Architecture 5 10 20

The built environment requires careful crafting. Technology can relieve professionals of mundane tasks, which amplifies productivity. Could this become a balance between the built environment and digital environment? Welcome to the second season of Architecture 5 10 20! I'm your host, Guy Geier, Managing Partner of FXCollaborative Architects in New York. Guests from a wide range of backgrounds and...

Despite the challenging market, people are optimistic about the opportunities we can build as new strategies continue to develop. The industry is open to inspirational frameworks to create new assets for more creative spaces. How can professionals find more ways to build compelling environments? Welcome to the second season of Architecture 5 10 20! I'm your host, Guy Geier, Managing Partner of FXC...

Zoning can be a balancing act. Development projects must figure out how to implement design and simultaneously manage requirements. This comes out most often when there are many different sides to be accounted for. Teams learn to balance between the contrasting needs of the project, the client, and land use regulations. Welcome to the second season of Architecture 5 10 20! I'm your host, Guy Geier...

Firms balance work between the tension of innovating their practice and finding their footing in the changes of the industry. Simultaneously, firms are advising clients on the future work, ESG metrics, and more. What are people paying the most attention to in the current industry? Welcome to the second season of Architecture 5 10 20! I'm your host, Guy Geier, Managing Partner of FXCollaborative Ar...

From finance to recreation, multiple industries leverage technology to improve operations and expand service. Meanwhile, architecture is a long standing craft that has developed over centuries keeping the same foundational purpose. This purpose could evolve during changing times such as now. What can architects do if there's a desire to work differently but no coherent strategy to move forward? We...

Many factors are taken into account when designing a building, including the energy performance. Architects have the opportunity to work hand in hand with collaborators who specialize in monitoring and predicting energy efficiency, and vice versa. Through these collaborations, energy modeling is able to evaluate the physics of heat transfer in buildings and how energy performance varies in certain...

Who are you? Are you who you believe you are? More importantly, does who you are show in what you do? In this digital age, you distinguish yourself with the perspective you bring to your craft. The experience you bring to your craft is part of that perspective. Honoring the perspective of your design identity helps your presence stay consistent in all your creative ventures. Yet, it starts from a...

Venues and organizations evolve into new roles in the midst of New York City coming back to life. While serving their original purpose, it's possible for venues to contribute to the community based on the future of city development. Leaders and advocates proactively embrace the shift permeating New York. Welcome to the inaugural season of Architecture 5 10 20! I'm your host, Guy Geier, Managing Pa...

New York City is an urban hub of culture, innovation, and landscape. In working with this urban environment, infrastructure investments can rejuvenate the communities that call New York "home." How can we use current infrastructure to create a positive feedback loop? Welcome to the inaugural season of Architecture 5 10 20! I'm your host, Guy Geier, Managing Partner of FXCollaborative Architects in...

The concept of "one size fits all" is a fading thought of the 20th century. In modern society, personalized solutions address the needs of the people who are most impacted. This is especially true in education as the architecture profession adapts learning environments and work culture for the upcoming generations. Welcome to the inaugural season of Architecture 5 10 20! I'm your host, Guy Geier,...

Sustainability focuses on how we as people coexist with the planet. What does it take to build designs in an adaptive capacity? As professionals of the built environment, we have the expertise to guide design to a path that benefits the planet and society. Welcome to the inaugural season of Architecture 5 10 20! I'm your host, Guy Geier, Managing Partner of FXCollaborative Architects in New York....

Leadership ripples throughout the work environment. In modern society, leading another person takes collaboration. Effective leadership hones empathy, motivation, accountability, and practicality. Architects work in a similar way of trying to understand their role as collaborators toward a greater goal. Welcome to the inaugural season of Architecture 5 10 20! I'm your host, Guy Geier, Managing Par...

People constantly interact with architecture. From sidewalks to workspaces, architecture is not a hidden field. An architecture career path may be what feels like a mystery when there's no personal connection to the field. The public, especially youth, can form a more personal connection to architecture through representation. Welcome to the inaugural season of Architecture 5 10 20! I'm your host,...

In higher education, how do spaces impact the experience of learning and innovation? Student success appears to be tied to belonging. Not only that, students can flourish when able to connect the academic, the social, and the career aspects in their college experience. Future spaces must adapt to the changing needs of experiences held in educational spaces.  Welcome to the inaugural season of Arch...

Healthcare professionals list the built environment as a contributing factor of burnout. As the architecture becomes more interdisciplinary, the architectural practice model must evolve to include roles that intersect with medicines. Proper design thinking can change how people work for the better.  Welcome to the inaugural season of Architecture 5 10 20! I'm your host, Guy Geier, Managing Partner...

Architecture is changing. The delivery and the practice of architecture is changing. As architecture evolves into a complex, integrative practice how can architects embrace their new role as master orchestrators?  Welcome to the inaugural season of Architecture 5 10 20! I'm your host, Guy Geier, Managing Partner of FXCollaborative Architects in New York. Guests from a wide range of backgrounds and...