BSA By Design

Explore how one of the most energy-intensive building types become Notre Dame’s first LEED Platinum project. The team behind McCourtney Hall East discusses the ambitious goals, collaborative problem-solving and sustainable design strategies that created a high-performance research facility—and established a new benchmark for the university’s campus. Host : Brian Moore Guests : Mike Daly , Geoff Li...

Scientific breakthroughs require more than technically sound laboratories—they require spaces shaped around the people, processes and possibilities of science. In this episode, BSA’s laboratory planning experts discuss how listening, right-sizing and true client partnership lead to more adaptable and intuitive research environments, while exploring how AI, automation, quantum computing and other e...

BSA’s Jeff Saad talks with Chang-Yeon Cho of Synthetic Studio AI about cognitive agent simulation—a technology that models how real people behave, move and make decisions within a space. Together, they explore how architects and healthcare leaders can use these virtual “what ifs” to uncover risks, challenge assumptions and design more adaptable, efficient and human-centered environments. Host : Je...

Dr. Cedra Goldman and Drew Husstedde join the show to discuss how sustainability, resilience, and public health are converging to transform the future of architecture and engineering. And they look at why the most successful buildings don't just perform efficiently—they actively support human health, adapt to changing conditions, and challenge the industry to design with people at the center of ev...

Mark Abbey and Tom Bahr discuss rural healthcare, challenges and opportunities in the space, working with leadership at rural healthcare systems, flexible space design, along with telehealth and more.

In this episode, Dr. April Agee Carroll from Bayer Crop Science R&D, Scott Allen and Kay Townsend discuss how research facilities are designed and used to feed the world, phenotyping, food security, plant science, genetics, data analysis and what new insights are leading to breakthroughs – and how collaboration is a key driver to these breakthroughs.

This episode features a conversation with engineers around different types of boilers, pros and cons, backup fuel options and decarbonization, including what healthcare organizations should be thinking about when it comes to these options. Host: Brian Moore Guests: Rick Wilkins & George Stefanovici Learn more: bsadesign.com Podcast Library: https://fast.wistia.com/embed/channel/aiy7rea6t7 Cont...

In this episode of BSA by Design podcast, host Brian Moore interviews Kevin McNutt, an engineering planning principal at BSA, about designing mechanical systems for resilient and sustainable healthcare facilities. McNutt, who has nearly twenty years of experience as a licensed PE, discusses how engineering for healthcare isn't just technical but also an art that requires balancing multiple stakeho...

Drew Hustedde joins the show to talk about sustainability, and BSA's Sustainability Action Plan, with focus on future goals, alignment, the shift in conversation around sustainability and how good design is at the heart of it all. Host: Brian Moore Guests: Drew Hustedde Want to learn more about BSA? Visit bsadesign.com . Feedback? Email bmoore@bsadesign.com .

Jeff Saad and Jen Worley about the current and future state of design, with a focus on AI, data driven design, the tools they use, and the tension with AI between efficiency and creativity. Host: Brian Moore Guests: Jeff Saad & Jen Worley Want to learn more about BSA? Visit bsadesign.com . Feedback? Email bmoore@bsadesign.com .

David Lenart, VP of Strategic Facility Planning and Operations for Columbus Regional Hospital, joins BSA CEO Tim Spence to discuss the transformative adaptive reuse of Fair Oaks Mall in Columbus, Indiana into NexusPark, a modern Health Hub. Host:  Brian Moore Guests:  David Lenart & Tim Spence Referenced project: NexusPark Want to learn more about BSA? Visit  bsadesign.com . Fee...

Karen Tobin and Jennifer Hoskins discuss market design trends in healthcare and higher education from an interior design perspective. From the rise of hospitality feel to new products and evidence-based design research, the duo also discusses rapidly evolving technology needs and sustainable materials. Host:  Brian Moore Guests:  Karen Tobin & Jennifer Hoskins Referenced projects: Wa...

Adam Chahulski sits down to talk about BSA's seventh and newest studio in Charlotte, North Carolina, building a team, creating local partnerships and how BSA's design philosophy is a great fit for the Charlotte area. Host:  Brian Moore Guests:  Adam Chahulski Want to learn more about BSA? Visit  bsadesign.com . Feedback? Email  bmoore@bsadesign.com .

Paul Whitson , Healing Practice Director at BSA, discusses what Future Ready Healthcare Design means. From the shift from hospital-centric models, flexibility and making healthcare facilities community anchors to patient and caregiver experience, Paul shares how the next decade of healthcare design is shaping up. Host:  Brian Moore Guests:  Paul Whitson Want to learn more about BSA? Visi...

This episode is a discussion on designing spaces in healthcare specific to women, children and labor and delivery, recent changes in the space, cultural considerations, evidence-based design, balancing clinical efficiency and patient/family experience, accommodating workflows and more. Host:  Brian Moore Guests:  Jane Everett , Wendy St. John & Christie Adams Want to learn more about...

Teri Joy and Craig Puccetti discuss ambulatory surgery centers (ASC), how they have evolved in recent years, the impact of reimbursement policies, integrating workflows into design, balancing efficiency and patient experience, how design can solve operational pain points, and much more! Host :  Brian Moore Guests :  Teri Joy & Craig Puccetti Want to learn more about BSA? Visit ...

With 25 years of experience across healthcare, higher education, and research, Brian Hoagland joins the show to discuss the critical role of engineering in project planning, key considerations, strategies, and client conversations. Host :  Brian Moore Guests :  Brian Hoagland Projects Discussed : McCourtney Hall of Molecular Science & Engineering at Notre Dame Indiana Biosciences Res...

Emmie Tyson shares how important it is to consider neurodiversity in the design and planning of higher education spaces, including how institutions are addressing these needs, common challenges, design principles that are most effective and future trends and innovations. Host :  Brian Moore Guests :  Emmie Tyson Want to learn more about BSA? Visit  bsadesign.com . Feedback? Email&nb...

In this episode, listen in on a real Studio Design Lab, where BSA experts showcase and share internal planning and lessons learned on a recent project from an architectural and engineering perspective. These Design Labs are meant to engage our teams and share expertise across the firm, as well as problem solving. Take a peek behind the curtain and hear how our teams talk about our work! Host :&nbs...

In the fifth and final part of a mini-series looking at BSA as it celebrates its 50th anniversary, Tim Spence and Sam Jackson discuss the milestone, the firm's strengths, the future work with clients, talent acquisition and opportunities in the coming years. Host :  Brian Moore Guests :  Tim Spence & Sam Jackson Want to learn more about BSA? Visit  bsadesign.com . Feedback? Emai...

In part four of a mini-series looking at BSA as it celebrates its 50th anniversary, Tim Bosche and Justin Beadle discuss the concept of "Design That Inspires What's Next" - an aspirational challenge for our teams to work with clients on design drivers BSA focuses on: Human-Centered Design, Intelligent Structures, and Technology-Infused Design. These shape how BSA will explore the future, conn...

Don Altemeyer discusses how BSA was involved in the planning and creation of Midfield Terminal at the Indianapolis International Airport, how the process worked in putting together the team, lessons learned and more. Host :  Brian Moore Guests :  Don Altemeyer Click HERE to learn more on the Indianapolis International Airport Midfield Terminal. Want to learn more about BSA? Visit  b...

In the second part of a mini-series looking at BSA as it celebrates its 50th anniversary, Stephanie Peavler and Kenyon Worrell talk about the firm's unique culture and core values, and how it guides the Leadership Team and promotes accountability. Host :  Brian Moore Guests :  Stephanie Peavler  &  Kenyon Worrell Want to learn more about BSA? Visit  bsadesign.com . Fee...

In the first episode of a mini-series looking at BSA's 50th anniversary, founder Dick Sobieray and early BSA leaders Don Altemeyer and Keith Smith talk about the early days of the firm, what factors led to their continued success, employee engagement, client service as part of the firm's culture and what they hope the company will be remembered for. Host :  Brian Moore Guests : Dick Sobi...

Jen Worley, Justin Beadle, and Aileen Avila-Banaag discuss designing for user experience, including patient experience framework, VOC exercises, journey mapping, testing design concepts and emerging design concepts in experiential design. Host :  Brian Moore Guests :  Jen Worley , Justin Beadle , & Aileen Avila-Banaag Want to learn more about BSA? Visit  bsadesign.com . Feedback...