In this episode, Cherise is joined by Cory Hawbecker, Principal and Sustainability Director at Holst Architecture with offices in Portland, Oregon and Minneapolis, Minnesota. They discuss he Jigme Singye Wangchuck School of Law Library in Pangbisa, Paro, Bhutan.You can see the project here as you listen along.The Jigme Singye Wangchuck School of Law Library marks a profound milestone for Bhutan—the creation of the nation’s first law school, envisioned as a place where future leaders will study and shape the country’s evolving legal framework. Holst worked closely with a diverse team of Bhutanese engineers and craftspeople to realize this vision, balancing high-performance, sustainable design with centuries-old Bhutanese traditions.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:Social Channel Pre-rollPromotes the YouTube channel, ARACTemy, and social handle.
In this bonus episode of Detailed, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2025 AIA Conference on Architecture & Design in Boston, MA.Cherise is joined by Eric Van Diggelen and Matt Scott, both Key Account Managers of Architecture & Design at Rubbermaid Commercial Products. Eric and Matt highlight and differentiate the vast catalog of commercial products Rubbermaid offers from the at-home based products most consumers are aware of. If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:Social Channel Pre-rollPromotes the YouTube channel, ARACTemy, and social handle.
In this episode, Cherise is joined by Aaron Thornton, AIA, Principal at Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects (LMSA) in San Francisco, California. They discuss Montara in San Mateo, California.You can see the project here as you listen along.Montara is a new affordable housing community in San Mateo, California, designed as a welcoming gateway to the Bay Meadows transit-oriented development. The four-story building provides 68 apartments for low-income families and individuals, including 12 homes reserved for formerly homeless veterans.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:Social Channel Pre-rollPromotes the YouTube channel, ARACTemy, and social handle.
In this bonus episode of Detailed, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2025 AIA Conference on Architecture & Design in Boston, MA.Cherise is joined by Tyler Munn, Director of Digital Marketing Strategy at Bavis Fabacraft. Tyler underscores that prioritizing the client’s needs is crucial when installing and specifying Bavis Fabacraft’s versatile, reliable transaction drawers.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCATemy
In this episode, Cherise is joined by Michelle Vo, Vice President and Principal at Hennebery Eddy Architects in Portland, Oregon. They discuss the Portland International Airport Concourse E Extension in Portland, Oregon.You can see the project here as you listen along.The Portland International Airport Concourse E Extension marks the Port of Portland’s first major terminal project in nearly two decades and represents a major step forward in balancing the flow of passengers across the airport. Rooted in a sense of place, the design is inspired by Oregon’s natural landscapes and urban character with expansive curtainwall glazing that floods the interiors with daylight and opens sweeping views toward Mt. Hood, the Columbia River, and the surrounding airfield. If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:Social Channel Pre-rollPromotes the YouTube channel, ARACTemy, and social handle.
In this bonus episode of Detailed, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2025 AIA Conference on Architecture & Design in Boston, MA.Cherise is joined by Mike Darsch, Vice President of Roofing Technical Services for Sika Sarnafil. Mike explores the key elements of effective communication with all stakeholders during the specification process, illustrated through Sika’s commercial roofing products and innovative solutions.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCATemy
In this episode, Cherise is joined byLuke Waldron, Associate and Senior Architect at Cumulus Studio with four offices in Australia. They discuss the Dove Lake Viewing Shelter in Cradle Mountain, Tasmania.You can see the project here as you listen along.Nestled within the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, the Dove Lake Viewing Shelter offers a thoughtful gateway to the dramatic landscape of Cradle Mountain. Its angular form echoes the shale rock left behind by retreating glaciers, while its scored concrete exterior recalls the glacial scars etched into the valley centuries ago.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:Social Channel Pre-rollPromotes the YouTube channel, ARACTemy, and social handle.
In this bonus episode of Detailed, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2025 AIA Conference on Architecture & Design in Boston, MA.Cherise is joined by Robert Anderson, Consultant Services Manager at Elevate Commercial Roofing Systems. Robert demonstrates the significance of every step in the specification process, framed by Elevate’s broad range of roofing systems and solutions.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCATemy
In this episode, Cherise is joined by Timothy Lock, AIA, Management Partner at OPAL Architecture in Belfast, Maine. They discuss the Davis Center for Human Ecology at College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, Maine.You can see the project here as you listen along.Set along the oceanfront at College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, Maine, the Davis Center for Human Ecology is more than a place to study—it’s a built reflection of the college’s mission to live in harmony with the natural world. Created in partnership with Susan T. Rodriguez | Architecture • Design, the building weaves together classrooms, laboratories, art studios, offices, and a greenhouse, fostering cross-disciplinary connections in a single, vibrant hub.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media.
In this bonus episode of Detailed, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2025 AIA Conference on Architecture & Design in Boston, MA.Cherise is joined by Karthick Kanagalingum, Architectural Specifications Manager at Somfy Systems. Karthick highlights Somfy Systems’ diverse portfolio of products, featuring motorized and automated solutions for window treatments, exterior shading and protection, as well as large-scale commercial applications.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCATemy
In this episode, Cherise is joined by Matt Wittman, AIA, LEED AP from Wittman Estes in Seattle, Washington. They discuss the Whidbey Puzzle Prefab home in Whidbey Island, Washington. You can see the project here as you listen along.Nestled into the landscape of Whidbey Island, the Whidbey Puzzle Prefab is a bold experiment in small-scale, sustainable living. Organized around four modular components—for living, sleep/study, energy, and outdoor dining—the design is meant to be reconfigured and replicated in any setting, from remote rural lots to dense urban neighborhoods.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:Social Channel Pre-rollPromotes the YouTube channel, ARACTemy, and social handle.
In this bonus episode of Detailed, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2025 AIA Conference on Architecture & Design in Boston, MA.Cherise is joined by Gurbinder Chahal, Business Development Manager at Garaventa Lift. Gurbinder showcases a variety of customized lift solutions designed for commercial and residential use, all engineered with a strong focus on reliability and accessibility.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCATemy
In this episode, Cherise is joined by Michael Kendall, AIA, Project Architect at Wheeler Kearns Architects in Chicago. They discuss the Granor Greenhouse in Three Oaks, Michigan.Tucked into the first certified organic vegetable farm in Southwest Michigan, the Granor Greenhouse represents more than a growing space—it's a place where food, farming, and community intersect under one thoughtfully designed roof. Central to this greenhouse design is the use of a Dutch Venlo kit-of-parts system, featuring glass walls and ceilings, giving open views of the sky and fields. If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:Social Channel Pre-rollPromotes the YouTube channel, ARACTemy, and social handle.
In this bonus episode of Detailed, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2025 AIA Conference on Architecture & Design in Boston, MA.Cherise is joined by Kevin Black, Marketing Manager at FreeAxez. Kevin demonstrates the innovative raised floor and power systems—such as Gridd—that enable fast, efficient changes to technology infrastructure, offering flexible cable management solutions tailored to the demands of today’s most dynamic business environments.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCATemy
In this bonus episode of Detailed, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2025 AIA Conference on Architecture & Design in Boston, MA.Cherise is joined by Jay Williams, Senior Director at The AZEK Company. Jay walks Cherise through The AZEK Company’s extensive portfolio of innovative, low-maintenance outdoor living products, all designed with sustainability in mind, and crafted from recycled materials.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCATemy
In this bonus episode of Detailed, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2025 AIA Conference on Architecture & Design in Boston, MA.Cherise is joined by Justin James, Marketing Manager at Salsbury Industries Inc. Justin highlights the breadth of mailboxes and lockers Salbusry Industries supplies to the USPS, industrial and commercial manufacturers, and contractors for residential development. If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCATemy
In this bonus episode of Detailed, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2025 AIA Conference on Architecture & Design in Boston, MA. Cherise is joined by Richard Lam, President at NewTechWood America. Richard showcases how an array of composite-wood decking products can enhance outdoor living experiences while maintaining durability and aesthetic customization. If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCATemy
In this bonus episode of Detailed, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2025 AIA Conference on Architecture & Design in Boston, MA.Cherise is joined by Paige Pelton, Architecture Design Specifications Representative at Johns Manville. They emphasize the critical focus and precision required to meet exact design specifications when manufacturing commercial roofing, high-quality insulation, and a range of engineered products.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCATemy
In this bonus episode of Detailed, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2025 AIA Conference on Architecture & Design in Boston, MA.Cherise is joined by Charles Haba, President of Telling Industries. Charles highlights the production of their metal framing products designed for both interior and exterior commercial construction.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCATemy
In this episode, Cherise is joined by Sean Ronnie Hill from RISE Design Studio, a London and Barcelona-based architecture practice dedicated to low-energy design and thoughtful, human-centred spaces. They discuss two projects with a focus on low energy design, low carbon technologies and Passivehouse principles. Those two projects are The Herbert Paradise home and The Lexi Cinema Hub, both in Kensal Rise, London.You can see the project here as you listen along.Nestled in the heart of Kensal Rise, North West London, the Herbert Paradise House is a striking transformation of a 1930s mid-terrace property, and a former car park has been transformed into a vibrant new addition to The Lexi — the city’s only social enterprise cinema. Designed by RISE Design Studio, the Herbert Paradise House and The Lexi Cinema and Hub are small but powerful examples of how architecture can support both community and sustainability through Passivehaus principles.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCATemy