Spaces Podcast

What if framing clips could snap into place as easily as cycling shoes click into a bike pedal?In this episode, Ken Sobel, Founder and CEO of Hyperframe, joins the show to discuss an extremely practical solution that Hyperframe has introduced to the industry - a snap-together metal framing system. Enhanced by software and mixed reality technology, the system leads to less waste, higher productivity, and more affordability. We discuss what inspired the development of the product, challenges and opportunities in the industry, barrier for homebuilding, the savings in time and workforce, and much more. Thank you to our sponsors!BQE COREStart implementing powerful systems for the profitability you need and the freedom you want. Join Douglas Tieger, FAIA for the next Designing Your Business Masterclass, brought to you by BQE CORE. Every live masterclass session is free and includes AIA continuing education credit. Register now at bqe.com/masterclass.Show Music:Intro - "Keep Calm and Chill" by SoundrollOut

In this conversation, we continue to explore the evolution of construction, this time speaking with Jordan Lawver, Director of Product Strategy and Innovation for Building Construction Technology at Trimble. In that role, Jordan is responsible for the long-range vision and roadmap for the various cutting-edge products that Trimble brings to the construction site.We discuss the differences between VR/AR/MR, Trimble’s XR10 product and their partnership with Microsoft, current use cases for MR technology on the construction site, Trimble’s Field link MR product, design considerations with this new technology, and what’s to come in the near future behind a ton of money from big tech and ever-increasing user accessibility.Thank you to our sponsors!BQE COREStart implementing powerful systems for the profitability you need and the freedom you want. Join Douglas Tieger, FAIA for the next Designing Your Business Masterclass, brought to you by BQE CORE. Every live masterclass session is free and includes AIA continuing

By 2030, all of the Baby Boomer generation will be age 65 or older. In the U.S., that will be 76.4 million people in need, or approaching the need for senior care and housing. Ben Seager, AIA, LEED AP, Associate Principal at KTGY joins us in this conversation to share his expertise and experience in service-enriched senior housing, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. We discuss design process, complexities, special considerations, trends, and much more!Thank you to our sponsors!NCARBShape the Future of Architecture. You have the power to influence future updates to how architects are educated, trained, and licensed. Visit ncarb.org/AOP to take NCARB’s profession-wide Analysis of Practice survey and ensure your voice is heard.Show Music:Intro - "Keep Calm and Chill" by SoundrollOutro - "Jellyfish Chute" by JobiiIf you enjoy our content, you can check out similar content from our fellow creators at Gābl Media.

In this episode, we have a fascinating conversation about Symbium, the Complaw® company, with the company's Co-Founder and CEO, Leila Banijamali. This company is fundamentally disrupting how complex planning regulations are consumed by the public and creating intuitive web applications from complex laws and regulations to make it easy for anyone to understand what’s possible on a particular piece of property. See Symbium in action!Thank you to our sponsors!NCARBShape the Future of Architecture. You have the power to influence future updates to how architects are educated, trained, and licensed. Visit ncarb.org/AOP to take NCARB’s profession-wide Analysis of Practice survey and ensure your voice is heard.Show Music:Intro - "Keep Calm and Chill" by SoundrollOutro - "How Did We" by Toby TranterIf you enjoy our content, you can check out similar content from our fellow creators at Gābl Media.

In this episode, we discuss multigenerational housing with Michael Leckie, architect, entrepreneur, and founder of Leckie Studio Architecture + Design. Through his experience on a recent project, Full House, Michael explains his approach to designing a multigenerational home, the benefits of the typology, special considerations, trends, and much more. Project Highlight:Full House | Vancouver, BC CanadaThank you to our sponsors!NCARBShape the Future of Architecture. You have the power to influence future updates to how architects are educated, trained, and licensed. Visit ncarb.org/AOP to take NCARB’s profession-wide Analysis of Practice survey and ensure your voice is heard.Show Music:Intro - "Keep Calm and Chill" by SoundrollOutro - "Fight On" by Pro ReeseIf you enjoy our content, you can check out similar content from our fellow creators at Gābl Media.

If you've been following along with our conversations around housing supply solutions, you'll enjoy this episode with John Geary, CEO and Co-Founder of Abodu, the ADU company. Abodu builds no-compromise backyard homes (also called Accessory Dwelling Units or ADUs) that expand a property’s livable space. John and Co-Founder Eric McInerney founded Abodu to streamline the process of installing an ADU. Together they have created an innovative concierge service that project manages the entire process of building an ADU from permitting to installation, in under six months.In this episode, John shares his insight into how Abodu has approached streamlining the ADU permitting and construction process. He highlights their process including factory construction, jurisdiction partnerships, and shipping, explains the difference in types of prefab construction, shares how Abodu accommodates variations in site conditions, and much more. Thank you to our sponsors!Sitio Landscape ArchitectureSitio Landscap

In this episode, we are joined by, Rob Asher, CEO of Giraffe, an early-stage real estate development platform that accelerates finding, assessing, and developing sites. In this conversation, we discuss Co-Design, its process, potential benefits for cities and communities, how Giraffe can facilitate the implementation of co-design, and much more.Rob sits at the intersection of real estate development and technology. As CEO of Giraffe, he is the driving force behind ensuring cities’ digital transformations are built on a foundation of ensuring ideas are rooted in the interests of the people that live there.Thank you to our sponsors!Sitio Landscape ArchitectureSitio Landscape Architecture in Anaheim, California is a young, ambitious, fast growing firm providing landscape architecture planning and design services to the AEC industry, real estate developers and public agencies alike. Sitio's expertise with designing California native landscapes and water efficiency calculations makes permitting a sm

In this episode Dimitrius speaks with Jaron Lubin, Partner at Safdie Architects. It is a fascinating conversation about Jaron's view on the state of architecture today, discussing shifts in culture and thinking, the opportunity for architects to work together, how we can encourage diversity in design, and the potential for architects involvement in policymaking and planning.Thank you to our sponsors!Sitio Landscape ArchitectureSitio Landscape Architecture in Anaheim, California is a young, ambitious, fast growing firm providing landscape architecture planning and design services to the AEC industry, real estate developers and public agencies alike. Sitio's expertise with designing California native landscapes and water efficiency calculations makes permitting a smooth, painless process. The Sitio team is continuously revising and improving workflows to better meet project milestones while providing the flexibility to work within client schedules. Their work from anywhere, anytime' office schedule al

A net zero-energy community (ZEC) is one that has greatly reduced energy needs through efficiency gains such that the balance of energy for vehicles, thermal, and electrical energy within the community is met by renewable energy. In this episode, Matthew Grocoff, Esq., LEED-GA, LFA, founder of THRIVE Collaborative, joins us for an inspiring conversation about Veridian at County Farm, a beautiful 13.59 acre community in Ann Arbor, Michigan that is targeted to be one of the nation’s first mixed-income net zero energy communities.In the news...Developers Build More Net Zero Homes as Climate Concerns Grow | New York TimesIn Michigan, a new housing project shows that sustainable development isn’t only for the rich | GristThank you to our sponsors!Sitio Landscape ArchitectureSitio Landscape Architecture in Anaheim, California is a young, ambitious, fast growing firm providing landscape architecture planning and design services to the AEC industry, real estate developers and public agencies alike.&nbs

Our health and the built environment are inextricably linked, yet we often neglect to design and build as though they are. Erin Peavey, AIA, an award-winning architect and design researcher at HKS, trained in architecture and psychology, shares her expertise, research, and passion to highlight why you should consider designing and building for health and wellbeing. In this conversation we discuss what inspired her to start her podcast Shared Space, the connection between psychology and the built environment, short comings in the way we currently design and build and the subsequent effects on people, potential solutions and considerations to improve the way we design and build, and much more! As heard on the show:Connecting IRL: How the Built Environment Can Foster Social Health, by Erin PeaveyHere’s how Shingle Mountain was born — and why Dallas won’t pay to destroy the 70,000-ton monsterFrom Shingle Mountain to Floral Farms: Citizen HKS Helps Turn Southern Dallas Eyesore into ParkThank you to our sponsors!I

Ghosting refers to the act of abruptly ending communication with someone without explanation. Jason & Dimitrius discuss the range of reasons why a client may ghost you and ways to reconnect or move on.As heard on the show:7 Reasons Why Clients Ghost You (and What to Do About It)How to deal with client ghostingThank you to our sponsors!InfratechInfratech outdoor comfort heating systems combine eco-friendly, ambient warmth with unparalleled design versatility, to add year-round comfort to the world’s most prestigious commercial and residential spaces. To learn more visit Infratech-USA.com/podcast.Show Music:Intro - "Keep Calm and Chill" by SoundrollOutro - "Still Trying" by Dylan SittsIf you enjoy our content, you can check out similar content from our fellow creators at Gābl Media.

Shawn Frayne, CEO and Co-Founder of Looking Glass Factory, a 3D holographic interface company that aims to improve the way we collaborate, live, learn, and interact with each other, joins us to share his insight and thoughts on the intersection of the real and digital worlds. We discuss what the metaverse is, the importance of various modes to access it, 3D holographic interfaces' imprint on the built world, and much more! With the growing chatter around the metaverse, its ruleset, business plans and the potential legislation to govern it, LGF stands as "part of the rebel force" against Big Tech’s goal to dominate it. Shawn strongly believes our digital futures should not be dictated by a one-world view. Rather, the metaverse must be communal with many ways to participate and enter. Thank you to our sponsors!InfratechInfratech outdoor comfort heating systems combine eco-friendly, ambient warmth with unparalleled design versatility, to add year-round comfort to the world’s most prest

Occasionally we need to take a pause and ask ourselves why we do the things we do. Maybe there's an opportunity to approach things differently. Jason and Dimitrius discuss a blog post from Housing Design Matters, titled Asking "Why" which reflects on this idea and poses a couple of questions on design aspects in housing. We discuss home offices, barn doors, and outlet placement. What are your burning questions about why we do the things we do in the building industry? Thank you to our sponsors!InfratechInfratech outdoor comfort heating systems combine eco-friendly, ambient warmth with unparalleled design versatility, to add year-round comfort to the world’s most prestigious commercial and residential spaces. To learn more visit Infratech-USA.com/podcast.Show Music:Intro - "Keep Calm and Chill" by SoundrollOutro - "How Did We" by Toby TranterIf you enjoy our content, you can check out similar content from our fellow creators at Gābl Media.

On November 19, 2021 the U.S. House of Representatives, in a partisan vote, passed the $1.75 trillion Build Back Better bill intended to create millions of good-paying jobs, enable more Americans to join and remain in the labor force, and grow the economy from the bottom up and the middle out.Jason and Dimitrius discuss the major points of the legislation and share thoughts on the good, bad, or questionable parts of the bill. As heard in the show:Build Back Better Framework [White House Press Release]The House Just Passed Biden’s Build Back Better Bill. Here’s What’s In It [Summary]House Approves Build Back Better Act; NAHB Opposes BillSPACES - [EXPRESS] 'U.S. Infrastructure Bill'Thank you to our sponsors!InfratechInfratech outdoor comfort heating systems combine eco-friendly, ambient warmth with unparalleled design versatility, to add year-round comfort to the world’s most prestigious commercial and residential spaces. To learn more visit Infratech-USA.com/podcast.Show Music:Intro - "Keep Calm and Chill" by

Behind growing concerns of climate change from greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the building sector, waste, pollution, and costs associated with today's standard construction techniques, architects, builders, and sustainability advocates are turning towards mass timber as an alternative method of construction. Michael Green and Natalie Telewiak, Principals at MGA | Michael Green Architecture share their expertise in mass timber design and construction. We take a deep dive into all aspects of mass timber buildings discussing benefits, design process, challenges, and much more!Shervin Reyhani, Certified Engineering Technologist & Technical Manager at Wood Works, a program of the Canadian Wood Council, provides additional technical insight and perspective on the evolution of wood usage in construction. Project Spotlight:T3 MINNEAPOLIS | Minneapolis, MinnesotaThank you to our sponsors!InfratechInfratech outdoor comfort heating systems combine eco-friendly, ambient warmth with unparalleled design versatility

On November 6, 2021 the U.S. Congress passed a bipartisan $1.2 trillion bill intended to rebuild America’s roads, bridges and rails, expand access to clean drinking water, high-speed internet, tackle the climate crisis, advance environmental justice, and invest in underserved communities. Jason and Dimitrius discuss the major points of the legislation and share thoughts on the good, bad, or questionable parts of the bill. As heard in the show:The Bipartisan Infrastructure BillSPACES - Water TreatmentSPACES - Community + PlanningThank you to our sponsors!InfratechInfratech outdoor comfort heating systems combine eco-friendly, ambient warmth with unparalleled design versatility, to add year-round comfort to the world’s most prestigious commercial and residential spaces. To learn more visit Infratech-USA.com/podcast.Show Music:Intro - "Keep Calm and Chill" by SoundrollOutro - "Perfect Time" by Toby TranterIf you enjoy our content, you can check out similar content from our fellow creators at Gābl Media.

Jason and Dimitrius continue the conversation on U.S. migration discussing the opposing views on whether it is happening, where people are moving, why they are leaving, some things to consider about the movement, and more!As heard in the show:UC studies: Contrary to popular belief, residents are not fleeing CaliforniaJust before COVID-19, American migration hit a 73-year lowWhere are Americans Moving?Why are People Leaving California?Why Should You Earn Less Money Just Because Of Where You Live? It's Time To Question Location-Based SalariesThank you to our sponsors!InfratechInfratech outdoor comfort heating systems combine eco-friendly, ambient warmth with unparalleled design versatility, to add year-round comfort to the world’s most prestigious commercial and residential spaces. To learn more visit Infratech-USA.com/podcast.Show Music:Intro - "Keep Calm and Chill" by SoundrollOutro - "Backyard" by Gregory DavidIf you enjoy our content, you can check out similar content from our fellow creators at Gābl Media.

Research shows that millions of Americans are moving either to start a new job or to move home. Jason and Dimitrius discuss potential reasons - the economics, politics, opportunities, and more. Thank you to our sponsors!InfratechInfratech outdoor comfort heating systems combine eco-friendly, ambient warmth with unparalleled design versatility, to add year-round comfort to the world’s most prestigious commercial and residential spaces. To learn more visit Infratech-USA.com/podcast.Show Music:Intro - "Keep Calm and Chill" by SoundrollOutro - "Stroll in the Park" by [ocean jams]If you enjoy our content, you can check out similar content from our fellow creators at Gābl Media.

In an effort to increase housing supply in California, the controversial Senate Bill 9 was recently passed. The bill allows property owners to split a single-family lot into two lots, add a second home to their lot or split their lot into two and place duplexes on each. Nidal Hamida, Registered Architect in the State of California and Founder of the firm Hamida Architects, joins the show to share his expertise and insight into the bill.Thank you to our sponsors!InfratechInfratech outdoor comfort heating systems combine eco-friendly, ambient warmth with unparalleled design versatility, to add year-round comfort to the world’s most prestigious commercial and residential spaces. To learn more visit Infratech-USA.com/podcast.Show Music:Intro - "Keep Calm and Chill" by SoundrollOutro - "Stroll in the Park" by [ocean jams]If you enjoy our content, you can check out similar content from our fellow creators at Gābl Media.

Continuing the conversation on 3D printed construction, Jason and Dimitrius share their thoughts on the news that Lennar, one of the largest homebuilders in the U.S., partnered with ICON to developed the largest 3D printed community to date, a 100-home neighborhood in Austin, Texas with Bjarke Ingles' BIG as the designer.As heard in the show:RSI HomesICON and Lennar reveal the world’s largest 3D-printed community, designed by BIGThank you to our sponsors!InfratechInfratech outdoor comfort heating systems combine eco-friendly, ambient warmth with unparalleled design versatility, to add year-round comfort to the world’s most prestigious commercial and residential spaces. To learn more visit Infratech-USA.com/podcast.Show Music:Intro - "Keep Calm and Chill" by SoundrollOutro - "Stroll in the Park" by [ocean jams]If you enjoy our content, you can check out similar content from our fellow creators at Gābl Media.