The Architecture Geeks Podcast

Every firm owner has seen their share of student portfolios as future architects begin vying for internships. Matthew and Larry talk about the work they've seen and share ideas on how to make your portfolio work for you.

Midnight email looking for work provides the latest for The Architecture Geeks! Matthew and Larry talk about getting ready for the job hunt, steps to take to prepare, and whether or not schools are doing enough to help future interns.

Is the profession of architecture in poor shape? Year end magazine articles say yes. Matthew and Larry take the first podcast of the year to discuss some of the "issues" supposedly affecting architecture.

Preserving buildings isn't always a yes or no discussion. Now the architecture community in Dallas finds itself at a crossroads of what to do with Dallas City Hall. Matthew and Larry discuss what should go into the decisions about preserving the I.M. Pei structure, including if the building is worth saving or if it's time has come and gone.

Matthew and Larry take opposite sides on recent changes to Atlanta's building ordinances which require all roofs to be white. Plus there are dogs barking in the background.

Thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill - which is turning out not so beautiful - communities across the country are losing funding for sometimes critical infrastructure projects. Matthew and Larry touch on a couple of changes impacting Texas.

Architects cannot only be the victims of a crime. They can also be the ones committing them. Join Matthew and Larry as the discuss the activities architects may conduct that could potentially land them in hot water, from misuse of their license to abusing their position within local government to line their pockets.

Ever get those calls where something just seems fishy? Matthew and Larry talk about some potential scams architects may encounter during their career, and one or two they've experienced personally.

Is a recession just around the corner? Matthew and Larry discuss what the tariff talk may already be doing, what preparations they are making, and what's come out of past recessions.

The Twins have turned 6! Yikes! Join Larry and Matthew (mostly Matthew) as they discuss what Matthew has learned in the latest year of parenting as an architect. What's noticed most this time around? You might be surprised.

Larry and Matthew kick off 2025 with a quick discussion around the plusses and minuses of AI, what's still missing, and how they are currently utilizing the various programs.

Need some ideas for last minute gifts? Larry and Matthew share some simple solutions for those moments when you panic and realize your holiday shopping isn't quite done.

Florida and other areas have taken quite the beating the last couple of months between Debby, Helene, and Milton. Matthew and Larry share what they've learned from an architect's perspective, from costs associated with damage to the potential to build more resilient structures as hurricanes grow more fierce.

What would you do if your child's school decided to close? Districts across Texas and the US are facing this challenge. Matthew and Larry discuss some of the reasons behind school closings and consolidations; the impact school can have on neighborhoods; and potential uses for once vital facilities.

Do you still use your dining room? Matthew and Larry discuss the disappearing dining room, what some people have theorized as to why, and whether that really contributes to loneliness. You'll also enjoy listening to Larry sound a bit like a foghorn as he gets over a recent head cold.

The 2024 Summer Olympics are over, and while Larry got to be a little sporty, there was plenty for he and Matthew to geek out about. To finish off the games, Matthew and Larry share info on slow pools, fast tracks, and architecture as an Olympic event. They had breakdancing this year, so why not?

Kind of. With the Olympics underway, Matthew and Larry discuss some of the architectural challenges cities face hosting the Olympics as well as the truly important question - What are the athletes sleeping on? Who knew they could be so sporty?

Larry and Matthew kick off the second half of the season with a conversation with Matthew's intern AJ. We find out what he did and didn't like doing and what his future plans are.

As Matthew faces the prospect of having a high school student shadow him this summer, he has a few questions for Larry to answer. Hopefully he got the answers right.

No potties this time. But don't let the title fool you. This isn't about outdoor activities either. Matthew and Larry talk about some of the factors driving the increase in homeowners insurance rates, including cost of goods and climate change.

Politicians and the public have spent far too much time over the last decade discussing who can use which restroom. So Larry and Matthew decided to talk about that some more. Join them as they discuss the practical challenges of converting to all-gender or gender-neutral restrooms.

An estimated 30% of water usage comes from flushing toilets. Not showering. Not laundry. Just flushing. Matthew and Larry kick off the first of several podcasts on water usage and footprint and new tech being researched to make toilets even more efficient.

Another year and time to check in and see how Matthew's twins are doing. Are they architects yet? Matthew and Larry talk about the changes over the last year in how the twins are seeing the world and if that comes from being the children of an architect.

What if the roads you drive on every day could charge your car? Matthew and Larry speak with Michelle Mueller at the Michigan Department of Transportation and Dr. Stefan Tongur at Electreon about Detroit's pilot program to electrify roadways that can extend the charge on electric vehicles and help ease the worry of charging anxiety.

Are you dating? Or just working with an architect? Matthew and Larry spend the day after Valentine's looking at the similarities between personal relationships and your relationship with your architect. Are they really that alike?