that contribute to the concepts behind its name.
· Explain Özel’s viewpoint on how cyber-physical approaches address sustainability issues.
Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSW
Speaker: Aaron Prinz
Andrew Freear discusses the Rural Studio, an off-campus design-build program of Auburn University’s architecture program. Freear explains how students get a hands-on educational experience through immersive team projects that are intricately linked to an under-served rural population in West Alabama. The program gives students the skills to negotiate projects outside of architectural academia, including with subcontractors and the local community. Freear describes how this type of education and experience gives architecture students a chance to develop imagination around rural design as well as empowers them to be agents of change and solution-makers with the ability to impact society for the better.
Learning objectives:
- Explain how the Rural Studio design-build program works.
- Discuss how students at the Rural Studio engage with the local residents and contractors.
- List some reasons Freear thinks architects can benefit from working in rural communities.
- Describe what Freear means when he says “architecture is a political act.”
Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSW
Speaker: Aaron Prinz
Dan Mancina is a professional skateboarder known for being visually impaired. In this podcast, Mancina discusses some of the design elements skateboarders look for, in general, in the built environment in terms of both obstacles and backdrops. He also describes what it was like to go from being a sighted skateboarder to a visually impaired skateboarder, and how that changes the way he thinks about design. In addition, Mancina discusses his advocacy work with teaching skateboarding to visually impaired youth and provides insight into what an ideal adaptive environment could be like—both inside and outside a skatepark.
Learning objectives:
- Describe some design elements and landscapes skateboarders tend to be drawn to.
- List the types of adjustments made to design at an adaptive skatepark.
- Explain how an adaptive skatepark supports the visually impaired community.
- Discuss how Dan Mancina would like designers to integrate skateboarding “in the wild.”
Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSW
Speaker: Aaron Prinz
Overview:
Jason Frantzen discusses Herzog & de Meuron’s projects around the world, from the UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center in San Francisco to the National Library of Israel. The Switzerland-based firm’s international architectural practice focuses on creating designs that take into account the specifics of place. Landscape, local materials, community culture, surrounding architecture, local history, and other factors provide inspiration and guidance for the firm’s designs. Frantzen provides examples of how Herzog & de Meuron considers atmosphere and occupant experience, tailoring the project to elements of nature or the artifacts of civilization, rather than conforming to a particular trend or aesthetic.
Learning objectives:
- Discuss how Herzog & de Meuron work to upend traditional approaches to hospitals and medical centers.
- List some of the preliminary work the firm does before designing a project for any site.
- Describe how the Jerusalem library project provides a cultural space in a digital age.
- Explain the pros and cons of architecture competitions according to Frantzen.
Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSW
Speaker: Aaron Prinz
Ronald Rael and Virginia San Fratello at Rael San Fratello
Overview:
Ronald Rael and Virginia San Fratello at Rael San Fratello discuss “disruption” in architecture and their view on the interplay between art and architecture. The Bay Area architects explain their thought-process behind the Teeter-Totter Wall event and provide insight into their material-based practice. They talk about their Emerging Objects company and explore questions about responsibility and sustainability in terms of new technologies in 3D printing and utilizing earthen materials.
Learning objectives:
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Describe the ways in which the Teeter-Totter Wall was designed as both playful and an act of resistance.
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List some of the types of materials the San Fratellos have worked with in 3D printing.
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Discuss how both architects view art and architecture in their work.
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Explain the purpose of Emerging Objects and how it plays into Rael San Fratello projects.
Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSW
Speaker: Aaron Prinz
DUST architects Jesus Robles Jr. and Cade Hayes discuss their approach to designing and building in often remote sites in the Southwest. Their desire to work with the natural environment and build relationships with clients sometimes means projects take on a longer timeline. The designers describe their process and approach of utilizing natural materials and explain how artistic vision can blossom from the constraints of practicality.
Learning objectives:
- Describe some of the lessons Robles and Hayes learned while sourcing black sand for the Sombra de Santa Fe project.
- List some of the qualities DUST looks for when considering whether to pursue a project.
- Discuss some approaches the firm has taken to reduce budget while meeting design goals.
- Explain DUST’s philosophy and approach when dealing with larger projects like the Aruba Resort.
0.50 AIA LU/HSW
Speaker: Aaron Prinz
Chandra Robinson, Principal at Portland-Oregon-based firm Lever, discusses the importance of community engagement in architectural projects. While the firm chooses to pursue projects that will challenge them in the realm of innovative design, Robinson and her team consistently approach their work with broader goals in mind, including the local sourcing of materials and a people-first sensibility based in equity and sustainability.
Learning objectives:
- Explain why and how Chandra Robinson and her team at Lever work on open source projects.
- Describe the design elements Lever has proposed for their project with the Portland Art Museum in Maine.
- Discuss the ways in which Robinson sees engaging with the community first will help the firm’s architectural projects be successful.
- List some of the testing research Lever engaged in with their mass timber project.
0.50 AIA LU/HSW
Speaker: Aaron Prinz
In September 2022, the staff and management of Bernheimer Architecture announced that they had organized an architectural union, Architectural Workers United—the first private sector union of architectural professionals in the U.S. In this podcast, Bernheimer architects Andrew Daley and Danielle Tellez explain the success of their campaign, the pros and cons of the process, and the ways in which they see unionizing strengthening the industry and, ultimately, benefiting everyone. And they discuss how unionizing—even in small firms—can better work culture and help firms grow and innovate.
Learning objectives:
- Describe the process of unionizing for Bernheimer Architecture staff and management.
- List some pros and cons Daley and Tellez mention about unionizing in the American workplace.
- Explain the ways in which classism plays into attitudes around architecture and unionization.
- Discuss some of the misconceptions people have about unionizing in small firms and how Daley and Tellez respond to those concerns.
0.50 AIA LU/HSW
Speaker: Aaron Prinz
Kevin Daly of Kevin Daly Architects discusses the Houston Endowment project, a collaboration with Mexico City-based firm Productora. The podcast delves into Daly’s evolution from working with architect Frank Gehry to his current position teaching at UCLA. Daly offers his thoughts on how large, competition-driven projects differ from his small-scale residential projects, and discusses the changing landscape of architecture.
Learning objectives:
1. Describe how Kevin Daly views the role of physical models in a modern firm.
2. List some of the key materials used in the Houston Endowment project.
3. Discuss the pros and cons Daly sees in how young architects come to the field.
4. Explain how Daly views the benefits and opportunities of collaborative architecture projects.
0.50 AIA LU/HSW
Speaker: Aaron Prinz
In the wake of winning the 2023 AIA Gold Medal, Carol Ross Barney of Ross Barney Architects discusses the design process behind both the Chicago Riverwalk project and the Oklahoma City Federal Building. She explains the importance of design and sustainability in public spheres, the role of mentors, and some of the greatest challenges and learning experiences she’s had in her long, well-renowned career.
Learning objectives:
1. Describe Carol Ross Barney’s philosophy on the importance of design in all projects.
2. List the reasons Barney got involved in the Oklahoma City Federal Building and what she learned from it.
3. Discuss how the two MacDonald’s projects Barney’s firm worked on fit into the work they had done previously in public parks projects.
4. Explain how Barney views collaboration, leadership, and the evolution of women in architecture.
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Speaker: Aaron Prinz
Nabr co-founders Bjarke Ingels, Nick Chim and Roni Bahar join the podcast to discuss the design and development of San Jose’s SoFA One, the changing landscape of the American city, and how the firm aims to provide affordable housing solutions through home ownership. The group discusses how their unique backgrounds play into the solution and discuss their vision for desirable housing that can help create vibrant communities.
Learning objectives:
1. Explain the types of housing issues for which Nabr is trying to solve.
2. Describe how the Nabr lofts address individual distinctiveness despite their standardized building process.
3. Discuss how the model invites collaboration with products from other companies, including emerging product designers.
4. Describe the financing and logarithm aspects of Nabr’s model.
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Speaker: Aaron Prinz
Annabelle Selldorf, principal at Selldorf Architects, joins the podcast to discuss the process of designing San Diego’s Museum of Contemporary Art, her firm’s work at London National Gallery, and finding her way to architecture through the New York art scene. Throughout this interview, she considers setbacks, proud moments, and the lessons that have helped her navigate the often tricky but rewarding practice of renovating beloved public spaces with a human-centered focus in mind.
Learning objectives:
1. Describe Annabelle Selldorf’s philosophy on how she approaches public art projects.
2. Discuss challenges and successes Selldorf faced with the San Diego museum project.
3. Explain her thoughts on how architects experience setbacks.
4. List important lessons she learned that she would advise young architects to consider.
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Speaker: Aaron Prinz
Marlon Blackwell joins the podcast to discuss the design process for the Thaden School in Bentonville, building within the context of Northwest Arkansas, and the impact materiality can have on architecture. He specifically addresses his journey into architecture and discusses the qualities he thinks new architects should keep in mind as they navigate place and space.
Learning objectives:
1. Discuss the elements of Ozark architecture utilized by Blackwell.
2. Describe the way Thaden School uses its architectural design to invite education and community.
3. List the pursuits Blackwell believes students of architecture should consider when it comes to projects.
4. Explain how Blackwell has taken setbacks and turned them into successes.
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Speaker: Aaron Prinz
Mark Gardner, a principal at Jaklitsch / Gardner Architects, joins the podcast to discuss designing across cultures, architecture as a social practice, and his non-traditional path to the field. He discusses some of his most formative projects and how what seemed like early setbacks actually turned into strengths once he began practicing.
Learning objectives:
1. Discuss how understanding a different culture’s design practices and material preferences can lead to successful projects.
2. Explain how Gardner’s years after architecture school informed his later work in positive ways.
3. Describe the ways Gardner frames architecture through the lends of social issues.
4. List some of the ways his Tanzania project transformed Gardner’s ways of thinking about form.
Deborah Berke of Deborah Berke Partners joins the podcast to discuss authenticity in architecture, how her work as dean of Yale influences her practice, and the design process for NXTHVN—an adaptive reuse project for an up-and-coming artist in New Haven, Connecticut. She also discusses the importance of cultivating a good workplace culture in architectural firms, and encouraging students to understand the full process building, and how it impacts communities.
Learning objectives:
1. Discuss the ways in which Deborah Berke sees academia and professional life interacting in the world of architecture.
2. Describe the ways in which the NXTHVN project sought to be an authentic part of the New Haven community.
3. List some of the qualities Berke desires to see in her students at Yale and why.
4. Explain how Berke sees setbacks and successes when it comes to becoming an architect.
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Speaker: Aaron Prinz
Tom Kundig and Steve Grim of Olson Kundig join Greg and Lesa Faulkner of Faulkner Architects to discuss the concept and design of Analog House, collaborating between architecture practices, and building within the pine trees of Truckee, California. They discuss the benefits of working alongside other architects who intimately understand the materials, and who are interested in integrating landscape and fire into their design. And they explain the benefits they discovered by being open to new ideas while also paying tribute to each other’s design strengths.
Learning objectives:
1. Describe how and why the Analog House team decided to work together
2. Explain the way Lesa and Greg’s former projects impacted their vision for Analog House.
3. List the materials used in the Analog House project and the reasons for selecting them.
4. Discuss how Steve and Tom engaged their firm to realize the Analog House vision.
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Speaker: Aaron Prinz
Lately the trend towards sleek contemporary designs has encouraged architects and designers to reevaluate the traditional choices when it comes to windows and doors. While vinyl is the most popular option for windows and doors, and wood remains a “go to” choice when the budget allows, the versatility and strength of aluminum along with some new thermal break technologies have resulted in a changing design landscape.
To help us make sense of how aluminum stacks up with wood, we will be talking with Shawn Fitzgerald, an Architectural Consultant for Western Window Systems who has worked in and around fenestration in the building industry for almost 30 years. We are also joined by Dale DeHaan, also from Western Window Systems, who is a 10-year veteran of the construction industry.
Learning objectives:
- Discuss the modern trends in windows, specifically design choices in custom and luxury homes.
- List the benefits and drawbacks of specifying wood and aluminum framed windows and doors in custom projects.
- Explain how manufacturers have addressed the energy efficiency barriers to specifying aluminum framed windows and doors.
- Describe how aluminum framed windows and doors can satisfy the design needs for architects and clients when trying to achieve a contemporary look.
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Speaker: Andrew A. Hunt
From an environmental perspective, it is widely known that buildings matter. Buildings consume nearly half the energy produced in the United States, use three-quarters of the electricity and account for nearly half of all carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. To engage in reducing a building’s carbon footprint in meaningful ways, you must first understand the methods used to measure the building material carbon footprint. What materials have the greatest impact, what tools are available to assess these materials, and what else do you need to evaluate in the specification process in order to enact real change.
This podcast will address these and other questions by explaining the principal methods and tools that are used to assess carbon footprint in the context of building materials. We’ll talk about basic product terminology, including life-cycle assessment (LCA), environmental product declarations (EPDs), carbon footprint, embodied carbon, and whole-building LCA (WBLCA) tools.
Learning objectives:
- Explain what a carbon footprint is in the context of building materials.
- Describe the difference between life-cycle assessment (LCA), environmental product declaration (EPD), and whole-building LCA.
- Identify different whole-building LCA tools and how they can be used to develop a whole-building carbon footprint.
- Define what is and is not included in a wood EPD and why.
- Discuss the biogenic forest carbon cycle, and ways to track and assure forest sustainability in North America.
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Speaker: Andrew A. Hunt
One product that has been used extensively overseas is now becoming very popular in the United States as well. Boards or panels made from magnesium oxide (MgO) are showing up on projects across the country to act as a subfloor, sheathing, wall board, or underlayment material. In the process, they are bringing enhanced fire resistance and acoustical performance to many building types, most notably multifamily projects.
Today we are talking to Kate Andrews Land, General Manager, EXA COR MgO Products, and Ben Richardson, the Technology Manager for EXACOR™ MgO products at Huber Engineered Woods.
By the end of this podcast you should be able to:
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the physical characteristics of magnesium oxide (MgO) panels in terms of their makeup and basic performance attributes for use in floor and wall assemblies in multifamily projects.
- Investigate the fire-resistance capabilities and testing standards that demonstrate the ability for MgO panels to provide fire-rated assemblies in buildings.
- Assess the acoustical capabilities of MgO panels in terms of meeting or exceeding code requirements for multifamily buildings and providing for the welfare of occupants.
- Compare and contrast the use of MgO structural panels with other floor underlayment options, particularly wet-laid gypsum, to specify MgO panels appropriately in multifamily floor assemblies.
Architects have always pushed the limits of what building products can do, and fire rated glazing is no exception. In this podcast, Tim Nass, talks about the projects that have spurred unique & innovative fire rated glazing products to the market.Learning Objectives:
- Review the history of fire rated glass from wired glass and ceramics to high performing, multi-functional fire rated glazing products
- Explain the difference between fire protective vs. fire restive glazing products
- Examine how the architectural community's demand for large sizes, increased optical clarity, unobstructed views and thermal performance have shaped fire rated glazing product development through a project case study
- Discover the importance of multi-functional fire restive glazing products providing additional performance features such as hurricane, blast, ballistic, forced entry and more through a project case study.
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Speaker:Tim Nass, VP of Sales
Tim Nass has over 25 years of experience in the architectural glazing industry. As the Vice President of Sales at SAFTI FIRST, leading USA-manufacturer of fire rated glass and framing systems, he brings his extensive knowledge and expertise when working closely with architects, consultants, general contractors and glaziers to deliver a code-compliant glazing solution that meets all the aesthetic, performance and budget requirements of the project. Tim also oversees SAFTI FIRST’s global network of architectural sales representatives.Tim Nass is a dynamic presenter and speaker who has been delivering our AIA-registered presentation to various architecture firms, AIA local chapters, CSI local chapters, at the CSI National Convention and other architectural and glazing industry events.