Detailed: An original podcast by ARCAT

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Richard Olcott, Design Partner at Ennead Architects in New York City, with offices in Shanghai and Los Angeles. They discuss the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center in Washington, D.C. You can see the project here as you listen along. Commissioned in 2019, the Hopkins Bloomberg Center is the brainchild of Ennead Architects, Rockwell Group, and SmithGroup...

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Wayne Van Loon, Principal, and Caitlin Poliak, Associate with Soderstrom Architects in Portland, Oregon. They discuss the Echolands Winery in Walla Walla, Washington.  You can see the project here as you listen along. Born from a vision by founder Doug Frost and Chairman Brad Bergman and designed in collaboration with Soderstrom Architects, Echolands Wine...

In this episode, Cherise is joined by returning guest, Brent Grubb, Managing Principal at Skylab Architecture in Portland, Oregon. They discuss The Humbird Hotel at Schweitzer Resort in Sandpoint, Idaho. You can see the project here as you listen along. The Humbird Hotel weaves the essence of Schweitzer Basin's heritage into a distinctive mountain lodging experience through innovative design and c...

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Ted Hyman, Partner, and Vlad Pajkic, Partner from ZGF Architects, a firm with multiple offices across North America and 750+ staff. You can see the project here as you listen along. Crafted as Cal Poly San Luis Obispo's inaugural interdisciplinary structure, the Frost Center seamlessly amalgamates three colleges within a single architectural embrace.  It...

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Sam Batchelor, AIA, LEED AP – Partner at designLAB Architects in Boston, Massachusetts. They discuss the Quinnipiac University Health and Wellness Center in Hamden, Connecticut. You can see the project here as you listen along. Uniting three previously separate departments – health, counseling, and recreation – the Quinnipiac Health and Wellness Center marks a...

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Christopher Roach, Principal, and Jacquelyn Fung, Studio Director at Studio VARA in San Francisco, California. You can see the project here as you listen along. The Redwood Highway Offices began as an adaptive reuse project that transformed the most banal of commercial box buildings into a light-filled courtyard office space specifically outfitted for a discer...

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Diana Kellogg, Architect at Diana Kellogg Architects based in New York City. They discuss the Rajkumari Ratnavati Girl's School in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India. You can see the project here as you listen along. Originally designed to be a multi-structure campus, the Rajkumari Ratnavati School serves hundreds of girls below the poverty line, equipping them with...

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Matthew Dennis, Founder and CEO of Bolt Builds in Brooklyn, New York. They discuss the Agency of Record Cocktail Bar and Restaurant in New York City. You can see the project here as you listen along. Designed with a keen eye on the golden age of advertising, the Agency of Record Cocktail and Bar unfolds like a visual love letter to mid-century New York, inject...

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Scott Crawford, Partner, and Hanna Kato, Associate from LMN Architects in Seattle. They discuss the Seattle Aquarium Ocean Pavilion in Seattle, Washington. You can see the project here as you listen along. Projected to open in the summer 2024, the Ocean Pavilion will be a one-of-a-kind facility, integrating a complex building program into Seattle’s waterfront...

In this episode, Cherise is joined by the two founders of La Union Studio in Seattle, WA, Sergio Max Legon-Talamoni, Director of Design and Culture, and Sonia-Lynn Abenojar, Director of Creativity. They discuss two projects –– the Baja Bistro and CheBogz –- adjacent restaurants located in the Beacon Hill area of Seattle. You can see the project here as you listen along. The beloved family-owned, n...

In this episode, Cherise is joined by  Sarah Kennedy, AIA, Associate, and Michael Kehl, AIA, LEED - Associate Principal at SCB based in Chicago with offices also in San Francisco, Boston, and Seattle. They discuss the design of the visionary multifamily housing project “Woolsey Gardens” in South Berkeley, CA. You can see the project here as you listen along. The Woolsey Gardens’ goal is to ac...

In this bonus episode, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2023 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Washington D.C. Cherise is joined by Sheeladitya Karmakar, Director Product Management at Honeywell Sustainable Buildings. Sheeladitya discusses Honeywell's commitment to sustainability. He emphasizes the global impact of buildings, which contribute to 37-38% of carbon emissions and co...

In this bonus episode, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2023 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Washington D.C. Cherise is joined by Michael Saunders, National Sales Manager - Commercial & Municipal Systems at Orenco Systems. With 30 years of experience in wastewater collection and treatment, Mike discusses the valuable insights gained from conferences and the importance of c...

In this bonus episode, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2023 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Washington D.C. Cherise is joined by Chanda Littlefield and Chris Motto from Nakamoto Forestry, both passionate about sustainable practices in forestry and carpentry. Nakamoto's focus on sustainable forest management in Japan, with an emphasis on thinning rather than clear-cutting, is...

In this bonus episode, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2023 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Washington D.C. Cherise is joined by Joe Rebori, Manager of Inquiries at BioMicrobics. Joe discusses BioMicrobics' role in wastewater treatment, stormwater treatment, and water reuse applications. The conversation emphasizes BioMicrobics' commitment to sustainability, net zero, and ene...

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Susan Bliss, FCSI, CDT, CCS, CCCA, LEED AP, SCIP – Principal, Specifier and Owner and Michael Lockwood, CSI, CDT Director of Operations, Senior Project Manager and Specifier both from Spec Services, LLC in Farmers Branch, Texas. This episode is a little different from our typical format. We’re bringing you another one of our popular deep dives into the importa...

In this bonus episode, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2023 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Washington D.C. Cherise is joined by Neal Lojek, Senior Sales Marketing Consultant, Business Development at Armatherm Thermal Bridging Solutions. Neal discusses the evolution of the construction industry towards net zero and Green building standards. The conversation highlights the une...

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Maxwell Jarosz, Founding Principal of Daft Büro Architecture in Miami and Noam Dvir, Principal and Co-founder of BoND in New York. They discuss the PatBO flagship boutique retail store within the Design District in Miami, FL. You can see the project here as you listen along. More than just a store; this space transforms the shopping experience into a work of a...

In this bonus episode, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2023 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Washington D.C. Cherise is joined by Edith Gawler, Marketing Manager at TimberHP by GO Lab. Edith explores Timber HP's role as the first U.S. producer of fiber insulation, providing an affordable and accessible solution for high-performance buildings. She emphasizes the company's commi...

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Sarah Cantine, Architect, Senior Associate at Scott Edwards Architecture. They discuss the Oregon Humane Society’s “New Road Ahead” project in Portland, Oregon. You can see the project here as you listen along. Adjacent to OHS’s existing shelter, the project expands their Portland campus from one building to three, and bolsters the organization’s national lead...

In this bonus episode, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2023 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Washington D.C. Cherise is joined by Jill Heidorf, National Sales Manager for Architects and Consultants at Polyguard Products. Jill explains Polyguard's commitment to sustainability and its role in controlling water, improving indoor air quality, using superior materials, and conservi...

In this episode, Cherise is joined by David Koel, Principal-in-Charge at Cushing Terrell and Shawn Pauly, Project Architect at Cushing Terrell. They discuss the Flathead Valley Community College, Paul D. Wachholz College Center in Kalispell, Montana. You can see the project here as you listen along. The Wachholz College Center is a 67,000-square-foot facility that combines two distinct venues into...

In this bonus episode, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2023 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Washington D.C. Cherise is joined by Mark Fusco, Global Director of Architectural Sales at Bison Innovative Products. Discover how Bison contributes to sustainability through their pedestal paver system made with recycled content. Mark shares insights into utilizing rapidly renewable m...

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Chris Brown and Brent Linden, Principals and Co-founders of Linden, Brown Architecture. They discuss Sequitur Winery in Newberg, Oregon. You can see the project here as you listen along. Originally a dairy farm, a 7,500-sf barn at the heart of an unused farm in the Willamette Valley, has been transformed into a cathedral for winemaking. The project included 11...

In this bonus episode, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2023 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Washington D.C. Cherise is joined by Brittany Storm, Sustainability Manager at MAPEI. Discover MAPEI's commitment to minimizing environmental impact and promoting healthier buildings, as Brittany discusses the dynamic evolution of sustainability trends, including a focus on carbon redu...