CA-RD Custom Home & Architecture Podcast

Tech Today, we're discussing technology and its role in custom home design. Rapid technological advancements make it easy to get caught up in the latest and greatest gadgets and devices for your home. Many people now opt for smart home devices, like Alexa-controlled lights, as they have become more accessible and affordable. However, it's important to remember that while these high-tech devices ma...

AI “Architectural intelligence the penultimate AI" Using  AI to create many things has recently become a popular trend worldwide. Technological advancements have made creating art increasingly prolific using AI algorithms for better or worse. AI has led to developing of new and unique art forms humans explore. However, this trend has also brought up many legal and ethical issues as artists fe...

"The greatest artist has no concept. Which a single block of marble does not potentially contain within its mass, but only a hand obedient to the mind can penetrate to this image ."  Artist, Architect, and Sculptor - Michelangelo "I saw the angel in the marble and carved until I set him free."  Artist, Architect, and Sculptor - Michelangelo.  Here at the  CA-RD Podcast , we hel...

Maximalism:  Today we are talking about Maximalism, something that is gaining popularity right now, and it is an inverse of the force of Minimalism. In this episode of the CA-RD Custom Home and Architecture podcast, JD Carling talks about Maximalism and how it is shaking up the world of construction and design. He looks at the history of design trends and how Maximalism fits into the mix. He...

Intimacy in Your Custom Home Intimacy is an essential aspect of any relationship, and the design of a home can impact the level of intimacy experienced by its occupants. Features like separate bedrooms or en suite bathrooms can provide privacy, while cozy and comfortable spaces like fireplaces or screened-in porches can encourage relaxation and conversation. The design of a home can affect the lev...

Art House Today's Podcast topic of art in the custom home includes an exceptional guest.  Coralie Claeysen-Gleyzon has worked in museums and art galleries across the globe, including the large 5-story-high contemporary art museum URBIS in Manchester, UK, and one of the most reputable galleries in the Middle East: The Third Line, Doha, Qatar. She also serves as an independent Art Consultant. S...

The House of God In this episode of the CA-RD Custom Home and Architecture podcast, JD Carling discusses how a custom home is a magnificent opportunity to dive into your spiritual life. He talks about the concepts defining the House of God and how your home affects your relationship with others and yourself. We will also touch on how we can connect with nature which is part of architectural DNA an...

Fun If you're listening for the first time, today we're having Fun.  Here are key things to listen out for: ● Fun in minimalist home architecture ● Architecture and invention ● Using the attitude of Fun to savor life Key Highlights [00:00:00] Introduction to today's topic: Fun [00:00:30] Pete & Pete series reference of Fun [00:02:28] Fun in minimalist home architecture [00:04:05] 106 McQu...

Iteration Iterating the custom home concept helps work through ideas and removes unnecessary things. It is part f discovering your architectural DNA. When you have done design checks and balances, something you are proud of emerges.   Give time and space to the custom home design process; let yourself look at things, feel what you feel in your initial reaction, pause, come back, and see...

This week talk about Subtly doing just the right amount for your custom home.

Kitchen Just like a human body has a heart, the kitchen is often the heart of a house design. It is an element that makes a building not just a mere structure but a home.  In this episode, you'll have the privilege to meet Binh from A + B Cabinets, a family-owned business.  Here are things to listen out for 1. The importance of a kitchen in a building 2. How to have a successfully connec...

Elements All buildings we see around us began as conceptual elements before taking the forms they are in today. Elements are born from a client's mind and, through relationship and care, are transferred to the designer's stewardship and ultimately realized as habitable buildings. These primary elements of architecture include point, line, plane, and volume. The order of these elements shows the tr...

Gratitude "The more grateful I am, the more beauty I see." – Mary Davis.  This quote could be one of the most accurate in the history of quotations. When we are thankful for even the most minor things in life, the universe always finds a way to make things work in our favor. The virtue of gratitude applies to all areas of life, custom homes and architecture included. In this episode, JD explo...

True Luxury Luxury is being extravagant or having great comfort in what you're doing. As much as having "expensive" stuff in your custom home can be desirable, lasting Luxury emerges with care and attention to design. Interestingly enough, an enormous number of expensive materials in houses, say, bathtubs, translate to high maintenance costs, and eventually, they cease to be luxuries and become li...

Modern is Dead  In today's CA-RD Custom Home and Architecture podcast episode, JD Carling delves into narrative-based architecture design. JD discusses that modern architecture is dead in a sense, but narrative architecture is always alive.  "Modern architecture is dead" is a striking saying. Still, the main idea is that any style scripted following hinders the ability to make a narrativ...

Houses that LIFT UP  In today's episode of the CA-RD Custom Home and Architecture podcast, JD Carling delves into the idea that a home can lift up not just the homeowner but everybody. JD discusses how a home affects the mood and the energy of its location. He talks about The overall context of the neighborhood or how a home can contribute and becomes DNA.  Here are key things to listen...

Construction  Construction is a massive effort involving hundreds of people, even for one home. It is a fantastic experience bringing everyone together to create a home. My wife and I dance to a salsa song that makes me think about the construction process. The song repeats the phrase "Valeo La Pena," which roughly translates to "Worth The Effort," In the song, it refers to love. When buildin...

Autobiography Your custom home is a reflection of yourself. When we look at successful homes, we can see their owners' life evident in the spaces. When you build a new home, consider how it reflects who you are and what you want to project as an individual to yourself and others.  In this episode, you will learn more about making your home reflect your personality and how we can help you writ...

Construction Documents for a custom home: Construction documents are one of the essential tools to communicate design intent to a builder or contractor. Preparing well-designed construction documents to get an accurate scope, pricing, and design for items in your construction contract is crucial to a successful project. Architect JD Carling breaks down construction documents in this episode of the...

Last week, we talked about materials as part of design development. Today, we're talking about the systems in those materials when you're building.  These systems can make or break your custom home design. So you need to get them right if you want to build a sustainable custom home. Here are the key things to listen out for: Electrical fixtures discussion Plumbing fixtures that increase the h...

Podcast - Design Development: Material Material can create a lasting emotional connection in your home.  When deciding on materials for your custom home or project, it's easy to get caught up in all the options and forget about the emotional impact of materials. At CA-RD, we propose to use the architecture DNA you discover during the first phase of your project to provide a guiding star for s...

Today we discuss how to further solidify the main idea of the custom home of your dreams, making it a design you love and connect with each day. This episode is the second one on Schematic design. For more, go back to episode 10 to dive deeper. Schematic design is directly connected to the DREAMS portion of architectural DNA. As a quick recap DNA is DREAMS, NATURE, & AFFECTS. These are the key...

Here are key things to listen out for: Your house is a magical place! What affects massing? How different masses communicate different things Key Highlights [00:56] A quick recap [03:49] Think of your house as a magical place [05:48] Drawing inspiration from Leon Alberti's book, Sacred Geometry. [06:29] What affects massing? [08:48] Your home already exists! Allow it to emerge through massing! [09...

Here are key things to listen out for: Why architectural DNA and its Affects are important The benefits of having a floor plan The steps to customize your floor plan Key Highlights [00:26] Introducing schematic design [00:58] Working on your floor plan [01:27] The benefits of having an architectural DNA and the Affects [03:55] The importance of a floor plan [06:30] A budgetary note to beware of [0...

Here are key things to listen out for:  What's the right amount to invest in your dream home? Some standard costs you will incur during the house design process How to find the right bank for your construction loan Key Highlights [00:26] Introducing today's topic [02:32] How much should you invest in your dream home? [05:57] The need for budgeting [07:28] Who is the right team for you? [08:43...