Why Tune In?

Every design idea eventually meets the plan reviewer. In this 55‑minute master‑class, host Brandon Gibbs turns the IBC from creativity‑killer into design jetpack—perfect for ARE candidates, project architects, and anyone who wants code fluency without the snooze factor.

What You’ll Hear:

Segment Highlights

• Cold‑Open Challenge | Five‑story atrium face‑off—prove it’s safe, elegant, and code‑compliant in 30 seconds.
• Code in Context | From three regional codes to one global rulebook—and why “performance” language fuels innovation.
• Anatomy of the IBC | Chapters 3–11 mapped directly onto programming, massing, and material choices.
• Exam Power‑Ups | Color‑coded flash‑card hacks and Cornell note tweaks for instant recall.
• Frank Lloyd Wright’s Seismic Triumph | How the Imperial Hotel rode out a 7.9 quake and rewrote risk‑based design.
• Smart Code Sheet Workflow | Live demo: Revit + ChatGPT = automated egress, fire‑rating, and ADA tables—no Dynamo required.
• Lightning Q‑A | Six curveballs, four minutes, zero sweat.
• Key Takeaways | Three habits that turn constraints into catalysts.

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