Spaces Podcast

Austin Fox, RA, AIA, NCARB , an award winning architect, principal, and founder of Austin Fox Architecture joins us to share some insight into how he's grown his firm, designing and building in flood zones like Florida, what happened with the Surfside condo collapse ( more detailed report here ), and we discuss NIMBYism and some differences between building in California and Florida. Thank you to...

Following the recent announcement of Facebook's Horizon Workrooms , Jason and Dimitrius discuss the 'Metaverse' and what that could mean for the built environment and society at large. Thank you to our sponsors! Twinmotion Twinmotion is a real-time rendering solution used by architecture, engineering, and construction professionals to create high-quality imagery, client presentations, and interact...

With busier lifestyles, an array of entertainment options, cable television, streaming services, and social distancing, movie theaters are facing an unprecedented number of challenges that will likely spur evolution in design. Robert McCall, AIA, NCARB, Principal at JKRP Architects joins us in this wide-ranging conversation, discussing various aspects of movie theaters including design, constructi...

Following a listener request, we are exploring how workplace is evolving through and post-pandemic. In this first episode of our Workplace miniseries, Design Strategist, Evelyn Lee, FAIA , joins us to share her research and insight into the evolution of workplace. Evelyn is the first ever Senior Experience Designer at Slack Technologies , Founder of the Practice of Architecture , and Co-Host on th...

A team, team member, and/or organization can loose focus on a particular project for a number reasons, but the effects can be detrimental to the quality and delivery of a project. Jason and Dimitrius share experiences with project exhaustion, discuss some reasons why it occurs, and ways to mitigate it. Have you experienced project exhaustion? Thank you to our sponsors! Twinmotion Twinmotion is a r...

David Drazil, founder of ' Sketch Like an Architect ,' joins us to share his passion for visual representation of architecture. We discuss the purpose and benefits of sketching, why the skill should extend beyond just architects, David provides insight into how to improve your skills, and more! Thank you to our sponsors! Twinmotion Twinmotion is a real-time rendering solution used by architecture,...

There are times in a project when you save money, improve efficiency, or avoid a catastrophe and the client never knows. Jason and Dimitrius discuss similar situations in their careers and more. Are you an unsung hero at your job? What's your story? We'd love to hear it and acknowledge the amazing work you do that may go unnoticed! Thank you to our sponsors! Twinmotion Twinmotion is a real-time re...

Takbir Fatima II, Architect and Director of  DesignAware,  the  Fractals Workshop , and  BuildAware,  participant of  ard , writer, and TEDx speaker joins us to share her work and process and what experimental design means to her. We discuss pro bono work for communities, mosque design, generative & computational design, tapping into and avoiding traditional desig...

We continue the conversation from our previous episode, 'Another Mass Exodus' , sharing responses from listeners and their thoughts on a mass exodus from the building industry. We also briefly discuss the wildfires in Turkey and signs of a record season that may occur in the U.S., particularly California, referencing the articles, Early signs show 2021 could be an especially catastrophic wildfire...

After the economic crash of 2008, the building industry saw a forced departure of many mid-level leaders which never quite returned. Today there are different circumstances, but there could be a similar outcome. Jason and Dimitrius discuss the possibility of another mass exodus, some of the reasons behind it, the good and bad of it, younger professionals wanting to be self employed, a movement to...

Jason and Dimitrius discuss an article, A Drought So Dire That a Utah Town Pulled the Plug on Growth , which reports on one of the first town's in the U.S. to purposely stop development due to a water drought. Thank you to our sponsors! Twinmotion Twinmotion is a real-time rendering solution used by architecture, engineering, and construction professionals to create high-quality imagery, client pr...

Your roof is the first line of defense from water. It's an important decision from design to what material to use. Tatsuya "Tats" Nakagawa, CEO of Castagra , a plant-based, sustainable, and VOC-free roof coating manufacturer, joins us to discuss roof coatings. He shares his insight on the material, complexities, considerations, and client relationship management in an evolving world. Tats also hos...

Shop drawings are an important part of the building process to go from design to construction. Jason and Dimitrius discuss the process, the CYA nature of it, things to consider, and more! Thank you to our sponsors! Twinmotion Twinmotion is a real-time rendering solution used by architecture, engineering, and construction professionals to create high-quality imagery, client presentations, and inter...

Tony Barbano, UA Local 250 Foreman, Start-up Specialist and Instructor at EMCOR Services Mesa Energy Systems shares his expertise to highlight the role of a commercial HVAC installer. We discuss the difference between residential and commercial systems, the relationship between installers and engineers, tips on mechanical design, the union apprenticeship program and benefits, Title 24, and more! T...

If you haven't heard the news and discussion about delivery drones, flying cars, and space travel, there have been significant developments in recent weeks and days. Jason and Dimitrius ponder how these developments may change our buildings - drone pads, skyports, skyparks, and supercharged urban sprawl. Sponsor: Twinmotion is a real-time rendering solution used by architecture, engineering, and c...

Georgi Lechtarski, Project Architect at holger meyer architektur and co-founder and host of The Creative Insider podcast joins the show. Georgi shares his architectural journey, we discuss an international issue in the building industry, and he shares some of the insight he's gained from 60 episodes and interviews with guests from various creative industries. Sponsor: Twinmotion is a real-time ren...

So much can be lost in translation when you're not speaking directly to someone. In this episode Jason and Dimitrius discuss the value of speaking directly to someone in our industry, whether its face to face, through zoom or by phone. Dimitrius also shares his experience and the lapse in communication while going through plan check during the pandemic. You'll never guess how many resubmittals it...

Paul Dashevsky and Jon Grishpul, co-founders of  GreatBuildz , join the show to share insight and tips for your next home remodel project. We discuss impacts of covid, difficulties with project scheduling, the HGTV effect, what professional to start a project with, and current trends (shag rugs??). GreatBuildz is a service that connects homeowners with reliable renovation contractors and prov...

Can the spaces we design and build play a role in unifying people? Jason and Dimitrius discuss the impacts of a politically divided country on the workplace and ponder if its possible to unify people through the work that we do. Show Music: Intro - "Keep Calm and Chill" by Soundroll Outro - "Bounced Back," by Blue Topaz If you enjoy our content, you can check out similar content from our fellow cr...

Eric Corey Freed, Director of Sustainability at CannonDesign , and author of Circular Economy for Dummies , joins us to simplify climate change, sustainability, and a circular economy so that anyone can understand. Show Music: Intro - "Keep Calm and Chill" by Soundroll Outro - "Jellyfish Chute" by Jobii If you enjoy our content, you can check out similar content from our fellow creators at Gābl Me...

Season 4 Preview! We discuss what we've been up to over the break, including a home remodel, crazy work loads during a pandemic, setting work boundaries around a new baby, chasing hockey tournaments, business growth, and more. We also chat about what we're looking forward to in our upcoming episodes! Show Music: Intro - "Keep Calm and Chill" from Soundroll Outro - "Jellyfish Chute" by Jobii Album...

In this, our season finale, we discuss off grid homes. Our guests, Aaron J Henderson, AIA, principal architect of Sovereign Architecture shares his experience designing, building, and living in his own off grid home and Brandon Weiss, Chief Innovation Officer of Dvele Homes provides insight into how Dvele has innovated home building, incorporating sustainable and off grid capable features standard...

In this last episode of EXPRESS for Season 3, Jason and Dimitrius start with updated insight into a previous episode on designers vs. architects, then discuss the influence of content marketing on the industry and the shift towards creating your own media channels in lieu of traditional marketing methods. Show Music: Intro - "Keep Calm and Chill" by Soundroll Outro - "What" by Aldous Young Mention...

Pablo Cortez, President & Principal Landscape Architect of Sitio Landscape Architecture, joins us to discuss his experience with a wide range of landscape architecture projects, the design process, designing in fire hazard zones, and much more, including his podcast, Naturally Built! Show Music: Intro - "Keep Calm and Chill" by Soundroll Outro - "Still Trying," by Dylan Sitts Mentioned in this epi...

In light of the recent dispute between Dave Chappelle and Comedy Central, Jason and Dimitrius discuss standing up for what's right, what's fair, and the influence of profits on business decisions. The conversation touches on unpaid internships, fair wages, wealth gap, and much more. Show Music: Intro - "Keep Calm and Chill" by Soundroll Outro - "Still Trying," by Dylan Sitts Mentioned in this epis...