In this, our season finale, we discuss off grid homes. Our guests, Aaron J Henderson, AIA, principal architect of Sovereign Architecture shares his experience designing, building, and living in his own off grid home and Brandon Weiss, Chief Innovation Officer of Dvele Homes provides insight into how Dvele has innovated home building, incorporating sustainable and off grid capable features standard, including battery backup and solar panels on every home. We highlight the benefits, complexities, and things you need to know to design, build, and live off grid. Show Music: Intro - "Keep Calm and Chill" by Soundroll Outro - "What" by Aldous Young Album artwork: Photo by Daria Shevtsova from Pexels

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In this last episode of EXPRESS for Season 3, Jason and Dimitrius start with updated insight into a previous episode on designers vs. architects, then discuss the influence of content marketing on the industry and the shift towards creating your own media channels in lieu of traditional marketing methods. Show Music: Intro - "Keep Calm and Chill" by Soundroll Outro - "What" by Aldous Young

[EXPRESS] 'Business Cards are Dead'

Pablo Cortez, President & Principal Landscape Architect of Sitio Landscape Architecture, joins us to discuss his experience with a wide range of landscape architecture projects, the design process, designing in fire hazard zones, and much more, including his podcast, Naturally Built! Show Music: Intro - "Keep Calm and Chill" by Soundroll Outro - "Still Trying," by Dylan Sitts

[EXPRESS] 'Everything Landscape'

In light of the recent dispute between Dave Chappelle and Comedy Central, Jason and Dimitrius discuss standing up for what's right, what's fair, and the influence of profits on business decisions. The conversation touches on unpaid internships, fair wages, wealth gap, and much more. Show Music: Intro - "Keep Calm and Chill" by Soundroll Outro - "Still Trying," by Dylan Sitts

[EXPRESS] 'When is Enough, Enough'

Leandro Tyberg, President and Co-founder of Primestor Development, joins us to discuss the unique community-centric approach that his company takes to manage and develop properties that empower the communities they serve. Show Music: Intro - "Keep Calm and Chill" by Soundroll Outro - "Remember These Days," by Matt Large

[EXPRESS] 'Community-centric Development'

Jason and Dimitrius discuss pressures in the industry and some ways to deal with that feeling of being overwhelmed. Show Music: Intro - "Keep Calm and Chill" by Soundroll Outro - "Remember These Days," by Matt Large

[EXPRESS] 'Dealing with Feeling Overwhelmed'

Martha Weidman, CEO & Co-Founder of Nine Dot Arts, joins us to discuss how her company works as curators to find incredibly talented artists to pair with your project and create the perfect art for your space or community. *Job Opportunity mentioned . Listen until the end for more info* Show Music: Intro - "Keep Calm and Chill" by Soundroll Outro - "Perfect Time," by Toby Tranter

[EXPRESS] 'Curating Art for Spaces'

CROSSOVER! David Lee & Marina Bourderonnet, from Second Studio Podcast (formerly Midnight Charette) join in as we discuss the Eiffel Tower and continue our conversation on landmark structures. We highlight the history of the Eiffel Tower with, architect and historian, Bertrand Lemoine, share our opinions and experiences, discuss the relevancy of landmarks today, and so much more! Show Music: Intro - "The Black Market," by Hysics and "Keep Calm and Chill" by Soundroll History - "Trace It," by Skrya, "Material Design," by David Celeste, "Chanson Blanc," by Trabant 33, "Faux Fealty," by Charles Holme, and "Small-Town Nostalgia," by Kikoru Outro - "Perfect Time," by Toby Tranter Album artwork: Photo by Luke Webb from Pexels

Eiffel Tower

Jason and Dimitrius reminisce on their early days in the industry when they may have gotten in way over their heads. Show Music: Intro - "Keep Calm and Chill" by Soundroll Outro - "Perfect Time," by Toby Tranter

[EXPRESS] 'Know What You Don't Know'

Jason and Dimitrius discuss globalization, some examples of its affect on architecture and construction, and things to consider if you're setting up your company to enter the global market. As discussed on the show: A paper on American Society for Engineering Education, "Globalization and the New Challenges for Construction Engineering Education," by Dr. Muge Mukaddes Darwish, Dr. Ali Nejat, and Dr. Tewodros Ghebrab, Texas Tech University Show Music: Intro - "Keep Calm and Chill" by Soundroll Outro - "Keep It," by Dylan Sitts

[EXPRESS] 'Globalization'

Jason and Dimitrius discuss an opinion piece that critiques the practice of conceptual projects which the author coins "PR-chitecture." As discussed on the show: "No, ‘PR-chitecture’ won’t save us from the pandemic," by Kate Wagner Show Music: Intro - "Keep Calm and Chill" by Soundroll Outro - "Keep It," by Dylan Sitts

'First One Through the Wall'

WARNING: While there was a planned topic, the conversation quickly went off the rails as many of us have been consumed with politics. Feel free to skip ahead if you've reached your limit with political talk. Jason and Dimitrius get overwhelmed with the political climate and share their raw emotions and thoughts about the election and current state of America. Show Music: Intro - "Keep Calm and Chill" by Soundroll Outro - "Perfect Time," by Toby Tranter

[EXPRESS] 'All Over the Place'

By 2027, self employed workers are estimated to make up 50 to 60 percent of the workforce. Co-working spaces are primed to capitalize on this rapidly rising clientele. Swapna Sathyan, MBA, Director of Strategy and Change Consulting at Cannon Design imparts her knowledge and insight into the gig economy and how it is affecting the workforce and workplaces. Sarah McGee, architectural designer and consultant, shares her personal experience as a user of several co-working companies from the unique eye of an architect. Show Music: Intro - "The Black Market," by Hysics and "Keep Calm and Chill" by Soundroll Main - "Low Rider," by Hara Noda, "Cell Research," by Gridded, "Singularity," by Lagua Vesa, and "Progress," by Ever So Blue Outro - "Perfect Time," by Toby Tranter Album artwork: Photo by Daria Shevtsova from Pexels

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In this episode we discuss the AIA, Los Angeles 2×8 Student Exhibition, Competition, and Scholarship Program. Krystyna Howell, 2x8 Committee member, and Garet Ammerman, exhibit designer, join us to highlight the event as the program goes completely virtual. Designed by Garet Ammerman, THR.D studio, Inc, and developed by Bryan Zheng, WbML at USC, the virtual exhibition space offers an immersive gallery experience showcasing student work from 16 Architecture and Design Universities throughout California, reflecting on dialogue surrounding housing. Show Music: Intro - "Keep Calm and Chill" by Soundroll Outro - "Perfect Time," by Toby Tranter

[EXPRESS] 'AIALA Student Exhibition'

In the spirit of Halloween, Spaces Podcast presents the third edition of "Haunted Spaces." In this episode we highlight the Poinsett Bridge in Greenville County, South Carolina and the labor spirits that roam the site. Show Music: Intro - "The Enchanted Forest," by Alexandra Woodward Main - "Story of a Thief," by Kikoru, "The Last One to Live," by Christian Andersen, and "The Cost of Fear," by Jon Bjork

Haunted Spaces III

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