Spaces Podcast

Marian Rafael, co-founder of One to One Displays in Melbourne, Australia, joins the show to discuss her company, a floor plan visualization business and facility that projects your floor plans and elevations in 1:1 scale, to help you understand the scale and feel of your building in real life. Show Music: Intro - "Keep Calm and Chill" by Soundroll Outro - "Perfect Time," by Toby Tranter Mentioned...

This is the one stop shop for everything you need to know about shipping container buildings. Mark Oberholzer, architect and Associate Principal at KTGY joins us to discuss shipping container buildings and his project Hope on Alvarado, a shipping container building for modern and affordable transitional housing on Alvarado street in Los Angeles for the homeless population. Amanda Gattenby, VP of D...

Jason and Dimitrius discuss the difficult decision to turn down work, some things to look for before working with a client, and opportunities to salvage a job... if you choose to. Show Music: Intro - "Keep Calm and Chill" by Soundroll Outro - "Perfect Time," by Toby Tranter Mentioned in this episode: NCARB Podcast Gabl CES

Niall Patrick Walsh, architectural designer for Building Design Partnership (BDP), creator of Architecture Words, and co-founder of Bubble Futures Platform, joins the show to discuss what he's up to. With him being an architectural designer, writer, entrepreneur, and former Senior Editor at ArchDaily, we covered a lot - opportunities for the future of the architectural profession, visionary thinki...

Jason and Dimitrius discuss the purpose of licensing, why some may not get licensed, the effect on a profession and its clients, innovating your practice, and how education could evolve to address the issue. Show Music: Intro - "Keep Calm and Chill" by Soundroll Outro - "Keep It," by Dylan Sitts Mentioned in this episode: Gabl CES NCARB Podcast

Anthony Winston III, from Winston Engineering, sits down with us to chat about mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineering, some trends he's seeing, and what he's currently working on. Show Music: Intro - "Keep Calm and Chill" by Soundroll Outro - "How Did We" by Toby Tranter Mentioned in this episode: Gabl CES NCARB Podcast

Alan Maskin, Principal/Owner at Olson Kundig, joins us to discuss the first facility, located in Seattle, WA, for Recompose, a company that will offer a “natural organic reduction” alternative to cremation and conventional burial methods. Keith Eggener, Professor of Architectural History at the University of Oregon, provides insight into the history and evolution of cemeteries and death care. Show...

Jason and Dimitrius discuss the anxieties and complexities of client relationships, making presentations, managing expectations, and imposter syndrome. Show Music: Intro - "Keep Calm and Chill" by Soundroll Outro - "How Did We" by Toby Tranter Mentioned in this episode: NCARB Podcast Gabl CES

Dimitrius chats with Bill Caleo, co-founder and Head of Operations for The Brooklyn Home Company (TBHCo), a residential and hospitality development firm based in Brooklyn, NY. Bill discusses passive house principle projects, a hotel project, and shares tips for developers. Project Spotlight: - Brooklyn Passive House Principle Projects, 715 6th Avenue – Greenwood Heights & 271-273 14th Street – Sou...

Given today's social climate and further sparked by a recent article in Builder magazine, "This is Personal: For Home Builders, Black Lives Matter" by John McManus, Jason and Dimitrius discuss the black experience within the history of home building and the greater building industry. Show Music: Intro - "Keep Calm and Chill" by Soundroll Outro - "Fight On" by Pro Reese Mentioned in this episode: N...

Hours after the release of the previous EXPRESS episode, California took significant steps backwards in reopening. In addition, our guest canceled, so Jason and Dimitrius dig into a deeper discussion on COVID-19 and society. Show Music: Intro - "Keep Calm and Chill" by Soundroll Outro - "Backyard" by Gregory David Mentioned in this episode: NCARB Podcast Gabl CES

We conclude our 2-part miniseries with Jake Zander, mechanical and plumbing Project Manager at Broadway Mechanical Contractors, Tim Uhler, lead carpenter for Pioneer Builders and creator of @awesomeframers, and Willard Williams Jr., Virtual Design and Construction Manager at JTM Construction. We continue the conversation on the evolution of construction, discussing various trades, relationships, c...

Jason and Dimitrius discuss the effects of COVID-19 on day to day business and how it could change the way we design and build. Discussed on the show: AIA Re-occupancy Assessment Tool Show Music: Intro - "Keep Calm and Chill" by Soundroll Outro - "Backyard" by Gregory David Mentioned in this episode: NCARB Podcast Gabl CES

Do you know what a property title is? Our guest, Zac Torres, Assistant Vice President, National Sales, at Fidelity National Title • FNTG Builder Services, joins the show to give some insight into property title, what is involved in researching a title report, and how title insurance works. Show Music: Intro - "Keep Calm and Chill" by Soundroll Outro - "As Real As It Gets" by Matt Large Mentioned i...

These fluid and rapidly changing times call for us to kick it up a notch. Welcome to SPACES Express! In this first episode of our new series, we describe the concept of the series. Show Music: Intro - "Keep Calm and Chill" by Soundroll Outro - "As Real As It Gets" by Matt Large Mentioned in this episode: Gabl CES NCARB Podcast

We are excited to kick off season 3 with our guest, Christine Williamson of Building Science Fight Club! Christine shares her expertise to help us discuss the evolution of construction. In our conversation we discuss architects' construction education, complexities in the field, construction and detailing tips, and much more! Show Music: Intro - "Keep Calm and Chill" by Soundroll History - "Ivory...

Season 3 Preview! We discuss big news, what we've been up to over the break, and share what we have planned for this season and beyond! Show Music: Intro - "Keep Calm and Chill" from Soundroll Outro - "Back in the Days" by Mai Ligne Album artwork: Photo by Kaique Rocha from Pexels Mentioned in this episode: NCARB Podcast Gabl CES

It's our Season 2 finale! We did a live stream inviting listeners to join the show, including our special guest listener who won our Instagram Trivia Tuesday contest. We discussed Sports Performance Training Centers, featuring the Mamba Sports Academy. We also share our thoughts on the season, play "Spaces Podcab" with our guest, and reveal the topic lineup for Season 3! Project Spotlights: Mamba...

According to the World Health Organization, around 450 million people, worldwide, suffer from mental disorders. Studies show that the built environment can provide positive effects on your emotional and mental wellness. Stephanie Vito, AIA, from CannonDesign joins the show to discuss the difference between medical and behavioral health hospitals, challenges, societal changes, design elements, and...

Luxury custom homes get all the attention in magazines and movies, but do you know the complexities that are involved in this niche of the industry? Architect, David Olson, of David R. Olson Architects, joins us to discuss the architect's role, relationships between designers, builders, and clients, the process of designing a home, budget and timing, navigating contentious neighbors, and much more...

In the spirit of Halloween, Spaces Podcast presents the second edition of "Haunted Spaces." In this episode we highlight the St. Augustine Lighthouse in St. Augustine, Florida and the sea of spirits that roam its premises. Show Music: Intro - "The Cemetary Dance" by Jon Bjork "Grave Swap" by Edward Karl Hanson, "Transonic" by Ethan Sloan, and "Lego Castle" by Etienne Roussel Album Artwork by Paul...

What does community mean to you? Ken Ryan, a Principal at KTGY Architecture & Planning, joins us to discuss planning techniques and trends, how to create great communities, transportation, and his experience as a Mayor and city official, highlighting how to get projects done. Artist and community leader, Stix also shares the work he's doing through Think Watts and his partnerships with the L.A. Cl...

The Space Needle has recently undergone a $100 million renovation. We discuss the design elements that were incorporated and have a broader conversation on the relevancy of landmark structures today. Brad Glauser from Edify Studios, a Seattle based consulting firm, provides a local perspective of its original development and its evolution. Project Spotlight: The Space Needle by John Graham Jr. & V...

Have you considered adding an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) to your home? This episode covers everything you need to know. Architect Travis Mahoney of Matterform Architecture + Development joins us to share his experience, designing, building, AND living in his own ADU. In this episode we discuss how ADUs largely became prohibited across the U.S., recent code changes, and complexities in design, p...

What will future stadiums look like? Licensed engineer...architect...AND LEED BD+C certified professional, Erleen Hatfield, PE, AIA, Managing Partner of the Hatfield Group, joins us to discuss structural engineering, stadiums, and her work on the Atlanta Falcons Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Francisco Gonzalez Pulido, from FGP Atelier, shares his experience designing the Diablos Stadium in Mexico City. W...