Archispeak

David Bradley, AIA PCC joins us to discuss the importance of taking control of your career. We talk about defining outcomes, taking responsibility, setting boundaries, and building trust. We also talk about the need for small steps, accountability, and a clear plan to achieve personal and professional goals. David is also offering upcoming opportunities for coaching and mastermind sessions to support solopreneurs and small firm architects, so check the links in the show notes to connect with him.Episode linksDavid on LinkedInBlueprint for Living Coaching websiteDavid’s mastermind group-----Thank you for listening to Archispeak. For more episodes please visit https://archispeakpodcast.com

The Archispeak University (AU) series introduces educational content for architects and designers. Liz Neuffer of Aria Group joins the show to discuss the topic of hospitality and outdoor space design.In this episode, we discuss the key factors that contribute to a successful design for hospitality and outdoor spaces. We explore how to design outdoor spaces that cater to different climate zones and enhance user experiences. Additionally, we delve into the use of building products to address thermal comfort, such as heating elements and protection against solar and wind exposure. We also examine the importance of sustainability and fuel types in outdoor space design, particularly in light of the Covid pandemic and its impact on the industry. Furthermore, we provide insights on educating clients, overcoming objections, and finding the right balance between aesthetics and functionality. We also explore the benefits of creating dedicated zones for different uses and weigh the pros and cons of various furniture ty

In this episode, we discuss Cormac’s haunted house, rising license renewal fees, Evan’s first in-person (as an Oregonian) continuing education lunch n’ learn, using the SIPS building system on projects, the challenges of adopting innovative building systems in the building industry, first costs versus operational costs, school projects that are literally driven by the maintenance staff, and the need for architects to educate our clients.-----Thank you for listening to Archispeak. For more episodes please visit https://archispeakpodcast.com

In this episode, we kick things off with an unsolicited email that Cormac received inquiring about "just needing some plans drawn up”. Then, we welcome Evan back to the darkside as he rejoins the PC realm, as he dives headlong into the world of Microsoft laptops. This plunge down the Microsoft rabbit hole takes us on a nostalgic journey through the annals of Microsoft history, from the Zune to the Windows Phone. But our trip down memory lane doesn't stop there; we also find ourselves wandering down the Atari trail as we talk about the dawn of computer gaming and other things old people talk about. Episode linksMicrosoft ZuneMicrosoft Surface Laptop Studio 2Atari 2600+Intellivision-----Thank you for listening to Archispeak. For more episodes please visit https://archispeakpodcast.com

Anger management kicks off our conversation where Cormac gets to deal with infrastructure replacement in his neighborhood and all of the joys that come with it. Evan shares stories about his ride (Ride the Rim) around Crater Lake. Unbeknownst to both of them, the way Evan decided to tackle his ride would foreshadow the ups and downs of their final conversation in which they discuss a code seminar that Cormac attended and how the constraints of the building code cause many ups and downs on a project.Episode linksRide the Rim event website-----Thank you for listening to Archispeak. For more episodes please visit https://archispeakpodcast.com

First we refresh Evan’s memory on what an “ASI” is, then move on to talk about an article from the Harvard Business Review on the glorification of overwork as we apply it directly to the profession of architecture.Episode linksWhy We Glorify Overwork and Refuse to Rest (Harvard Business Review)Archispeak 294 - ‘Three Recessions Away from Extinction’, with Evelyn LeeArchispeak 292 - ‘OUT OF ARCHITECTURE’, with Jake Rudin-----Thank you for listening to Archispeak. For more episodes please visit https://archispeakpodcast.com

In this episode Evan tells us about “Riding the Rim” which to much of Cormac's chagrin is not an all-you-can-drink margarita bar. We also reminisce about trips to Radio Shack and our first computers, and finally we discuss the insanity of the amount of drawings we tend to submit on a project for agency approvals. Episode linksToo Many Drawings Heading to Permit - Cormac’s InstagramThank you for listening to Archispeak. For more episodes please visit https://archispeakpodcast.com

TopicIn this episode of the Archispeak podcast, we continue to catch up with FLW and join Cormac as he continues his road trip adventure in search of Frank Lloyd Wright's iconic buildings. However, this time around, Cormac doesn't have to venture far from home as he's uncovered a surprising abundance of Wright's architectural gems right in the heart of the Detroit Metro area. Join Cormac and Evan as they dive deeper into Cormac's summer of architectural exploration.Episode linksWright’s Gregor S. and Elizabeth B. Affleck House-----Thank you for listening to Archispeak. For more episodes please visit https://archispeakpodcast.com

TopicWhen a project shouldn't go wrong… it will. After a brief counseling session we move beyond the trauma and discuss Cormac’s latest architecturally-epic road trip through Wisconsin on the Frank Lloyd Wright Trail.Episode linksWingspread Exterior - Cormac's InstagramWingspread Interior - Cormac's InstagramWingspread WebpageSC Johnson Headquarters and Lab - Cormac's InstagramSC Johnson ToursBurnham Block Stroll - Facebook PostRick’s #keepcudahyfunhouse-----Thank you for listening to Archispeak. For more episodes please visit https://archispeakpodcast.com

TopicIn this episode we discuss Evan’s earliest of 3D modeling and feeling slighted by Cormac’s reaction to the cutting edge imagery from decades past. Cormac revisits his despair about what he feels is the downfall of architectural magazines and their “content".Episode linksRadial Building - Church of 2000Freedom Tower LawsuitCamden Yards concept stolen/borrowed?Architectural Record still exists-----Thank you for listening to Archispeak. For more episodes please visit https://archispeakpodcast.com

In this episode we discuss how Cormac plans (or not) for road trips and how Evan is similar but different in his planning strategy. We also talk about the ‘right’ way to pack and learn about song roulette.Episode linksMarvin’s Marvelous Mechanical MuseumMarvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum (YouTube)The Spirited Man (YouTube) - Essential Travel Packing Tips-----Thank you for listening to Archispeak. For more episodes please visit https://archispeakpodcast.com

In this episode Cormac discovers that math can determine the age of his house faster than his mind can, Evan prepares his house and property for the inevitable, and we talk about the permanence of buildings and the link to true sustainability. Oh, and we go on a journey to find the tallest peak in the continental United States… spoiler alert: it's not Mt. Shasta, which comes in at an elevation of 14,180ft.-----Thank you for listening to Archispeak. For more episodes please visit https://archispeakpodcast.com

TopicIn this episode we discuss a much needed summer vacation for Cormac: a complete cold turkey detachment from architecture as he ventures into the woods and how he can miraculously turn any trip into an architectural trip. Then we go out of the woods and into the big city of Chicago where we talk more in-depth about how the world's largest Starbucks and the river front Apple Store create experiences for their patrons.LinksChicago RoasteryCarson Pirie Scott & Co.Apple Michigan AvenueApple Store (Foster Link)

TopicIn this episode, we chat about Twitter rebranding to X, Evan asks Cormac two questions about the potential impact of AI on the architecture profession, and a discussion about the need for firms to embrace technology and the importance of focusing on client experience and innovation to differentiate themselves in a commoditized market.-----Thank you for listening to Archispeak. For more episodes please visit https://archispeakpodcast.com

TopicIn this episode we discuss Wes Anderson’s Asteroid City, Cormac’s desire to design, own and operate an old timey feeling movie theater, Evan quizzes Cormac on AI and gives him a few what if questions…and at the end of the day we suck at it (but what does that mean?). Episode LinksJ Lab Creative (Instagram)-----Thank you for listening to Archispeak. For more episodes please visit https://archispeakpodcast.com

TopicThis episode we discuss Archispeak Podcast joining the new socials like Threads and Instagram (finally). Evan discusses the letter NCARB send out welcoming back all of the new members with a little gift of fee increases and how Cormac avoided future fee increases by not reinstating his NCARB record. Episode linksarchy_type instagramarchy_type threadsTRXL instagramTRXL threadsArchispeak_Podcast instagramArchispeak_Podcast threadsNCARB Fee IncreaseThank you for listening to Archispeak. For more episodesplease visit https://archispeakpodcast.com

TopicA conversation about the use of technology in architecture, including the evolution of tools and the importance of maintaining a creative mindset. The discussion touches on the idea of what constitutes a "sketch" in the modern era, and the potential pitfalls of relying too heavily on technology in the design process. The hosts also offer a glimpse into their own creative processes and the tools they use to bring their ideas to life.Episode linksCoffee Sketch PodcastCoffee Sketch Podcast on YouTube@archy_type on Instagram (Cormac)@falloutstudio on instagram (Jamie)@kurtneiswender on instagram (Kurt)@etroxel on instagram (Evan)-----Thank you for listening to Archispeak. For more episodes please visit https://archispeakpodcast.com

TopicIn this episode we discuss our experiences at the 2023 AIA Conference on Architecture and the election of Evelyn Lee, FAIA as the 2025 President elect. The conversation also touches on the increasing role of AI in architecture and the need to reinvent the profession for the future.-----Thank you for listening to Archispeak. For more episodes please visit https://archispeakpodcast.com

TopicIn a conversation about woodworking and content creation, Cam Anderson of BlacktailStudio joins the podcast to discuss the importance of making interesting projects rather than chasing algorithms or demographics. He also talks about the value of showing mistakes and failures in the process of creating, and how it can be engaging for his audience.Episode linksBacktailStudio websiteCam’s YouTube channelBlacktailStudio on Instagram-----Thank you for listening to Archispeak. For more episodes please visit https://archispeakpodcast.com

TopicWe discuss scars from our youth and scars from the profession, object visualizers versus text-based learners, the lack of hands-on education in schools and the devaluation of blue-collar work, and the result of a disconnection between architects and the physical construction process.Episode linksWhy Only Some of Us Think in Pictures (YouTube) - Van Neistat’s video on The Spirited Man channelThe world needs all kinds of minds - Temple Grandin’s TED TalkThinking: Pictures vs Words (YouTube) - Temple Grandin’s podcast episode on the Jordan B Peterson channel-----Thank you for listening to Archispeak. For more episodes please visit https://archispeakpodcast.com