Archispeak

We discuss some comments that have been made about Evan moving to a new job and how some of the fundamental problems in our industry aren't attractive but still need to be solved.

In this episode Evan and Cormac discuss a bit of nostalgia and how it can shape the future of our workplace.

We reminisce about the first concerts we attended and link those experiences back to architecture, space, and how they have the ability to affect people.

Special guest Bob Habian joins Evan and Cormac in this marathon episode to talk about a new venture poised as a fantastic solution for the AEC industry, and reveal Evan's latest news.LinksTectApp

We discuss consultant coordination issues, some benefits and trappings of BIM, and raise the question of who is going to get us out of our own purgatory.

We discuss Evan’s new mountain biking YouTube channel and why having something creative to do that’s non-architectural in your life is important. Everyone go subscribe to the channel and follow along on the adventures!Links:Evan’s TRXL MTB YouTube channel

The founders of F9 Productions and the Inside the Firm podcast join Archispeak to talk about their practice in Colorado, transitioning to developer/builders, and their new course to help architects make the transition.LinksWatch this episode on YouTubeF9 Productions (Lance & Alex's firm website)Inside the Firm podcast (Lance & Alex's podcast)Lance and Alex’s Architect to Builder course

We discuss what happened between the original and actual submittal dates for Cormac's project, how to more successfully communicate design intent with owners in VR versus 2d drawings, and the correct number of design options to show clients.

We compare the size, scope, and purpose of a set of modern drawings to historical examples, how architects are seemingly happy reinventing the wheel, and who is to blame when something goes wrong.LinksEvan was a guest recently on Context & Clarity LIVE (YouTube), and the topic was How is technology changing the architectural profession?

We discuss the newly released renderings of Amazon's proposed headquarters in Virginia & the resemblance to certain emoji, Tatlin's tower, that we should be paying attention to architects in the middle of the US (not just the coasts), & a McSweeney's article featuring some choice archispeak.LinksPile of Poo emoji

We discuss the relationships and emotional connections between humans and animals, and draw a connection to architects and their projects; and how most people don't understand the latter.

We discuss the distinction between comments and communications, what to do with staff during project down-time, the problem with data silos, and there's a little more to add to Cormac's Zoom shenanigans.

We discuss Cormac's open Zoom room and somehow the timing worked out just right to prank a teammate while recording the episode.

We discuss the architecture reality show we'd want to watch, some buildings by architect William Pereira, and some hopefulness on inauguration day for 46.LinksWilliam Pereira (Wikipedia)List of William Pereira buildings (Wikipedia)Pereira monograph (Amazon)

Forget goals and resolutions... in this episode, we share how we plan on just staying alive. And there's some new pretty exciting collaboration software we're looking at too, so check the link in the show notes.LinksHuddle's Teamflow platform for online communication and collaboration with spatial aspects.

We discuss the two things that architects hate, and about intentionally (re)setting boundaries in our day-to-day to increase our potency.LinksEvan's Disruptive Technology in Architecture presentation to AIA Palm Beach (YouTube)

2 architects. ~20 minutes (MAYBE). 200 episodes. 2020: The Dumpster Fire. Join us in this podcasting milestone episode—the last one of the year—as we discuss what 8 years of podcasting has been like.Links5ArchitectureFatman BeyondThe Gābl Media network

We discuss promotions, wicked and tame design problems, shell games, and what happens in the sub-sub basement of Cormac's project.LinksArchispeak's Gifts for Architects 2020 - Youtube Episode

Looking to find a gift for your favorite architect? Look no further. Here are Archispeak’s top architectural gift picks for the 2020 holiday giving season. This year, there’s also a video version of this episode. Why? Because we wanted to show you what we were talking about. Click here to watch it on YouTube.Check out all the links below! LinksNote: We may make a small commission when you use these links that do not affect the pricing of the selections in any way. And by doing so you're helping support the show. Thanks!Evan’s picks:Andrew Heumann's generative design printsRuncible Studios online shopLEGO Star Wars Stormtrooper HelmetLEGO Star Wars Boba Fett HelmetLEGO Star Wars Tie Fighter PilotKeychron K2 Wireless Bluetooth/USB Wired Gaming Mechanical KeyboardElgato Cam Link 4KEvan's book recommendations:The Little Architect's Alphabet: Learning your letters through design by Lora Teagarden AIAARE Hacks: Learn How to Pass the Architect Registration Exam by Evan Troxel AIAUntil Proven Safe: The History and Fu

We discuss expectations and boundaries around our always-on communication options, and how fragmented and difficult to manage this has all become due to the multitude of options.LinksWatch the Archispeak + Life of an Architect podcast happy hour (YouTube)