CE Center Podcasts

UP Studio architect and founding partner John Patrick Wineberry joins the podcast to discuss the gentle and comfortable approach UP Studio employs to guide clients to an understanding of complex design theories. While high profile projects like the house from the Netflix feature film “Leave The World Behind” may draw attention to Up Studio, their minimalist designs and close working relationships with clients are the bedrock inspiration for this successful studio. Learning Objectives:Describe the overall philosophy that Wineberry incorporated into the creation of Up Studio.Explain the how integrating natural environment, specifically the following the path of the Sun, helped create client satisfaction in the Open Corner House.Discuss the process of with working with Netflix during the production of the film “Leave The World Behind”.Describe the overall experience Wineberry navigated as an architect seeing their project featured in a major motion picture. Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSWSpeaker: Aaron Prinz

Greg Faulkner joins the podcast to discuss their approach to incorporating existing elements into design. Greg Faulkner formed Faulkner Architects in 1998 to pursue the making of highly crafted, site sensitive places. With a strong commitment to the quality of every project, Faulkner’s portfolio is an extensive collection of innovative and environmentally sensitive homes. This podcast explores the path Faulkner takes to be sensitive to client concerns while also incorporating the dreams and goals of the client. Respect and reputation allow Faulkner to enjoy repeat projects for clients that make up a third of the work. Evolution of the design through construction is an integral part of the process. From Ottawa to Noe Valley, Faulkner’s work speaks for itself. Learning Objectives:Describe the overall philosophy that Faulkner follows to incorporate design with existing elements.Explain the how building with fireproof and fire-resistant materials is part Faulkner’s “common sense” approach to resilient design.Discuss the project goals and challenges associated with achieving Net Zero Energy status of the Miner Road Project.List the challenges associated with the design and construction of Net Zero Energy homes, and how Faulkner successfully completed the Miner Road Project. Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSWSpeaker: Aaron Prinz

In contemporary building design, the significance of sound control has never been more pronounced. A fundamental grasp of acoustical terminology and the principles of sound transmission is crucial for designing wall partitions to align with project specific performance goals adhere to code requirements and align with industry standards. This podcast, hosted by Alex Bachrach, welcomes Scott Hughes CSI, CDT, the Atlantic and northeast region construction design manager for National Gypsum Company, as well as Chad Goodman, FCSI, CDT, CCPR, and Lead Green Associate, and the Central and Midwest Region Construction Design Manager for National Gypsum Company. This conversation covers the basics managing and controlling sound through thoughtful partition design and explores key concepts and strategies for improving a walls sound transmission class (STC) rating. Learning Objectives:1.    Examine key acoustical concepts and terminology such as sound transmission class STC, decibels, Hertz, and frequency.2.    Explore how sound is transmitted through wall partitions.3.    Review code requirements and industry guidelines for sound transmission between adjacent spaces4.    Learn 6 concepts that can influence the STC rating of a wall assembly.5.    Investigate product options and formulate design strategies to achieve STC performance criteria. Credits: 1 AIA LU/HSWSpeaker: Alex Bachrach 

Arguably one of the most iconic structures on the West Coast, the Space Needle defines the Seattle skyline. When the private owners decided to embark on a major renovation, they tapped local group Olson Kundig to lead the project. This podcast invites design principal Alan Maskin, and project architect, Blair Payson to discuss their approach to the project, challenges, and the process of working closely with the City of Seattle Landmarks Preservation Board (LPB), local architecture historians and preservationists, a surviving original Space Needle structural engineer, and the community to be consistent with the original design intent and respect the character defining features of the Space Needle. Learning Objectives:Describe the basic history of the construction of the original Space Needle.Explain some of the challenges Olson Kundig encountered when designing the iconic structure.Discuss how working with a private ownership helped enhance and expand the design opportunities in the retrofit project.Characterize the general attitude of the public before, during, and after the retrofit project. Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSWSpeaker: Aaron Prinz

This podcast examines solutions to address the issue of homelessness in the urban environment. Todd Ferry, an architect and senior research associate at Portland State University’s Center for Public Interest Design, discusses building communities in Portland, Ore. Ferry was part of creating Dignity Village in 2004, a self-governed encampment, which has evolved over several years to a community of tiny homes built by residents and Americorps volunteers. Arlene Ellwood is the Architectural Design Coordinator at Mobile Loaves & Fishes, which operates Community First! Village, a 51-acre permanent location. Community First is poised to grow to nearly 2,000 homes across three locations, which would make it by far the nation’s largest project of this kind, big enough to permanently house about half of Austin’s chronically homeless population. Learning Objectives:Describe the root causes of homelessness.Explain the importance of architects physically visiting potential design sites.Discuss the project goals and challenges associated with the Community First! Village.Explain how community, autonomy, and security help create successful strategies for homeless encampments. Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSWSpeaker: Aaron Prinz 

Gregg Pasquarelli, FAIA, Founding Principal of SHoP Architects, has committed himself to transforming the process of design and delivery in support of the highest ideals of architectural excellence. He has been at the center of a collaborative and innovative practice in creating new models for design, master planning, and real estate development. This podcast is an in-depth and candid conversation with Pasquarelli about the Brooklyn Tower project, 111 West 75th Street that has a slenderness ration of 1 to 24, and the future of sustainability and architecture.Learning Objectives:Describe how SHoP incorporated existing elements into the Brooklyn Tower project.Explain how to calculate a buildings slenderness ratio.Discuss the challenges of designing the 111 West 57th Street project.List some of the priorities that Pasquarelli believes are imperative for the architectural community moving forward.Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSWSpeaker: Aaron Prinz 

P-A-T-T-E-R-N-S is led by partners Marcelo Spina and Georgina Huljich, and gained international recognition as one of the most intriguing and progressive firms working in architecture today. Founder Marcelo Spina is a licensed architect in Argentina and the United States, and has more than 18 years of experience designing and executing distinctive projects worldwide. Georgina Huljich joined P-A-T-T-E-R-N-S as partner in 2006, stepping into the role as Principal and Managing Director. This podcast is a deep-dive into designing in Los Angeles, the future of architecture, the challenges and rewards of adaptive architecture, and the process of designing the Victory Wellness Center. Learning Objectives:Describe how Spina and Huljich see the future of architecture unfolding.Explain the importance of architects physically visiting potential design sites.Discuss the project goals and challenges associated with the Victory Wellness Center.List some of the challenges Spina and Huljich recognize when designing within Los Angeles.Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSWSpeaker: Aaron Prinz

Eric Höweler, associate professor in architecture at the Harvard University Graduate School of Design, joins the podcast today to discuss how design fits within contemporary culture, how it can affect behavioral and social norms, and how it can produce a sense of place or create environmental awareness. Besides lectures and teaching, Höweler is a partner at Höweler + Yoon Architecture which has received numerous awards including the Progressive Architecture Award, the Audi Urban Futures Award, the Design Vanguard Award by Architectural Record, the Emerging Voices Award by the Architecture League, as well as several national and local AIA awards and honors. Learning Objectives:Describe how Höweler incorporates the concept of “buildings to behavior” into the design process.Explain the design process of the Memorial to Enslaved Laborers at the University of Virginia.Discuss how designing The Coolidge theatre expanded the concept of a traditional space into a community center for people who love film.List some of the observations that Höweler mentioned became priorities to their students coming out of the pandemic including materials and the concept of home. Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSWSpeaker: Aaron Prinz

Brett Steele – freshly minted Dean USC School of Architecture in Las Angeles - joins the podcast to discuss their perspective on preparing architects for the future. Before USC, Steele oversaw 14 degree-awarding programs in four academic departments, two world-renowned museums, and the Center for the Art of Performance across town from UCLA School of Arts and Architecture. Steele explores the role of the architect in the face of mass urbanization, AI, and the multitude of unknown challenges facing our schools, cities, and planet. Learning Objectives:Describe how Steele emphasizes the importance of adaptation in a world that produces more knowledge than ever.Discuss how Steele believes the greatest thing schools can install in design related students is having the confidence to adapt and continue learning as they face ongoing and unknown challenges.Explain the approach Steele supports when it comes to the mass urbanization that is rapidly developing globally.List some of the benefits Steele believes architects can benefit from when exploring alternative, non-full time student education programs. Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSWSpeaker: Aaron Prinz

Principal architect Ted Flato and David Lake of Lake Flato Architects discuss the thrill of being selected as an AIA 2024 Gold Medal recipient. This episode explores the journey of crafting shelters that encourage a philosophy of design shaped by the regional weather and climate with projects being a portal to the outdoors. Learning objectives   Discuss the concept of critical regionalism and the intrinsic idea of reducing the environmental footprint of a project regardless of size.Identify how incorporating multiple stakeholders and contractors contribute to a more inclusive and relevant design process.Describe how collaboration with end users, contractors, owners, and the design team members help align aesthetic and performance expectations.Explain how inclusion of natural daylighting and expansive views of the surrounding natural environment can create more positive, playful, and healthful spaces.    Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSW Speaker: Aaron Prinz

Julia Gamolina is the founder and editor-in-chief of Madame Architect, a digital magazine and media start-up created specifically for young women in the architectural industry. In this episode, Gamolina talks about ways to make the industry more equitable and the value of those greater conversations. The growth of Madame Architect is evidence of that value and Gamolina discusses the metrics she uses to track it.   Learning objectives   List some ways that Madame Architect is working toward creating gender equity in the field of architecture.Describe the pitfalls of the “lone genius architecture trope.”Explain strategies that Madame Architect is utilizing to grow its audience.Discuss Gamolina’s thoughts on the trajectory of professional growth.Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSWSpeaker: Aaron Prinz

Principal architect Steven Brody from Davis Brody Bond and Thomas McCarthy, CEO of Page, discuss their collaboration on projects, including embassy design. The episode focuses on the spirit of collaboration and high-pressure projects, such as the 9/11 Memorial Museum, that come under a lot of scrutiny but can ultimately serve as impactful impressions in a firm’s portfolio. Learning objectives   -       Discuss how the Pablo Picasso quote “Good artists borrow, great artists steal” fits into these firms’ philosophy on collaboration. -       Describe the historical context that led to Davis Brody Bond’s involvement in the design of the 9/11 Memorial Museum. -       List some of the key stakeholders and requirements the firm had to satisfy for the 9/11 Memorial Museum project. -       Explain what makes for a good embassy design, according to these architects. Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSWSpeaker: Aaron Prinz

Nathalie de Vries is a founding partner at MVRDV Architects–a global architecture firm with a reputation for innovative, unexpected mixed-use design and focus on urban planning. In this episode, de Vries discusses some of MVRDV’s projects including the Pyramid of Tirana and The Canyon. Through these projects, she explains how adaptive reuse can transform the meaning of a community space and how architects can solve urban design problems while also creating spaces people love.Learning objectives  List the elements of the Pyramid of Tirana project that helped transform it from brutalist to a “liberated” community space.Describe how architects can use color to their advantage, according to de Vries.Explain how MVRDV approached The Canyon’s project in collaboration with other partners.Discuss de Vries’ view on how architects should think about their designs in terms of the project’s future, or “second life.”Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSWSpeaker: Aaron Prinz

Niall McLaughlin discusses several of his firm’s projects, including the Bishop Edward King Chapel and the Auckland Castle Faith Museum. He often designs buildings for faith-based institutions on sites with deeply established history and context. He describes how his process of capturing light and creating counterpoints for the light is central to his designs. And he explains what it means to create a “prayerful” space that embraces contemporary and historic elements, and that is built in a way that captures the pleasure of its construction.Learning objectives:  List some examples of how Niall McLaughlin harnessed light for different projects.Describe how McLaughlin sees the role of architects vs. occupants in creating meaning in the built environment.Explain McLaughlin’s interest in the tectonic aspect of design.Discuss what McLaughlin means when he talks about ordinary buildings that, later, become monumental.Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSWSpeaker: Aaron Prinz

Danish architect Bjarke Ingels of Bjarke Ingels Group and Texas hotelier Liz Lambert discuss their joint project in Marfa, Texas, which expands Lambert’s innovative campground hotel, El Cosmico. They describe their work with construction technology company, ICON, and their innovative approach to hospitality in the desert that uses the landscape and its materials for inspiration. Ingles and Lambert discuss how 3D printing technology and robotic construction holds promise for affordable housing projects, artisanal architecture, and even building on the moon. Learning objectives:  ·     Describe the elements of El Cosmico’s original design and how Bjarke Ingels and Liz Lambert plan to evolve it.·     Explain the concept of El Cosmic in terms of how it uses materials and landscape to reshape the idea of luxury camping.·     List the ways 3D printing and robotic construction can support affordable housing projects and also maintain an artisan style, according to Ingels and Lambert.·     Discuss the vision Lambert and Ingels have for how design and construction would be implemented on the moon or other planet.Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSWSpeaker: Aaron Prinz

Lakisha Woods, the CEO of the American Institutes of Architects, discusses the role of AIA. She describes how AIA is looking to expand its support of the architecture ecosystem and help provide firms the resources they need to evolve their business practices and technology systems. Woods discusses the Women’s Leadership Summit, the AIA Conference, the nonprofit’s goals for member engagement, and her view on why interrogating historical approaches to architecture is an important best practice. ·     Discuss Lakisha Woods’ philosophy about why architects need to consider diversity and competitive pay.·     Describe the way Woods sees the licensing process impacting architects.·     List some of the ways in which AIA is looking to improve its approach to the AEC world through technology and operations.·     Explain the way in which Woods is looking to include communities beyond architects in future AIA conferences.  Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSWSpeaker: Aaron Prinz

Patricia Viel discusses ACPV Architects’ philosophy of building public spaces in which there is a culture of shared well-being. The international collective of architects relies on multiple viewpoints to design projects that capture the ethos of a place, with the goal of preserving a good way of life rather than building architecture that is extravagant or iconic. Viel describes projects such as 1221 Avenue of the Americas as a way to illustrate the firm’s approach to the built environment, and the way in which even seemingly small elements – such as a plaza bench – are part of an important broader picture. Learning objectives:  Explain why ACPV Architects was able to bring a unique perspective to the 1221 Avenue of the Americas project.List the steps ACPV took to carefully design the 1221 Avenue of the Americas project.Describe the central philosophy of ACPV Architects and how their belief system manifests in their work.Discuss some of the suggestions Patricia Viel provides for creating harmonious design, including in terms of acoustics, peacefulness, and natural light.Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSWSpeaker: Aaron Prinz

Hana Kassem, principal at KPF, applies a human-centric approach to design that examines how people affect the environment and, in turn, the built environment impacts people. In this episode, Kassem discusses KPF’s work on Meta Farley, a former main US Postal Service Office and one of New York’s first landmarked buildings. Kassem describes how the design embraces the building’s historic elements, while also creating inspiring and updated healthy spaces for the post-pandemic workplace. Learning Objectives:Describe how Hana Kassem characterizes the design of the workplace from tech startup to present day.Discuss how KPF addressed some of the major design challenges of the Meta Farley building.List some ways in which KPF created a sense of community within the historic Farley building.Explain how KPF implemented biophilic design in a low-maintenance manner.  Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSWSpeaker: Aaron Prinz

Jeanne Gang, founder and principal architect of Studio Gang, is known for her inquisitive, forward-looking approach to design. In this episode, Gang discusses some of the studio’s major projects, including New York City’s Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education, and Innovation and the Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts (AMFA). She explains how nature and natural sciences influence her approach to design and describes the ways in which the firm aims to transform original architecture into updated and innovative renovations without a too-heavy hand. She also provides a refreshed perspective on the concept of sustainability and discusses what role she thinks architecture has in planning future cities. Learning objectives:1.     Explain how Jeanne Gang used nature as inspiration in both the AMFA and Richard Gilder Center for Science, Education and Innovation.2.    List some of Gang’s approaches to updating and transforming existing architecture in order to provide new public spaces.3.    Describe Gang’s view on the concept and implementation of “sustainable” architecture.4.    Discuss Gang’s interest in post-industrial cities in the U.S. and how it impacts her projects.Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSWSpeaker: Aaron Prinz

Shohei Shigematsu discusses OMA’s process for designing the extension to the Albright Knox Gallery in Buffalo. He describes the challenges of balancing preservation with function and how the gallery was built to address that issue. Shigematsu also discusses other projects, such as the Quebec Museum, and talks about the importance of the client in the client-architect relationship as well as OMA’s philosophy of allowing themselves to be transparent and honest with clients during the design process.  Learning objectives:  List three main factors Shigematsu names as influences on how OMA design the Albright Knox Gallery. Describe the main elements of the Albright Knox Gallery design and what problem is was solving.Describe, from Shigematsu’s perspective, why OMA might have won the bid for the Albright Knox Gallery. Explain one of the pitfalls of city design that Shigematsu feels architects should pay more attention to. Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSWSpeaker: Aaron Prinz