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TRXL211: ‘Discovering the Value of AI Through Experimentation’, with James Martin, Jess Purcell, and Chris ParsonsIn this special partner episode, Evan Troxel is joined by James Martin and Jess Purcell of Shepley Bulfinch, along with Christopher Parsons of Knowledge Architecture, to explore how AI experimentation in architecture is revealing tangible value inside real firms.The conversation dives deep into how disciplined experimentation—running small, intentional AI pilots with measurable goals—helps firms uncover where AI adds value and where it doesn’t. From documenting workflows and prompt libraries to developing lightweight governance and “trust-but-verify” approaches, the guests share how architecture practices can build safe environments for innovation without sacrificing rigor or control.James...
2025-11-041h 30
Bold Brand ShowEvan Troxel on Creativity, Architecture, and the Future of AEC MediaSubscribe: https://boldbrand.show On today’s episode, we’re chatting with one of the leading voices in the AEC industry, Evan Troxel.Evan’s unique career path from practicing architecture to creating one of the AEC industry’s most respected podcasts. Evan shares insights on:- How architects can think beyond design and embrace storytelling.- The role of media, technology, and AI in shaping the future of architecture.- Why curiosity, creativity, and side projects matter for leaders in the AEC industry.- Overcoming perfectionism and building meaningful work outs...
2025-10-0156 min
ConfluenceAn Aspiration and Appetite to InnovateIn this episode of the Confluence podcast, hosts Randall Stevens and Evan Troxel welcome John Cerone, Principal at SHoP Architects. John discusses his journey with SHoP Architects, emphasizing the integration of technology and design in architecture. He shares insights into SHoP’s use of 3D modeling, digital twins, and collaborative processes to streamline construction, reduce costs, and deliver better-built environments. Highlights include the Barclays Center project, automation in construction, empathy in design, and the future of data-driven architecture.Episode Links:John Cerone on LinkedInSHoP Architects websiteSHoP Architects on InstagramConfluence S1E5 - “Looking Forward with AI in A...
2025-03-201h 26ConfluenceInnovating with AI in Civil EngineeringRob Sinclair of Wade Trim joins hosts Randall Stevens and Evan Troxel on the Confluence podcast to talk about how their innovative AI initiatives and their strategic partnership with Yegatech has evolved their business. Rob shares insights on the firm's AI journey, from establishing an AI task force to developing enterprise-level chatbots and automated image recognition tools. The episode also highlights the cultural challenges of AI adoption and the importance of ongoing education and communication. Additionally, Rob recounts his fascinating international work on reality capture projects in Italy, showcasing the integration of cutting-edge technology with historic preservation. ...
2025-02-2755 minConfluenceAudacity, Antiquity, and AIIn this episode of the Confluence Podcast, hosts Randall Stephens and Evan Troxel are joined by special guest Christy Chapman from the University of Kentucky to discuss how AI has unlocked antiquity.The discussion focuses on the origins of the Vesuvius Challenge, highlighting its key figure, Brent Seales, a research professor at the University of Kentucky. Christy, who works closely with Brent, shares insights about the ambitious goal to virtually unroll and read ancient scrolls carbonized by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius.Using advanced technology and AI, Christy explains the significant progress made, including the...
2025-02-131h 16ConfluenceThe Evolution of 3D VisualizationIn this episode of the Confluence podcast, hosts Randall Stevens and Evan Troxel sit down with Phillip Miller from Chaos Group. The discussion navigates through Phil's extensive background in the 3D technology and AEC industry, highlighting his contributions to Autodesk, Adobe, and NVIDIA. Phil introduces Chaos Group’s latest product, Envision, a standalone real-time ray tracing tool designed for the architectural industry. He breaks down the journey of its development, the intended user personas, and its innovative features. Tune in to get a behind-the-scenes look at how Envision aims to revolutionize architectural visualization and animation workflows.Episode Li...
2024-12-201h 02
Archispeak Podcast#347 - Evan’s Summer AdventuresJoin us as we discuss Evan’s summer family road trip, loaded with scenic stops, family adventures, and unexpected roadside attractions. And fear not! There is also talk about architectural registration as we share personal experiences about the process of obtaining and maintaining licenses in various states. From navigating NCARB procedures to exploring ghost towns and national parks, this episode is packed with travel stories, practical advice, and a touch of nostalgia. Whether you're an architecture enthusiast or a travel buff, there's something in this episode for you!Episode Links:Badlands National Park...
2024-09-1656 minArchispeak#347 - Evan’s Summer AdventuresJoin us as we discuss Evan’s summer family road trip, loaded with scenic stops, family adventures, and unexpected roadside attractions. And fear not! There is also talk about architectural registration as we share personal experiences about the process of obtaining and maintaining licenses in various states. From navigating NCARB procedures to exploring ghost towns and national parks, this episode is packed with travel stories, practical advice, and a touch of nostalgia. Whether you're an architecture enthusiast or a travel buff, there's something in this episode for you!Episode Links:Badlands National Park...
2024-09-1656 minArchispeak Podcast#340 - AIA'24 RecapJoin us in this episode as we recount our time at the 2024 AIA Conference on Architecture recently held in Washington DC. We highlight the travel, keynote speakers, the expo hall, the incredible museums, and the architectural community.Episode Links:Mecanoo and OTJ Architects complete renovation of Mies van der Rohe's Martin Luther King Jr Memorial LibrarySteven F. Udvar-Hazy Center (the other Smithsonian air and apace museum)Eero Saarinen's Revolutionary Design of the Dulles AirportSmithsonian Institution, National Portrait Gallery (Architizer)Phil Freelon and the Creation of the National Museum of African American History and CultureNational Museum of Afri...
2024-06-171h 17Archispeak#340 - AIA'24 RecapJoin us in this episode as we recount our time at the 2024 AIA Conference on Architecture recently held in Washington DC. We highlight the travel, keynote speakers, the expo hall, the incredible museums, and the architectural community.Episode Links:Mecanoo and OTJ Architects complete renovation of Mies van der Rohe's Martin Luther King Jr Memorial LibrarySteven F. Udvar-Hazy Center (the other Smithsonian air and apace museum)Eero Saarinen's Revolutionary Design of the Dulles AirportSmithsonian Institution, National Portrait Gallery (Architizer)Phil Freelon and the Creation of the National Museum of African American History and CultureNational Museum of Afri...
2024-06-171h 17Archispeak Podcast#319 - Goodbye and Good RiddanceMain topic: Evan leads us in an AI workshop.As we finish off 2023, we discuss the final printed Architect Magazine, the old ways of hoarding imagery for project inspiration in 3-ring binders, the demise of paper periodicals, what it was like when we could actually remember and recall information from our own memory, our strategy for passing the ARE’s, and then Evan leads us in an AI workshop with some image generation, text generation, and deep fake audio examples to give us a taste of what artificial intelligence tools are currently capable of.Episode li...
2023-12-281h 13Archispeak#319 - Goodbye and Good RiddanceMain topic: Evan leads us in an AI workshop.As we finish off 2023, we discuss the final printed Architect Magazine, the old ways of hoarding imagery for project inspiration in 3-ring binders, the demise of paper periodicals, what it was like when we could actually remember and recall information from our own memory, our strategy for passing the ARE’s, and then Evan leads us in an AI workshop with some image generation, text generation, and deep fake audio examples to give us a taste of what artificial intelligence tools are currently capable of.Episode li...
2023-12-281h 13ConfluenceAI Governance and Ethics in AECSam Zolfagharian of YegaTech joins the show to talk about In this episode, hosts Randall Stevens and Evan Troxel are joined by special guest Sam Zolfagharian in a comprehensive overview of AI (Artificial Intelligence) governance and ethics in the AEC (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction) industry.Sam is the CTO at YegaTech and is an AEC Data & AI Strategy Consultant.Today we explore various aspects of AI governance and ethics in the AEC industry. The episode begins by discussing the definition and importance of AI governance, address the ethical principles that should be considered in AI...
2023-12-1351 minArchispeak Podcast#317 - SiteseeingIn this episode we discuss a bit of site seeing, we discuss what not to say—even if it's too late—when visiting someone’s project house and they ask for your opinion. Let’s face it, they don’t “really” want to know your opinion even if as an architect you have lots of them. We reflect on the 1-year anniversary of Evan’s move to Oregon, his early homesteading days, and his luck in not going the way of the Donner Party. We finish it up with a sportsing conversation Evan didn’t know he wanted but he got… So join us...
2023-11-271h 20Archispeak#317 - SiteseeingIn this episode we discuss a bit of site seeing, we discuss what not to say—even if it's too late—when visiting someone’s project house and they ask for your opinion. Let’s face it, they don’t “really” want to know your opinion even if as an architect you have lots of them. We reflect on the 1-year anniversary of Evan’s move to Oregon, his early homesteading days, and his luck in not going the way of the Donner Party. We finish it up with a sportsing conversation Evan didn’t know he wanted but he got… So join us...
2023-11-271h 20Archispeak#312 - Nerd FestAnger 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...
2023-10-091h 10Archispeak Podcast#312 - Nerd FestAnger 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...
2023-10-091h 10ConfluenceCreating the Revit 2024 Sample ProjectPaul Aubin and Harlan Brumm join hosts Randall Stevens and Evan Troxel to share their experiences and insights into the creation of a new, long awaited sample project for Revit 2024. The conversation revolves around the backstory and development process of the project, as well as the goals and challenges they encountered along the way.Episode Links:Twinmotion for Revit (the video with the Revit sample project is on this page)Snowdon Tower Sample Project for TwinmotionRevit 2024: The making of Snowdon Towers (YouTube)Paul Aubin’s websitePaul Aubin’s LinkedIn Learning PageHarlan Brumm on LinkedInPaul Aubin on Linked...
2023-09-201h 09ConfluenceDesigning AVAIL’s Channel GroupsRandall Stevens of AVAIL joins Evan Troxel in this episode to discuss the development process behind AVAIL’s new channel groups feature, including its evolution and the tools used behind the scenes for team communication and project management.Watch this episode on YouTube or Spotify.-----The Confluence podcast is a collaboration between TRXL and AVAIL, and is produced by TRXL Media.Learn more about them at https://trxl.co/media and https://getavail.comLearn more about the Confluence podcast at https://confluence.getavail.com/podcastLearn about the Confluence events at https://co...
2023-09-061h 24
TRXLReplay – ‘What Other Dials Do You Have to Turn’, with Phil BernsteinIn this special replay episode, Phil Bernstein of the Yale School of Architecture joins the podcast to talk about teaching his pro practice course that encourages architecture students to push beyond the traditional business model, value propositions of architecture, encouraging collaboration when working in isolation, and much more. LinksPhil Bernstein on TwitterPhil’s ARCH 2230b course at Yale School of Architecture entitled Technology and Practice – Exploring New Value in Design PracticeArchitecture | Design | Data – Practice Competency in the Era of Computation by Phillip BernsteinEvan’s YouTube videos mentioning Phil’s inspirationPaper Drawings Need to Die! (Digital Built Week...
2023-01-1856 min
TRXL099: ‘Permission for a New Paradigm’, with Adam WilbrechtSpecial guest Adam Wilbrecht of ConcertVDC joins the podcast to talk about the new AIA 2022 digital practice documents that now allow for digital media to be accountable, model to manufacturing, digital delivery, the larger life of data and how it can push into the full project lifecycle, Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), blockchain, right of reliance, ISO 19650, and more.Linkstect.com/join - Help Evan and add your name to the listAdam Wilbrecht on LinkedInConcertVDC websiter/architecture (Reddit)Non-fungible token (NFT) (Wikipedia)TRXL 027: ‘Turning Validation into Actuation’, with Adam WilbrechtThe New Economics of Design (Concert blog...
2022-10-121h 17
TRXL073 - ‘Design, Equity, & Data’, with Nick CameronSpecial guest Nick Cameron of Perkins+Will joins the podcast to talk about a recent virtual AIA Technology and Practice (TAP) panel discussion on data, equity, and design—three important, overlapping categories that all architects and planners should be thinking about on every project.The event was moderated by Evan Troxel, AIA with expert panelists Dawne David-Pierre of Moody Nolan, Elizabeth Christoforetti of Supernormal, and Gautam Sundaram of Perkins+Will and is being rebroadcasted with additional content from the organizer and moderator in this special episode. Topics discussed include identification of widely-known and useful data so...
2022-03-081h 14
TRXL062: ‘Complexity and Opportunity‘In this episode of the podcast, Evan Troxel describes his observation of the building industry at a critical tipping point, leaving us with the choice to see it as an opportunity to design our profession toward a better future together, or to do nothing and allow it to further slip toward obsolescence.LinksTRXL Episode Database“The Man in the Arena” by Theodore RooseveltCheck out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorEnscape is a real-time rendering and VR tool for the AEC...
2021-11-1618 min
TRXL061: ‘Scratch Your Own Itch‘, with Adam ChernickSpecial guest Adam Chernick of SHoP Architects joins the podcast to talk about his role where he is leading augmented reality development, how he steered his career in architecture toward software development, why he's excited about AR as it relates to our profession, what software tools he and his team are using for development, what hardware he's using now to implement AR, what hardware he's watching, and more.LinksAdam's LinkedInAdam's websiteAdam's GitHubSHoP Architects websiteSHoP's LinkedInHow SHoP Architects brings real time BIM to AEC with Unity Reflect (YouTube)How Virtual Reality is Augmenting Realty (New York...
2021-11-091h 02
Archispeak Podcast#230 – Mr. Troxel Goes to WashingtonEvan talks about his recent trip to Washington DC and Cormac foreshadows his retirement plan.LinksGlenstone MuseumArchispeak 227 – Hugging Architecture (the Fallingwater episode)IM Pei's east wing addition to the National Gallery of Art (1978)Dwight D. Eisenhower MemorialNational Museum of African American History & Culture
2021-08-0948 minArchispeak#230 – Mr. Troxel Goes to WashingtonEvan talks about his recent trip to Washington DC and Cormac foreshadows his retirement plan.LinksGlenstone MuseumArchispeak 227 – Hugging Architecture (the Fallingwater episode)IM Pei's east wing addition to the National Gallery of Art (1978)Dwight D. Eisenhower MemorialNational Museum of African American History & Culture
2021-08-0948 min
TRXL052: ‘Means to an End’, with Robert YoriSpecial guest Robert Yori of EnTech joins the podcast to talk about the annual Design Technology Summit (DTS) events, overarching themes and experience sharing, using empathic techniques when working through ways to engage leadership in their adoption and continued digital transformations, how to share and cross-pollinate those ideas to elevate the profession together, technology as a means to an end, working as a group to advance ideas across institutional silos, and more.LinksRobert Yori on LinkedInRobert Yori on TwitterDesign Technology Summit Events (DTS) Paper Drawings Need to Die! (Digital Built Week Seattle 2019) (Evan's YouTube) Getting...
2021-08-031h 00
Archispeak Podcast#229 – Nailed It!Evan gives an update on his adventures in construction, we talk about the disconnect between architects and contractors informed through Evan's experiences doing design-build, reminisce about learning how to build by watching This Old House, and more.LinksThis Old House on TwitterThis Old House (PBS)Awesome Framers (Instagram)Essential Craftsman (YouTube)Tape Measure Pro TipsNailed It! (Netflix)Great British Baking Show (Netflix)
2021-07-261h 03Archispeak#229 – Nailed It!Evan gives an update on his adventures in construction, we talk about the disconnect between architects and contractors informed through Evan's experiences doing design-build, reminisce about learning how to build by watching This Old House, and more.LinksThis Old House on TwitterThis Old House (PBS)Awesome Framers (Instagram)Essential Craftsman (YouTube)Tape Measure Pro TipsNailed It! (Netflix)Great British Baking Show (Netflix)
2021-07-261h 03
Archispeak Podcast#226 – Hulk HandIn an attempt to do anything except talk about architecture this episode, we discuss Cormac's sufferfest on the Appalachian Trail (AT), his discovery of the IT Band, tools for hikers, how Evan recently joined Cormac to hike in Great Falls Park, and a 'type-2 fun' story from Evan to round things out.LinksType 2 Fun on the Fun ScaleGreat Falls ParkHarper's Ferry National Historical ParkTrekking Poles (Amazon)Birch Hollow slot canyon in Zion National Park (Summit Post)
2021-07-0548 minArchispeak#226 – Hulk HandIn an attempt to do anything except talk about architecture this episode, we discuss Cormac's sufferfest on the Appalachian Trail (AT), his discovery of the IT Band, tools for hikers, how Evan recently joined Cormac to hike in Great Falls Park, and a 'type-2 fun' story from Evan to round things out.LinksType 2 Fun on the Fun ScaleGreat Falls ParkHarper's Ferry National Historical ParkTrekking Poles (Amazon)Birch Hollow slot canyon in Zion National Park (Summit Post)
2021-07-0548 min
TRXL046: ‘The Moment’, with Ian JanickiSpecial guest Ian Janicki of Outfit joins the podcast to talk about ‘The Moment‘.The Moment serves as a backdrop to kick off a conversation about what we're seeing happening in AEC Tech. The moniker is in reference to the unforeseen convergence of several tech companies in the mid 1990's that brought so-called extreme sports into the mainstream. We then use this as a framework to examine which startups currently working (possibly/hopefully in concert with one another) toward The Moment for AEC.Steve Jobs said in his 2005 Stanford Commencement Address: “You can't connect the dots l...
2021-05-2559 min
Archispeak Podcast#220 – PSA: We're All in This TogetherWe discuss the need for members of our community (that's you!) to support the content creators who are putting their creativity and time into the betterment of the profession. Rate, review, be positive and constructive with your feedback, and share with your friends and colleagues!LinksHow to Architect (YouTube)30x40 Design Workshop (YouTube)Archimarathon (YouTube)She Builds podcastPractice Disrupted podcastBuild Smart podcastBuild Your Brand podcastI've Never Met a Woman Architect BeforeARE Hacks by...
2021-04-1939 minArchispeak#220 – PSA: We're All in This TogetherWe discuss the need for members of our community (that's you!) to support the content creators who are putting their creativity and time into the betterment of the profession. Rate, review, be positive and constructive with your feedback, and share with your friends and colleagues!LinksHow to Architect (YouTube)30x40 Design Workshop (YouTube)Archimarathon (YouTube)She Builds podcastPractice Disrupted podcastBuild Smart podcastBuild Your Brand podcastI've Never Met a Woman Architect BeforeARE Hacks by...
2021-04-1939 min
TRXL036: ‘The Answers Are There’, with Cormac Phalen and Bob HabianThe tables have been turned in this special episode of TRXL. Architects Cormac Phalen and Bob Habian join Evan to discuss some fundamental problems in the AEC industry and a solution that has led to a new career direction.LinksTectAppCheck out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorThanks to our sponsor this week for helping make this episode possible. ArchIT offers Complete IT Solutions for Architecture, Design, and Engineering firms. Tired of dealing with generic IT providers? Visit www.getarchit...
2021-03-022h 01
Archispeak Podcast#213 – Ch-Ch-ChangesSpecial 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
2021-03-011h 59Archispeak#213 – Ch-Ch-ChangesSpecial 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
2021-03-011h 59
Archispeak Podcast#211 – The Way You're WiredWe 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
2021-02-2226 minArchispeak#211 – The Way You're WiredWe 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
2021-02-2226 min
Archispeak#208 – Reinventing the WheelWe 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?
2021-02-0824 min
TRXL033: ‘What Other Dials Do You Have to Turn’, with Phil BernsteinSpecial guest Phillip Bernstein joins the podcast to talk about teaching his pro practice course that encourages architecture students to push beyond the traditional business model, value propositions of architecture, encouraging collaboration when working in isolation, and much more.LinksPhil Bernstein on TwitterPhil’s ARCH 2230b course at Yale School of Architecture entitled Technology and Practice – Exploring New Value in Design PracticeArchitecture | Design | Data – Practice Competency in the Era of Computation by Phillip BernsteinEvan’s YouTube videos mentioning Phil’s inspiration Paper Drawings Need to Die! (Digital Built Week Seattle 2019) Architectural tech, practice, and education in Charles...
2021-02-0256 min
TRXL032: ‘Punctuated Equilibrium’, with Anthony HauckSpecial guest Anthony Hauck of Hypar joins the podcast to talk about making the mark you want to make, pursuing something that feels more valuable, shared goals and value propositions in AEC, and more.LinksCalamityware MugsDBEI (BiLT Conference)Disruptive Technologies in Architecture – AIA Palm Beach Presentation – Nov 2020 (YouTube)Architecture - Design - Data: Practice Competency in the Era of Computation by Phillip BernsteinTRXL episode 003 with Ian Keough, CEO of HyparTRXL episode 028 with Brian Ringley, Construction Technology Manager at Boston DynamicsSpacemakerBook recommendations: The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration by Isabel Wilk...
2021-01-261h 11
TRXL031: ‘Various Types of Flow’, with Kat DovjenkoSpecial guest Kat Dovjenko, a consultant to Google's Idea Workshop for the Built Environment and Spatial Syndicate joins the podcast to talk about ongoing observations and changes in the workplace, space as a product, collaboration, distraction and the high cost of switching modalities, and more.LinksKat's websiteKat on TwitterSpatial SyndicateGoogle's Idea Workshop for the Built EnvironmentEvan's Architechie Twitter listMrBeast Burger, and the launch video (YouTube)Check out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmail
2021-01-191h 07
TRXL030: ‘Focus On Outcomes, Not Objects’, with Violet WhitneySpecial guest Violet Whitney of Columbia GSAPP and Sidewalk Labs joins the podcast to talk about influencing, enabling, and measuring how people interact with space using the internet of things (IoT), the potential of dynamic systems, twitter bot poetry, generative design, and much more.LinksDisruptive Technologies in Architecture – AIA Palm Beach presentation (YouTube)ArchitechieColumbia GSAPP Courses:IoT – Measuring the Great IndoorsSimulation – Data Mining the CitySidewalk Labs Delve ProjectViolet on LinkedInCheck out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmail
2021-01-121h 01
Archispeak#201 – More Potent, More PurposefulWe 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)
2021-01-1116 min
TRXL029: ‘Everyone Works for Themselves’, with Dave FanoSpecial guest Dave Fano of Teal joins the podcast to talk about what led to the founding of Teal, what it's become since launching just over a year ago, job searching, compensation, designing your career, and so much more. Dave previously taught at Columbia GSAPP, founded Case Inc. which was later sold to WeWork where he became the Chief Growth Officer before starting Teal.LinksTeal websiteTeal Job TrackerTeal's Job Tracker on Product HuntTeal on TwitterDave on TwitterDave on LinkedInWeWork Acquires Case Inc. (Architect Magazine)Check out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channel
2021-01-0557 min
TRXL028: ‘A (Robotic) Holiday Spectacular’, with Brian RingleyIn this inaugural TRXL Holiday Spectacular episode, special guest Brian Ringley joins me to talk about the path he took that led to Boston Dynamics where he helps bridge the gap between designers & the trades on construction sites using Spot, the agile mobile robot.LinksBoston Dynamics SpotBrian on TwitterBrian on InstagramBrian's LinktreeWoods BagotPratt InstituteUniversity of Cincinnati DAAPRoomba (Wikipedia)Westworld (Wikipedia)HyparHyundai takes control of Boston Dynamics in $1.1B deal (The Verge)Beyond the Master Builder: How Robots Can Really Transform the Role of the Architect (Architect Magazine)Designalyze Podcast with Zach Downey and Brian RingleyCheck...
2020-12-221h 39
TRXL027: ‘Turning Validation into Actuation’, with Adam WilbrechtSpecial guest Adam Wilbrecht of Concert Blockchain joins the podcast to talk about the impending skilled labor decrease, custody of information, the various ways in which blockchain can help architects have more agency, and so much more.LinksAdam Wilbrecht on LinkedInConcertVDC websiteCuningham Group websiteBlockchain (Wikipedia)Master Builder (Wikipedia)Check out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmail
2020-12-151h 01
TRXL026: ‘File Formats Are Terrible’, with Scott DavidsonSpecial guest Scott Davidson of Robert McNeel and Associates joins the podcast to talk about the happy little accidents that led to the creation, and ultimately, the naming of Rhinoceros (aka Rhino), how it changed over time to become one the most beloved tools in AEC, and where it's going with Rhino.Inside and version 7 which is officially released this week on December 9, 2020.LinksRhinoceros websiteMcNeel and Associates (Wikipedia)Rhino.Inside websiteRhino.Inside Revit websiteRhino Compute featuresRhino ForumsRhinoceros YouTube channelFood4Rhino websiteCheck out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with...
2020-12-0859 min
TRXL025: ‘Copyrighting the Building Code’, with Scott ReynoldsSpecial guest Scott Reynolds once again joins the podcast to talk about a second lawsuit brought against UpCodes by the ICC which came quickly after some favorable news from the judge on the first one. LinksUpCodes websiteUpCodes on TwitterTRXL 021: ‘Standing on the Shoulders of Giants’, with Scott ReynoldsUpCodes first lawsuit with the ICCA court decision in favor of startup UpCodes may help shape open access to the law (TechCrunch article)International Code Council (ICC)National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)MADCADTextStreetYCombinatorGuy Raz’s podcast with Jimmy Wales about how he built Wikipedia (NPR)In the Plex: How Go...
2020-12-0158 min
Archispeak#198 – Gifts for Architects 2020Looking 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 help...
2020-11-3046 minArchispeak Podcast#198 – Gifts for Architects 2020Looking 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 help...
2020-11-3046 min
TRXL024: ‘A Healthy Dose of Skepticism’, with Nathan MillerSpecial guest Nathan Miller of Proving Ground joins the podcast to talk about hobbies during the pandemic, the digital transformation of AEC, some drawbacks of generative design, privacy concerns with IoT devices and connected buildings, and so much more!LinksProving Ground web siteComputers are Hard blog postConveyorSemanticLunchboxNathan Miller on TwitterNathan Miller on LinkedInLeading architecture firms pen open letter to Autodesk over rising costs, sluggish development (Archpaper)Ender 3d Printer (Amazon)Book recommendations:What Technology Wants by Kevin Kelly (Bookshop)The Future of the Professions: How Technology Will Transform the Work of Human Experts by Richard...
2020-11-241h 26
TRXL023: ‘One More Thing’, with Anthony Frausto-RobledoSpecial guest Anthony Frausto-Robledo of Architosh once again joins the podcast to talk about what we got right and what we got wrong about what was announced at Apple's ‘One More Thing’ event last week, implications of these new releases for architects and practice, industry 4.0, and convergence.LinksUpcoming Live stream happy hour with the Archispeak and Life of an Architect podcast on Nov 19th, 4:15pm PST (YouTube)Architosh web siteAnthony's free Xpresso email newsletterOK Computer Lecture Series: Disruption (Evan's Disruption talk on YouTube)Check out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelCo...
2020-11-171h 19
Archispeak#195 – Wordsmithing the ProcessBeing that it's Veteran's Day in the USA, we discuss war stories from the trenches... both from Cormac's time serving in the Army and from architectural practice. Oh, and don't forget the off-the-shelf, range-extending missile parts.LinksEvan's temporary service interruption tweetVeteran's Day (Wikipedia)Scud missile (Wikipedia)Patriot missile (Wikipedia)Gulf War (Wikipedia)
2020-11-1224 min
TRXL022: ‘Turbo Boost Mood’, with Anthony Frausto-RobledoSpecial guest Anthony Frausto-Robledo of Architosh re-joins the podcast to talk about hardware and software predictions for Apple’s “One More Thing” event on November 10, 2020.LinksTRXL Ep 012 – ‘Force Multipliers’, with Anthony Frausto-RobledoApple Event – One More Thing (The Verge)Every 'One more thing' Apple has ever announced (Macworld UK)MacRumors – Apple Working on Redesigned Mac Pro With Smaller Form Factor and Apple Silicon ChipSix Colors – Fun With Charts: Entirely speculative charts about Apple SiliconArchitosh web siteAEC Inflection Point — The Story of the Revit RevoltShapr3dParasolidOK Computer Lecture Series: Disruption (Evan's Disruption talk on YouTube)Clayton Christensen's theory on innovative...
2020-11-101h 25
Archispeak#192 – Awards SeasonFollowing the last episode's topic of professional 'conference season,' we transition into the topic of architectural 'awards season' to discuss the positives and also how they could be so much better.LinksAdvancing Computational Building Design ConferenceDay 1 agenda including Evan's presentationTRXL podcast on Gābl Media
2020-11-0224 min
Archispeak#191 – Looking Beyond Property LinesWe discuss the October architectural conference flurry—including one that Evan is speaking at—and recap architect Jeanne Gang's keynote presentation at the 2020 Architectural Record Innovation Conference.
2020-10-2917 min
TRXL021: ‘Standing on the Shoulders of Giants’, with Scott ReynoldsSpecial guest Scott Reynolds joins the podcast to talk about how he transitioned from architecture to tech, how technology is changing building codes, and how he wants UpCodes to affect the architectural profession.LinksUpCodes websiteCheck out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmail
2020-10-271h 01
TRXL020: ‘The Hard Part’, with Shane ScrantonSpecial guest Shane Scranton joins the podcast to talk about virtual reality, the infinite possibilities of the digital realm, VR hardware announcements, and much more.LinksCheck out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmail
2020-10-201h 01
TRXL019: ‘A Super Narrow Window Towards Obsolescence’, with Alvin HuangSpecial guest Alvin Huang joins the podcast to talk about architectural education in the midst of a pandemic, turning constraints into opportunities, becoming obsolete, authored versus documented reality, and much more.LinksCheck out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmail
2020-10-131h 19
TRXL018: ‘That Perfect Kind of Venn Diagram’, with Dane StokesSpecial guest Dane Stokes joins the podcast to talk about his journey into architecture, being a 'computer person', design computation and automation, the importance of making things and working with your hands, custom fabrication, one-button buildings, having kids and failure, and much more.LinksCheck out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmail
2020-10-061h 15
Archispeak#184 - Are You A Worker?Cormac and Evan discuss the sentiments expressed in the recently posted 'Letter to a Young Architect' by critic Kate Wager in Architecture Review.
2020-10-0520 min
Archispeak#183 - How To Take NotesEvan and Cormac talk about having too many digital input devices to maintain clarity while working.
2020-10-0120 min
TRXL017: ‘Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable’, with Rosa ShengSpecial guest Rosa Sheng joins the podcast to talk about the future of our profession from a justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) perspective, and so much more.LinksCheck out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmail
2020-09-291h 05
TRXL016: ‘Tenuous Territory’, with Reg PrenticeSpecial guest Reg Prentice joins the podcast to talk about the value of an architect, how and why we document decisions, the network effect, how designers are decision factories, and much more.LinksCheck out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmail
2020-09-221h 16
TRXL015: ‘Grossly Inefficient’, with Cherise LakesideSpecial guest Cherise Lakeside joins the podcast to talk about career passion, the importance of celebration, the inefficiencies within and difficulty of change management in AEC, specifications, CSI, mentorship, leadership, and much more.LinksCheck out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmail
2020-09-1554 min
Archispeak#181 - I Don't Know if This is DepressingEvan and Cormac talk about the effort that is required to design the future of our beloved profession of architecture. It's time to take responsibility fellow architects!
2020-09-142h 18
TRXL014: 'A Degree of Nuclear', with Andrew HeumannSpecial guest Andrew Heumann joins the podcast to talk about why people love or hate using certain tools, design, company culture, his generative artwork, and more.LinksCheck out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmail
2020-09-081h 04
TRXL013: 'Designs are Hypothesis', with Donna SinkSpecial guest Donna Sink joins the podcast to talk about a possible business model for architects based on design performance and outcomes.LinksCheck out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmail
2020-09-0159 min
Archispeak#180 - We Chose WitchesEvan and Cormac start the episode all over the place but eventually bring it back to architecture, work/life juggling, and the evolving work schedules and behaviors we've found now that school is starting up in households around the world.
2020-08-311h 05
TRXL012: 'Force Multipliers', with Anthony Frausto-RobledoSpecial guest Anthony Frausto-Robledo joins the podcast to talk about Apple, the Macintosh, and iOS devices in the profession, the open letter to Autodesk CEO Andrew Anagnost, and much more.LinksCheck out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmail
2020-08-251h 29
TRXL011: 'I Did This on a Lark', with George ValdesSpecial guest George Valdes joins the podcast to talk about his interest and occupation of the technological periphery surrounding the architectural profession, and much more.LinksCheck out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmail
2020-08-181h 25
TRXL010: 'Trajectories', with Lucas ReamesSpecial guest Lucas Reames joins the podcast to talk about fostering innovation in AEC, the ZeroSixty accelerator, the architectural response to COVID-19 and the opportunities it has created, data-driven design, and much more.LinksCheck out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmail
2020-08-111h 05
TRXL009: 'Creating Opportunities for Collisions', with Eric ReinholdtSpecial guest Eric Reinholdt joins the podcast to talk about why he started his YouTube channel, the keys to being productive, why getting away from architecture helps his process, the importance of making things, turning sources into resources, and much more.LinksCheck out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmail
2020-08-041h 06
Archispeak#178 - Putting the Guidelines AsideCormac and Evan talk about the consequences of breaking the BIM when deadlines are looming, how the design process is time travel, and the need for a vacation.
2020-08-031h 25
TRXL008: 'This Reminds Me of That', with Geoff ManaughSpecial guest Geoff Manaugh joins the podcast to talk about writing, music, travel, geology, connecting the dots, where ideas come from, architecture, his next book on the topic of quarantine, and much more.LinksGeoff's amazing blog: BLDGBLOGGeoff's website: geoffmanaugh.comDo the Work by Stephen PressfieldEvan's band: System KidThe Plague by Albert CamusCappadocia, Turkey (Wikipedia)A Burglar's Guide to the City by Geoff ManaughLandscapes of Quarantine exhibitionJosh Ruskin (Wikipedia)Adolph Loos (Wikipedia)The Great Indoors: The Surprising Science of How Buildings Shape Our Behavior, Health, and Happiness by Emily AnthesWasteland: The Great War and the Origins of Modern H...
2020-07-281h 00
TRXL007: 'Reinventing the Wheel', with Konrad SobonSpecial guest Konrad Sobon joins the podcast to talk about working in architecture, open source software development, mentorship, getting better at things versus reinventing the wheel, truck driving, Polish hiphop, basketball, assembling furniture, and so much more.LinksCheck out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmail
2020-07-211h 04
Archispeak#177 - A Boat-Shaped CubicleCormac and Evan talk about what they are doing instead of vacationing this summer, the importance of knowing how things go together, some of their favorite construction tools, conducting Zoom calls on water, and more.
2020-07-201h 34
TRXL006: 'Doomed to Fail', with Bill AllenSpecial guest Bill Allen joins the podcast to talk about whether or not generative design is 'doomed to fail', maximizing versus optimizing, work/life balance, personal hacks, reading suggestions, and more.LinksCheck out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmail
2020-07-1450 min
TRXL005: 'BIM is a T-Rex', with Clifton HarnessSpecial guest Clifton Harness joins the podcast to talk about generative design, tool building, running a startup, the AEC community on LinkedIn versus Twitter, how architects could affect sustainable change through getting involved in policy decisions, and more.LinksCheck out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmail
2020-07-0750 min
TRXL004: ''What Else You Got', with Randy DeutschSpecial guest Randy Deutsch joins the podcast to talk about teaching in architecture, how he got his start writing books, why writing is important, and shares some personal productivity hacks.LinksCheck out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmail
2020-06-301h 17