In this episode, Cherise is joined by David Koel, Principal-in-Charge at Cushing Terrell and Shawn Pauly, Project Architect at Cushing Terrell. They discuss the Flathead Valley Community College, Paul D. Wachholz College Center in Kalispell, Montana. You can see the project here as you listen along. The Wachholz College Center is a 67,000-square-foot facility that combines two distinct venues into one stunning building on the Flathead Valley Community College campus. The goal of the project was to meld two programs that are usually separate — performing arts and athletics — into one grand faci ..read more

In this bonus episode, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2023 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Washington D.C. Cherise is joined by Mark Fusco, Global Director of Architectural Sales at Bison Innovative Products. Discover how Bison contributes to sustainability through their pedestal paver system made with recycled content. Mark shares insights into utilizing rapidly renewable materials like bamboo tiles, addressing fire safety, and managing forests in South America responsibly. If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Det ..read more

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Chris Brown and Brent Linden, Principals and Co-founders of Linden, Brown Architecture. They discuss Sequitur Winery in Newberg, Oregon. You can see the project here as you listen along. Originally a dairy farm, a 7,500-sf barn at the heart of an unused farm in the Willamette Valley, has been transformed into a cathedral for winemaking. The project included 11,000 sf of new structures for wine production support and hospitality spaces. As for the original heavy timber barn, it required seismic retrofitting, so to preserve the original structure, it was lif ..read more

In this bonus episode, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2023 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Washington D.C. Cherise is joined by Brittany Storm, Sustainability Manager at MAPEI. Discover MAPEI's commitment to minimizing environmental impact and promoting healthier buildings, as Brittany discusses the dynamic evolution of sustainability trends, including a focus on carbon reduction. Gain valuable insights from the case study of a LEED Platinum and Living Building Challenge project, showcasing the company's dedication to creating a greener and more sustainable future. If yo ..read more

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Nicole Blair, Owner of Nicole Blair, LLC in Austin, Texas. They discuss The Hive located in Central East Austin, Texas. You can see the project here as you listen along. The Hive is a 550 sf Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) situated behind a primary residence. To meet City of Austin’s pervious cover requirements, the maximum footprint that was allowed on this 6500 sf residential lot was on 320 sf! To accommodate a one-bedroom dwelling, walls creatively tilt from the slab, hugging building setback planes and an angled utility easement at the back of the proper ..read more

In this bonus episode, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2023 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Washington D.C. Cherise is joined by Dr. Neall Digert, Vice President of Innovation at Kingspan Light + Air, North America - parent company of Solatube International. They explore the nexus of innovation and sustainability in building science. Neall highlights the company's unwavering commitment to sustainability. As the leading manufacturer of tubular daylighting devices (TDDs) and highly advanced daylighting solutions, Neall explains how daylight can be effectively harvested and ..read more

In this episode, Cherise is joined by William Mandara Jr., AIA, CEO & Co-Owner at Mancini Duffy, Joseph R. Levi, Project Manager from Pavarini McGovern, and J. Benjamin Alper, PE, SE, Principal at Severud Associates Consulting Engineers. They discuss TSX Broadway in New York City. You can see the project here as you listen along. At 550,000 total square feet, this is the largest project in Mancini Duffy’s 100+-year-old history, and they have been working on it for SEVEN years! Developed by L&L Holding Company in partnership with Fortress Investment Group, the $2.5 billion, 46-story mix ..read more

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Danny MacNelly and Adam Ruffin, both Partners at ARCHITECTUREFIRM, a collaboration of architects and designers in Brooklyn, New York and Richmond, Virginia. They discuss the Arts & Letters Creative Co. World Headquarters in Richmond, Virginia. You can see the project here as you listen along. The project scope consisted of an extensive renovation to a 20,000-square-foot brick complex, previously used by Lucky Strike Tobacco power plant. Two of the plant’s buildings were stitched together while conserving most of the existing walls, windows, skylights ..read more

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Gina Chang, AIA, EDAC and Fabian Kremkus, AIA, LEED GA, both Principals at CO Architects. They discuss UCI Health – Irvine Medical Center in Irvine, California. The episode also features, Brian Pratt, the Associate Vice Chancellor for Design and Construction Services and Campus Architect at the University of California, Irvine who provides unique insight from the client perspective. You can see the project here as you listen along. UCI Health – Irvine Medical Center is the world's first all-electric hospital. The new campus includes a 144-bed, 350,000-squa ..read more

In this episode, Cherise is joined by JP Emery, Principal, Ankrom Moisan Architects. They discuss Aegis Living Lake Union, an Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Seattle, Washington. You can see the project here as you listen along. Aegis Living Lake Union is a 73,000 sq. ft., 6-story assisted living community that boasts 77 units and is the first assisted living community built to meet Living Building Challenge 3.1 Petal Certification. Inspired by the historic rowing clubs and culture of the area, the exterior exhibits natural cedar siding and rough brick. The surrounding landscaping ..read more