Shows
Moore in the Morning - Sound BitesFrom Leaf blowers to midnight garbage trucks to protests and endless construction. Marcus Li, Technical Director for Noise/Acoustics/Vibration at Thornton Tomasetti, discusses some of the sounds that drive Toronto residents up the wall with @MooreintheAM.2025-07-2104 min
Passive House Podcast245: NYSERDA Buildings of Excellence Round Five AwardsOn this episode of the Passive House Podcast join Michael Ingui as he chats with the NYSERDA Buildings of Excellence Round Five Award winners. From groundbreaking Passive House projects in Manhattan, Buffalo, and the South Bronx to deep retrofits and adaptive reuse in Brooklyn and beyond, we hear from architects, developers, and engineers driving high-performance, low-carbon buildings across New York State. With a focus on community impact, design excellence, and climate resilience, this episode captures a pivotal moment in the evolution of sustainable architecture. Buildings of Excellence Website: https://www.nyserda.ny.gov/All-Programs/Multifamily-Buildings-of-Excellence/2025-07-0236 min
Unfrozen85. Getting Unstuck from the Rut: Introducing IDCToday’s uncanny AI renderings are just the tip of theiceberg. Architects are banding together to clean up their digital houses, master data literacy, collectively bargain for their needs with software monopolies, and ultimately, prevent technology rendering them irrelevant. Enter the Innovation Design Consortium, an elite corps of leaders and technologists of America’s 40 largest architecturefirms, who have banded together to battle the bots. Unfrozen interviews its Chair, Peter Devereaux, Founding Principal of HED.Among many other things, he says, “We have to get out of the business of selling our time by the hour for the production of two-di...2025-04-2041 min
MEREDA MattersA Conversation with Ryan Kanteres, Paul Becker, and Matt TonelloRyan Kanteres of Simons Architects, Paul Becker of Thornton Tomasetti, and Matt Tonello of Consigli Construction sit down with MEREDA President Shannon Richards for MEREDA Matters - the podcast that lets you listen in on conversations with people driving responsible development in Maine. The group discusses mass timber - an engineered product that can perform like steel beams. Kanteres, Becker, and Tonello are all experienced in working with and advocating for the product. They talk about why it is important, its history of use in Europe and the Northwestern United States, and where there are opportunities in Maine to implement...2025-02-1958 min
ConfluenceThe Evolution of Computational Design and AI in Structural EngineeringRobert Otani of CORE Studio at Thornton Tomasetti joins the show to talk about about his journey from a structural engineer in the 90s to leading the CORE Studio at Thornton Tomasetti. This episode covers the importance of computational design, BIM, and the impact of AI and machine learning in the engineering and architecture industries. Rob also shares insights from their recent AEC hackathon, the creation of CORE Studio, and innovative projects like developing an AI tool by capturing the depth of knowledge shared in the emails of a late colleague. Episode Links:Connect with Rob...2025-01-2356 min
Better Buildings For HumansCracking the TEDI Code: The Metric That’s Disrupting Sustainable Design – Ep 66 with Alejandra MenchacaIn this episode of Better Buildings for Humans, host Joe Menchefski welcomes back Alejandra Menchaca of AIRLIT Studio for an insightful deep dive into TEDI—Thermal Energy Demand Intensity. As a repeat guest, Alejandra shares her expertise in sustainable and human-centric design, making complex concepts accessible.
Together, they unpack the significance of TEDI, distinguishing it from metrics like Energy Use Intensity (EUI) and exploring how it informs passive building design. Alejandra explains why TEDI is a crucial metric in Massachusetts’ stretch energy code, its role in Passive House certification, and its implications for building resilience and grid capa...2024-12-1138 min
Here’s How: Embodied CarbonEp. 16. 12 Minutes on Climate Action in EngineeringIn the final episode of the first season, host Amy Hattan speaks with Scott Schneider, Senior Principal and co-leader of Thornton Tomasetti’s Structural Engineering practice, about the role of engineers in meeting the climate-change crisis by making smart, integrated design decisions early in the process. They discuss Scott’s motivations for taking the lead on the firm’s efforts to reduce embodied carbon in all the projects we design. The episode also explores wider AEC-industry opportunities for reducing the negative impacts of buildings on the environment.
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Here’s How: Embodied CarbonEp. 15. 13 Minutes on Ethical DecarbonizationIn this episode, host Amy Hattan talks with Bridget Kane and Lisa Bolle, leaders of Thornton Tomasetti’s ethical decarbonization working group. Together, they explore how the construction industry can reduce embodied carbon while also addressing labor ethics in material supply chains. They discuss how the manual, labor-intensive manufacturing of materials like solar panels is prone to labor violations, often hidden deep within supply chains. They also review challenges in tracking these risks and emphasize the need for tools like SourceMap to visualize supply chain ethics. Bridget and Lisa also point out that everyone in the AEC industry has a...2024-11-0513 min
Engineering our Future: Helping Engineers Succeed In Career and LifeNavigating Structural Engineering Careers: Insights from Rachel Jackson of Thornton TomasettiI know it has been a while since the last podcast came out. I have been taking a much needed break. We had a crazy summer with a new baby, tons of travel (including a month in Colombia), and starting a new job. Life has been crazy.This interview is from back in March with Rachel Jackson from Thornton Tomasetti. We chatted at the AISC Steel Conference after she gave a wonderful presentation to a group of students. I hope you enjoy this conversation.I wanted to also reflect on the great conversation we had...2024-10-2940 min
Dannati ArchitettiShard Place - Speciale Tall BuildingsDai primi passi compiuti nel XIX secolo, quando città come Chicago e New York iniziarono a sollevare le loro prime torri verso il cielo, sino alle sfide contemporanee in Italia e all’estero, cinque puntate speciali raccontano come gli edifici alti non solo abbiano trasformato gli skyline delle città, ma abbiano anche giocato un ruolo cruciale nella rigenerazione urbana. Tall Buildings è la serie di episodi di Dannati Architetti realizzata in collaborazione con Guamari, società di ricerca che ogni anno organizza il convegno italiano internazionale omonimo, e co-curata da Federica Barletta, dedicata alla storia e alla progettazione dei grattacieli.🌐 Il sito w...2024-10-2413 min
Here’s How: Embodied CarbonEp. 14. 15 Minutes on The Structural Engineer’s InfluenceIn this episode, host Amy Hattan talks with Jackson Pitofsky, a structural engineer in Thornton Tomasetti’s Denver office, and co-leader of the firm’s embodied-carbon community of practice assessments working group. Jackson shares practical strategies structural engineers can use to dramatically reduce embodied carbon in the buildings they design. He discusses the impacts of structural system selection and “optioneering” – comparing different systems like steel, concrete, and mass timber material optimization – as well as the importance of specifying low-carbon materials, including cement replacements, and using environmental product declarations (EPDs) to verify embodied-carbon reductions. The conversation covers the importance of collaboratio...2024-10-2214 min
Here’s How: Embodied CarbonEp. 13. 12 Minutes on Extreme Carbon Reduction: A Case StudyIn this episode, host Amy Hattan talks with Meghan Kalisz, a consultant in Thornton Tomasetti’s Sustainability and Resilience practice, about achieving high levels of embodied carbon reduction in building design. Meghan shares her expertise in life cycle assessment (LCA) and discusses best practices for achieving ambitious embodied-carbon reduction targets. She explains how a rigorous certification programs like Living Building Challenge (LBC) CORE encourages reductions in embodied carbon, with specific targets for building materials such as structural frames and enclosures. Meghan also highlights the use of mass timber and cement replacements, and emphasizes the challenges and solutions involved in reduc...2024-10-0812 min
Adapt: Climate Change and the Built EnvironmentWorking with Resiliency Consultants to Adapt the Built EnvironmentMónika and Jessica talk to Amy Macdonald, Founder & Principal of Ripple Resilience. Formerly a principal and founder of Thornton Tomasetti's Resilience Practice, her career spans four continents, with leadership roles responding to catastrophes including Sandy, Hurricanes Harvey, Irma, and Maria, and earthquakes in New Zealand and Nepal. Amy discusses how her experience in disaster recovery has led to her career working with clients to incorporate resilient design, nature-based solutions, and emergency preparations in order to be resilient in the face of climate change and extreme weather events. Amy explains the benefits of working with a resiliency co...2024-10-0249 min
Fire Science Show169 - Engineering car parks for EV's with Ali Ashrafi and Pawel WoelkeEVs are becoming more of a 'normal' part of fire safety engineering rather than an 'exotic problem'. I've invited two colleagues from Thornton Tomasetti - Ali Ashrafi and Pawel Woelke, to discuss what this engineering looks like. In the episode, we discuss insights into how fire risks differ between electric and internal combustion engine vehicles and why the focus is shifting from cars to more pressing hazards like electric scooters and energy storage systems. We explore the different approaches in the US and Europe, discussing the importance of performance-based solutions and timely detection to manage fire risks e...2024-09-1859 min
Here’s How: Embodied CarbonEp. 12: 9 Minutes on Higher Degrees of Sustainability on CampusesIn this episode, host Amy Hattan talks with Amanda Garvey, a vice president in Thornton Tomasetti’s Sustainability and Resilience practice, about reducing embodied carbon in higher education facilities. Amanda discusses how focusing on Scope 3 emissions from building materials can help colleges and universities meet carbon neutrality goals. She shares ways that certifications like LEED and ILFI promote embodied-carbon reduction and explains how schools can measure, compare and set targets to reduce their carbon footprint. Amanda also emphasizes the role of higher education in driving market change by adopting and standardizing embodied-carbon reporting.
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Here’s How: Embodied CarbonEp. 11: 11 Minutes on Embodied-Carbon Reduction for BridgesIn this episode, host Amy Hattan talks with structural engineer Elizabeth Brownell about reducing embodied carbon in bridges. Elizabeth discusses the importance of policies like New York’s Buy Clean Concrete and Executive Order 22 and shares insights on how engineers can measure and optimize embodied carbon throughout a bridge’s design and construction. She also emphasizes the need for changes in Department of Transportation specifications to further reduce carbon emissions in infrastructure projects.
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The Anti-ArchitectEpisode 62: Robert Otani of Thornton TomasettiIn this episode, Christian sits down with Robert Otani, CTO of Thornton Tomasetti, a multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm. Robert has extensive structural design and project management experience involving commercial, infrastructure, institutional, cultural, and residential structures on projects totaling over $2 billion in construction. Robert established and oversees the CORE studio. His professional and academic interests focus on informed architecture relating to optimized structural typologies, high-performance structures, and structural sustainability. He served as President of the Structural Engineers Association of New York and has been an Adjunct Professor at Pratt Institute School of Architecture and Columbia Graduate School of Architecture...2024-08-1349 min
Buildings 2.0Thornton Tomasetti’s Charu Chaudhry on Integrating Technology in Building RestorationIn this episode of Buildings 2.0, Jose speaks with Charu Chaudhry, Associate Principal at Thornton Tomasetti, to explore the fascinating world of historical building preservation. Charu shares her journey from working on 10th century Buddhist monasteries in India to tackling 18th century rowhouses.
Charu offers her insights into balancing historical preservation with modern needs, leveraging technology like scanning for accurate data collection, and redefining sustainability through durability and long-term building performance. Charu’s expert perspective provides a fresh perspective on how to honor the past while embracing the future in building design.
Topics discussed:
Ho...2024-08-0832 min
Architecture 5 10 20Driving Creativity and Innovation Through Engineering and TechnologyNew York is about more than highways and traffic. The city is filled with resilience, community, sustainability, and more elements that support a healthy built environment. How will architecture impact the future of New York’s communities Welcome to the third season of Architecture 5 10 20! I’m your host, Guy Geier, Managing Partner of FXCollaborative Architects in New York. My guests for this podcast are pioneers and visionaries shaping the future of the built environment across various disciplines. Join me in exploring their remarkable journeys, discovering how they reach their current heights, and envisioning what lies ahead in the n...2024-07-2343 min
Here’s How: Embodied CarbonEp. 10: 9 Minutes on Timber, Nature’s Low Carbon MaterialIn this episode, host Amy Hattan talks with Chris Williams, a structural engineer and vice president in Thornton Tomasetti’s Portland, Maine office. Chris discusses his work on developing embodied-carbon specifications for timber, sharing insights on the potential and complexities involved in using mass timber to reduce embodied carbon in construction. He explains timber’s biogenic carbon storage and its lower global warming potential as well as the role of certification programs like the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), and the importance of considering local supply chains and transportation emissions.
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Here’s How: Embodied CarbonEp. 09: 12 Minutes on Technologies for Efficient Steel ProductionIn this episode, host Amy Hattan talks with Nisha Kakde, a senior consultant in sustainability. Nisha shares her research on reducing the carbon footprint of steel production – including the potential of alternative fuels, like hydrogen, and technologies such as carbon capture, the use of biochar and the reconversion of blast-furnace off-gas – to achieve significant emissions reductions and move closer to net-zero goals.
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Here’s How: Embodied CarbonEp. 08: 6 Minutes on Portland-Limestone CementIn this episode, host Amy Hattan talks with Patrick Kenny, a structural engineer who co-leads our Embodied Carbon community of practice’s materials working group. Patrick explains how using portland-limestone cement (PLC) as an alternative to traditional portland cement offers a 5-10% reduction in embodied carbon. The conversation highlights the potential for substantial environmental benefits from widespread adoption of PLC.
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Here’s How: Embodied CarbonEp. 07: 11 Minutes on the LCA Three WaysIn this episode, host Amy Hattan talks with Heather Walters, a vice president in our Sustainability and Resilience practice. Heather, an expert in sustainable design, shares insights from a project using three LCA tools: Beacon, One Click LCA, and EC3. These assessments revealed varying results in embodied-carbon reduction, highlighting the importance of understanding the purpose of each study.
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Most Podern PodcastSeason 3: Research- Season PreviewSeason 3 of the Most Podern Podcast focuses on design research in the built environment, ranging from innovative ways to address real estate finance, sustainability, policy, civic and engagement. In this season preview, your hosts Libo, Minkoo, and Alex explore how knowledge is created, disseminated, and applied in the industry and introduce the guests, topics, themes, and insights from the season’s upcoming episodes.
Season 3 Schedule
May 27 - Season Introduction with your hosts
June 3 - De Peter Yi - Architect and Professor at the University of Cincinnati
June 10 - Helena Rong, Tony Juncheng Ya...2024-05-2738 min
This Academic LifeEp.75 – Why ABET Accreditation Matters?In this episode, we invited Dr. Girum Urgessa to the show to talk about ABET and discussing its significance in ensuring quality education in engineering and technology programs. In this episode we will also learn about the accreditation process, its impact on curriculum development, and how it benefits both institutions and students.Contact list: If you have any comments about our show or have suggestions for a future topic, please contact us at info@thisacademiclife.org. You can also find us on the webpage https://thisacademiclife.org and on Facebook group “This Academic Life”.Cast list...2024-05-2231 min
Here’s How: Embodied CarbonEp. 06: 12 Minutes on the ABCs of EPDsIn this episode, host Amy Hattan talks with Erin Gallagher, a senior sustainability consultant at Thornton Tomasetti. Erin explains the “ABCs” of environmental product declarations, or EPDs, and they discuss ways to access and use EPDs to lower embodied carbon in building designs.
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Here’s How: Embodied CarbonEp. 05: 6 Minutes on Carbon Capture and StorageHost Amy Hattan talks with Emily Kunkel, an expert in decarbonization strategies, about an innovative approach to tackling industrial carbon emissions. They will explore the impactful role of carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) in substantially reducing emissions from cement manufacturing.
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Here’s How: Embodied CarbonEp. 04: 7 Minutes on Resilient Thinking on CarbonHost Amy Hattan sits down with Julie Pietrzak, the leader of Thornton Tomasetti's Resilience practice, to delve into the application of resilient thinking in design. They discuss how this approach can contribute to embodied carbon reductions in the built environment.
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Here’s How: Embodied CarbonEp. 03: 7 Minutes on Engaging the Supply ChainHost Amy Hattan and her colleague Duncan Cox explore the importance of supply chain engagement in the process and provide practical advice on how to effectively leverage this aspect for optimal results. Duncan is a trailblazer in the field of embodied carbon assessment and reduction and the leader of Thornton Tomasetti's life cycle assessment team.
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Here’s How: Embodied CarbonEp. 02: 7 Minutes on Greener SteelHost Amy Hattan talks with Michael Cropper, co-lead of Thornton Tomasetti's Embodied Carbon community of practice. Michael sheds light on how structural engineers can reduce embodied carbon in their designs through thoughtful selection of steel for their projects.
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Here’s How: Embodied CarbonEp. 01: 7 Minutes on Concrete ImprovementsHost Amy Hattan engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Patrick Kenny, a structural engineer and co-leader of the Materials Working Group in Thornton Tomasetti's Embodied Carbon community of practice. They explore effective strategies structural designers can use to reduce the embodied carbon footprint of concrete.
2024-02-2706 min
Utility Security PodcastUtility Security Podcast - COL(R) Bill Edwards - Are You Ready for a Drone Attack on Your Infrastructure?Welcome to this first episode of The Utility Security Podcast with Colonel Bill Edwards.
In this episode we dive in with drone security expert Bill Edwards. He discusses Why You Should be Establishing a Drone Emergency Response Plan Now!
Visit https://utilitysecurity.com/ to register for your free subscription to Utility Security Magazine.
COL(R) Bill Edwards is a thought leader and is currently President of Federal at Building Intelligence Inc. Most recently he worked for Thornton Tomasetti as a senior executive and offers over 35 years of combined experience and...2024-02-1930 min
The Lighthouse LowdownEpisode 46 - Pemaquid Point LighthousePemaquid Point Lighthouse is another light that may be recognizable to the average American - it graces the Maine quarter! Another case of a rubblestone lighthouse falling apart, Pemaquid was rebuilt in 1835 and has withstood the test of time. Today, it suffers from the effects of the January 10th/13th storm along the coast of Maine, and needs your help to restore its historic fog bell house.USLHS Storm Damage Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inkKRjnvvJsLeave a review on our website: thelighthouselowdown.comReferences:Maine town plans...2024-02-1942 min
Franchise Your BusinessFranchise Prototype and New Store Design with Joel BermanThis week on our Franchise Your Business webinar series, we're joined by Joel Berman, Owner and Principal of Berman Design. Berman Design is is a collaborative architecture firm specializing in architecture, franchise prototype, branding, graphic design, and interiors. They provide creative, practical, and comprehensive design services. Connect with our guest: https://BermanArchitecture.comJoel Berman - https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-berman-5151b0/Berman Design - https://www.linkedin.com/company/bermandesignBerman Architecture - https://www.linkedin.com/company/65424838Subscribe to our other podcast: Multiply Your Success: https://www.multiplyyoursuccesspodcast.com...2024-02-1635 min
Here’s How: Embodied CarbonHere's How, Embodied Carbon: TrailerJoin host Amy Hattan, corporate responsibility officer of Thornton Tomasetti, for a series of quick, informational talks with colleagues about practical ways designers can reduce embodied carbon in the built environment.
Thornton Tomasetti is an international multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm that is channeling all its capabilities to tackle climate change. Technical experts from across the firm will share best practices and lessons learned over 12+ years of focusing on embodied carbon and how to lower the greenhouse gas emissions of their projects.
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The Civil Engineering Academy PodcastCEA - The Importance of Technology and AI in the Workplace with Robert OtaniWill machine learning replace civil engineers? 😟 The answer is not what you think, whether you answered “yes” or “no.” Today’s guest is Robert Otani, a civil engineer and the Chief Technology Officer at Thornton Tomasetti. In this episode, he talks about how machine learning and AI will impact engineering jobs, as well as how he’s already using AI at his firm’s projects and overall business development so you can use it in yours too. 😉
Tune in to Learn:
How the introduction of BIM got Robert into the tech side of civil engineering
H...2024-01-2624 min
TRXL142: ‘Reverse Engineering’, with Emil PoulsenEmil Poulsen of CORE Studio at Thornton Tomasetti and Modelup joins the podcast to talk about the challenges and opportunities of implementing new technologies in the AEC industry, both internally in a firm but also externally as products. We delve into the importance of communication, buy-in, and cultural change when introducing new tools and processes, the culture of AEC tech and the entrepreneurial spirit at TT, Emil’s insights from his experience in developing tools and pushing for adoption within a global engineering firm, the benefits of participating in hackathons like the recent 2023 AEC Tech event hosted by CORE St...2023-12-191h 55
ANSHISM Podcast by Ansh SachdevaFitMe App - Where Fashion Meets the Perfect Fit Ft. Dr. Rajen LavingiaRajen Lavingia is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in civil/structural and forensic engineering. With a background in software engineering, he developed software during his tenure at LHS Communications (now part of Ericsson). As the Technical Director at Thornton Tomasetti, Rajen launched Garud Limited.
Passionate about women's health, Rajen co-founded FitMe Limited, a groundbreaking application using AI technology to redefine bra shopping and address sizing variations across brands. Committed to inclusivity, FitMe aims to revolutionize the fashion industry by creating an accessible and sustainable shopping experience. Rajen's multifaceted expertise spans engineering, software development, and pioneering innovations...2023-12-0838 min
Design the FutureAlejandra Menchaca on design analytics and opening windowsThrough her consultancy, AIRLIT studio, Alejandra Menchaca provides expertise in mechanical engineering and building science to owners and design teams. One of her current projects will be the first performing arts facility in the US with full natural ventilation. Ale holds a PhD in mechanical engineering and has taught at MIT and Harvard GSD, where she has mentored, she says, “several brilliant students who have become inspiring disruptors in the building simulation industry. That’s immensely rewarding.”We talked to Ale about growing up in Mexico and her shift from aerospace engineering to environmental stewardship and building science...2023-10-2644 min
Passive House PodcastBonus Episode: Prudence Ferreira, Thornton Tomasetti (PHN 2023)In this special bonus episode recorded at the Passive House Network Conference, Passive House Podcast cohost Ilka Cassidy interviews Prudence Ferreira, of Thornton Tomasetti.https://www.thorntontomasetti.com/Thank you to our sponsor, ENERsign for making the Passive House Podcast at the Passive House Network Conference possible.https://www.enersign.com/en/Thank you for listening to the Passive House Podcast! To learn more about Passive House and to stay abreast of our latest programming, visit passivehouseaccelerator.com. And please join us at one of...2023-10-1325 min
The Convergence - An Army Mad Scientist Podcast86. Death From Above! The Evolution of sUAS Technology with COL (USA-Ret.) Bill Edwards[Editor’s Note: Army Mad Scientist continues to explore issues impacting the Operational Environment, especially those directly affecting U.S. Army operations in the contemporary battlespace. Over the past decade-plus, dual use automation technologies have increasingly been weaponized by state and non-state actors alike, democratizing warfighting capabilities in the air, land, and sea domains. In the air domain, Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) initially provided Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities without the associated costs and infrastructure required to operate manned platforms. More recently, we’ve witnessed ISR and strike capabilities converge in small UAS (sUAS), granting lesser powers the ability...2023-10-1239 min
The Subrogation Support Network PodcastConstruction Defect ClaimsAshton Kirsch is joined by Joseph Simeo, Vice President at Thornton Tomasetti, to discuss construction defect claims in subrogation. 2023-08-2251 min
Fire Science Show112 - Fire Safety for Energy Storage Systems with Ali Ashrafi and Paweł WoelkeEnergy storage systems are vital systems in fuel transition and as a part of technology responding to the challenges of climate change. Not only for their capability to store energy but also for exploring strategies like peak shaving or allowing for more distributed energy generation. In this discussion, we consider them as fixed storage systems but also recognize that moveable load such as vehicles poses similar challenges.Even though fire safety energy storage is still a part of academic discussion, at the same time it is a part of real-world projects, where fire safety strategy must be...2023-08-0255 min
Unstruct023: Ascent Tower with Alejandro Fernandez, LEED Green AssociateAscent Tower in Milwaukee, WI was completed in 2022 and is currently the tallest mass timber structure in the world. It is 25 stories (284ft) tall and comprised of cross laminated timber floor systems and glulam columns and beams throughout with cast in place concrete at the lower levels. In many areas, the timber structural elements are exposed, creating the architecture of the space as well.Alejandro Fernandez is a Senior Associate with Thornton Tomasetti in Chicago, IL and is a structural engineer and architect and one of the lead structural engineers for Ascent Tower. Alejandro grew up in Mad...2023-05-0943 min
The #BruteCastBill Edwards, "Killer Drones"Building on our recent #BruteCast about drone swarms, #TeamKrulak is excited to welcome Col Bill Edwards, U.S. Army (retired) to open the aperture on the global security challenges presented by commercial drones. There are millions of commercial drones in private hands, they are a multi-billion dollar global industry, and their proliferation and use on fields of conflict by conventional armies and non-state actors alike are limited only by their imaginations. Col Edwards describes the challenges, countermeasures, and potential opportunities in this new security environment.
Bill Edwards is President of Federal and Public Safety at Building In...2022-10-0155 min
Drone Radio ShowAI & Drone Powered Facade Inspections: Johnathan Erhlich, COO at T2D2How do you simplify material-failure detection? If you ask today’s guest, he would say teach a computer to do it. Jonathan Ehrlich is COO of T2D2, a software-as-a-service company that that uses artificial intelligence to identify and assess damage and deterioration to buildings and structures. T2D2 applies data from more than 50 years of building inspection and forensic investigation work. The data is now available to property and portfolio owners and managers as well as municipalities to identify deterioration early and throughout the life of an asset. T2D2 makes it easier, quicker and less exp...2022-06-0732 min
CREtech TalksImplementing a Sustainability Philosophy featuring Robert OtaniRobert Otani, Chief Technology Officer at Thornton Tomasetti, shares an overview of their Healthy Reentry App they built during the pandemic, where their sustainability philosophy and commitment evolved from and how they implemented this into the culture at Thornton Tomassetti. 2021-10-1326 min
Fire Science Show021 - Resilient design for firefighter safety with Ali AshrafiIt is hard for us, fire safety engineers, to talk to firefighters on how to do their job... Probably we even shouldn't, as we have no idea how it is to truly go there into the heat and battle fire to save lives. But it does not mean we should not care. Firefighters are important actors in the fire safe world, and we cannot design buildings as if they were not. In the end, the probability of you being in a fire is fairly low, while for a firefighter this P = 1. Our decisions shape the building environment, which acts...2021-10-0558 min
WoodSolutions Timber TalksAscent – Largest Mass Timber Building in the WorldAscent is a 25 storey building and when complete, is set to be the tallest timber building in the world. The mass timber floors are constructed above five levels of concrete. The system adopts a glum post and beam with CLT floor plates. Today we’re lucky to be speaking with John Peronto, Senior Principal at Thornton Tomasetti about: The lateral stability system as we get taller The compliance pathway for the project Allowing for tolerances for fast installation And a lot more If you want to learn more about designing or building with timber, I recommend you go...2021-09-0122 min
Asset Leadership NetworkTim Ingram - ALN Th@4Tim Ingram is Atkins’ Technical Director of Strategic Asset Management and the UK Chair of the Mirror Committee to ISO 55000 (AMS/01). Mr. Ingram has a Mechanical Engineering degree with Honors from the University of Liverpool and has been a consultant with Thornton Tomasetti, NUKEM Technologies and others before joining Atkins. He has worked in multiple industries, including Oil & Gas, before focusing on infrastructure at Atkins. As the UK Chair of the Mirror Committee to ISO 55000, Mr. Ingram is helping with significant revisions to make the document even more accessible and meaningful to organizations.2021-06-2541 min
Building ConversationsInnovation & the AEC Angels, Part 2Determined to drive innovative change from within the industry, Thornton Tomasetti, STO Building Group, Syska Hennessy, and SHoP Architechs formed the AEC Angels to assess, test, fund, and accelerate promising AEC technologies. Join Rob Leon, executive VP of STO Global, as he speaks with two founding members of the AEC Angels—Executive Chairman of Thornton Tomasetti, Tom Scarangello, and Executive Chairman of STO Building Group, Jim Donaghy—about what the group is testing now, and what parts of the AEC process they’re looking to disrupt next. This is PART 2 of our two-part interview with Tom and Jim.
2021-04-1620 minBuilding ConversationsInnovation & the AEC Angels, Part 1In an industry that’s been historically slow to adopt the latest technologies, the architecture, engineering, and construction fields present incredible opportunities for tech investors and developers alike. Determined to drive innovative change from within the industry, Thornton Tomasetti, STO Building Group, Syska Hennessy, and SHoP Architechs formed the AEC Angels to assess, test, fund, and accelerate promising AEC technologies. Join Rob Leon, executive VP of STO Global, as he discusses the origin and purpose of the AEC Angels group with two founding members—Executive Chairman of Thornton Tomasetti, Tom Scarangello, and Executive Chairman of STO Building Group, Jim Dona...2021-04-0528 min
Mine New YorkS5. 뉴욕에서 새직장과 기회, 고층 건물 구조 전문가가 되다.Photo: taken with Founders Charles Thornton and Richard Tomasetti
당신의 길은 모든 도전은 엄청난 일을 하겠다는 기회이다. 익명
인생은 나그네의 여정이지 목적지가 아니다. 익명
인생은 문제를 풀며, 교훈을 배우고, 무엇 보다더 경험을 즐기는 여정이다. 익명
인생의 의미는 자신의 재능을 발견하는데 있고, 삶의 목적은 그 재능을 나누는데 있다. 파블로 피카소
https://www.de-simone.com/ and www.thorntontomasetti.com
누군가의 조언이 필요하다면, 나의 Linkedin 로 연락을 바랍니다.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/sshim982000/
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Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/minenewyork/message2020-11-1406 min
The Civil Engineering Academy PodcastCEA - Building a Sustainable Future with Hannah CopemanToday’s episode is a really special one because it not only emphasizes the importance of having higher percentages of women in engineering classes and in the industry as a whole, but it also brings up the discussion of how civil engineering of the future may look like from sustainability and even space exploration (hello, Mars!) standpoint.
Today’s guest is Hannah Copeman, an amazing female engineer to join the ever-growing group of women in engineering, who got her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Toronto, Canada, emphasizing on Structural Engineeri...2020-10-1332 min
Com d'ArchiS1#22🌞😎🇺🇸🇬🇧 : The new Arctic attraction, The WhaleThe Danish architectural firm Dorte Mandrup was chosen to build an atypical tourist attraction, "the whale", in the Arctic Circle in Norway. The building will be constructed near Bleiksdjupa, the underwater valley where migrating whales pass through. It is scheduled to open in 2022. Here are a few key elements of the project, which promises to be magical, if the realization remains faithful to the images of the competition (cf @comdarchipodcast on Instagram).Architect :Dorte MandrupPartners of the project :Marianne Levinsen LandscapeJAC Studios2020-08-1904 min
Com d'ArchiS1#22🌞😎🇫🇷 : Nouvelle attraction en Arctique, The WhaleL’agence d'architecture danoise Dorte Mandrup a été choisie pour construire une attraction touristique a-typique, « the whale », dans le cercle arctique en Norvège. Le bâtiment sera construit à proximité de Bleiksdjupa, la vallée sous-marine où passent les baleines en migration. L'ouverture est prévue pour 2022.Nous vous livrons ici quelques éléments clefs du projet, lequel promet d'être magique, si toutefois, la réalisation reste fidèle aux images du concours (cf @comdarchipodcast sur Instagram).Architecte :Dorte MandrupPartenaires du projet :Marianne Levinsen LandscapeJAC Studios...2020-08-1704 min
AEC Tech Journeys with Mayur MistryApplications of Technology in Structural Engineering : Robert Otani, Principal of TT Core StudioIn this interview, Robert Otani, Principal of Core Studio at Thornton Tomasetti shares his journey in structural engineering, the importance of technology and advice to students and professionals. In this interview, you will get an idea about how artificial intelligence and machine learning will affect the structural engineering profession and projects of Core Studio.
Three Parts of Interview
Journey
0:24 Robert's Background
3:00 Day in his life
4:00 One book which had the biggest impact on his life and career
5:39 Role model who made a significant contribution
7:33 Challenges faced i...2020-06-1335 min
RANE Podcast SeriesRANE insights: How the Workplace Will Change Post COVID-19In this episode of the RANE Insight podcast series, host Emily Donahue speaks to Bill Edwards Associate Principle of Protective Design & Security Services Thornton Tomasetti. s the third quarter approaches, a large portion of the workforce may be back. But what would that actually mean?. Edwards says there must be changes to the workplace to ensure workers, clients and visitors will be safe as COVID-19 restrictions begin lifting. Collaboration and creative thinking are necessary to address workplace issues businesses may never have encountered. Topics covered include: How do businesses prepare for a returning workforce? For multinational or multi-state businesses...2020-05-1924 minRANE Podcast SeriesRANE insights: How the Workplace Will Change Post COVID-19In this episode of the RANE Insight podcast series, host Emily Donahue speaks to Bill Edwards Associate Principle of Protective Design & Security Services Thornton Tomasetti. As the third quarter approaches, a large portion of the workforce may be back. But what would that actually mean? Edwards says there must be changes to the workplace to ensure workers, clients and visitors will be safe as COVID-19 restrictions begin lifting. Collaboration and creative thinking are necessary to address workplace issues businesses may never have encountered. Topics covered include: How do businesses prepare for a returning workforce? For multinational or multi-state businesses...2020-05-1524 min
Modern Steel Construction Podcast Series: Field NotesBeating the DrumWilliam D. "Bill" Bast, SE, PE, Principal and Head of Thornton Tomasetti's Forensics and Renewal practices in Chicago. Listen to Bill's thoughts on mentoring in the engineering profession, his present and past work on Willis Tower, and how he got into drumming.2020-02-0315 minModern Steel Construction Podcast Series: Field NotesBeating the DrumWilliam D. "Bill" Bast, SE, PE, Principal and Head of Thornton Tomasetti's Forensics and Renewal practices in Chicago. Listen to Bill's thoughts on mentoring in the engineering profession, his present and past work on Willis Tower, and how he got into drumming.2020-02-0300 min
Elevator WorldNYC’s First All-Electric Tower To Rise In BrooklynWelcome to the Elevator World News Podcast. Today’s podcast news podcast is sponsored by elevatorbooks.com: www.elevatorbooks.com
NYC’S FIRST ALL-ELECTRIC TOWER TO RISE IN BROOKLYN
The 38-story mixed-use tower representing phase one of Alloy Development's 80 Flatbush project in downtown Brooklyn is set to break ground in spring 2020 as one of the must sustainable towers in NYC, New York YIMBY reports. The upper, residential levels of the 500-ft-tall structure will be 100% electric (fossil-fuel independent), a first in the city. Two public schools in the lower levels will aim for Passive House architectural standards requiring extremely low energy cons...2019-12-1306 min
RANE NetworkProtecting Employees from an Active Shooter IncidentThe recent shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, OH again reiterated the need for companies to address and prepare for an active shooter situation. Because active shooter incidents are dynamic and unique by nature, it is difficult to put forth a single set of best practices for how companies or organizations should prepare for or respond to such incidents. However, experts have agreed on a set of recommendations for institutions and individuals to help mitigate the risks from active shooter situations.
In this podcast, RANE Founder David Lawrence interviews Bill Edwards and Dr. Gene Deisinger.
Bill is Associate Principal...2019-08-2156 min
The Big DigBig Dig Podcast Episode 3 - Energy EfficiencyIn this episode of The Big Dig Chris Leary of Jacobs, Bob Andrews of AHA Consulting Engineers, Maggie McCarey, Directory of Energy Efficiency for Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources, and Colin Schless of Thornton Tomasetti discuss how Massachusetts is leading the way in energy efficiency. The group gives insight on what building owners and developers should be thinking about as the energy landscape rapidly evolves.2019-04-0232 min
Byens PodcastByens Podcast: Byggebranchens 2018 - de vigtigste tendenser, tal og begivenhederFusioner, konsolideringer, opsving med for- og bagsider, ghettopakke og kvadratmeterpriser på uholdbar himmelflugt.
Det er nogle af nøgleordene i denne podcast, hvor repræsentanter fra hele byggeriets værdikæde med afsæt i 2018 ser frem mod 2019.
Vores spørgsmål lyder: Hvad kendetegnede året, der gik, og hvad kommer det nye til at byde på? Svarene kommer rundt i alle hjørner af byggeriet.
Fra forspildte muligheder for at tage socialt ansvar og en dansk mentalitetsudfordring i konkurrence med stadig flere udenlandske investorer, over baggrunden for årets store fusioner mellem arkitekter og ingeniører – til optimisme og glæde over landvind...2019-01-1136 min
The Modern ArchitectS03 Episode 12: Lynn Simon - Senior Vice President of Thornton TomasettiTom is joined by Lynn Simon, who has more than 20 years experience in the green building industry. She is a green building pioneer and a leading authority in the industry and is consulted on hundreds of LEED projects.Lynn talks about what inspired her to become an architect and how her love of the environment influenced her career choices.2018-04-2546 min
Communiqueso PodcastDouble Dip: Jenifer JohnsonOn Monday's episode, we spoke with Jenifer Johnson, Senior Associate with Thornton Tomasetti, about proving your value as a business developer. Today, we're back to learn more about Jen and her career, including her opinion of the glass ceiling in AEC.
2016-01-2816 minCommuniqueso PodcastProving the Value of BDThe business development role carries with it a lot of mystery. Why are they never in the office? What do they do besides go to events? This mysterious qualifying skill set, along with days spent away from the office, often leave business developers in a constant struggle to prove their value.
On this week's episode, we talk with Jenifer Johnson, Senior Associate with Thornton Tomasetti, about her approach to communicating, proving, and increasing the value of her role as a business development leader within her firm.2016-01-2522 min
Designalyze PodcastEp 020: Ashley Reed, Facade Designer at BuroHappold EngineeringAshley Reed, Facade Designer at BuroHappold, stops by the studio and talks Gatorade, Cooper Union, Thornton Tomasetti, and awkward glances with Gustav Fagerstrom between monitors.
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On Designalyze, we analyze what makes thought leaders in design technology tick through informative, insightful, and often humorous interviews. Designalyze is hosted by Zach Downey and Brian Ringley and recorded in DUMBO, Brooklyn. For design technology tutorials and content visit us at http://designalyze.com2015-09-211h 14
The Maryland Construction Network#58 – The Maryland Construction NetworkSticks & Bricks – Learn the Construction Process from the Experts In this episode of the MCN Podcast, Rob speaks with Michael A. Schollaert, Esq. a principal in Ober|Kaler’s Construction and Litigation Groups. Michael is promoting an upcoming presentation of the American Bar Association Forum on Construction Law titled “Stick & Bricks – Learn the Construction Process from the Experts” to be given on February 27th at Ober|Kaler’s downtown Baltimore offices. Taught by leading industry professionals, this program presents a unique opportunity for construction lawyers and other construction industry participants to learn the key elements and terminolog...2015-01-2512 min
#3 – Starting & Measuring Sustainability with Amy Seif Hattan of Thornton TomasettiIn this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Amy Seif Hattan of Thornton Tomasetti. Amy is the Corporate Sustainability Officer for the global...2014-08-1500 min
#3 – Starting & Measuring Sustainability with Amy Seif Hattan of Thornton Tomasetti
In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Amy Seif Hattan of Thornton Tomasetti. Amy is the Corporate Sustainability Officer for the global consulting firm with over 800 employee’s. They do engineering, design, investigation & consulting on projects with a focus on the full life cycle of a building.
Originally I thought this episode was going to be about “Carbon Footprinting”, until Amy helped guide the conversation toward the fact that this isn’t necessarily a great place to start a sustainability program or effort… So listen in for everything from “getting started tips” to “how to” st...2014-08-1547 min