The first episode of the year always comes with the expectation of setting goals for the upcoming year, something that Andrew and I don’t really believe in, but there is still something useful about … [Read more...]
Ep 191: Ask the Show Fall 2025
Listeners have spent the last few days sending in their questions, which means this episode is either an act of generosity or a poor choice on my part. Ask the Show always feels a little like opening … [Read more...]
Ep 189: Holiday Gift Guide for Architects
Sixteen years. That’s how long this list has been hanging around – part tradition, part self-inflicted responsibility. Every year I tell myself it’s time to retire it, and every year I end up right … [Read more...]
Ep 184: The Architect as Brand
Architects don’t just design buildings anymore - they build reputations. Personal voices travel further and faster than firm messaging, and sometimes an individual becomes more recognizable than the … [Read more...]
Ep 183: Tips for being an Architect AND a Good Person
It’s one thing to be a good architect and another to be a good person - but the real value comes when you work at being both. The reality is that architecture is a profession filled with deadlines, … [Read more...]
Ep 179: Is Half the Story Enough?
We feed on it constantly - the quick dopamine hits of visual inspiration delivered relentlessly through an endless scroll. A compelling detail, a walkthrough of a job site, a well-spoken breakdown of … [Read more...]