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 ..read more

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 mak ..read more

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 Midw ..read more

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 ..read more

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: Descri ..read more

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 rewar ..read more

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 Leag ..read more

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 ..read more

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 t ..read more

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 pitfa ..read more