CE Center Podcasts

Ingenhoven Architects has tackled large and sometimes controversial projects over the years, including the Stuttgart Main Station. In this podcast episode, Christoph Ingenhoven, founder of the German firm, discusses the challenges and rewards of public projects that are subject to social opinion and policy. As one of the leading international architects known for a commitment to the ecological and economical responsibility of handling resources, Ingenhoven describes the serious task architects must take on to create a world that is not just sustainable but regenerative. Learning objectives: 1. Explain the simple approach Christoph Ingenhoven suggests can help architects attain sustainability despite the complexities of the issue. 2. List the challenges Ingenhoven faced with the Stuttgart station, some of which are often experienced by architects in major public projects. 3. Describe the structural and “heritage” challenges Ingenhoven faced in the Bentonsilo project. 4. Discuss what Ingenhoven would like architects to do less of and more of when it comes to city planning and affordable housing. Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSWSpeaker: Aaron Prinz

Omar Gandhi describes the processes behind a couple of his firm’s projects, including the Peggy’s Cove viewing platform in Nova Scotia and a private residence overlooking the Okanagan Valley in British Columbia. He discusses how public projects can stir up controversy, but also create important change that is subsequently recognized by the public. He also explains his process of collaboration, and details how his early experiences as an architect shaped his perspective on authenticity and work ethic. Learning objectives: Describe the evolution of the Peggy’s Cove viewing platform in terms of public perception and outcome. List the concepts and key elements of design for the Schlotfeldt residence. Explain Gandhi’s view on the effects of AI and the housing market on the architecture industry. Discuss Gandhi’s value system in terms of construction and what he thinks architecture needs to focus more on. Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSWSpeaker: Aaron Prinz

Brent Linden and Chris Brown discuss the origins and philosophy of their craft-based firm and its focus on intimate partnerships. They describe the details behind some of their recent projects, including the Sequitur Wine project in Chehalem Valley, as well as the construction of the Gradient House in Portland, Ore.’s St. Johns neighborhood on the edge of the Willamette River. Linden and Brown, whose firm is up for Architectural Record Digest’s Vanguard Award, explain the thrill of infectious optimism and the resonance that happens when architects make room for other voices. Learning objectives: 1. Explain how Chris and Brent each approach design in different but complementary ways.2. Describe how contractors and other players helped the architects shape their projects.3. List key lessons Linden and Brown learned from previous architectural experience.4. Discuss how light featured prominently in both Gradient House and Sequitur Wines projects. Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSWSpeaker: Aaron Prinz

Lorcan O’Herlihy has worked on projects from the Louvre to affordable housing, but has always been driven by an interest in art and culture. O’Herlihy discusses his interest in creating works of consequence that take into account political, social and historic contexts in order to help bring about positive social change. The founder of Los Angeles-based Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects (LOHA), Herlihy describes how his firm approached projects such as City Modern in Detroit and MLK 1101 in L.A., taking on the challenge of combining aesthetic design with efficiency in order to create beautiful and innovative structures that also meet budgets. Learning objectives: · Describe how Lorcan O’Herlihy’s architectural approach is influenced by both his personal and professional experiences in the art world. · List some of the ways O’Herlihy engages the communities where his projects are located. · Discuss the design approach for MLK 1101 project in terms of structure and outdoor space. · Explain LOHA’s idea behind the design for the Sandi Simon Center for Dance.Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSW Speaker: Aaron Prinz

Güvenç Özel discusses his trajectory, from working in the architecture office of Frank Gehry to founding his own firm. Throughout his career, the cyber-physical architect has investigated the intersection of digital and physical worlds through an exploration of culture, material, and quantum physics. In this podcast, Özel explains the ideas behind his latest project, Holoflux,” an immersive installation on the festival grounds at Coachella music festival and describes how he says the role of architecture in a world that is being depleted of its resources. Learning objectives: · Describe what Güvenç Özel sees as the direction new generations of architects are taking. · Discuss Özel’s philosophy on the interplay between technology, storytelling, and the built environment. · List some of the features of Holoflux that contribute to the concepts behind its name. · Explain Özel’s viewpoint on how cyber-physical approaches address sustainability issues. Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSW Speaker: Aaron Prinz

Andrew Freear discusses the Rural Studio, an off-campus design-build program of Auburn University’s architecture program. Freear explains how students get a hands-on educational experience through immersive team projects that are intricately linked to an under-served rural population in West Alabama. The program gives students the skills to negotiate projects outside of architectural academia, including with subcontractors and the local community. Freear describes how this type of education and experience gives architecture students a chance to develop imagination around rural design as well as empowers them to be agents of change and solution-makers with the ability to impact society for the better. Learning objectives: Explain how the Rural Studio design-build program works. Discuss how students at the Rural Studio engage with the local residents and contractors. List some reasons Freear thinks architects can benefit from working in rural communities. Describe what Freear means when he says “architecture is a political act.” Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSW Speaker: Aaron Prinz

Dan Mancina is a professional skateboarder known for being visually impaired. In this podcast, Mancina discusses some of the design elements skateboarders look for, in general, in the built environment in terms of both obstacles and backdrops. He also describes what it was like to go from being a sighted skateboarder to a visually impaired skateboarder, and how that changes the way he thinks about design. In addition, Mancina discusses his advocacy work with teaching skateboarding to visually impaired youth and provides insight into what an ideal adaptive environment could be like—both inside and outside a skatepark. Learning objectives: Describe some design elements and landscapes skateboarders tend to be drawn to. List the types of adjustments made to design at an adaptive skatepark. Explain how an adaptive skatepark supports the visually impaired community. Discuss how Dan Mancina would like designers to integrate skateboarding “in the wild.” Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSW Speaker: Aaron Prinz

Overview: Jason Frantzen discusses Herzog & de Meuron’s projects around the world, from the UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center in San Francisco to the National Library of Israel. The Switzerland-based firm’s international architectural practice focuses on creating designs that take into account the specifics of place. Landscape, local materials, community culture, surrounding architecture, local history, and other factors provide inspiration and guidance for the firm’s designs. Frantzen provides examples of how Herzog & de Meuron considers atmosphere and occupant experience, tailoring the project to elements of nature or the artifacts of civilization, rather than conforming to a particular trend or aesthetic. Learning objectives: Discuss how Herzog & de Meuron work to upend traditional approaches to hospitals and medical centers.List some of the preliminary work the firm does before designing a project for any site.Describe how the Jerusalem library project provides a cultural space in a digital age.Explain the pros and cons of architecture competitions according to Frantzen.Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSW Speaker: Aaron Prinz

Ronald Rael and Virginia San Fratello at Rael San Fratello Overview:Ronald Rael and Virginia San Fratello at Rael San Fratello discuss “disruption” in architecture and their view on the interplay between art and architecture. The Bay Area architects explain their thought-process behind the Teeter-Totter Wall event and provide insight into their material-based practice. They talk about their Emerging Objects company and explore questions about responsibility and sustainability in terms of new technologies in 3D printing and utilizing earthen materials. Learning objectives:1. Describe the ways in which the Teeter-Totter Wall was designed as both playful and an act of resistance.2. List some of the types of materials the San Fratellos have worked with in 3D printing.3. Discuss how both architects view art and architecture in their work.4. Explain the purpose of Emerging Objects and how it plays into Rael San Fratello projects.Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSWSpeaker: Aaron Prinz

DUST architects Jesus Robles Jr. and Cade Hayes discuss their approach to designing and building in often remote sites in the Southwest. Their desire to work with the natural environment and build relationships with clients sometimes means projects take on a longer timeline. The designers describe their process and approach of utilizing natural materials and explain how artistic vision can blossom from the constraints of practicality. Learning objectives: Describe some of the lessons Robles and Hayes learned while sourcing black sand for the Sombra de Santa Fe project.List some of the qualities DUST looks for when considering whether to pursue a project.Discuss some approaches the firm has taken to reduce budget while meeting design goals.Explain DUST’s philosophy and approach when dealing with larger projects like the Aruba Resort. 0.50 AIA LU/HSWSpeaker: Aaron Prinz

Chandra Robinson, Principal at Portland-Oregon-based firm Lever, discusses the importance of community engagement in architectural projects. While the firm chooses to pursue projects that will challenge them in the realm of innovative design, Robinson and her team consistently approach their work with broader goals in mind, including the local sourcing of materials and a people-first sensibility based in equity and sustainability. Learning objectives: Explain why and how Chandra Robinson and her team at Lever work on open source projects. Describe the design elements Lever has proposed for their project with the Portland Art Museum in Maine. Discuss the ways in which Robinson sees engaging with the community first will help the firm’s architectural projects be successful. List some of the testing research Lever engaged in with their mass timber project. 0.50 AIA LU/HSWSpeaker: Aaron Prinz

In September 2022, the staff and management of Bernheimer Architecture announced that they had organized an architectural union, Architectural Workers United—the first private sector union of architectural professionals in the U.S. In this podcast, Bernheimer architects Andrew Daley and Danielle Tellez explain the success of their campaign, the pros and cons of the process, and the ways in which they see unionizing strengthening the industry and, ultimately, benefiting everyone. And they discuss how unionizing—even in small firms—can better work culture and help firms grow and innovate. Learning objectives: Describe the process of unionizing for Bernheimer Architecture staff and management.List some pros and cons Daley and Tellez mention about unionizing in the American workplace.Explain the ways in which classism plays into attitudes around architecture and unionization.Discuss some of the misconceptions people have about unionizing in small firms and how Daley and Tellez respond to those concerns.0.50 AIA LU/HSWSpeaker: Aaron Prinz

Kevin Daly of Kevin Daly Architects discusses the Houston Endowment project, a collaboration with Mexico City-based firm Productora. The podcast delves into Daly’s evolution from working with architect Frank Gehry to his current position teaching at UCLA. Daly offers his thoughts on how large, competition-driven projects differ from his small-scale residential projects, and discusses the changing landscape of architecture. Learning objectives:1. Describe how Kevin Daly views the role of physical models in a modern firm.2. List some of the key materials used in the Houston Endowment project.3. Discuss the pros and cons Daly sees in how young architects come to the field.4. Explain how Daly views the benefits and opportunities of collaborative architecture projects.0.50 AIA LU/HSWSpeaker: Aaron Prinz

In the wake of winning the 2023 AIA Gold Medal, Carol Ross Barney of Ross Barney Architects discusses the design process behind both the Chicago Riverwalk project and the Oklahoma City Federal Building. She explains the importance of design and sustainability in public spheres, the role of mentors, and some of the greatest challenges and learning experiences she’s had in her long, well-renowned career. Learning objectives: 1. Describe Carol Ross Barney’s philosophy on the importance of design in all projects.2. List the reasons Barney got involved in the Oklahoma City Federal Building and what she learned from it.3. Discuss how the two MacDonald’s projects Barney’s firm worked on fit into the work they had done previously in public parks projects.4. Explain how Barney views collaboration, leadership, and the evolution of women in architecture. 0.50 AIA LU/HSWSpeaker: Aaron Prinz

Nabr co-founders Bjarke Ingels, Nick Chim and Roni Bahar join the podcast to discuss the design and development of San Jose’s SoFA One, the changing landscape of the American city, and how the firm aims to provide affordable housing solutions through home ownership. The group discusses how their unique backgrounds play into the solution and discuss their vision for desirable housing that can help create vibrant communities. Learning objectives: 1. Explain the types of housing issues for which Nabr is trying to solve.2. Describe how the Nabr lofts address individual distinctiveness despite their standardized building process.3. Discuss how the model invites collaboration with products from other companies, including emerging product designers.4. Describe the financing and logarithm aspects of Nabr’s model. 0.50 AIA LU/HSWSpeaker: Aaron Prinz

Annabelle Selldorf, principal at Selldorf Architects, joins the podcast to discuss the process of designing San Diego’s Museum of Contemporary Art, her firm’s work at London National Gallery, and finding her way to architecture through the New York art scene. Throughout this interview, she considers setbacks, proud moments, and the lessons that have helped her navigate the often tricky but rewarding practice of renovating beloved public spaces with a human-centered focus in mind. Learning objectives:1. Describe Annabelle Selldorf’s philosophy on how she approaches public art projects.2. Discuss challenges and successes Selldorf faced with the San Diego museum project.3. Explain her thoughts on how architects experience setbacks.4. List important lessons she learned that she would advise young architects to consider.0.50 AIA LU/HSWSpeaker: Aaron Prinz

Marlon Blackwell joins the podcast to discuss the design process for the Thaden School in Bentonville, building within the context of Northwest Arkansas, and the impact materiality can have on architecture. He specifically addresses his journey into architecture and discusses the qualities he thinks new architects should keep in mind as they navigate place and space. Learning objectives:1. Discuss the elements of Ozark architecture utilized by Blackwell.2. Describe the way Thaden School uses its architectural design to invite education and community.3. List the pursuits Blackwell believes students of architecture should consider when it comes to projects.4. Explain how Blackwell has taken setbacks and turned them into successes. 0.50 AIA LU/HSWSpeaker: Aaron Prinz

Mark Gardner, a principal at Jaklitsch / Gardner Architects, joins the podcast to discuss designing across cultures, architecture as a social practice, and his non-traditional path to the field. He discusses some of his most formative projects and how what seemed like early setbacks actually turned into strengths once he began practicing. Learning objectives: 1. Discuss how understanding a different culture’s design practices and material preferences can lead to successful projects.2. Explain how Gardner’s years after architecture school informed his later work in positive ways.3. Describe the ways Gardner frames architecture through the lends of social issues.4. List some of the ways his Tanzania project transformed Gardner’s ways of thinking about form.

Deborah Berke of Deborah Berke Partners joins the podcast to discuss authenticity in architecture, how her work as dean of Yale influences her practice, and the design process for NXTHVN—an adaptive reuse project for an up-and-coming artist in New Haven, Connecticut. She also discusses the importance of cultivating a good workplace culture in architectural firms, and encouraging students to understand the full process building, and how it impacts communities. Learning objectives:1. Discuss the ways in which Deborah Berke sees academia and professional life interacting in the world of architecture.2. Describe the ways in which the NXTHVN project sought to be an authentic part of the New Haven community.3. List some of the qualities Berke desires to see in her students at Yale and why.4. Explain how Berke sees setbacks and successes when it comes to becoming an architect. 0.50 AIA LU/HSWSpeaker: Aaron Prinz

Tom Kundig and Steve Grim of Olson Kundig join Greg and Lesa Faulkner of Faulkner Architects to discuss the concept and design of Analog House, collaborating between architecture practices, and building within the pine trees of Truckee, California. They discuss the benefits of working alongside other architects who intimately understand the materials, and who are interested in integrating landscape and fire into their design. And they explain the benefits they discovered by being open to new ideas while also paying tribute to each other’s design strengths. Learning objectives:1. Describe how and why the Analog House team decided to work together2. Explain the way Lesa and Greg’s former projects impacted their vision for Analog House.3. List the materials used in the Analog House project and the reasons for selecting them.4. Discuss how Steve and Tom engaged their firm to realize the Analog House vision.0.50 AIA LU/HSWSpeaker: Aaron Prinz

Lately the trend towards sleek contemporary designs has encouraged architects and designers to reevaluate the traditional choices when it comes to windows and doors. While vinyl is the most popular option for windows and doors, and wood remains a “go to” choice when the budget allows, the versatility and strength of aluminum along with some new thermal break technologies have resulted in a changing design landscape.To help us make sense of how aluminum stacks up with wood, we will be talking with Shawn Fitzgerald, an Architectural Consultant for Western Window Systems who has worked in and around fenestration in the building industry for almost 30 years. We are also joined by Dale DeHaan, also from Western Window Systems, who is a 10-year veteran of the construction industry.Learning objectives:Discuss the modern trends in windows, specifically design choices in custom and luxury homes.List the benefits and drawbacks of specifying wood and aluminum framed windows and doors in custom projects.Explain how manufacturers have addressed the energy efficiency barriers to specifying aluminum framed windows and doors.Describe how aluminum framed windows and doors can satisfy the design needs for architects and clients when trying to achieve a contemporary look.0.50 AIA LU/HSWSpeaker: Andrew A. Hunt

From an environmental perspective, it is widely known that buildings matter. Buildings consume nearly half the energy produced in the United States, use three-quarters of the electricity and account for nearly half of all carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. To engage in reducing a building’s carbon footprint in meaningful ways, you must first understand the methods used to measure the building material carbon footprint. What materials have the greatest impact, what tools are available to assess these materials, and what else do you need to evaluate in the specification process in order to enact real change. This podcast will address these and other questions by explaining the principal methods and tools that are used to assess carbon footprint in the context of building materials. We’ll talk about basic product terminology, including life-cycle assessment (LCA), environmental product declarations (EPDs), carbon footprint, embodied carbon, and whole-building LCA (WBLCA) tools. Learning objectives: Explain what a carbon footprint is in the context of building materials. Describe the difference between life-cycle assessment (LCA), environmental product declaration (EPD), and whole-building LCA. Identify different whole-building LCA tools and how they can be used to develop a whole-building carbon footprint. Define what is and is not included in a wood EPD and why. Discuss the biogenic forest carbon cycle, and ways to track and assure forest sustainability in North America. 0.50 AIA LU/HSW Speaker: Andrew A. Hunt

One product that has been used extensively overseas is now becoming very popular in the United States as well. Boards or panels made from magnesium oxide (MgO) are showing up on projects across the country to act as a subfloor, sheathing, wall board, or underlayment material. In the process, they are bringing enhanced fire resistance and acoustical performance to many building types, most notably multifamily projects. Today we are talking to Kate Andrews Land, General Manager, EXA COR MgO Products, and Ben Richardson, the Technology Manager for EXACOR™ MgO products at Huber Engineered Woods. By the end of this podcast you should be able to: Learning Objectives: Identify the physical characteristics of magnesium oxide (MgO) panels in terms of their makeup and basic performance attributes for use in floor and wall assemblies in multifamily projects. Investigate the fire-resistance capabilities and testing standards that demonstrate the ability for MgO panels to provide fire-rated assemblies in buildings. Assess the acoustical capabilities of MgO panels in terms of meeting or exceeding code requirements for multifamily buildings and providing for the welfare of occupants. Compare and contrast the use of MgO structural panels with other floor underlayment options, particularly wet-laid gypsum, to specify MgO panels appropriately in multifamily floor assemblies.

Architects have always pushed the limits of what building products can do, and fire rated glazing is no exception. In this podcast, Tim Nass, talks about the projects that have spurred unique & innovative fire rated glazing products to the market.Learning Objectives: Review the history of fire rated glass from wired glass and ceramics to high performing, multi-functional fire rated glazing products Explain the difference between fire protective vs. fire restive glazing products Examine how the architectural community's demand for large sizes, increased optical clarity, unobstructed views and thermal performance have shaped fire rated glazing product development through a project case study Discover the importance of multi-functional fire restive glazing products providing additional performance features such as hurricane, blast, ballistic, forced entry and more through a project case study. KCode: K2008S - 0.25 AIA LU/HSW Speaker:Tim Nass, VP of Sales Tim Nass has over 25 years of experience in the architectural glazing industry. As the Vice President of Sales at SAFTI FIRST, leading USA-manufacturer of fire rated glass and framing systems, he brings his extensive knowledge and expertise when working closely with architects, consultants, general contractors and glaziers to deliver a code-compliant glazing solution that meets all the aesthetic, performance and budget requirements of the project. Tim also oversees SAFTI FIRST’s global network of architectural sales representatives.Tim Nass is a dynamic presenter and speaker who has been delivering our AIA-registered presentation to various architecture firms, AIA local chapters, CSI local chapters, at the CSI National Convention and other architectural and glazing industry events.