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Detailed: An original podcast by ARCATLIVE from Greenbuild 2024 with Delta ControlsIn this bonus episode, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2024 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Philadelphia.Cherise is joined by Emily Malin, Consulting Specialist, and Blake Stoddard, Regional Sales Manager from Delta Controls. Emily and Blake showcase Delta Controls' commitment to decarbonization through the adoption of new industry standards, with a focus on Guideline 36 to enhance energy efficiency and standardize operational sequences.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. M...
2025-02-2634 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCAT100: Celebrating 100 EpisodesIn this 100th episode of the Detailed podcast, Cherise and Bill Jannott, President & CTO at ARCAT engage in a dueling-host episode where they interview each other. They get to know each other better, sharing favorite guilty pleasures, dream dinner guests, perfect days, and crazy life experiences. They also reflect on the podcast journey, highlighting favorite episodes, and discuss the value of the content. The conversation is filled with humor, personal insights, and reflections on the podcast's impact. Cherise discusses teaching her CDT course while Bill shares his experience as her student! The conversation concludes with a discussion about the...
2024-06-2155 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCATLIVE from Greenbuild 2023 with BioMicrobicsIn this bonus episode, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2023 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Washington D.C.Cherise is joined by Joe Rebori, Manager of Inquiries at BioMicrobics. Joe discusses BioMicrobics' role in wastewater treatment, stormwater treatment, and water reuse applications. The conversation emphasizes BioMicrobics' commitment to sustainability, net zero, and energy efficiency in decentralized applications. Joe explains their approach to simplicity in product design, focusing on ease of understanding, operation, and installation. A wine industry case study illustrates how BioMicrobics treated winery wastewater for reuse in irrigation, promoting sustainability. The conversation also touches...
2023-12-2716 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCAT80: Mentorship and Best Practices in SpecificationsIn this episode, Cherise is joined by Susan Bliss, FCSI, CDT, CCS, CCCA, LEED AP, SCIP – Principal, Specifier and Owner and Michael Lockwood, CSI, CDT Director of Operations, Senior Project Manager and Specifier both from Spec Services, LLC in Farmers Branch, Texas. This episode is a little different from our typical format. We’re bringing you another one of our popular deep dives into the importance of specifications in successful projects! We discuss the role of spec writers, the challenges faced, and the need for proper training and mentoring in the industry. We also highlight impo...
2023-12-221h 26Detailed: An original podcast by ARCATLIVE from Greenbuild 2023 with Armatherm Thermal Bridging SolutionsIn this bonus episode, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2023 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Washington D.C.Cherise is joined by Neal Lojek, Senior Sales Marketing Consultant, Business Development at Armatherm Thermal Bridging Solutions. Neal discusses the evolution of the construction industry towards net zero and Green building standards. The conversation highlights the uneven understanding of thermal bridging in the architecture and construction fields. Neal explains Armatherm's role in managing thermal bridging, focusing on structural connections and transitions. He also shares a case study of the Sendero Verde Project in Harlem illustrates how Armatherm's...
2023-12-2028 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCAT79: Retail T.I. | PatBO Flagship Store - MiamiIn this episode, Cherise is joined by Maxwell Jarosz, Founding Principal of Daft Büro Architecture in Miami and Noam Dvir, Principal and Co-founder of BoND in New York. They discuss the PatBO flagship boutique retail store within the Design District in Miami, FL.You can see the project here as you listen along.More than just a store; this space transforms the shopping experience into a work of art. The scope is a tenant improvement of 2,700 square feet over two floors, including cutting through the existing concrete slab to install a feature s...
2023-12-1541 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCATLIVE from Greenbuild 2023 with TimberHP by GO LabIn this bonus episode, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2023 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Washington D.C.Cherise is joined by Edith Gawler, Marketing Manager at TimberHP by GO Lab. Edith explores Timber HP's role as the first U.S. producer of fiber insulation, providing an affordable and accessible solution for high-performance buildings. She emphasizes the company's commitment to addressing both embodied and operational carbon, differentiating their products from conventional options dominating the market. The conversation highlights challenges of bringing innovations to the U.S. market and Timber HP's strategic use of abundant wood...
2023-12-1321 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCAT78: Animal Care Facility | Oregon Humane Society’s "New Road Ahead"In this episode, Cherise is joined by Sarah Cantine, Architect, Senior Associate at Scott Edwards Architecture. They discuss the Oregon Humane Society’s “New Road Ahead” project in Portland, Oregon.You can see the project here as you listen along.Adjacent to OHS’s existing shelter, the project expands their Portland campus from one building to three, and bolsters the organization’s national leadership ability in animal welfare. The 71,100-sf expansion comprises two buildings: one houses the Community Veterinary Hospital and the Animal Crimes Forensics Center, only the second of its kind in the nation...
2023-12-0851 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCATLIVE from Greenbuild 2023 with Term Barriers by Polyguard ProductsIn this bonus episode, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2023 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Washington D.C.Cherise is joined by Jill Heidorf, National Sales Manager for Architects and Consultants at Polyguard Products. Jill explains Polyguard's commitment to sustainability and its role in controlling water, improving indoor air quality, using superior materials, and conserving energy. She shares a case study involving a Corps of Engineers project in Louisville, Kentucky, highlighting Polyguard's TERM products and their multifaceted solution, contributing to sustainability and meeting LEED requirements.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com...
2023-12-0616 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCAT77: Sound Isolation | Paul D. Wachholz College CenterIn this episode, Cherise is joined by David Koel, Principal-in-Charge at Cushing Terrell and Shawn Pauly, Project Architect at Cushing Terrell. They discuss the Flathead Valley Community College, Paul D. Wachholz College Center in Kalispell, Montana.You can see the project here as you listen along.The Wachholz College Center is a 67,000-square-foot facility that combines two distinct venues into one stunning building on the Flathead Valley Community College campus. The goal of the project was to meld two programs that are usually separate — performing arts and athletics — into one grand facility. This requ...
2023-12-011h 01Detailed: An original podcast by ARCATLIVE from Greenbuild 2023 with Bison Innovative ProductsIn this bonus episode, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2023 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Washington D.C.Cherise is joined by Mark Fusco, Global Director of Architectural Sales at Bison Innovative Products. Discover how Bison contributes to sustainability through their pedestal paver system made with recycled content. Mark shares insights into utilizing rapidly renewable materials like bamboo tiles, addressing fire safety, and managing forests in South America responsibly.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar...
2023-11-2932 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCAT76: Adaptive Reuse | Sequitur WineryIn this episode, Cherise is joined by Chris Brown and Brent Linden, Principals and Co-founders of Linden, Brown Architecture. They discuss Sequitur Winery in Newberg, Oregon.You can see the project here as you listen along.Originally a dairy farm, a 7,500-sf barn at the heart of an unused farm in the Willamette Valley, has been transformed into a cathedral for winemaking. The project included 11,000 sf of new structures for wine production support and hospitality spaces. As for the original heavy timber barn, it required seismic retrofitting, so to preserve the original structure...
2023-11-2450 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCATLIVE from Greenbuild 2023 with MapeiIn this bonus episode, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2023 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Washington D.C.Cherise is joined by Brittany Storm, Sustainability Manager at MAPEI. Discover MAPEI's commitment to minimizing environmental impact and promoting healthier buildings, as Brittany discusses the dynamic evolution of sustainability trends, including a focus on carbon reduction. Gain valuable insights from the case study of a LEED Platinum and Living Building Challenge project, showcasing the company's dedication to creating a greener and more sustainable future.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more.
2023-11-2220 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCAT75: Accessory Dwelling Unit | The HiveIn this episode, Cherise is joined by Nicole Blair, Owner of Nicole Blair, LLC in Austin, Texas. They discuss The Hive located in Central East Austin, Texas.You can see the project here as you listen along.The Hive is a 550 sf Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) situated behind a primary residence. To meet City of Austin’s pervious cover requirements, the maximum footprint that was allowed on this 6500 sf residential lot was on 320 sf! To accommodate a one-bedroom dwelling, walls creatively tilt from the slab, hugging building setback planes and an an...
2023-11-1733 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCATLIVE from Greenbuild 2023 with Solatube InternationalIn this bonus episode, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2023 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Washington D.C. Cherise is joined by Dr. Neall Digert, Vice President of Innovation at Kingspan Light + Air, North America - parent company of Solatube International. They explore the nexus of innovation and sustainability in building science. Neall highlights the company's unwavering commitment to sustainability. As the leading manufacturer of tubular daylighting devices (TDDs) and highly advanced daylighting solutions, Neall explains how daylight can be effectively harvested and applied to virtually any room or building space anywhere in...
2023-11-1527 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCAT74: Building Lifting | TSX Broadway in Times SquareIn this episode, Cherise is joined by William Mandara Jr., AIA, CEO & Co-Owner at Mancini Duffy, Joseph R. Levi, Project Manager from Pavarini McGovern, and J. Benjamin Alper, PE, SE, Principal at Severud Associates Consulting Engineers. They discuss TSX Broadway in New York City.You can see the project here as you listen along.At 550,000 total square feet, this is the largest project in Mancini Duffy’s 100+-year-old history, and they have been working on it for SEVEN years!Developed by L&L Holding Company in partnership with Fortress Investment Group, the $2.5 billion, 46-s...
2023-11-1046 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCAT73: Adaptive Reuse | Arts & Letters Creative Co. World HeadquartersIn this episode, Cherise is joined by Danny MacNelly and Adam Ruffin, both Partners at ARCHITECTUREFIRM, a collaboration of architects and designers in Brooklyn, New York and Richmond, Virginia. They discuss the Arts & Letters Creative Co. World Headquarters in Richmond, Virginia.You can see the project here as you listen along.The project scope consisted of an extensive renovation to a 20,000-square-foot brick complex, previously used by Lucky Strike Tobacco power plant. Two of the plant’s buildings were stitched together while conserving most of the existing walls, windows, skylights, tile, and concrete slabs....
2023-11-0342 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCAT72: All-Electric Hospital | UCI Health – Irvine Medical CenterIn this episode, Cherise is joined by Gina Chang, AIA, EDAC and Fabian Kremkus, AIA, LEED GA, both Principals at CO Architects. They discuss UCI Health – Irvine Medical Center in Irvine, California.The episode also features, Brian Pratt, the Associate Vice Chancellor for Design and Construction Services and Campus Architect at the University of California, Irvine who provides unique insight from the client perspective.You can see the project here as you listen along.UCI Health – Irvine Medical Center is the country's first all-electric hospital. The new campus includes a 144-bed, 350,000-square-foot hospital, comp...
2023-10-2757 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCAT71: Living Building Challenge | Aegis Living Lake UnionIn this episode, Cherise is joined by JP Emery, Principal, Ankrom Moisan Architects. They discuss Aegis Living Lake Union, an Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Seattle, Washington.You can see the project here as you listen along.Aegis Living Lake Union is a 73,000 sq. ft., 6-story assisted living community that boasts 77 units and is the first assisted living community built to meet Living Building Challenge 3.1 Petal Certification.Inspired by the historic rowing clubs and culture of the area, the exterior exhibits natural cedar siding and rough brick. The surrounding landscaping has...
2023-10-2042 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCAT70: Classroom | OSU Learning Innovation Center (LInC)In this episode, Cherise is joined by Amy Donohue, Principal, Bora Architecture & Interiors. They discuss the Oregon State University, Learning Innovation Center in Corvallis, Oregon.You can see the project here as you listen along.The 126,000 sf OSU Learning Innovation Center (LINC), completed in 2015, was envisioned as a new general-purpose classroom building that would address the University’s increased enrollment and boost graduation and retention rates. Upending traditional learning environments, the design championed active, engaged learning spaces, including an “in the round” lecture hall design inspired by Bora’s deep performing arts portfolio that wen...
2023-10-1342 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCAT69: Skylight | Mori Hosseini Student Union at Embry Riddle Aeronautical UniversityIn this episode, Cherise is joined by Joseph G. Tattoni, FAIA, Principal at Ikon.5 Architects. They discuss the Mori Hosseini Student Union at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida.You can see the project here as you listen along.Inspired by the gracefulness of birds in flight, the Mori Hosseini Student Union at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is an expression of the University’s mission to teach the science, practice, and business of aviation and aerospace. A curving bowed roof on top of the structure not only provides solar shading from the ha...
2023-10-0636 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCAT68: Brick | George Fox University Medical Sciences BuildingIn this episode, Cherise is joined by Andrew Burke, Principal at Soderstrom Architects. They discuss the George Fox University (GFU), Medical Sciences Building in Newberg, Oregon.You can see the project here as you listen along.The George Fox University Medical Sciences Building is a three-story, 42,000 sq. ft. off-campus hub for the Physical Therapy and Physician’s Associate graduate programs of George Fox University. A large arched window and canopy give the main entry prominence and distinction while the rest of the building is adorned with simple, well-proportioned windows. The exterior envelope utilizes th...
2023-09-2938 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCAT67: Glu-lam | Washington Fruit & Produce HQIn this episode, Cherise is joined by Brett Baba, Principal/Founder at Graham Baba Architects, based in Seattle Washington. They discuss the Washington Fruit & Produce headquarters, in Yakima Washington.You can see the project here as you listen along.Washington Fruit & Produce headquarters is a 16,500 square foot commercial office/headquarters that serves as a refuge from the company's surrounding 90 acres of industrial agribusiness landscape. Inspired by an abandoned wood barn, the building aesthetic is largely driven by the glulam beams and an impressive glass façade. The expressed structural frame of laminated wood b...
2023-09-2234 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCAT66: Precast Concrete Panel | EastboundIn this episode, Cherise is joined by Clayton Taylor, AIA, NCARB, IIDA – Architect and Co-Founder/Partner at West of West Architecture and Design in Portland, Oregon and Los Angeles, California. They discuss Eastbound in Austin, Texas.You can see the project here as you listen along.Eastbound is a 220,000 square foot office campus in Austin, Texas. The campus consists of two four-story buildings that form a central pedestrian courtyard and a host of amenities to inspire innovation and collaboration.The upper levels express the expansive open office spaces, and the façade is ado...
2023-09-1552 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCAT65: Brick | Center of Developing Entrepreneurs (CODE)In this episode, Cherise is joined by Jill Traylor, Principal/Director of Interior Design and Tyler Guidroz, Associate/Architect at EskewDumezRipple with offices in New Orleans, Louisiana and Washington D.C. They discuss the Center of Developing Entrepreneurs (CODE) in Charlottesville, Virginia.You can see the project here as you listen along.CODE is a new mixed-use project in Downtown Charlottesville comprised of a new public plaza for the historic pedestrian mall and 215,000 sf of multi-use space, including a strategic combination of coworking, office space, shared amenities, and retail. The building was envisioned...
2023-09-0842 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCAT64: Insulated Glass Unit | New American HouseIn this episode, Cherise is joined by Scott Specht, Founding Partner of Specht Architects. They discuss the New American House in Austin, Texas.You can see the project here as you listen along.This house began as a personal conceptual project – something that wasn’t really intended to be built, but a “paper project” that was a comment on the dysfunctional nature of suburban and low-scale urban housing that is currently built in the US, as well as a comment on the changing social qualities of neighborhoods and increased desire for security and privacy.The Ne...
2023-09-0139 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCATLIVE from A'23 with DeroIn this bonus episode, we share a conversation from our live podcasting event at the 2023 AIA Conference on Architecture in San Francisco, California. Cherise is joined by Lou Fineberg, National Advocacy Accounts Manager at Dero. They discuss how Dero Bike Racks has been revolutionizing bike parking for the past 30 years, addressing the growing demand for secure and convenient bike infrastructure. They explore their innovative solutions, including smart bike racks, theft prevention measures, charging stations, and the importance of designing bike rooms with ample space for maneuverability. Lou also shares valuable insights on creating a bike-friendly...
2023-08-3013 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCAT63: CLT | Mississippi WorkshopIn this episode, Cherise is joined by Ben Waechter, Principal Architect and Alexis Coir, Project Manager both from Waechter Architecture in Portland, Oregon. They discuss Mississippi Workshop in Portland, Oregon.You can see the project here as you listen along.Mississippi Workshop is a mixed-use, mass timber building located on a prominent commercial avenue in Portland. The project was designed, developed, and built by Waechter Architecture as a proving ground for sustainable building systems and ‘all-wood’ construction technologies, and as a forum for new creative conversations.Mississippi is the first commercial project in Oreg...
2023-08-2550 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCATLIVE from A'23 with CarbolineIn this bonus episode, we share a conversation from our live podcasting event at the 2023 AIA Conference on Architecture in San Francisco, California. Cherise is joined by Kevin Twyford, Director of Commercial Fireproofing at Carboline, a global manufacturer of coatings, linings, and fireproofing products. They discuss exciting developments in the world of fireproofing and Kevin shares valuable insights into the challenges faced by design professionals and construction teams. You’ll also learn about Carboline’s innovative fire testing facility and their commitment to sustainability. If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com...
2023-08-2314 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCAT62: Optimization | Learning Center NærhedenIn this episode, Cherise is joined by Mikkel Hermann Sørensen, Partner and Architect at Christensen & Co (or CCO) in Copenhagen, Denmark. They discuss Learning Center Nærheden in Høje-Taastrup, Denmark.You can see the project here as you listen along.The Learning Centre is the first public school in Denmark based on 21st Century Learning Skills – also known as STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics). The city had an overall vision for “The Learning Center.” The goal was to create a place that prepared children for the changing society of the fu...
2023-08-1838 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCATLIVE from A'23 with CarlisleIn this bonus episode, we share a conversation from our live podcasting event at the 2023 AIA Conference on Architecture in San Francisco, California. Cherise is joined by Chris Kann, Product Manager of Specialty Products and Sustainability at Carlisle Construction Materials. They discuss the latest innovations and sustainability initiatives at Carlisle, including their revolutionary Rapid Lock system that uses Velcro to simplify roof installation. You’ll also gain insights into improving specifications and construction practices, from adapting specs to project needs to ensuring qualified installers and incorporating recycling programs for a more sustainable future in...
2023-08-1614 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCAT61: Airport Design-Build | Newark Liberty International Airport Terminal AIn this episode, Cherise is joined by Mark Husser, Partner at Grimshaw in New York, with offices also in Los Angeles, London, Paris, Dubai, Melbourne, Sydney and Auckland. They discuss the Newark Liberty International Airport Terminal A in Newark, New Jersey.You can see the project here as you listen along.The new Terminal A at the Newark Liberty International Airport is the centerpiece of an airport-wide renaissance. The next phase of Newark Liberty’s transformation will be developed through the EWR VISION PLAN, a comprehensive development strategy through 2065 to accommodate future growth, id...
2023-08-1141 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCATLIVE from A'23 with NucorIn this bonus episode, we share a conversation from our live podcasting event at the 2023 AIA Conference on Architecture in San Francisco, California. Cherise is joined by Joe Calsada, National Accounts Manager with Nucor, a leading steel products company.They have a stimulating conversation about the importance of collaboration and communication between manufacturers and design teams in the construction industry. Joe emphasizes the need for early involvement and clear specifications to ensure efficient and successful projects. He also highlights Nucor's focus on sustainability and their plans for growth as they strive to be...
2023-08-0914 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCATLIVE from A'23 with CladiatorIn this bonus episode, we share a conversation from our live podcasting event at the 2023 AIA Conference on Architecture in San Francisco, California. Cherise is joined by Sebastian Williams, Inside Sales Manager at Cladiator. They dive into the world of rain screen façade solutions discussing how Cladiator's thermally isolated cladding support systems address the challenges of thermal bridging in the building envelope. Sebastian shares insights on reducing penetrations and improving moisture management through their unique fiberglass ziggurat system, offering an optimal environment for your rain screen system.If you enjoy t...
2023-08-0214 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCATLIVE from A'23 with GAF EnergyIn this bonus episode, we share a conversation from our live podcasting event at the 2023 AIA Conference on Architecture in San Francisco, California. Cherise is joined by Allana Helland, Senior Director of Marketing at GAF Energy. They discuss how GAF Energy aims to make residential solar more accessible by providing options beyond traditional solar panels. Allana explains how they have revolutionized the industry by integrating roofing and solar into a single product, the challenges of residential solar adoption, the benefits of an all-in-one system, and the future of sustainable energy solutions.If you...
2023-07-2614 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCAT60: Prefabrication | The Broadview at Vanderbilt UniversityIn this episode, Cherise is joined by Heather Salisbury, Director of Operations and Steve Droll, Principal at Valerio Dewalt Train, with offices in Chicago, Denver, Palo Alto, and San Francisco. They discuss The Broadview at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee.You can see the project here as you listen along.The Broadview is a remarkable student housing complex for the graduate students at Vanderbilt University. This architectural masterpiece was meticulously designed to cultivate a vibrant and collaborative community.We highlight unique building features, how the Prescient system - a cutting-edge prefabricated construction method...
2023-07-2142 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCATLIVE from A'23 with ClopayIn this bonus episode, we share a conversation from our live podcasting event at the 2023 AIA Conference on Architecture in San Francisco, California. Cherise is joined by Adrienne Reitz, Director of Marketing, and Justin Evans, Vice President of Marketing with Clopay, a leading manufacturer of garage doors and rolling steels in North America.They discuss the latest products and trends in the industry. Discover how Clopay's offerings meet building codes, enhance aesthetics, and address specific needs like school safety. Learn valuable insights on designing and specifying garage doors effectively. Whether you're an architect or simply...
2023-07-1922 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCAT59: Shipping Container | The PitchIn this episode, Cherise is joined by Mark Odom, Founding Principal at Mark Odom Studio in Austin, Texas. They discuss "The Pitch" in Austin, Texas.You can see the project here as you listen along.The Pitch is Austin’s distinct hospitality and entertainment complex for Austin FC soccer fans and the community. The mixed-use complex comprises 23 repurposed shipping containers of two standard container modular sizes: 8x20 and 8x40 foot. The containers are stacked to create two stories and then clustered into five separate building pods, with varying building square footages, that function differently for th...
2023-07-1442 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCAT58: Light Gauge Steel | Home of HopeIn this episode, Cherise is joined by Joseph Sarafian, AIA, co-founder and CEO and Ron Culver, AIA, co-founder and COO of Form Found Design, a Los Angeles-based architecture and design studio that operates at the intersection of technology and nature. They discuss Home of Hope, located in Yerevan, Armenia.You can see the project here as you listen along.Homes of Hope is an inspiring initiative by the Armenian Relief and Development Association (ARDA) that replaces shanty homes in Armenia with resilient houses. Form Found Design's alternative approach using light gauge steel technology and the...
2023-07-0755 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCATLIVE from A'23 Day 2In this bonus episode, we share day 2 from our live podcasting event at the 2023 AIA Conference on Architecture in San Francisco, California. Cherise joins the ARCAT team and our friends at Gābl Media on the expo floor of A’23. Two of the three ladies from She Builds podcast, Jessica Rogers and Lizi Raar, speak with Sara Kolata, from Disrupt Magazine and Disrupt Symposium. They have an insightful conversation about women in leadership in the AEC industry. Nakita Reed, host of Tangible Remnants, speaks with John Templeton who explores a hidden history of Cal...
2023-07-052h 17Detailed: An original podcast by ARCAT57: Brise Soleil | Thirty75 TechIn this episode, Cherise is joined by Paul Tang, Founding Principal and Courtenay Bauer, Principal from Verse Design LA, with independently operated offices in Los Angeles and Shanghai. They discuss Thirty75 Tech in Santa Clara, California.You can see the project here as you listen along.Thirty75 Tech is an iconic office building in Santa Clara, California. Listen to VDLA's ingenious approach as they optimize the building's leasable square footage, increasing monthly rent without significant cost escalation. Inspired by the "digital rain" concept from the Matrix films, VDLA transforms the façade into a...
2023-06-3050 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCATLIVE from A'23 Day 1In this bonus episode, we share our live podcasting event at the 2023 AIA Conference on Architecture in San Francisco, California. Cherise joins the ARCAT team and our friends at Gābl Media on the expo floor of A’23. Kari Sebern, structural engineer, and host of the podcast Unstruct, has a conversation with Nanawall. Cherise has insightful discussions to find out what you need to know about various building products: Clopay, a garage door manufacturer, GAF Energy, who combines solar roofing options through the national network of GAF-certified roofers.Cladiator, a manufacturer of str...
2023-06-282h 34Detailed: An original podcast by ARCAT56: Mass Ply | sideyardIn this episode, Cherise is joined by Brent Grubb, Principal at Skylab Architecture in Portland, Oregon. They discuss Sideyard, a five-story, 20,000 sf mixed-use building in Portland, Oregon.You can see the project here as you listen along.A leftover berm space was created when the City of Portland constructed a new one-way Couch Street couplet, reconnecting the roadway to the Burnside Bridge. Skylab and Key Development reimagined this small 9,000 sf lot as a new development and proposed a new building concept exclusively focused on pedestrian, bicycle and public transit access called Sideyard. The...
2023-06-2338 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCAT55: Fritted Glass | The MomentaryIn this episode, Cherise is joined by Calli Verkamp, Principal at Wheeler Kearns Architects in Chicago, Illinois.Calli shares her insights into working on the Momentary, a one-of-a-kind contemporary arts experience that is creatively repurposed from a 70-year-old decommissioned Kraft Foods Plant.You can see the project here as you listen along.The project transforms a patchwork of concrete and masonry buildings into a fluid arts experience using interventions of glass and steel for both transparency and distinction from existing structures. A frit pattern, inspired from ceremonial weaving designed by a local Osage...
2023-06-1643 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCAT54: Crinkle Concrete | The REACH at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing ArtsIn this episode, Cherise is joined by Steven Holl, Principal at Steven Holl Architects, an internationally recognized architecture and urban design office with locations in the Hudson Valley, New York, and Beijing.Steven shares his insight into working on the REACH, the first major expansion of the Kennedy Center. The 72,000 sf addition provides much-needed rehearsal, education, and flexible indoor and outdoor spaces, allowing the Kennedy Center to continue to be a leader in artistic, cultural, and enrichment opportunities.You can see the project here as you listen along.This project had unique challenges...
2023-06-0931 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCAT53: DEI School Design | Winooski School ComplexIn this episode, Cherise is joined by Cam Featherstonhaugh, Senior Associate at TruexCullins Architecture + Interior Design in Burlington, Vermont.They discuss the unique characteristics of the Winooski Schools Complex in the Winooski School District in Vermont. Winooski is the state's only majority-minority district and has a diverse population due to its history as a refugee resettlement area. TruexCullins worked closely with the community, including teachers, administrators, and translators, to understand the school's needs and craft guiding principles for the design process. The resulting project aims to revitalize the existing school complex, accommodate the growing student population, and...
2023-06-021h 14Detailed: An original podcast by ARCAT52: Fast Tracking Projects | Innovations and Game Changers in the Building IndustryIn this episode, Cherise is joined by Chris O’Hara, PE – Founding Principal of Studio NYL and Façade Director at the Skins Group and Bradford J. Prestbo, FAIA, Director of Boston Office of Studio NYL.This episode will be different from the stories that we typically share. Chris O'Hara, PE and Bradford J. Prestbo, FAIA are two professionals who have extensive experience in fast-tracking building projects. This conversation delves into the challenges faced by design professionals in meeting project schedules while maintaining accuracy. Chris and Brad share their insights and experiences working on fast-tracked proje...
2023-05-261h 00Detailed: An original podcast by ARCAT51: Biophilic Design | JR Kumamoto Railway Station BuildingIn this episode, Cherise is joined by James Scott Brew, Associate Architect, Komatsu Yoshiaki, Director Landscape Architect, and Inoue Mizuki, Acoustic Engineer from NIKKEN SEKKEI, an architectural, planning and engineering firm from Japan, with headquarters in Chiyoda, Tokyo.The team shares their insights into working on the JR Kumamoto Railway Station Building, Kumamoto, Japan. The 12-story building, plus a basement, is built on a site area of 19,946 ㎡, structurally cast in steel reinforced concrete, reaching a height of 55m. It is a mixed use building with restaurants, retail establishments, a wedding venue, and a multiplex-mimicked theatre on the ei...
2023-05-1938 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCAT50: Brick | Bakrajo HouseIn this episode, Cherise is joined by Zardasht Aziz, Architect at ZAKAA Architecture in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq. Zardasht shares his insights into working on the Bakrajo House in Sulaymaniyah-Kurdistan Region, Iraq. The five-bedroom home features a series of curved walls on its front façade, forming alcoves that define the outer shell of the home. You can see the project here as you listen along.ZAKAA endeavored to make an architectural statement with the façade. The unique sculptural form of the house emerged from an intense effort to deviate from the typical design of...
2023-04-2830 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCAT49: Standing Seam Aluminum | Estadio BBVAIn this episode, Cherise is joined by Christopher Lee, Senior Principal and Managing Director-EMEA at Populous in London. Chris has worked around the world for major international sports clients and designed over 30 stadia on five continents. These projects include the main Stadium for the Sydney Olympic Games in 2000; Europe’s first moving roof stadium the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff, Wales; the Emirates Stadium for Arsenal Football Club; and Aviva Stadium the Irish National Soccer in Dublin, Ireland.Chris shares his insights into working on Estadio BBVA in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico. Inspired by the region’s hi...
2023-04-2130 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCAT48: Stained-Glass | Trinity Church Wall StreetIn this episode, Cherise is joined by Jeffrey Murphy, Partner and Zach Poole, Senior Associate from Murphy Burnham & Buttrick, or MBB, Architects in New York City. Jeff and Zach share their insights into restoring and renovating Trinity Church Wall Street at 89 Broadway, New York. The church is a designated historic landmark, built in 1846. This was the first large-scale renovation of the church in 60 years. You can see the project here as you listen along.MBB’s mandate was to enhance and refocus the church’s role as a house of worship and a perf...
2023-04-1459 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCAT47: Rainstore3 | Water Garden Office ParkIn this episode, Cherise is joined by Jake Patton, Principal at KSA Design Studio in Culver City, California. Jake’s passion is to design sustainable spaces which enhance the built environment, respect site history and culture, and that provide an aesthetic vision, which inspires and enriches lives.Jake shares his insights into working on The Water Garden in Santa Monica California. KSA Design Studio transformed an iconic office park famous for its massive artificial lake into a drought tolerant, sustainable outdoor space with a design that refreshes and reactivates the site, improving its aesthetics through thoughtful garden ro...
2023-04-0726 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCAT46: Brew Tanks | Steeplejack Brewery & TaproomIn this episode, Cherise is joined by Bob Carbaugh, AIA, Project Architect at Scott Edwards Architecture, LLP in Portland, Oregon. Bob is keenly interested in the integration of story and identity into architecture and interiors. He works frequently in the hospitality sector with restaurant and brewery clients across the nation.Bob shares his insights into working on the Steeplejack Brewery & Taproom located in Hillsboro, Oregon. Built in a vast industrial warehouse space, the 16,500 sf production brewery and taproom faced the challenge of how to architecturally re-interpret their brand identity and humanize the warehouse scale in a meaningful...
2023-03-3138 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCAT45: Courtyard | The SIXIn this episode, Cherise is joined by Angela Brooks and Lawrence Scarpa, both Principal Architects at Brooks + Scarpa. Angie Brooks is co-principal and a leader in the field of environmental and social-equity design. Larry Scarpa, co-principal, has garnered international acclaim for the creative use of conventional materials in unique and unexpected ways.Angie and Larry share insights into their work on the 2022 AIA Gold Medal winning project, The SIX, an affordable housing project in Los Angeles California. The 52-unit building provides a home, support services and rehabilitation for previously homeless and/or disabled veterans.You...
2023-03-2458 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCAT44: Wedge Window | John A. Paulson Center at NYUIn this episode, Cherise is joined by William Paxson of David Brody Bond and Richard Maimon of KieranTimberlake. Will Paxson is a partner at Davis Brody Bond and leads the design of the firm’s technologically complex academic projects, exploring innovations that encourage interdisciplinary collaboration and interaction. Richard Maimon is a partner at KieranTimberlake and collaborates across disciplines to achieve the integration and consensus needed to address some of architecture’s most urgent issues.Richard and Will share insights into their work on the John A. Paulson Center at NYU in New York. The architectural team of Davi...
2023-03-1753 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCAT43: Bird-Safety Film | Kathrine G. McGovern Texas Wetlands and Cypress Circle CaféIn this episode, Cherise is joined by Colley Hodges, Sustainability Manager at the Houston Zoo. He has more than a decade of experience in architecture and sustainability, having directed the sustainability program for one of the largest design firms in Texas before joining the Zoo. Colley now leads the sustainability program for the Houston Zoo and participates in the planning and design of its master plan projects. In this episode he shares his insights into the Katherine G. McGovern Texas Wetlands and Cypress Circle Café.You can see the project here as you listen along.
2023-03-1047 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCAT42: Island Homes | Fire Island PinesIn this episode, Cherise is joined by Christopher Rawlins, an architect and the Principal of Rawlins Design, an award-winning architecture and interiors practice based in New York City. He authored the critically acclaimed Fire Island Modernist: Horace Gifford and the Architecture of Seduction, and is the founder of Pines Modern, a non-profit preservation initiative. Chris shares his experience restoring two mid-century homes in Fire Island Pines, New York. You can see the projects here as you listen along.The homes, “Beach Hill Walk House” and the “A Chat with Harry Bates House,” which was named as one o...
2023-03-0330 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCAT41: Unitized Curtain Wall | The Kraft Group Office Project at Gillette StadiumIn this episode, Cherise is joined by Michael Schroeder, Partner at SGA. He spearheads the firm’s Virtual Design and Construction arm, which he has led the growth and development of since 2014. Michael shares his experience working on The Kraft Group Office Project at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA. You can see the project here as you listen along.This addition to the existing Stadium is the first phase of a new, multipurpose building designed by SGA for the New England Patriots, International Forest Products and their parent owners, the Kraft Group.The fo...
2023-02-2449 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCAT40: Extensive Green Roof | Costco Sante Fe MexicoIn this episode, Cherise is joined by Maribel Barba, AIA, project architect and manager in the Seattle office of the global architecture and design firm MG2. Maribel shares her experience working on Costco in Santa Fe, Mexico. Built on a landfill, Costco Santa Fe is a 524,549 square foot building with its massive warehouse, parking structure, and loading bays, yet is almost completely hidden from public view.This Costco, which also includes a large green roof with 10 varieties of native plants and grasses and 15 insect hotels, was designed to meld into the neighborhood and serve the community. A...
2022-12-3039 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCAT39: Acoustic Panel | Park Avenue SynagogueIn this episode, Cherise is joined by Mary Burnham, Founding Partner, and Sara Grant, Partner, from Murphy Burnham & Buttrick or “MBB” Architects in New York City. Mary and Sara share their experience working on the Park Avenue Synagogue in Manhattan. To meet the growing needs of one of the largest Jewish congregations in North America, MBB crafted a comprehensive plan for the Park Avenue Synagogue that transformed it from a place focused on worship into an educational and community hub.This 6-story, 65,500-square-foot building renovation focused on creating welcoming community spaces for this vibrant and growing congregation to g...
2022-12-2345 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCAT38: Curtain Wall Bay Window | The Cooke School & InstituteIn this episode, Cherise is joined by Ray Dovell, AIA, Founding Partner and Erica Gaswirth, AIA, Senior Associate at PBDW Architects in New York City. Ray and Erica share their experience working on The Cooke School & Institute in New York City. The new Cooke School is an uplifting design that elevates the experience of the special-needs students who call it home. With abundant glazing and colored glass, the school is a bright and vibrant addition to the neighborhood. Channel glass lining the first floor illuminates the pavement during the evenings while providing privacy to the interior spaces...
2022-12-1648 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCAT37: Skylights | The BunkerIn this episode, Cherise is joined by Aaron Neubert, FAIA, Founder and Principal at ANX with offices in Los Angeles and Las Vegas. Aaron shares his experience working on The Bunker in Studio City, California. Originally Hanna-Barbera Productions’ studio, the project is an adaptive-reuse transformation for a rising film production company’s headquarters.The client, expressing great respect to the original tenant, desired an environment where ideas could be easily exchanged and accommodated private office and essential creative content workspaces. ANX’s solution exposed the roof trusses, and the masonry block walls within the communal spaces, while introd...
2022-12-0938 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCAT36: Passive House | Greenport Passive HouseIn this episode, Cherise is joined by Wayne Turett, RA, LEED Green Associate, Principal and Founder of The Turett Collaborative or “TTC” in New York City. Wayne shares his experience designing, managing the construction, and living in his own passive house. After three-years of researching, sketching and planning, Wayne decided to embark upon the mission of creating and living in a Passive Home. His dream was realized as a highly energy efficient home that fuses his modern aesthetic with an historic barn exterior, more in keeping with the village of Greenport, NY on the North Fork of Long...
2022-12-0236 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCATCLT Roof | PDX Terminal Core, Part IIIn this episode, Cherise continues the conversation with Steve Clem, Senior Vice President Project Planning at Skanska USA Building. Steve shares his experience as the contractor on "TCORE," the PDX airport Terminal Core redevelopment project, in Portland, Oregon. The project, which is under construction at the time of this recording, is a complete reimagining of the main terminal building including comprehensive changes to ticketing, security and concessions. As a reminder, the new roofing system over the entire terminal core complex will span six football fields and showcase a wood and glass roof that fills the airport with...
2022-11-2537 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCAT34: CLT Roof | PDX Terminal Core, Part IIn this episode, Cherise is joined by Steve Clem, Senior Vice President Project Planning at Skanska USA Building. Steve shares his experience as the contractor on TCORE, the PDX airport Terminal Core redevelopment project, in Portland, Oregon. The project, which is under construction at the time of this recording, is a complete reimagining of the main terminal building including comprehensive changes to ticketing, security and concessions.The new roofing system over the entire terminal core complex will span six football fields and showcase a wood and glass roof that fills the airport with light. The building is...
2022-11-1832 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCAT33: Restoration | The Tin BuildingIn this episode, Cherise is joined by Christian Giordano, President & Co-owner at Mancini Duffy and Jessica Sheridan, AIA, Principal at Mancini Duffy. Christian and Jessica share insights into their experience as architect of record for The Tin Building, 96 South Street in New York City, New York, designed by SHoP Architects. Set under the shadow of the Brooklyn Bridge, the two-story building offers an unexpected array of culinary experiences designed to delight and engage the senses –including multiple restaurants with open kitchens, innovative retail concepts, and an impeccably stocked central market.Originally built in 1907 as the center of th...
2022-11-111h 04Detailed: An original podcast by ARCAT32: TFP Isolator | Samuel Oschin Air and Space CenterIn this episode, Cherise is joined by Brian Kenworthy, Design Principal at ZGF Architects based in ZGF’s Los Angeles office. Brian shares insights into his work on the California Science Center, Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center in Los Angeles, California. As the permanent home of Endeavour—one of America’s most priceless artifacts—California Science Center’s 200,000 SF Samuel Oschin Air and Space Center will be a symbol of American ingenuity and its renowned legacy of space exploration.Characterized by a curvilinear design of exterior forms clad in stainless steel, the new addition’s architectural expression is...
2022-11-0442 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCATSpiral Mound | First Americans MuseumIn this episode, Cherise is joined by William H. Fain, Jr., FAIA, Partner at Johnson Fain. Bill shares insights into his work on the First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City, OK. The building is a 175,000-square-foot museum, including 4,000-square-foot FAM Center; 280-acre campus along the Oklahoma River.The concept for the museum, which honors 39 tribes in Oklahoma today, is a spiral that begins in the earth and ascends to the heavens. It is composed of two arcs: the western arc featuring permanent and rotating exhibitions and the northern arc that houses theaters, retail, dining, and other services...
2022-10-2838 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCATCheckered Concrete Floor | Mountain View High SchoolIn this episode, Cherise is joined by Kourtney Strong, AIA, CSI, CDT – Associate Principal from LSW Architects in Vancouver Washington. Kourtney shares insights into her work on the Mountain View High School Replacement in Vancouver, Washington. The design for Mt. View High School’s new 275,000 sf building prioritizes visibility, safety, and student empowerment.To serve and consider all student needs and teaching/learning modalities, the building includes a rich variety of spatial typologies and environments. The intent is to create learning options that invite and empower students to participate and collaborate with one another and extend this acro...
2022-10-0742 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCATComposite Metal Panel | California State University, Fullerton Residence HallsIn this episode, Cherise is joined by James Sink, AIA, LEED AP, DBIA, Design Principal and Nicholas Casolari, AIA, Senior Project Manager, both with HMC Architects in Ontario, California. James and Nicholas share their insights into their work on California State University, Fullerton Residence Halls in Fullerton, California. The $99.1 million dollar, 185,505 SF housing project leverages building mass and landscape to create an insulated community to serve 600 sophomores and juniors and provides diverse spaces that will support a wide variety of programmed and unexpected experiences.While the building functions as a single unit, its exterior massing is read...
2022-09-3046 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCATConnector Bridge | Serena Williams Building at Nike World HeadquartersIn this episode, Cherise is joined by Robin Wilcox and Susan Barnes, two Principals from Skylab Architecture in Portland, Oregon. Robin and Susan share their insights into their work on the Serena Williams Building at Nike World Headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon. At more than 1 million square feet, the building establishes new links to the existing campus through restored wetlands, public plazas, and view corridors. The architecture was inspired by Nike’s heritage while providing innovative workspaces enabling designers to continue to imagine and deliver the future of sport. Anchored by a ten-story tower, the building marks the ep...
2022-09-2345 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCATUniversal Patient Rooms | Palomar Medical CenterIn this episode, Cherise is joined by Jenna Knudsen, AIA, LEEP AP BD+C, Managing Principal and Gina Chang, AIA, EDAC, Principal, both from CO Architects in Los Angeles, California. Jenna and Gina share their insights into their work on Palomar Medical Center in Escondido, California. Nationally recognized for its innovative approach to sustainable design, healing environments, and technical execution, Palomar Medical Center (PMC) is a 35-acre campus that includes a 360-bed acute-care hospital. Evidence-based-design “firsts” include Universal Patient Rooms, which accommodate a variety of in-room procedures to minimize moving patients and germ exposure. Biophilic design strategies inco...
2022-09-1632 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCATInsulated Concrete Forms | Siren Production StudiosIn this episode, Cherise is joined by Tima Bell, Associate AIA and Founding Principal and Ginna Claire Nguyen, Associate AIA and Principal at Relativity Architects in Los Angeles, California. Tima and Ginna share their insights into their recent work on Siren Production Studios, an urban in-fill site in Hollywood, CA. Relativity created a masterplan for Siren Studios campus through a mix of new construction, building renovations, interior design, programmatic development, and a motion-picture production soundstage, referred to as The Cube. The 40 foot tall, single-story concrete structure is designed to accommodate everything from high-end magazine advertisement shoots and...
2022-09-0937 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCATNavigating the Spec Writing ProcessIn this episode, Cherise is joined by Mark Kalin, FAIA, FCSI, President of Kalin Associates in Massachusetts. In this conversation, Cherise and Mark provide unique insight into navigating specs and product selection when you don’t have a spec writer, best practices to leverage your time when managing the spec writing process and things to think about when you are writing specifications yourself. For more information on references discussed in this episode, visit ARCAT.Mark is a registered architect with over 40 years experience preparing specifications. His firm has prepared specifications for over 7,000 construction projects, 600 building product manufacturers an...
2022-09-0237 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCATPerforated Metal Panels | Six Hundred West MainIn this episode, Cherise is joined by Jeff Dreyfus, Principal and Whitney Hudson, Project Architect from Bushman Dreyfus Architects in Charlottesville, Virginia. Jeff and Whitney share their insights into their recent work on Six Hundred West Main, an urban mixed-use project in Charlottesville, VA. The new building has 53 apartments, an art gallery, lobby, courtyard, underground parking and retail space. The building is built next to two renovated historic buildings that house a locally-famous diner and a wine shop with offices and apartments above. Six Hundred consists of various steel textures on the façade, a concrete structure for the p...
2022-08-2639 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCATHelix Steel | MARS PavilionIn this episode, Cherise is joined by Joseph Sarafian, AIA, CEO and Ron Culver, AIA, COO – Both Co-Founders of Form Found Design in Los Angeles, California. Joseph and Ron share their experience and insights into the MARS Pavilion in Palm Springs, California. The MARS Pavilion combines the precision of robots and the freedom of fabric to achieve a 15-foot-tall canopy structure for Amazon’s invite-only MARS Conference in Palm Springs. To see project photos and details discussed, visit arcat.com/podcast Kais Al-Rawi, Senior Associate and Enclosure Design Leader at Walter P Moore provides his expertise to high...
2022-08-1951 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCATPassive House & PoE | Hotel MarcelIn this episode, Cherise is joined by Bruce Redman Becker, President of Becker + Becker, an integrated sustainable architecture and development firm based in Westport, Connecticut. Bruce plans, designs and implements projects that have a social and environmental value, rebuilding and strengthening communities to help revitalize cities. In this conversation, Bruce shares his experience and insights into the adaptive re-use of the iconic Pirelli building, originally constructed in 1969 and designed by legendary Bauhaus trained architect, Marcel Breuer. Hotel Marcel is 100% electric and designed to produce all of its energy on site with over 1,000 solar panels. To see project photos and...
2022-08-1244 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCATCurves & Colored Glass | Innovation Curve Life Science CampusIn this episode, Cherise is joined by John Marx, AIA, Co-Founding Principal and Chief Artistic Officer at Form4 Architecture in San Francisco, California. John is responsible for developing Form4 Architecture’s design vision and philosophical language. In this conversation, John shares his experience and insights into his work on the Innovation Curve Life Science Campus in Palo Alto, California. The project is a 265,895 square-foot, four-building, LEED Platinum life-science campus on the edge of the Stanford Research Park. The clear glass envelope with glass shading fins creates a crystalline form that evokes a sense of lightness and spirit. A mid-level bl...
2022-08-0535 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCATMass Timber | Hotel MagdalenaIn this episode, Cherise is joined by Dan Stine, AIA, IES, CSI, CDT, Design Performance, Director of Design Technology at Lake Flato Architects and Melina Phillips, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Project Architect at Lake Flato Architects. Dan and Melina share their experience and insights working on Hotel Magdalena in Austin, Texas. Located in the heart of Austin’s South Congress neighborhood, Hotel Magdalena is the first mass timber boutique hotel in North America. It is approximately 104,000 SF, of which 30,000 SF is dedicated to unconditioned spaces, showcasing a major focus of the design: the central courtyard and surrounding mass ti...
2022-07-2235 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCATRainwater Capture | 5 MLKIn this episode, Cherise is joined by Don Copper, Managing Principal, and Ryan Von Drehle, Principal at GREC Architects. Don and Ryan share their experience and insights working on 5 MLK, a 450,000 SF mixed-use building in Portland OR. The development consists of 230 rental residences on eleven levels, above five levels of commercial office space, two levels of retail space and 3 levels of below-grade parking.Residential units are configured to maximize stunning views of the Willamette River valley and downtown Portland, the bucolic East Side, as well as Mounts Hood and Saint Helens. Landscaped terraces at each office level...
2022-07-1539 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCATComposite Super Columns | Multnomah County CourthouseIn this episode, Cherise is joined by JD Deschamps, Senior Project Manager for Multnomah County Facilities and Property Management and Josh Durham, Owner of Gamut Project Solutions and formerly Project Manager at Hoffman Construction. JD and Josh share their experience working on the Multnomah County Courthouse - JD providing the owner perspective and Josh highlighting the construction teams insights. Located in downtown Portland, Oregon, the 17-floor courthouse is 460,000 sf and includes the historic 20,000 sf Jefferson Station, a former power substation remodeled to house hearing rooms. If you’ve walked by the building, you can’t miss the mass...
2022-07-0844 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCATAdaptive Reuse | 125 West 25th StreetIn this episode, Cherise is joined by William Mandara Jr., AIA, CEO and Co-Owner at Mancini Duffy, a national full-service design firm with a 100+-year-old history and tech-forward approach. Bill heads the New York architecture studio of Mancini Duffy, where he spends his time leading much of their efforts in new building design and the adaptive reuse of existing buildings. Bill shares his lessons learned from working on 125 West 25th Street, an adaptive reuse project where Mancini Duffy repurposed an industrial warehouse building into a modernized, multi-use, Class A office building for tenants with forward-thinking businesses. The 140,000...
2022-07-0141 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCATHigh Performance Buildings | PAE Living BuildingIn this episode, Cherise is joined by Jake LaManna, Quality Manager at Walsh Construction. Jake shares lessons learned from working on Passivehaus and Living Buildings projects, highlighting the PAE Living Building. The building, designed to meet the world’s most rigorous sustainability standards, has opened its doors in Portland, Oregon. The five-story, 58,000 SF mixed-use building, located in the city’s historic Old Town / Skidmore district, is the first developer-driven and largest commercial urban Living Building in the world. To see project photos and details discussed, visit arcat.com/podcast Mark Brune, Principal at PAE and Project Manager on t...
2022-06-2440 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCATUniversal Design | The Center at BelvedereIn this episode, Cherise is joined by two Partners from Bushman Dreyfus Architects in Charlottesville, Virginia, Tim Tessier, Principal, and Jeff Dreyfus, Founding Principal of the firm. Tim and Jeff share their expertise and experience working on The Center at Belvedere, a 47,200 square foot senior community center in Charlottesville, Virginia. The Center at Belvedere is a new model for how to rethink what a “senior center” is supposed be. Modern design, daylight-filled spaces and spaces for outdoor programming create a place where people of all generations want to gather, see and be seen. To see project photos and details disc...
2022-06-1740 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCATCorrugated Metal & GreenGirt CMH | UC Davis Teaching & Learning ComplexIn this episode, Cherise is joined by Rosa T. Sheng, FAIA, LEED AP BD+C, Vice-President at SmithGroup, serving multiple roles as Higher Education Studio Leader in Northern California and National Director of Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion. She is also the founder of Equity by Design [EQxD] and the first Asian American Women to serve as AIA San Francisco President (2018) in the organization’s 136 year history. Recognized as a designer, architect, strategist and thought leader, she is known for delivering design solutions with transformational impact in the built environment. Rosa provides insight into the design and construction of the UC...
2022-06-1048 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCATStructural Insulated Sheathing | Hilton HotelIn this episode, Cherise is joined by Aaron Kalfen, Project Architect, Senior Associate, and Office Design Leader at DLR Group - Chicago. Aaron has a constant curiosity about all encompassing lessons learned, including everything from project delivery and beyond. Aaron shares his expertise and lessons learned designing the new Hilton Hotel in Jacksonville, Florida. The soon to be under construction hotel is adjacent to the globally renowned Mayo Clinic campus and is intended to serve patients, visitors, and travelers alike. To see project photos and details discussed, visit arcat.com/podcast This project provided unique challenges and...
2022-06-0334 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCATBuilding Enclosure AssembliesIn this episode, Cherise is joined by David C. Young, P.E., Principal and Senior Building Science Specialist at RDH Building Science. Dave shares his expertise and rich experience in this conversation about building defects, building science, things you might not want to do, and other things you should know. To see more about the components discussed, visit arcat.com/podcast This conversation covers some unique challenges and opportunities - roofing work done at night that led to a failure, recommendations for air barriers, enclosure considerations in relation to wind uplift pressure, seismic forces and thermal expansion...
2022-05-2049 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCATDome | Omnimax TheaterIn this episode, Cherise is joined by James Scott Brew, FCSI, AIA, CCCS, CCCA, LEED AP, WELL AP, architect at Nikken Sekkei, the world's second largest architecture firm. James shares his experience working on an IMAX, 3D Dome theater in northern Minnesota on the shores of Lake Superior. To see project photos, visit arcat.com/podcast The design featured a large 2-story curtainwall at the lobby entry--a grand ship-like building form, not unlike the bow of a great lakes ship.This project provided unique challenges and opportunities - significant pressure to meet a strict deadline...
2022-05-1336 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCATProject SpecificationsIn this episode, Cherise is joined by Richard Heiserman, Senior Associate, Architect, AIA, FCSI, CCCA at Ankrom-Moisan Architects in Portland, Oregon, and Jeffrey Potter, Specification Solutions Product Manager at Deltek.Rick is a licensed Architect with over 40 years of experience in the construction industry. In addition to providing technical assistance and spec writing, Rick is also a mentor and technical resource to the teams and staff in his office.Jeff has 6-1/2 years of experience in AEC and was previously the spec writer for a large west coast firm. Jeff is dedicated to continuing specification...
2022-04-2255 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCATProject SpecificationsIn this episode, Cherise is joined by Richard Heiserman, Senior Associate, Architect, AIA, FCSI, CCCA at Ankrom-Moisan Architects in Portland, Oregon, and Jeffrey Potter, Specification Solutions Product Manager at Deltek.
Rick is a licensed Architect with over 40 years of experience in the construction industry. In addition to providing technical assistance and spec writing, Rick is also a mentor and technical resource to the teams and staff in his office.
Jeff has just recently moved to Deltek. He has 6-1/2 years of experience in AEC and was previously the spec writer for a large west coast firm. Jeff is dedicated to...
2022-04-221h 00Detailed: An original podcast by ARCATAluminum Façade, Electrochromic & Fritted Glass | Malachowsky HallIn this episode, Cherise is joined by Tom Breslin, Associate at Bohlin Cywinski Jackson. Tom brings over 20 years of experience to the design team at Bohlin Cywinski Jackson. He has contributed to many significant university, institutional and cultural projects ranging from campus master plans to delicate insertions into historic structures. In addition to a life-long interest in the environment and sustainable design, he has a particular focus on the user experience of place and the nature of materials.Tom shares his experience working on Malachowsky Hall, a 265,000 square foot, 7 story multi-disciplinary academic building that that will connect...
2022-04-1545 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCATExpansion Joint | The June Street CollectionIn this episode, Cherise is joined by Alan Scales, a principal at KTGY Group Inc. Alan brings over 14 years of experience in urban infill, residential design and construction, and has been responsible for over 20 Small Lot Subdivisions in the City of Los Angeles offering unique solutions to challenging sites. The Small Lot Ordinance allows opportunities to develop a more compact footprint for single-family homes and maximize the lot within existing multifamily zones, all with ownership and long-term commitments to the existing neighborhood in mind.Alan shares his experience and the story behind The June Street Collection, a...
2022-04-0848 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCATStone Masonry | Belvedere CastleIn this episode, Cherise is joined by Christine Williamson, founder of the Instagram account @BuildingScienceFightClub, an educational project that teaches architects about building science and construction. She has spent her career in building science forensics, discovering why buildings fail, and working with owners, architects, and builders to remedy the problems. Christine shares her insight into the restoration of Belvedere Castle in Central Park, highlighting her task to answer the question: Could water sufficiently be kept out of the building? Belvedere Castle is a folly, or ornamental building, in Central Park in Manhattan, New York City. Constructed out...
2022-04-0133 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCATCurtain Wall & Kynar | 250 TaylorIn this episode, Cherise is joined by Ramin Rezvani, Senior associate at Ankrom Moisan Architects. Ramin shares his insight into the design and construction of 250 Taylor, a creative office in Portland, Oregon. As the 2019 winner of the CRE Transformer Award, the 230,650 sq. ft., 10-story, office building is considered one of the most transformative commercial real estate projects of the year by the Portland Business Journal. The straightforward design embodies the composition of Yamhill Historic District at a human scale—revitalizing the pedestrian experience at a key transitional block. To recall the material scale and texture of the district’s maso...
2022-03-2534 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCATCasework & CLT | Edes BuildingIn this episode, Cherise is joined by Mark Oberholzer and Sean Martino, associate principals at KTGY. Mark and Sean share their experience designing the Edes Building, an art gallery and mixed-use space in Morgan Hill, CA. Mass timber was chosen on this project for its natural finish and ability to provide larger spans than standard wood construction. Custom shelving and display units accommodate a myriad of art. Custom-made rotating walls pivot and adjust the flow of gallery visitors to accommodate various-sized art pieces and create a flexible yet unified space. The building also includes a wine bar and a...
2022-03-1824 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCATBrick Over Block | Social Housing, Toronto Apartment TowersIn this episode, Cherise is joined by Sarah Gray, P.Eng., Principal and Building Science Specialist, RDH Building Science Inc. Sarah is a self-proclaimed building science nerd, having worked on the design of new buildings and repairs to existing buildings for over 20 years. She shares her experience retrofitting Social housing apartment towers in Toronto, Ontario. These apartment towers, built in the 1960s, are mid to high rise towers, made of a concrete block structure with brick cladding. Retrofitting this typology presented unique challenges and opportunities - complexities in management have led to the buildings receiving no maintenance...
2022-03-1136 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCATPost-Tensioned Concrete | Moscone CenterIn this episode, Cherise is joined by Patrick MacLeamy, FAIA, former CEO of HOK, Chairman of buildingSMART International, author of Designing a World-Class Architecture Firm: The People, Stories and Strategies Behind HOK, and co-host of BUILD SMART. Patrick shares his experience as the Project Manager at HOK overseeing the Moscone Center, a 300,000 sq. ft convention center, the largest convention and exhibition complex in San Francisco, California. John Igoe, at the time, Assistant to the San Francisco Chief Administrative Officer, provides additional project insight from the perspective of the governing body and client. Opened in 1981, the Moscone Center h...
2022-03-0433 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCATBrick, Glass & CLT | Harder Mechanical HeadquartersIn this episode, Cherise is joined by Michael Great, Managing Design Principal and Director of Design Strategy at Ankrom Moisan Architects to highlight Harder Mechanical Headquarters, a 25,000 sq. ft., two-story, CLT office building located in Portland, Oregon. Michael Strachan, Marketing Manager at Harder Mechanical also contributes to provide client perspective and insight. The project presented unique challenges and opportunities - the owner, a mechanical and plumbing subcontractor, self-performed their own scope, the process included an adapted integrated project delivery method, a desire to showcase Harder's own work and innovation led to exposed ceilings, structure and mechanical systems...
2022-02-2531 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCATLessons LearnedIn this inaugural episode, Cherise colors outside of the lines, veering from the planned format, to set a baseline for the show. Martin Houston, AIA, LEED AP, a building enclosure specialist and former construction quality manager, joins the show to share his diverse experience in architecture, construction, and building science. In this wide ranging conversation Cherise and Marty share some of their primary concerns about AEC industry processes and highlight their top lessons that you should take away to help you better navigate your next project. Check out more details at ARCAT.If you enjoy...
2022-02-1850 minDetailed: An original podcast by ARCATWelcome to Detailed!Every building has a story. Along the process of design and construction, incredible stories of conflict and triumph emerge in pursuit of the broad vision for a building. Detailed is a series that features architects, engineers, builders, and manufacturers who share their insight and expertise as they highlight some of the most complex, interesting, and oddest building conditions that they have encountered, and the ingenuity it took to solve them. Join host, Cherise Lakeside, aka CSI Kraken, a Senior Specification Writer at RDH Building Science, as she uncovers lessons learned to help you navigate similar challenges that may arise...
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