Spaces Podcast

Project changes deep into design or construction can be costly for everyone involved. Jason and Dimitrius discuss what a change order is, some ways it impacts the project team, ways to mitigate the i…

After the previous conversation about the lack of planning ahead that occurs in the building industry, Jason and Dimitrius discuss the article, 7 Key Steps to a Growth Strategy That Works Immediately…

It may be safe to say, the building industry has long lacked a commitment to planning ahead. Fear of making less can keep us in the weeds, actually missing opportunities to make more. Approaching a p…

Rachel Olsen, Structural Project Manager at Wright Engineers, provides insight into structural engineering and design. We discuss what a structural engineer does, relationship with architects, the de…

The digital world is providing a number of new opportunities for everyone. What happens to the built world if architects begin to take their talents elsewhere? In recent news, PUBG Mobile announced t…

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 …

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.

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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 likel…

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…

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…

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 ex…

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 …

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 experiment…

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…

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 simi…

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…

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 r…

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!

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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 …

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 th…