Innovating Urban Spaces: The Promise of Mass Timber with Ted Panton This episode of the Architecture and Innovation Podcast features Ted Panton, Principal at GGLO, who discusses the complexities and constraints of housing in the architecture industry, emphasizing the potential of mass timber as a transformative solution. Ted highlights his advocacy for urban livability and his dedication to employing wood technology for its tectonic and carbon positive benefits, sharing insights from his experience and presenting wood as a material that can foster a deeper connection to our built environment ..read more

Building Trust and Legacy in Construction with Danny Van Acker This episode of the Architecture and Innovation Podcast, hosted by Tom Dioro and brought to you by CERACLAD welcomes Danny Van Acker, General Manager of Van Acker Construction. Today we disucss a broad range of topics relevant to the construction industry, including the importance of trust and communication between contractors, clients, and architects; Van Acker Construction's commitment to sustainability and quality; and the personal journey and philosophies that have shaped Danny's approach to business. Founded by Danny's father ..read more

Stan Lew, AIA, Principal and President of RMW, voted the Best Places to Work. Stan was named President in 2020. His humility and vision in assuming this role underscores his leadership approach, which is one of service to the RMW family and the professional architectural and design community. For 50 years, RMW has been recognized as an award-winning workplace for clients in the high-tech, science, healthcare, industrial, academic, and civic sectors. For more information, you can visit: https://rmw.com ..read more

Revital Kaufman-Meron, architect and principal of BEKOM DESIGN. Born, raised, and educated in Israel, Revital received her B.Arch diploma from Tel Aviv University in 2003 Magna Cum Laude. She spent four years in Boston, MA, specializing in residential design, from high-end single-family residences and vacation homes to high-rise and mixed-use projects. Complimenting her design experience with a strong interest in technology, Revital holds expert knowledge in Revit and is significantly involved in the BIM community. Well-regarded for her contributions to the field, BEKOM DESIGN has received Hou ..read more

Vince DiPofi, PE and CEO of SSOE. Vince joined SSOE in 2000 and has more than 40 years of professional experience. Vince was named Engineer of the Year in 2022. He spearheaded SSOE’s Value Promise program, which has documented more than $1.5 billion in savings for clients initiated by SSOE. Throughout the years, he has been instrumental in developing numerous new accounts for SSOE and starting up the company’s operations in Mexico. For more information, you can visit: https://www.ssoe.com ..read more

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Paul Tang, principal, and partner of the Los Angeles and Shanghai-based architecture firm Verse Design. Formerly Paul Tang Architecture. Paul was selected as one of the millennial New Blood 101 designers of Los Angeles in 2001 and 2002.He's also the recipient of the National A I, a foundation award, and a professor at the University of Southern California, where he has taught the school of architecture for over 19 years and graduated Claud from the University of Southern California School of Architecture and received his master of architecture with a letter of distinction from Harvard Universi ..read more

Michael Poris, AIA, a founding principal at McIntosh Poris Architects, where he’s led the charge on restoring Detroit’s most iconic neighborhoods and landmark buildings. Since returning to the city in 1995, he has tirelessly worked to preserve the legacy of its beloved 20th-century architecture and historic districts while helping implement change through innovative design. His architectural leadership has transformed Detroit with groundbreaking projects, such as the Foundation Hotel and the East Riverfront Framework Plan, both recognized with numerous awards. The firm has gained over 130 desi ..read more

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Damon Savoia and Julie Savoia, principals and partners of Shawback Design and Brightbound. As a team, they are an interior design firm recognized for their deep commitment to their clients. Shawback Design believes in growing with our clients and expressing intricately considered spaces that actively welcome their desires, hopes, dreams, families, and lives. They see their role as facilitators, producing interiors that invite and encourage the human experience in all its forms. You can find them on the web at: https://www.shawbackdesign.com/ and https://www.brightbound.com ..read more