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As an architect or engineer, how exposed are you or your firm to risk? For example, is there a prevailing parties' clause in your contract? Do you know what that is? If you’re an architect or engineer with decision making power in your firm, have your own practice, or are eyeing the opportunity to move up or start your own practice one day, you’ll want to listen to this entire episode. Most people...

More than half of the owner-occupied homes in the U.S. were built before 1980, with around 38% built before 1970. Many of these homes are not equipped to handled modern energy demands, climate changes, or goals for efficiency. In this episode, Lauren Salz, Co-founder and CEO of Sealed , joins us to share how Sealed is helping homeowners modernize their homes with the latest HVAC, weatherproofing,...

What if framing clips could snap into place as easily as cycling shoes click into a bike pedal? In this episode,  Ken Sobel , Founder and CEO of  Hyperframe , joins the show to discuss an extremely practical solution that Hyperframe has introduced to the industry - a snap-together metal framing system. Enhanced by software and mixed reality technology, the system leads to less waste, hig...

In this conversation, we continue to explore the evolution of construction, this time speaking with Jordan Lawver , Director of Product Strategy and Innovation for Building Construction Technology at Trimble . In that role, Jordan is responsible for the long-range vision and roadmap for the various cutting-edge products that Trimble brings to the construction site. We discuss the differences betwe...

By 2030, all of the Baby Boomer generation will be age 65 or older. In the U.S., that will be 76.4 million people in need, or approaching the need for senior care and housing. Ben Seager, AIA, LEED AP, Associate Principal at KTGY joins us in this conversation to share his expertise and experience in service-enriched senior housing, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. We...

In this episode, we have a fascinating conversation about Symbium , the Complaw® company, with the company's Co-Founder and CEO, Leila Banijamali. This company is fundamentally disrupting how complex planning regulations are consumed by the public and creating intuitive web applications from complex laws and regulations to make it easy for anyone to understand what’s possible on a particular...

In this episode, we discuss multigenerational housing with Michael Leckie, architect, entrepreneur, and founder of Leckie Studio Architecture + Design . Through his experience on a recent project, Full House , Michael explains his approach to designing a multigenerational home, the benefits of the typology, special considerations, trends, and much more. Project Highlight: Full House | Vancouver, B...

If you've been following along with our conversations around housing supply solutions, you'll enjoy this episode with John Geary, CEO and Co-Founder of Abodu , the ADU company. Abodu builds no-compromise backyard homes (also called Accessory Dwelling Units or ADUs) that expand a property’s livable space. John and Co-Founder Eric McInerney founded Abodu to streamline the process of instal...

In this episode, we are joined by,  Rob Asher , CEO of  Giraffe , an early-stage real estate development platform that accelerates finding, assessing, and developing sites. In this conversation, we discuss Co-Design, its process, potential benefits for cities and communities, how Giraffe can facilitate the implementation of co-design, and much more. Rob sits at the intersection of real e...

In this episode Dimitrius speaks with Jaron Lubin , Partner at Safdie Architects . It is a fascinating conversation about Jaron's view on the state of architecture today, discussing shifts in culture and thinking, the opportunity for architects to work together, how we can encourage diversity in design, and the potential for architects involvement in policymaking and planning. Thank you to our spo...

A net zero-energy community (ZEC) is one that has greatly reduced energy needs through efficiency gains such that the balance of energy for vehicles, thermal, and electrical energy within the community is met by renewable energy. In this episode, Matthew Grocoff, Esq., LEED-GA, LFA, founder of  THRIVE Collaborative , joins us for an inspiring conversation about Veridian at County Fa...

Our health and the built environment are inextricably linked, yet we often neglect to design and build as though they are. Erin Peavey, AIA , an award-winning architect and design researcher at HKS , trained in architecture and psychology, shares her expertise, research, and passion to highlight why you should consider designing and building for health and wellbeing. In this conversation we discus...

Ghosting refers to the act of abruptly ending communication with someone without explanation. Jason & Dimitrius discuss the range of reasons why a client may ghost you and ways to reconnect or move on. As heard on the show: 7 Reasons Why Clients Ghost You (and What to Do About It) How to deal with client ghosting Thank you to our sponsors! Infratech Infratech outdoor comfort heating systems co...

Shawn Frayne, CEO and Co-Founder of Looking Glass Factory , a 3D holographic interface company that aims to improve the way we collaborate, live, learn, and interact with each other, joins us to share his insight and thoughts on the intersection of the real and digital worlds. We discuss what the metaverse is, the importance of various modes to access it, 3D holographic interfaces' imprint on the...

Occasionally we need to take a pause and ask ourselves why we do the things we do. Maybe there's an opportunity to approach things differently. Jason and Dimitrius discuss a blog post from Housing Design Matters , titled Asking "Why" which reflects on this idea and poses a couple of questions on design aspects in housing. We discuss home offices, barn doors, and outlet placement. What are your bur...

On November 19, 2021 the U.S. House of Representatives, in a partisan vote, passed the $1.75 trillion Build Back Better bill intended to create millions of good-paying jobs, enable more Americans to join and remain in the labor force, and grow the economy from the bottom up and the middle out. Jason and Dimitrius discuss the major points of the legislation and share thoughts on the good, bad, or q...

Behind growing concerns of climate change from greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the building sector, waste, pollution, and costs associated with today's standard construction techniques, architects, builders, and sustainability advocates are turning towards mass timber as an alternative method of construction. Michael Green and Natalie Telewiak, Principals at MGA | Michael Green Architecture shar...

On November 6, 2021 the U.S. Congress passed a bipartisan $1.2 trillion bill intended to rebuild America’s roads, bridges and rails, expand access to clean drinking water, high-speed internet, tackle the climate crisis, advance environmental justice, and invest in underserved communities. Jason and Dimitrius discuss the major points of the legislation and share thoughts on the good, bad, or questi...

Jason and Dimitrius continue the conversation on U.S. migration discussing the opposing views on whether it is happening, where people are moving, why they are leaving, some things to consider about the movement, and more! As heard in the show: UC studies: Contrary to popular belief, residents are not fleeing California Just before COVID-19, American migration hit a 73-year low Where are Americans...

Research shows that millions of Americans are moving either to start a new job or to move home. Jason and Dimitrius discuss potential reasons - the economics, politics, opportunities, and more. Thank you to our sponsors! Infratech Infratech outdoor comfort heating systems combine eco-friendly, ambient warmth with unparalleled design versatility, to add year-round comfort to the world’s most presti...

In an effort to increase housing supply in California, the controversial Senate Bill 9 was recently passed. The bill allows property owners to split a single-family lot into two lots, add a second home to their lot or split their lot into two and place duplexes on each. Nidal Hamida, Registered Architect in the State of California and Founder of the firm Hamida Architects , joins the show to share...

Continuing the conversation on 3D printed construction, Jason and Dimitrius share their thoughts on the news that Lennar , one of the largest homebuilders in the U.S., partnered with ICON to developed the largest 3D printed community to date, a 100-home neighborhood in Austin, Texas with Bjarke Ingles' BIG as the designer. As heard in the show: RSI Homes ICON and Lennar reveal...

With widespread labor shortage concerns, the building industry is increasingly looking towards 3D printing as a core method to fabricate buildings or construction components. Philip Lund-Nielsen, Co-founder & Head of Americas at COBOD International , the World's leading supplier of 3D construction printers, shares his expertise and insight into 3D printed construction and the technology....

Is it wrong or do you just not trust the drawings? Dimitrius and Jason discuss the journey of drawings from design through construction - collaborating with other designers, repeating work based on lack of trust or variation in required information, translating the information to accurate delivery in the field, and more. Show Music: Intro - "Keep Calm and Chill" by Soundroll Outro - "Remember Thes...

Dimitrius shares the behind the scenes chaos that went into his prep for the ArchiMentors Summit and he and Jason revisit the major points of his talk - 6 intangible traits for tangible success. Don't forget to register for the ArchiMentors Summit 2021 to hear Dimitrius and other industry professionals share skills they don't teach you at school. Learn how you can build a career on your own terms....