Business Of Architecture Podcast

In this episode you’ll hear with Rion Willard as he sits down with UK Based Architect, Alex Michaelis of Michaelis Boyd. Established in 1995 by Alex Michaelis and Tim Boyd, MB has earned a reputation for simple, elegant architecture with an emphasis on sustainable, environmentally sound solutions. Alex and Tim met while working at the same practice, having earned their stripes at some of the industry’s largest companies, including Richard Rogers & Partners, Colquhoun, Miller & Partners, and Wickham & Associates.   In today’s show you’ll discover:

Today a special guest host takes over the Business of Architecture show with our first ever “UK Edition”.   Rion Willard is the founder/director of The Thinking Hand Studio, a UK-based architecture practice.   Today is the second part of Rion Willard’s interview with British architect Peter Barber.   Architect Peter Barber worked with Richard Rogers, Will Alsop and Jestico Whiles prior to establishing his own practice in 1989. He is currently a lecturer and design tutor at the University of Westminster.   Peter Barber has lectured about the practice of Architecture internationally, at institutions including the Royal Institute of British Architects, the Architectural League in New York, numerous university schools of architecture including Genoa, Frankfurt, Brighton, Kingston and Glasgow as well as Oxford University and The Bartlett – University College London.   In today’s show you’ll discover:  

Today Rion Willard interviews British Architect, Peter Barber. Peter Barber worked with Richard Rogers, Will Alsop and Jestico+Whiles prior to establishing his own practice in 1989. He is currently a lecturer and design tutor at the University of Westminster. He has lectured about the work of the Practice at many institutions, including the Royal Institute of British Architects, the Architectural League in New York, and numerous international and domestic university schools of architecture including Genoa, Frankfurt, Brighton, Kingston and Glasgow as well as Oxford University and The Bartlett - University College London. He has been invited by the Government to lead a discussion on "Designing for Better Public Spaces" with a team of top built environment professionals. He was an advisor to English Partnerships in the production of the Urban Design Compendium. In today’s show you’ll discover:

Today is the second part of my interview with Roy Decker partner at Duvall Decker in Jacksonville, Mississippi. In this episode you’ll discover:

Our Guest today is Roy Decker partner at Duvall Decker in Jacksonville, Mississippi In this episode you’ll discover:

This is the second part of the interview with Arianna Leopard, Business Development Manager of AB Studio. In this episode you’ll discover:

Today’s guest is Business Development Manager of AB Studio, Arianna Leopard. In this episode you’ll discover:

This is the second part of the interview with Clay Aurell. Clay is a principle at AB Design Studio an Architecture Firm based in Santa Barbara, California. He’s been recognized locally and nationally as an influential leader in design and architecture. Today, Clay Aurell shares how he and his partner, Josh Blumer, have built AB Design Studio into an architecture firm recognized around the world for incredible design and client service. In this episode you’ll discover:

Clay Aurell is a principle at AB Design Studio an Architecture Firm based in Santa Barbara, California. He’s been recognized locally and nationally as an influential leader in design and architecture. Today, Clay Aurell shares how he and his partner, Josh Blumer, have built AB Design Studio into an architecture firm recognized around the world for incredible design and client service. In this episode you’ll discover: 

This is the second part of the interview with Eric Cesal, Architect and Author of Down Detour Road: An Architect in Search of Practice. He is also the former director of Architecture for Humanity.  In this episode you’ll discover:

Today’s guest is Eric Cesal, Architect and Author of Down Detour Road: An Architect in Search of Practice. He is also the former director of Architecture for Humanity. In this episode you’ll discover:

This is the second part of the interview with Josh Miles, author of the book Bold Brand: The New Rules for Differentiating, Branding and Marketing your Professional Services Firm. He’s also the co-founder of a successful visuals identify and branding firm: Miles Herndon   In this episode you’ll learn:

Today’s guest is Josh Miles, author of the book Bold Brand: The New Rules for Differentiating, Branding and Marketing your Professional Services Firm. He’s also the co-founder of a successful visual identity and branding firm: Miles Herndon On this episode you’ll discover:

Today’s guest is a Business Development Strategist and Coach for the A/E/C Industry who has been the Director of Business Development and Director of Marketing for small companies, mid-sized multi-office firms and international corporations. Karen Compton is the Principle AK3 Consulting; she focuses on helping firms with under 50 employees increase revenue and market share by taking a strategic focus. On this episode you’ll discover:

Today’s guest is a Business Development Strategist and Coach for the A/E/C Industry who has been the Director of Business Development and Director of Marketing for small companies, mid-sized multi-office firms and international corporations. Karen Compton is the Principle AK3 Consulting; she focuses on helping firms with under 50 employees increase revenue and market share by taking a strategic focus. On this episode you’ll discover: 

Have you ever wanted to develop your own projects? You know, have control over the design and reap the profit from all of your hard work? Today's we'll be speaking with the CEO of one of San Diego's premiere boutique urban residential developers. His company designs, develops and builds beautiful, contemporary single and multi-family projects, which both add to the local community make beautiful spaces for people to live in San Diego. Soheil Nakhshab is the CEO of Nakhshab Development & Design, Inc. On this episode you'll discover: The 'secret' government-backed loan program that will let you develop a 4-plex property, with as little as 3.5% down (7:25)How to get started as an architect-developer (4:52)How to figure out a good development opportunity vs. a bad one (16:25)Soheil's step by step process for figuring if a project pencils out (6:34)

Have you ever worked with a client and thought - if I were in their shoes I'd do things differently?   Perhaps you've daydreamed about what you'd do if you held the purse strings - and had 100% design control.   Would you design your projects the same?   And what if you could make a profit off of the project, not just collect a fee?   Today's guest has done just that.   On this episode, you'll hear from the CEO of one of San Diego's premiere boutique urban residential developers.   After losing everything in the Iranian revolution, his family moved to California to start from scratch.   Soheil Nakhshab is the CEO of Nakhshab Development & Design, Inc.   His company designs, develops and builds beautiful, contemporary single and multi-family projects, which both add to the local community make beautiful spaces for people to live in San Diego.   On this episode you'll discover:  

Today you're going to learn about earning money or pursuing a passion that isn't directly related designing buildings.   You'll also discover how to tap into the power of YouTube to market your practice.   Our guest today works with the firm of Joeb Moore designing high-end custom homes, based in Greenwich, CT.   He's worked on projects that have been published nationally in professional journals and magazines.   In addition to practicing architecture, he is the creator of 'How To Architect', an educational platform and YouTube video channel with over 12MM video views across the web.   He is the author of a book published by the MIT Press: "How to Architect", and he is the creator of multiple products including the Architect's Birdfeeder which you can find online.   On this show you'll discover:

Have you ever felt that you have a creation inside of you waiting to come out? Perhaps an invention that you're sure would change the world, or perhaps a book that you would love to write.   Today's show is all about taking your skills and training as an architect and applying it to other areas like writing and product development.   Our guest today currently works with the firm of Joeb Moore designing high-end custom homes, based in Greenwich, CT.   He's developed projects that have been published in a variety of magazines and professional publications.   In addition to practicing architecture, he is the creator of 'How To Architect', an educational platform and YouTube video channel with over 12MM video views across the web.   He is the author of a book published by the MIT Press: "How to Architect", and he is the creator of multiple products including the Architect's Birdfeeder which you can find online.   In today's show you'll discover:

Are you working toward passing the Architect Registration Examination? Today's guest is Michael Riscica - blogger and founder of the website YoungArchitect.com. Passing the Architect Registration Examination can be an intimidating prospect. Michael has created resources to help make it easier. In today's episode you'll discover: