Peopleverse
Evan Troxel // Tect App, Inc.
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In a time when technology, data, and information are overly abundant, the Peopleverse podcast cuts below the surface to illuminate the people and the stories that make up the wisdom of the building industry. Join architect, industry veteran, and host Evan Troxel as we build the Peopleverse for the building industry. Learn more at https://peopleverse.fm.
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Nov 30, 2022
020 - Ian Merker, AIA, LEED AP live from the Tect booth at AIACon22
Ian Merker, AIA, LEED AP joins the Peopleverse podcast live from the Tect booth in the expo hall at the American Institute of Architects National Conference on Architecture which took place on June 23-25 in Chicago, Illinois.
In this episode we talk about what attending the National Conference on Architecture is like from an architect's perspective and we discuss some professional activities architects are involved with—beyond their day job—to serve their communities. This peek into the life of an architect illuminates additional corners of the profession for those who want to know more.
About Ian:
Ian has close to 20 years of experience in managing the design and construction administration of major projects including developments in civic and education markets. Throughout his career, he has worked toward opportunities to practice high quality regenerative design and historic preservation. He is a strong believer that architecture and research combined with design thinking, strengthens society and in turn contributes to a positive sustainable effect on the world.
As an active leader in professional organizations, Ian has engaged in mentorship, industry commitments to climate action and historic preservation, and advocated the value of design and architecture to the community.
Episode links:
* Ian on LinkedIn
* Ian on Twitter
* CannonDesign website
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Nov 9, 2022
019 - Dena Prastos, AIA
Dena Prastos, AIA of Indigo River joins the podcast to talk about her multidisciplinary background and approach to a career in architecture. The bulk of this conversation is about how architects can and should differentiate their practice using examples from her waterfront-focused work and about the value of architects through specialization during changing times, among many other important topics listed in the notes below.
About Dena:
As Founder and CEO of Indigo River, Dena Prastos, AIA, is the first "waterfront architect," trailblazing a new category in the industry. Indigo River is a women-owned transdisciplinary design firm focused on progressive waterfront architecture, resiliency, and climate adaptation. A leading authority in New York Harbor and beyond, the firm specializes in climate adaptation through waterfront solutions that seamlessly transcend boundaries - guiding and executing projects from ideation through final construction and operations.
Waterfront architect, civil engineer, futurist, climate adaptation expert, entrepreneur, and creative original, Dena is driven to transform the built world at the water's edge. With transdisciplinary and progressive views, she is fueled by the overlapping of design, technology, and nature.
Dena is a licensed architect with a graduate degree in civil engineering. Born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska, she deeply appreciates nature and humankind's ability to design, build, and create infrastructure in some of the world's harshest conditions. Dena is an experienced leader of innovative leading projects around the world, directing infrastructure construction, marine engineering, and the design of waterfront architecture. This experience has given her the tools to navigate the firm's diverse client work with her unique vision and competency in construction, engineering, and waterfront architecture.
As a one-stop shop for solutions at the water’s edge, Indigo River works on notable projects around New York Harbor including East Side Coastal Resiliency in Manhattan, Robert De Niro's Wildflower Studios in Astoria, River Ring in Williamsburg, and the Harlem River Greenway in East Harlem.
Before starting Indigo River, Dena worked at DCAK MSA Architecture and Engineering as the Director of Project Management and Business Development, McLaren Engineering Group as a senior project manager and The Conti Group. Dena earned her Bachelor of Architecture at New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT), where she subsequently completed a graduate degree in Civil Engineering. At NJIT, she was a Division 1 soccer player. After gaining valuable experience in the industry, she went to Harvard Business School’s “Leading Professional Service Firms” Executive Education program.
She serves on the National Council of Architectural Registration Board’s (NCARB) Future’s Collaborative. In 2021, she joined the AIA Resilience and adaptation Advisory Group, and in 2022 she was asked to join AIA’s YAF Summit 30: Mission 2130; the Summit seeks to respond to critical issues present in the profession, namely, to address challenges the architecture profession will face in the next century, focusing on architecture, society, and our planet. She also serves on her local Planning Board in historic Grand View-on-Hudson, New York.
About Indigo River:
Indigo River is a women-owned transdisciplinary design firm focused on progressive waterfront architecture, resiliency, and climate adaptation. A leading authority in New York Harbor and beyond, the firm specializes in climate adaptation through waterfront solutions that seamlessly transcend boundaries - guiding and executing projects from ideation through final construction and operations.
In this episode we discuss:
* her journey that began growing up in Alaska to practicing architecture in NYC through architecture school, civil engineering, construction, the marine team, getting her architecture license
* the definition of what an architecture license is actually for
* her specialization in the waterfront and how it interfaces with the built environment, resiliency, climate adaptation, while protecting the health, safety, and welfare of the public
* an in-depth discussion about the value of an architect for solving problems and protecting the public in the built environment
* the disproportionate and unsustainable nature of the architect’s standard business model in relation to fees and liability for services and outcomes over the lifetime of a project
* recreating the architects’ role in society for the future of the profession by reasserting the agency of design professionals who are licensed to protect the health, safety, and welfare of the public
* what Dena is doing to differentiate her practice to protect against commoditizing the value of her services
* a discussion about the opportunity for specialization within the architectural profession to differentiate and provide more value
* observations why architecture is lagging behind the evolution of societal behavior and expectations which furthers the devaluing of architects
* the gap between innovation and adoption regarding technology
* artificial intelligence as a possible shortcut to addressing larger issues by architects instead of being considered a threat to the profession
* the large range of projects Dena and Indigo River are working on including piers and docks for residences, marinas, ports, bulkheads, keys, wharfs, and natural shorelines
* the constantly shifting nature of the edge condition where land meets water and the amount of regulation involved in that area of practice
* the regulatory expertise needed to practice on dynamic waterfront projects
* the potent combination of a diverse background with a focused geographical typology of waterfront projects that has led to the success of Indigo River since launching in 2018
* what the day-to-day life of a waterfront architect is like and how it’s different than other areas of practice
* what some of the more exciting opportunities while working on waterfront projects using prefabrication and logistics
* what she experienced as a woman working early on in a male-dominated field
* her favorite part of being an architect (and more)
* the problems with merely reaching for sustainability in the built environment
Episode links:
* Indigo River website
* Indigo River on LinkedIn
* Indigo River on Instagram
* Dena on LinkedIn
* Dena on Twitter
* Dena on Instagram
* Thomas Heatherwick article about the "boringness of architecture" on Dezeen
* Peopleverse episode #4 with Cherise Lakeside, FCSI
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Oct 26, 2022
018 - Kyle Morck live from the Tect booth at AIACon22
Kyle Morck of Reynolds+Myers joins the Peopleverse podcast live from the Tect booth in the expo hall at the American Institute of Architects National Conference on Architecture which took place on June 23-25 in Chicago, Illinois.
In this episode Kyle shares his insight into modern marketing strategies for building product manufacturers. Key takeaways from this discussion are how product manufacturing marketing and sales teams should be moving beyond design professionals as "lead gen", how marketing and sales should be differentiated for results, the only worthwhile marketing BPM's should be doing, and how these teams can be best prepared to interact with architects and design professionals early in the design process when it matters most in order to build long term relationships.
About Kyle:
Kyle is VP of Strategy at Reynolds+Myers. R+M works with B2B companies in the food and shelter industries, including Boise Cascade, BASF, Simplot, and Idaho National Lab. Kyle’s work on strategy, research, and consulting enables marketing leaders at these companies to navigate the chaotic world of modern marketing.
Kyle began his career in the arts. He's worked with a number of internationally renowned nonprofit dance companies in both an artistic and executive capacity. Most recently he was the managing director of LED, one of Dance magazine's "25 to Watch" in 2020.
As a filmmaker, Kyle has directed one feature-length film, a handful of narrative short films, and over fifty short dance films. His work has been featured in publications including The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Washington Post, Dance Magazine, and Slate.
Episode Links:
* Reynolds+Myers website
* Reynolds+Myers on LinkedIn
* Kyle on LinkedIn
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Oct 12, 2022
017 - Shannon DeFranza, AIAS, Assoc. AIA, NOMA
Special guest Shannon DeFranza joins the Peopleverse after serving her term as National Vice President of the American Institute of Architecture Students to discuss her perspective of the architectural profession and the larger building industry as a recent graduate and emerging professional.
About Shannon:
Shannon DeFranza, AIAS, Assoc. AIA, NOMA, has dedicated her life to the service of others and bettering the world. With a background studying international relations, human rights, and climate disasters, Shannon graduated from the Honors Program of Roger Williams University, with a Bachelor of Science in Architecture in 2021. For the last year Shannon has served as the 2021-2022 National Vice President of The American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS), Student Director for the ACSA, and previously served as the Northeast Quad Director for AIAS. Through public speaking, mentorship, and advocacy, Shannon works to change design education and the profession, to properly equip and empower the next generation so that we may address widespread climate change through an equity lens, universally use sustainable building practices, and better our mental health protections. Believing that architecture is just one small piece to better our society, outside of architecture, Shannon has worked on behalf the Non-Profit, Scholars at Risk, to advocate for the release of wrongfully imprisoned scholars.
In this episode we cover:
* Shannon’s unconventional path to architecture by way of studying natural disasters
* how she found the American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) while studying architecture at the Roger Williams University School of Architecture
* why she got involved in leadership at AIAS
* the biggest problem about architecture from an emerging professional’s point of view
* the misalignment between education, practice, the world, and time
* the biggest problem we face as a profession
* why the profession should take students and emerging professionals more seriously
* her takeaways about the profession from experiencing the National Conference on Architecture in Chicago as a recent graduate
* her thoughts on loneliness and stagnation in the profession
* her experience of participating in studio on campus versus doing everything online during her last year at University
* issues of mentorship, pride, and empathy (or lack-thereof) in the profession in regards to emerging professionals coming up through the ranks in architecture firms
* her thoughts on how architecture firms can thrive by engaging and immersing emerging professionals into their practices
* her best experiences of being National Vice President at AIAS and what she is proud of leaving for the next leadership team for years to come
* her megaphone message for the building industry
* where she sees herself in the future
Episode links
* The American Institute of Architecture Students
* Leadership by Design: Creating an Architecture of Trust by Ambassador Richard N. Swett, FAIA with Colleen M. Thornton (Amazon)
* Shannon on Instagram
* Shannon on LinkedIn
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Sep 28, 2022
016 - Michael Chambers, FAIA live from the Tect booth at AIACon22
Michael Chambers, FAIA of MCA Specifications joins the Peopleverse podcast live from the Tect booth in the expo hall at the American Institute of Architects National Conference on Architecture which took place on June 23-25 in Chicago, Illinois.
In this episode Michael gives an introductory master class into the specification process on projects. He not only shares useful information for architects and specifiers, but for building product reps and manufacturers as well.
About Michael & MCA:
MCA consults with construction product manufacturers on guide specifications, continuing education programs, and training on effective marketing to design professionals.
MCA enables designers to use specifications and technical analysis processes to perfect and protect their design intent. As an architect and specifier, Michael develops and presents a wide range of continuing education programs for design professionals, especially on the use of specifications in enforcing design intent and using Division 01 to protect design concepts from substitutions and quality assurance failures. As an accessibility surveyor, Michael has extensive experience in reviewing disabled access issues and has developed education programs about his experience with accessibility and universal design.
Mr. Chambers is an architectural graduate of the University of Southern California, registered architect in California, and a Certified Construction Specifier (CCS). He is a Fellow of AIA and CSI, member of the national AIA Continuing Education Committee, and past Vice President for Professional Practice for AIA California.
Episode Links:
* Michael on LinkedIn
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Sep 14, 2022
015 - William Mandara Jr., AIA
Special guest William Mandara Jr, AIA of Mancini Duffy joins the Peopleverse to talk about a project that is sure to become an icon. It’s called TSX Broadway and it’s located at Times Square in New York City. Listen in as we go behind the scenes from the very beginning of the feasibility studies all the way through construction with some fantastic stories along the way of this project that’s part historic Broadway theater, part high-rise hotel, part multi-event venue, and part performance backdrop situated at the “Crossroads of the World”.
About Bill:
William Mandara Jr., AIA, is the chief executive officer and co-owner of Mancini Duffy, a national design firm with a 100+-year-old history and tech-forward approach based in New York City. Bill comes from a family in the business: his father and grandfather were general contractors. He got the most thankless tasks during his teenage summers at his father’s job sites. In retrospect, it was a great way to instill understanding and respect for the profession. It was also a not-so-subtle hint from his father that he should be thinking about architecture school instead.
In this episode we discuss:
* Bill’s journey of becoming an architect after working within a family lineage of construction workers
* Why Bill chose architecture even though his passion for music was so strong
* The story of TSX Broadway which includes:
* navigating the challenges including the physical logistics and sequencing of such a project
* demolishing an existing hotel that stood above the historic theater
* digging 2 basement levels below the historic theater to install caissons
* why they decided to lift the iconic Palace Theater box 30 feet
* building a new 3-story pre-function lobby to create opportunities for new audience experiences
* building a new hotel
* building the world’s largest LED-covered operable doors that reveal an elevated stage above Times Square
* stories of collaboration and coordination of the complexity of the project between various stakeholders
* how various stakeholders can add value to projects to make them extraordinary if they think outside “normal” boundaries
* what working on “an iconic, kick-ass project” can do to people over the extended project time line
* an idea of the sheer number of building products in the project
* the value of immersive software and physical mock-ups during the design process
* teams of people with the daunting task of dealing with the thousands of building products on the project and their interface with other parts in assemblies
* what Times Square was like when the COVID-19 lockdowns happened
* Bill’s favorite part of the architecture & construction process
* Bill’s answer for why someone should consider becoming an architect
* Bill’s answer for why someone may want to consider becoming a leader of a firm
* Bill’s insight into why someone may *not* want to consider becoming a leader of a firm
* Bill’s megaphone message for the building industry to *stop beating the crap out of each other*
Episode links:
* Bill Mandara on Apple Music & Spotify
* System Kid (Evan’s band) on Apple Music & Spotify
* Mancini Duffy
* TSX Broadway in Times Square - Mancini Duffy
* TSX Broadway website
* TSX Broadway: Historic Palace Theatre raised 30-feet above Times Square (YouTube)
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Aug 31, 2022
014 - Mohammed Atif Shehzad live from the Tect booth at AIACon22
Mohammed Atif Shehzad of Atriade joins the Peopleverse podcast live from the Tect booth in the expo hall at the American Institute of Architects National Conference on Architecture which took place on June 23-25 in Chicago, Illinois.
In this episode we discuss the value of leveraging relationships between design professionals and experts early to remove friction from the design process in regards to the complex nature of physical building security.
About Mohammed:
Mohammed Atif Shehzad is the Founder and Managing Director of Atriade. He has over 25 years of experience in physical security solutions deployment and has worked for clients in a globally diverse market portfolio. Using data analytics and operational benchmarks, he develops user-specific methodologies to establish Security’s proactive role in the organization. Mr. Shehzad is responsible for creating long term strategic plans and vision for security organizations and managing customer relations.
Episode Links:
* Atriade website
* Mohammed on LinkedIn
* Atriade on LinkedIn
* Peopleverse podcast
* Tect
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Aug 17, 2022
013 - David Corle
Glass aficionado David Corle joins the Peopleverse to talk about the benefits of engaging a product expert early in the life of a project and to share his knowledge and passion for glass.
About David:
David is a third generation glazier who spent the first fifteen years of his career gaining hands-on experience in the glass industry. Armed with that knowledge, in 2015 he joined HMI Glass (which is one of the nations largest manufacturers of custom shower enclosures) as the New England Regional Sales Rep. In 2018 he accepted the position of East Regional Sales Manager following the acquisition of a competitor and in 2020 was promoted to Director of Architecture and Design (A+D) Relations, guiding HMI's hospitality and multi-family division by developing A+D-facing education and outreach initiatives.
David carries his passion and experience with glass into every conversation and hopes to educate, inspire and start conversations with you around the subjects of design, hospitality and the glass and construction industries.
In this episode we discuss:
* David’s history in the glass manufacturing industry
* David’s early experience working in the field and how it was invaluable to his role today
* the glass product category (more specifically the hospitality and multi-family shower enclosures)
* his role serving design professionals
* David’s biggest pet peeve in commercial projects as a glass enthusiast
* how inviting a rep like David to your project early to gain his insights could not only save money for your clients but also help you design better projects in regards to maintenance, damage, durability, and more
* an explanation of what design professionals should be aware of when specifying shower glass
* the concept of replacing hard to source materials with glass because of innovations in digital printing
* what aesthetics are available when printing on glass (including replacing the need for applied films)
* the characteristics of glass that affect aesthetics
* the one thing all design professionals should be certain to specify when putting glass shower panels in a project
* answers to the questions:
* does it matter where the glass comes from for a project?
* is all glass created equal?
* how can design professionals deliver the best value for their client’s money?
* glass coatings for cleaning and overall lower maintenance over the life of the project
* the one thing design professionals can specify to insure glass will look beautiful over the long term
* what building product reps should be—and shouldn’t be—doing when visiting architectural offices
* the latest news on fluted glass options for the design community
* the kind of projects designers should be looking at for inspiring uses of glass
* David’s three-part megaphone message is for the industry
Episode Links:
* HMI Glass
* HMI Glass blog
* David on LinkedIn
* HMI on LinkedIn
* HMI on Twitter
* HMI on Instagram
* HMI’s digital printing specs and information
* HMI's AEC Daily CE course
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Aug 10, 2022
012 - Mike Kunard live from the Tect booth at AIACon22
Mike Kunard of Hidden Step Marketing joins the Peopleverse live from the Tect booth in the expo hall at the American Institute of Architects National Conference on Architecture which took place on June 23-25 in Chicago, Illinois.
In this episode we discuss Mike's role working with building product manufacturers to help them more effectively bridge the gap and reach design professionals. Building product manufacturers will not want to miss Mike's insight when it comes to getting found, communicating effectively, and getting invited to projects early.
For architects and design professionals it's reassuring to learn that people like Mike are out there, understanding what we need to give our design intent the best chances of surviving throughout the design and build process.
Learn more about Mike and add him to your Peopleverse.
About Mike:
Mike Kunard is a building materials expert having spent two decades learning and leading supply chains for top recognized brands in the outdoor living category.
Today, as owner of Hidden Step Marketing, Mike shares his passion with early stage manufacturers primarily in the glass railing and PVC decking space helping them be to become category leaders and build national supply chains.
Episode Links:
* Hidden Step Marketing
* Mike on LinkedIn
* Mike on Twitter
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Aug 3, 2022
011 - Gina Almaguer live from the Tect booth at AIACon22
Gina Almaguer of Ortal Fireplaces joins the Peopleverse live from the Tect booth in the expo hall at the American Institute of Architects National Conference on Architecture which took place on June 23-25 in Chicago, Illinois.
In this episode Gina and Evan discuss how the element of fire has evolved in the digital age. They also talk about how fire can be used in new, unexpected ways as a tool in a design professional's toolbox.
About Gina:
Gina Almaguer has been an experienced marketing professional in the interiors and home design space for over a decade. She started as a CAD designer in the custom cushion and umbrella industry for some of the leading, high-end furniture designers in the industry.
Shifting her focus to marketing over the years has allowed her to channel her roots in art and music to implement creative, out-of-the-box strategies to design professionals, retailers and luxury homeowners.
Before joining Ortal for luxury fireplaces, Gina was working closely with designers and landscape architects in hardscape materials, aiding in design, product recommendations and assisting with technical support.
Episode Links:
* Gina Almaguer on LinkedIn
* Ortal website
* Ortal on LinkedIn
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Jul 20, 2022
010 - Alex Housten live from the Tect booth at AIACon22
Alex Housten of dormakaba Americas joins the Peopleverse from the Tect booth in the expo hall at the American Institute of Architects National Conference on Architecture which took place on June 23-25 in Chicago, Illinois. We discuss how the team at dormakaba is engaging to better serve architects during design with all-things building access.
After listening to this episode you'll likely think of door hardware, access control, safety, and security differently than before.
About Alex:
With nearly 20 years of experience in the building technologies industry, Alex Housten is the President of dormakaba Americas, a leading provider of access control, access hardware, and access automation solutions that enable today's safe, secure, and sustainable spaces.
Episode Links:
* Alex on LinkedIn
* dormakaba Americas website
* dormakaba Americas on LinkedIn
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Jul 6, 2022
009 - Michele Hottel & Djana Venolia
Michele Hottel and Djana Venolia join the Peopleverse to talk about the tangible benefits of trusted relationships between supply and demand professionals in the building industry. While for many these kinds of relationships are elusive, Michele and Djana prove that not only are they possible, but that both sides find success when done right.
Michele Hottel has been practicing architecture with her own firm, Michele Grace Hottel, Architect since 1994 after working as a consultant with other architecture and engineering firms in the Los Angeles and San Diego area. She attended Cal Poly, Pomona and the University of Copenhagen (DIS) for Architecture.
Michele is on the AIA CRAN National Advisory Group, the Chair of her local CRAN chapter, a Commissioner and Subject Matter Expert for the California Architects Board. and a past City of La Mesa Planning Commissioner.
She's also the host of the "I've Never Met a Woman Architect Before" podcast.
Djana Venolia is a licensed architect and ur…
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Jun 1, 2022
008 - Lynda Thompson
Lynda Thompson joins from the United Kingdom to talk about her role as an independent research and customer insight consultant in the building industry. We discuss her work and how it is helping to bridge the gap between building product manufacturers and the product specifiers on the design team.
About Lynda:
Lynda’s worked in the areas of customer liaison, software training and development, and qualitative market and social research over the last 30 years. Understanding customers motivations and their needs is at the forefront of what she does.
She’s driven by the desire to facilitate communication and collaboration across the many disciplines in construction, and to improve understanding of the jargon and acronyms used in the industry. She’s worn many customer engagement hats over the years, mostly working in the built environment, architecture and construction sectors (much of that time for NBS, the UK National Building Specification). Previous roles included software trai…
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May 18, 2022
007 - John Crosby
John Crosby joins the Peopleverse to discuss how the American Institute of Architects (AIA) is working to break down the barriers between supply-side manufacturers and the AIA’s 94,000 members of architectural professionals and to talk about the upcoming AIA Conference on Architecture which is happening June 22-25 at McCormick Place in Chicago. About John:
John leads AIA engagement with the building products industry and the technology/service sector of construction. His goal is to close the knowledge gap between architects and suppliers to yield a better built environment for all. To support this goal, John and his team have grown AIA’s insights, consulting, and market activation practice to build strategic relationships with industry leaders.
Throughout his career, John has developed a passion for fostering commercial engagement between non-profit communities and their suppliers. He has more than 10 years of experience in design and construction, including work as a marketing l…
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May 4, 2022
006 - Jeffrey Potter
Jeffrey Potter graduated from North Dakota State University in 2013 and started his specifications career in 2015 at HMC Architects. It didn't take long for Jeff to fall in love with specifications and the world of architecture, ultimately becoming the head specifier at HMC Architects in 2020. Jeff is currently working at Deltek as a Specifications Solutions Product Manager helping shift the industry towards a revolutionary approach to specifications.
In this episode we discuss:
* Jeff’s unique path to becoming head specifier in an architecture firm
* Jeff’s story about how came to love spec writing after starting in the industry with no experience
* whether or not the specification process has changed over the past few decades
* the challenges and outcomes of updating the tools and specifications process in architecture firms today
* the problem Jeff is helping to solve in regards to specifications in his new role
* whether or not the current specifications process i…
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Apr 20, 2022
005 - Alex Gore
Alex Gore is an architect, Principal and co-owner of the firm F9 Productions and the build firm F14 Productions. He also co-hosts the Inside the Firm podcast, is the author of the Creativity Code, and teaches at CU Boulder in the Architectural Engineering department.
In this episode, we discuss:
* Alex’s origin story and what led to him becoming an architect
* how F9 Productions began during the 2009 recession and what baggage they left behind when starting his own firm
* F9’s beginnings and figuring out how to find work
* F9’s foray into design/build and construction
* F9’s 9 principles
* how F9 has grown over the last few years
* why F9 pivoted the firm after developing their own projects
* the idea of a feedback loop informing one’s trajectory
* what Alex’s main role at F9 is today
* the definition of leadership
* how Alex created a culture of permission through mentorship
* why Alex said, “The most I know is about architecture and constructio…
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Apr 6, 2022
004 - Cherise Lakeside
Cherise Lakeside, FCSI, CDT is a Senior Specification Writer at RDH Building Science in Portland, Oregon and has experience with many facets of the project team in the built environment. She has worked mostly in architecture with stints in construction, MEP Engineering, and now building science during her career.
In this wide-ranging episode we discuss:
* Cherise’s journey to Senior Specification Writer at RDH
* being heard in a traditionally male-dominated profession
* creating processes for successful specifications on projects that encourage the team to start project specifications sooner
* the scarcity of the role of a trained Specifier
* the current state of specifications in the industry
* the actual role versus the perception of a Specifier
* how Specifiers bridge the gap between supply and demand
* the current challenges our industry is facing in the gap
* the importance of relationships between supply and demand
* the problems that the lack of understan…
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Mar 23, 2022
003 - Bill Dawson
Special guest Bill Dawson is Executive Director of Concrete Products Group LLC, a national US network of concrete masonry producers. The CPG consists of regional market leaders in the concrete products industry, and is organized to provide consistent, top-quality products to regional and national customers. In this episode, we talk about: - how CPG sees and serves design professionals - common misconceptions about concrete block - the lesser-known benefits of using it as a building material - recent innovations in block - the questions design professionals should be asking about block - where block is applicable as a building material - and more
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Mar 9, 2022
002 - Laying the Groundwork
Special guest Robert Habian, AIA joins the show to help introduce the Peopleverse. Find out why we started the show, what we hope to accomplish with it, and what you can expect from each episode as we embark on this adventure together.
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Dec 30, 2021
001 - What is the Peopleverse?
You may have heard of the metaverse. We are doing something different. Welcome to the Peopleverse. Learn more and subscribe at https://peopleverse.fm
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