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Evan Troxel
Join architect Evan Troxel as he explores important topics surrounding the co-evolution of technology and architecture. Guests from the architectural community and beyond join in long-form conversations about the influence digital transformation is having on the profession with long digressions on leadership, change management, knowledge transfer, where all this may lead to in the future of the building industry, and more.
119: ‘Nothing Ever Goes as Planned’, with Stefana Parascho
Stefana Parascho of the Lab for Creative Computation (CRCL) joins the podcast to talk about the increasing accessibility of robotics in architecture education and industry, as well as the need to consider the long-term impact and trajectory of the field. In her role as professor, she highlights the excitement and formative experience for students to participate in the ideation and fabrication of precise and complex structures. We also talk about her background in architecture and her experience with computational design, robotics, and her current work with multi-robotic assemblies. Ultimately, Stefana envisions a future where robots can work alongside us as co-workers, with the ability to execute smaller tasks and communicate with humans in a more intuitive way.To learn more about Stefana Parascho, see the full show notes with links, find more episodes, and find the past guests on the TRXL podcast please visit https://trxl.coMentioned in this episode:Sponsor: ConfluenceConfluence is an intimate, invite-only conference event for AEC professionals and technology providers to discuss industry trends and ideas, together. Learn more at https://getavail.com/confluence/Sponsor: AVAILAVAIL is the content management system you deserve. With its beautifully simple interface, AVAIL makes it easy to to manage, organize, find and use your information. Designed by designers for designers and engineers, the AVAIL platform takes advantage of visual acuity, allowing for a visual audience to identify what they need in a couple clicks. To learn more visit http://getavail.com
59:5304/07/2023
118: ‘The Development of Autodesk Forma’, with Carl Christensen
Carl Christensen of Autodesk joins the podcast to talk about the development of Forma and their focus on the early phases of the design process for better design outcomes. We talk about how his startup (originally Spacemaker AI) evolved into Forma, the use of AI as an assistant to designers rather than a replacement, and the potential for AI to help with rapid simulations and analysis. We also discuss the benefits of live collaboration, real time access to data, the openness of the platform, and about how Forma is expected to evolve after this first release.To learn more about Carl Christensen, see the full show notes with links, find more episodes, and find the past guests on the TRXL podcast please visit https://trxl.coMentioned in this episode:Sponsor: ConfluenceConfluence is an intimate, invite-only conference event for AEC professionals and technology providers to discuss industry trends and ideas, together. Learn more at https://getavail.com/confluence/Sponsor: AVAILAVAIL is the content management system you deserve. With its beautifully simple interface, AVAIL makes it easy to to manage, organize, find and use your information. Designed by designers for designers and engineers, the AVAIL platform takes advantage of visual acuity, allowing for a visual audience to identify what they need in a couple clicks. To learn more visit http://getavail.comSponsor: TRXL+ MembershipWith a TRXL+ membership you will get your own private feed for ad-free episodes of the podcast, the show notes right in your podcast app and in your inbox, your own ad-free copy of every TRXL AEC/tech newsletter delivered directly to your inbox, and additional member-only content over time. Get $20 off your first year when you sign up today. Go to https://trxl.co/launch20
01:16:5027/06/2023
117: ‘Every Day Counts’, with Tessa Lau
Dr. Tessa Lau of Dusty Robotics joins the podcast to talk about her entrepreneurial background, where the idea for Dusty came from, what Dusty the robot does on construction sites to enable multiple trades to be more efficient and ultimately cut weeks off construction schedules, the design, brand, and persona of the robot, how Dusty works, who’s adopting Dusty as a tool for projects, and much more.To learn more about Dr. Tessa Lau, see the full show notes with links, find more episodes, and find the past guests on the TRXL podcast please visit https://trxl.coMentioned in this episode:Sponsor: ConfluenceConfluence is an intimate, invite-only conference event for AEC professionals and technology providers to discuss industry trends and ideas, together. Learn more at https://getavail.com/confluence/Sponsor: AVAILAVAIL is the content management system you deserve. With its beautifully simple interface, AVAIL makes it easy to to manage, organize, find and use your information. Designed by designers for designers and engineers, the AVAIL platform takes advantage of visual acuity, allowing for a visual audience to identify what they need in a couple clicks. To learn more visit http://getavail.com
51:3706/06/2023
116: ‘Teaching New Dogs Old Tricks’, with Bob Habian
Bob Habian of Tect joins the podcast to talk about what we’re actively doing at Tect in our early stage of the business, challenges that we’re addressing head-on in the building industry, how we’re approaching the re-alignment between building product side and design professionals, managing expectations in regards to the timeline involved in overcoming some of these challenges, typical venture funding versus crowdfunding, solving problems from within versus from the outside of our industry, and more. To learn more about Bob Habian, see the full show notes with links, find more episodes, and find the past guests on the TRXL podcast please visit https://trxl.coMentioned in this episode:Sponsor: ConfluenceConfluence is an intimate, invite-only conference event for AEC professionals and technology providers to discuss industry trends and ideas, together. Learn more at https://getavail.com/confluence/Sponsor: AVAILAVAIL is the content management system you deserve. With its beautifully simple interface, AVAIL makes it easy to to manage, organize, find and use your information. Designed by designers for designers and engineers, the AVAIL platform takes advantage of visual acuity, allowing for a visual audience to identify what they need in a couple clicks. To learn more visit http://getavail.com
01:08:4126/05/2023
115: ‘The First Level of Engagement’, with Campbell Yule
Campbell Yule of Cerulean Labs (makers of the Spaces App) joins the podcast to talk about how they are putting a spin on the act of sketching with modern digital tools and analytics, bringing the fun part back to designing, not trying to do everything, the ability to work offline, collaboration and sharing, the magic of sketching in front of clients, iteration in design, and more.To learn more about the guest, see the full show notes with links, find more episodes, and find the past guests on the TRXL podcast please visit https://trxl.coMentioned in this episode:Sponsor: ConfluenceConfluence is an intimate, invite-only conference event for AEC professionals and technology providers to discuss industry trends and ideas, together. Learn more at https://getavail.com/confluence/Sponsor: AVAILAVAIL is the content management system you deserve. With its beautifully simple interface, AVAIL makes it easy to to manage, organize, find and use your information. Designed by designers for designers and engineers, the AVAIL platform takes advantage of visual acuity, allowing for a visual audience to identify what they need in a couple clicks. To learn more visit http://getavail.com
01:03:1116/05/2023
114: ‘Technological Telekinesis’, with Dr. Madeline Gannon
Dr. Madeline Gannon of ATONATON joins the podcast to talk about the potential of robots and machines as they relate to us humans, the difference between programming robots to do a task versus creating an interaction model (AKA how to talk to machines), how working with robotics has led to what she describes as “moving matter with our minds”, her next endeavor with cable driven robots, her work on the continuum of creating intelligent and autonomous machines, and more.To learn more about the guest, see the full show notes with links, find more episodes, and find the past guests on the TRXL podcast please visit https://trxl.coMentioned in this episode:Sponsor: ConfluenceConfluence is an intimate, invite-only conference event for AEC professionals and technology providers to discuss industry trends and ideas, together. Learn more at https://getavail.com/confluence/Sponsor: AVAILAVAIL is the content management system you deserve. With its beautifully simple interface, AVAIL makes it easy to to manage, organize, find and use your information. Designed by designers for designers and engineers, the AVAIL platform takes advantage of visual acuity, allowing for a visual audience to identify what they need in a couple clicks. To learn more visit http://getavail.com
52:1903/05/2023
113: ‘Surprises Are Not Good’, with Robert Yuen
Robert Yuen of Monograph joins the podcast to talk about economic uncertainty including inflation and interest rates, how they affect architecture and engineering practices, Monograph’s A/E strategic risk report for 2023, how to get ahead of the (likely) upcoming challenges in regards to business foundations, culture, and talent retention, the notion of recalibrating business, the true value of relationships with staff and clients in practice, technology adoption strategies, what’s next for Monograph, and more.To learn more about the guest, see the full show notes with links, find more episodes, and find the past guests on the TRXL podcast please visit https://trxl.coMentioned in this episode:Sponsor: AVAILAVAIL is the content management system you deserve. With its beautifully simple interface, AVAIL makes it easy to to manage, organize, find and use your information. Designed by designers for designers and engineers, the AVAIL platform takes advantage of visual acuity, allowing for a visual audience to identify what they need in a couple clicks. To learn more visit http://getavail.comSponsor: ConfluenceConfluence is an intimate, invite-only conference event for AEC professionals and technology providers to discuss industry trends and ideas, together. Learn more at https://getavail.com/confluence/
46:1325/04/2023
112: ‘Start With a Better Framework’, with Christine Williamson
Christine Williamson of Building Science Fight Club joins the podcast to talk about data versus wisdom, the culture of saying ‘no’ in architecture, Instagram as a platform for knowledge transfer and teaching, the reality of every building being a prototype, mentorship (or a lack-thereof) in the profession, the “Kardashianization” of social media and the user’s expectations of creators on those platforms, getting back to first principles thinking and teaching, the idea of ‘code minimum’ as an analogy of architectural education, building science for architects, and having better frameworks for learning the fundamentals of practicing architecture so one can go farther, faster.To learn more about the guest, see the full show notes with links, find more episodes, and find the past guests on the TRXL podcast please visit https://trxl.coMentioned in this episode:Sponsor: ConfluenceConfluence is an intimate, invite-only conference event for AEC professionals and technology providers to discuss industry trends and ideas, together. The conference is going on the road in 2023 to reach a broader audience with one-day regional events in Los Angeles and New York City. Learn more at https://getavail.com/confluence/Sponsor: TRXL+ MembershipWith a TRXL+ membership you will get your own private feed for ad-free episodes of the podcast, the show notes right in your podcast app and in your inbox, your own ad-free copy of every TRXL AEC/tech newsletter delivered directly to your inbox, and additional member-only content over time. Get $20 off your first year when you sign up today. Go to https://trxl.co/launch20Sponsor: AVAILAVAIL is the content management system you deserve. With its beautifully simple interface, AVAIL makes it easy to to manage, organize, find and use your information. Designed by designers for designers and engineers, the AVAIL platform takes advantage of visual acuity, allowing for a visual audience to identify what they need in a couple clicks. To learn more visit http://getavail.comSponsor: ConfluenceConfluence is an intimate, invite-only conference event for AEC professionals and technology providers to discuss industry trends and ideas, together. Learn more at https://getavail.com/confluence/
56:2518/04/2023
111: ‘Seeing What Sticks’, with Mark Thorley and David Flynn
Mark Thorley and David Flynn of KOPE join the podcast to talk about ways in which we can move forward as an industry, digital tools, roadblocks, the value of the people behind building products and building relationships with them, offsite construction, prefabrication, how labor shortages, rising material prices, and supply chain problems are catalysts of change, configurators, improving decision making with embedded logic, and the KOPE platform.To learn more about the guests, see the full show notes with links, find more episodes, and find the past guests on the TRXL podcast please visit https://trxl.coMentioned in this episode:Sponsor: TRXL+TRXL is now offering memberships. That’s right, you can now *directly* support what we’re doing here on the TRXL podcast.
With a TRXL+ membership you will get your own private feed for ad-free episodes of the podcast, the show notes right *in your podcast app* and in your inbox, your own ad-free copy of every TRXL AEC/tech newsletter delivered directly to your inbox, and additional member-only content over time.
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01:06:5211/04/2023
110: ‘Throwing a Stone into the Future’, with Melodie Yashar
Melodie Yashar of ICON joins the podcast to talk about:Earth and Space architecturethe glacial pace of “traditional” architectureher work on competitions for NASA that led becoming a Space ArchitectBIM on Marshow she got connected to ICONher work at ICON leading the architecture and building performance teamlarge gantry-based 3d printing for wall systemsICON’s strategic partnerships on 3d printed housingprocuring building permits for 3d printed housingICON’s upcoming universal housing prototype competitionand moreTo learn more about the guest, get the full show notes with links, find more episodes, and see past guests on the TRXL podcast please visit https://trxl.coMentioned in this episode:Sponsor: TRXL+TRXL is now offering memberships. That’s right, you can now *directly* support what we’re doing here on the TRXL podcast.
With a TRXL+ membership you will get your own private feed for ad-free episodes of the podcast, the show notes right *in your podcast app* and in your inbox, your own ad-free copy of every TRXL AEC/tech newsletter delivered directly to your inbox, and additional member-only content over time.
Special launch offer: Get $20 off your first year when you sign up today at https://trxl.co/launch20
57:1328/03/2023
109: ‘Parametrically Achievable’, with Roger Krulak
DescriptionRoger Krulak of FullStack Modular joins the podcast to talk about:FullStack Modular's design to manufacturing approachhow they achieve their deliverables using parametric design toolsthe typical inefficiency of development that drives innovation at FullStack Modularthe degree to which the building industry is, in Roger’s words, a “big monster”Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA)the goal of getting the entire team all on the same side of the tableindustrialized constructionand other topicsFor full show notes, more episodes, and past guests on the TRXL podcast please visit https://trxl.coMentioned in this episode:Sponsor: TRXL+TRXL is now offering memberships. That’s right, you can now *directly* support what we’re doing here on the TRXL podcast.
With a TRXL+ membership you will get your own private feed for ad-free episodes of the podcast, the show notes right *in your podcast app* and in your inbox, your own ad-free copy of every TRXL AEC/tech newsletter delivered directly to your inbox, and additional member-only content over time.
Special launch offer: Get $20 off your first year when you sign up today at https://trxl.co/launch20
53:0321/03/2023
Replay – ‘A Growth Mindset’, with Ellen Bensky
In this special replay episode, Ellen Bensky of Turner Fleischer Architects joins the podcast to talk about how she and her team built a teaching organization and a learning culture, their experience in how that effectively works within the construct of a firm, the benefits that result when a firm doesn't require its staff to have utilization targets, the difference between knowledge and data, who should teach in an organization, the importance of feedback loops, and more.Please rate ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and review TRXL podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you listen) and don't forget to subscribe and share this episode if you enjoyed it!LinksEllen Bensky on LinkedInTurner Fleischer Architects websiteTurner Fleischer on LinkedInTurner Fleischer on TwitterEllen's KA Connect 2018 Presentation: The Hidden Benefits of Developing a Teaching OrganizationCheck out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorContent is more than Revit families. If it's digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at https://getavail.com and future-proof your firm's technology investment.
01:03:3801/02/2023
Replay – ‘Outcomes and Outputs’, with John Turner
In this special replay episode, John Turner of Gafcon Digital joins the podcast to talk about digital twins and their value proposition in the total building lifecycle, who is—and who isn't—involved (that probably should be) in digital twins, risk aversion & business models, the internet of things & the internet of actions, the 'digital thread', and more.Please rate ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and review TRXL podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you listen) and don't forget to subscribe and share this episode if you enjoyed it!LinksDigital Twin ConsortiumGafcon's Digital Twin/Cyberbuild ApproachLean manufacturing (Wikipedia)Check out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorContent is more than Revit families. If it’s digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at https://getavail.com and future-proof your firm’s technology investment.
01:01:0825/01/2023
Replay – ‘What Other Dials Do You Have to Turn’, with Phil Bernstein
In 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 Seattle 2019)Architectural tech, practice, and education in Charleston!Phil’s articles that elaborate more on the topics in this episode:Phil Bernstein Shares Ten Thoughts on the Future of PracticeWhy the Field of Architecture Needs a New Business ModelCheck out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorContent is more than Revit families. If it’s digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at https://getavail.com and future-proof your firm’s technology investment.
56:0018/01/2023
Replay – ‘Punctuated Equilibrium’, with Anthony Hauck
In this special replay episode, 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 WilkersonThe Power Broker: Robert Moses and the Fall of New York by Robert A. CaroThe Winter of Our Discontent by John SteinbeckCheck out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorContent is more than Revit families. If it’s digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at https://getavail.com and future-proof your firm’s technology investment.
01:12:3611/01/2023
Replay – ‘A Healthy Dose of Skepticism’, with Nathan Miller
In this special replay episode, 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 postNathan 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 Susskind and Daniel Susskind (Bookshop)YouTube links and channel recommendations:Nate's NXT BUILD 2020 presentation (YouTube)Proving Ground's YouTube channelColin FurzeAdam Savage's TestedThe HacksmithAlien ExoskeletonLightsaber episodeTRXL episode 018: ‘That Perfect Kind of Venn Diagram’, with Dane StokesProject Anklebiter forum thread on 914 WorldCheck out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTube<a href="mailto:[email protected]?subject=TRXL%20feedback" rel="noopener noreferrer"...
01:26:4704/01/2023
Replay – ‘That Perfect Kind of Venn Diagram’, with Dane Stokes
In this special replay episode, Dane Stokes of ZGF Architects 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.LinksYourDesk University with Dane StokesRhino.Inside by McNeelAIA Technology and Practice community (TAP)Colin Furze (YouTube)Dane's websiteCheck out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorContent is more than Revit families. If it’s digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at https://getavail.com and future-proof your firm’s technology investment.
01:14:5628/12/2022
Replay – ‘Creating Opportunities for Collisions’, with Eric Reinholdt
In this special replay episode, Eric Reinholdt of 30X40 Design Workshop 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. Links30x40 Design Workshop - Eric's web siteEric's YouTube channelA Choice to MakeEvan's YouTube channelArchispeak at CONSTRUCT - YouTube as a productivity toolRoosevelt's "The Man in the Arena"Eric's booksIra Glass on one's taste exceeding one's abilitySteve Jobs on connecting the dotsDieter RamsWerner Herzog and his Masterclass on FilmmakingPeter ZumthorMaking versus managingFive Finger Death PunchIn Flames (Swedish melodic death metal)Nils FrahmCoheed and CambriaDerek Sivers podcastTom Hegen - photographer of impossible landscapesFIRE movement - Financial Independence, Retire EarlyThe Simple Path to Wealth: Your road map to financial independence and a rich, free lifeEvery Tool's a Hammer by Adam SavageCheck out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube...
01:05:2621/12/2022
108: ‘Systematization Before Automation’, with Oliver David (OD) Krieg
Oliver David (OD) Krieg of Intelligent City joins the podcast to talk about topics at the intersection of computational design, robotic fabrication, and turn-key urban housing as a product. We begin with OD’s journey from school at ICD in Germany to where he is currently at Intelligent City, the value and benefits of bottom-up as opposed to top-down initiatives, moving away from project thinking to a product company, navigating risk versus reward in manufacturing, design for manufacture and assembly (DFMA) and industrialized construction, prefab in relation to mass timber highrise, density, housing, sustainability, and carbon neutrality, where parametric design fits into the process, the definition of parametric manufacturing and mass customization, what it’s like building an industry from scratch, building architecture on top of tech in relation to a tech-first company (versus a project-first or architecture-first company), and why systematization must occur before automation.LinksOD on LinkedInOD on TwitterOD on InstagramOD’s website (highly recommended!)Finger-jointed plate panel pavilionIntelligent City websiteIntelligent City on LinkedInIntelligent City on TwitterIntelligent City on InstagramCAD’s Boring Future and Why it’s Exciting by Daniel Davis (re: the fat middle)Additional TRXL episodes referenced in the conversation:TRXL 063 - ‘The Thicc Middle’, with Daniel DavisTRXL 100 - ‘Negative Compound Interest’, with Paul WintourCheck out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorContent is more than Revit families. If it’s digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at https://getavail.com and future-proof your firm’s technology investment.
01:35:3914/12/2022
107: ‘Quasi-Irreversible Investment’, with Anthony Frausto-Robledo
Anthony Frausto-Robledo of Architosh joins the podcast to talk about two of his recent articles highlighting Autodesk. The first article is an interview with Autodesk CEO Andrew Anagnost and the topic is their Autodesk University announcement of the next generation industry cloud platform for AEC called Forma. The second article is about the recent Nordic Open Letter penned by several significant architectural associations that was recently delivered to Autodesk’s CEO regarding Revit development and value as subscription costs have continued to rise. We also discuss a bit of Disruption Theory, network effects and positive externalities, switching costs and the sunk cost fallacy, how academia fits into the puzzle of technology training and the profession’s expectations, how technology developers fit into the puzzle of professional practice operations in regards to dependency on the tech to fulfill business deliverables, dominance and power, Superman syndrome, and a short lesson in railroad track gauges.LinksAnthony on LinkedInAnthony on TwitterArchitosh websiteAnthony's free Xpresso email newsletterArchitosh on LinkedInArchitosh on InstagramAutodesk Begins New Era for Future of Architecture (Architosh)The Revit Open Letter Through the Lens of QWERTY-Nomics (Architosh)Nordic Open Letter (AEC Mag)European Open Letter (AEC Mag)Clayton Christensen's theory on innovative disruption (Wikipedia)Sunk cost fallacy explainedEconomist Paul A. David's landmark Clio and the Economics of QWERTYEuropean Construction Industry Federation (FIEC) position paper on lack of competition in the AEC software industryHow to lose a monopoly (Benedict Evans)Nobody Gets Fired For Buying IBM (Forbes)A History of Track Gauge<a...
01:30:3807/12/2022
106: ‘Aligning Ambitious Ideas’, with Gabe Paez
Gabe Paez of Autodesk joins the podcast to talk about the intersection of humans and immersive technologies, the magic of experiencing ideas together, shared reality, the difficulty of change in relation to new tools and workflows, the value of working in different ways, the (controversial) notion of having fun at work, Extended Reality (XR) as it relates to remote work, shortening the distance between an idea and an experience, experiential tools, the value of collaboration, synchronous and asynchronous work on projects, interactive and manipulatable environments, persistence of virtual environments, and more.LinksGabe on LinkedInGabe on TwitterAutodesk on LinkedInAutodesk on TwitterAutodesk on InstagramAutodesk Extended Reality (XR)The Wild websiteIrisVR websiteTRXL 065: ‘Designing the Designer’, with Andreea CojocaruCheck out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmail
01:15:3030/11/2022
105: ‘Pick Your Niche’, with Ian Janicki
Ian Janicki of Homestead joins the podcast to talk about what architecture schools have been and still are focused on versus what opportunities exist because of recent changes in legislation (California’s SB 9), the importance of infill—especially for solving the housing crisis, why architects should consider learning real estate, how to make more developers, entrepreneurship in the architectural profession, making the case for why we should be wrapping our collective heads around the potential of architecture as product and how to scale an idea to affect change, how to protect a business to avoid what Ian calls “the lumpiness of the profession”, NIMBY-ism and YIMBY-ism, and more.LinksIan’s CalendlyArchitect & Developer: A Guide to Self-Initiating Projects by James Petty AIA (Amazon)Otto ADU websiteCalifornia Senate Bill 9 (The California Home Act)Ian on LinkedInIan on TwitterHomestead websiteHomestead on TwitterHomestead on LinkedInPrevious TRXL episodes referenced in the conversation:046: ‘The Moment’, with Ian Janicki067: ‘Ignoring the Warning Signs’, with Samuel Schneider of HomesteadCheck out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmail
01:09:0123/11/2022
104: ‘Going Deeper Than the Surface We’re Scratching’, with Michael Ermann
Michael Ermann of Virginia Tech and Amber Book joins the podcast to talk about intuition and meaning, the necessity for architects to go deeper than ever before, how the profession is ignoring market forces, and we have a critical conversation about architectural education and practice.LinksMichael on LinkedInMichael’s websiteMichael & Amber Book on TwitterAmber Book websiteAmber Book on InstagramCheck out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorContent is more than Revit families. If it’s digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at https://getavail.com and future-proof your firm’s technology investment.
01:24:1816/11/2022
103: ‘Through the Abstraction Ladder’, with Kyle Bernhardt
Kyle Bernhardt of TestFit joins the podcast to talk about his career spanning from school to Autodesk to TestFit, leadership, communication, bridging between different groups within an organization, discussion about the unchangeable soul of an app, reducing friction in our processes, addressing unmet expectations, new chapters and new opportunities during one’s career, and so much more.LinksKyle on LinkedInKyle on TwitterTestFit websiteTestFit on LinkedInTestFit on TwitterTestFit REX (Real Estate Execution Model) blog postClifton Harness (CEO of TestFit) on TRXLTRXL 005: ’BIM is a T-Rex‘, with Clifton HarnessTRXL 048: ‘How it Started; How it’s Going’, with Ian Keough and Clifton HarnessTRXL 067: ‘Ignoring the Warning Signs’, with Samuel Schneider (Financial approach in architecture reference)Archispeak 279: An Indictment of the Built Environment (Heatherwick article reference)Check out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorContent is more than Revit families. If it’s digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at https://getavail.com and future-proof your firm’s technology investment.
01:17:3809/11/2022
102: ‘There’s So Much to Do’, with Doris Sung
Doris Sung of DOSU Studio Architecture joins the podcast to talk about her research and entrepreneurial forays into smart materials and more specifically her work with thermal bi-metal, her journey creating building products that don’t require electrical or mechanical infrastructure, teaching in architecture and the upcoming USC undergraduate degree for entrepreneurialism, and more.LinksDoris on LinkedInDOSU Studio on TwitterDOSU Studio on InstagramDOSU Studio websiteTBM self-shading window systemsCheck out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorContent is more than Revit families. If it’s digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at https://getavail.com and future-proof your firm’s technology investment.
49:0902/11/2022
101: ‘Finding Better Ways’, with Jordan Rogove and Wayne Norbeck
Special guests Jordan Rogove and Wayne Norbeck lead two NYC-based firms: DXA Studio and Liv Connected. They join the podcast to talk about using prefab modular as a strategy for the delivery of productized architecture, how architecture can save people’s lives, the ‘volumetric modular’ system they’ve developed, the benefits of prefab, the value of their tight collaboration with a dedicated and experienced fabrication outfit, the importance of creating a sense of purpose in their work, and more.LinksJordan on LinkedInWayne on LinkedInDXA studio websiteDXA studio on LinkedInDXA studio on InstagramLiv Connected websiteLiv Connected on LinkedInLiv Connected on InstagramCheck out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorContent is more than Revit families. If it’s digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at https://getavail.com and future-proof your firm’s technology investment.
01:16:2426/10/2022
100: ‘Negative Compound Interest’, with Paul Wintour
Special guest Paul Wintour of Parametric Monkey joins the podcast to talk about his description of the gap that exists in the profession between innovation and adoption, just how far behind we really are and how much work there is to do to catch up, technical debt in architectural practice, the reality that most digital tools that are developed in firms are incomplete and unused, transactions versus relationships, recalibrating practice, and more.LinksTRXL Episode Database (TED)Paul on LinkedInParametric Monkey websiteParametric Monkey on LinkedInParametric Monkey on TwitterTechnical Debt: Architecture’s Ticking Time Bomb by Paul WintourIncomplete and unused: Design Technology’s dirty secret by Paul WintourWhy Companies Do “Innovation Theater” Instead of Actual Innovation by Steve Blank (Harvard Business Review)Donald Rumsfeld’s quote on known unknowns (goodreads)TRXL 093: ‘Continuous Improvement Culture’, with Matt WashMetric MonkeyCheck out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorContent is more than Revit families. If it’s digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at https://getavail.com and future-proof your firm’s technology investment.
01:08:0319/10/2022
099: ‘Permission for a New Paradigm’, with Adam Wilbrecht
Special 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)AIA 2022 Digital Practice DocumentsEnvironmental, Social and Governance (ESG) (Deloitte)Blockchain (Wikipedia)Dusty Robotics websiteISO 19650Marlon Blackwell’s Lawsuit Sets the Bar for Design Copyright by Phil Bernstein, FAIATRXL 033: ‘What Other Dials Do You Have to Turn’, with Phil BernsteinThe Future of the Professions by Richard and Daniel Susskind (Amazon)Architecture | Design | Data by Phil Bernstein, FAIA (Amazon)Randy Deutsch’s websiteTRXL 004: ’What Else You Got‘, with Randy DeutschTRXL 042: ‘When You Zoom Out’, with Randy DeutschCheck out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitter<a href="https://linkedin.com/in/evantroxel" rel="noopener noreferrer"...
01:17:4212/10/2022
098: ‘Democratizing Design Freedom’, with Platt Boyd
Special guest Platt Boyd of Branch Technology joins the podcast to talk about how the company began, their purpose, working with robotics, cellular fabrication, parametric design and design freedom, their cross-disciplinary team, innovation through collaboration, stewardship, leadership and core values, focus, what’s next, and more.LinksPlatt on LinkedInPlatt on TwitterBranch Technology websiteBranch Technology on LinkedInBranch Technology on TwitterBranch Technology on InstagramCheck out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorContent is more than Revit families. If it’s digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at https://getavail.com and future-proof your firm’s technology investment.
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097: ‘Compounding Effects’, with Nat MacDonald
Special guest Nat MacDonald of TestFit joins the podcast to talk about how Nat defines what he calls the people-process-problem, what it means to be a product manager at TestFit, the evolution of TestFit as a generative platform from parking all the way to residential subdivision (what they call “from towers to town homes”), the magic of the software, the future of a better feasibility ecosystem with their upcoming REX product, some real talk about the fragmentation of the industry and how messy the problem really is, and more.LinksNat on LinkedInNat on TwitterTestFit websiteTestFit on LinkedInTestFit on TwitterTestFit on InstagramOVERKILL (AutoCad command)Nat’s Twitter threadThe Hustle Architect on TwitterTestFit REX - Building A Better Feasibility Ecosystem: The Real Estate Execution (REX) ModelCheck out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorContent is more than Revit families. If it’s digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at https://getavail.com and future-proof your firm’s technology investment.
01:04:5228/09/2022
096: ‘Carapace Pavilion’, with Douglas Noble
Special guest Douglas Noble of the USC School of Architecture joins the podcast to talk about a student-led design, fabrication, and construction project that was recently installed in Joshua Tree National Park. We cover the entire process including design, the technology involved, collaboration with consultants, working with the thin shell concrete prefab team at Clark Pacific, logistics and transportation, and installation. LinksDoug on LinkedInDoug on TwitterDoug on InstagramUSC on LinkedInUSC School of Architecture websiteUSC School of Architecture on TwitterCarapace PavilionInstallation time-lapse videoUSC Architecture Students Built This: The Carapace PavilionThe Carapace Pavilion Points North (LinkedIn)Secrets of the Carapace: Apertures (LinkedIn)Secrets of the Carapace: Shadows (LinkedIn)Carapace Pavilion vs Boeing 737 (LinkedIn)Carapace Pavilion: Framing Two Views (LinkedIn)Carapace Pavilion: Shell Thickness (LinkedIn)Check out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTube<a href="mailto:[email protected]?subject=TRXL%20feedback" rel="noopener
01:10:1020/09/2022
095: ‘Super Janky’, with John Pierson
Special guest John Pierson of Parallax Team joins the podcast to talk about the history of his blog and how he made a name for himself through his contributions to the open source design technology community, the origin story of how he became interested in Dynamo and Revit and where that path has led, John’s favorite Dynamo packages, developing tools in the open source community, and more.LinksJohn on LinkedInJohn on TwitterParallax Team websiteParallax Team on LinkedInParallax Team on TwitterLink to the Revit add-ins John mentioned (GitHub)John’s Dynamo packages Rhythm and MonocleAutodesk UniversityJohn’s recommended Dynamo packages: Clockwork, Archi+lab, Spring Nodes, LunchboxHyparr/place (Reddit)More TRXL Podcast episodesCheck out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmail
01:09:2613/09/2022
094: ‘Reinventing the Wheel’, with Johan Hanegraaf
Special guest Johan Hanegraaf of Arkio joins the podcast to talk about developing design tools for a fully immersive VR environment with new paradigms in UI/UX when combined with 6 degrees of freedom, the values and real world application of real-time spatial collaboration, real-time remote collaboration without a ‘sync button’, the current and next iteration of VR hardware, and more.LinksJohan on LinkedInJohan on TwitterArkio websiteArkio on LinkedInArkio on TwitterArkio on InstagramCheck out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorContent is more than Revit families. If it’s digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at https://getavail.com and future-proof your firm’s technology investment.
01:12:4806/09/2022
093: ‘Continuous Improvement Culture’, with Matt Wash
Special guest Matt Wash of Bimbeats joins the podcast to talk about how architecture and engineering firms are (or in many cases are not) quantifying inefficient workflows and what that means to their businesses—not just for the bottom line but also for the quality of the staff experience, the real and potential benefits of data analysis on projects and the skills, tools, workflows, and behaviors used to deliver them, the massive amount of duplication of work in the industry and what can be done about removing the waste in order to make room to add value back into the system, change management in regard to technology within firms, the health of the business and the real impact it has on the potential to improve people’s lives who are doing the work, and more.LinksMatt on LinkedInMatt on TwitterBimbeats websiteBimbeats on TwitterBimbeats on LinkedInPaul Wintour’s blog articles: Incomplete and unused: Design Technology’s dirty secret & Technical debt: Architecture’s ticking time bombSchedule a demo of BimbeatsCheck out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorContent is more than Revit families. If it’s digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at https://getavail.com and future-proof your firm’s technology investment.
01:22:2030/08/2022
092: ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’, with Roderick Bates
Special guest Roderick Bates of Enscape joins the podcast to talk about his current research foray into the Metaverse including the different locations that exist today, the potential the Metaverse may or may not have for architects and what value they could bring to it, some of the ethical implications architects practicing or creating content for the Metaverse should be thinking about, the positive and negative impacts of immersion including the possibility for manipulation in these kinds of environments, the architectural tech stack currently needed to become a creator in the Metaverse, proactive architectural business model opportunities in relation to the Metaverse, and more.LinksRoderick on LinkedInWebinar: Digital Twins, Metaverse, Carbon Awareness: Trends Impacting AEC in 2022 and Beyond by Roderick Bates (Enscape blog)Enscape release 3.4Enscape for MacMona (Official Discord server for the Mona Metaverse)Decentraland (Official Discord server for the Decentraland Metaverse)Somnium Space (Official Discord server for the Somnium Space Metaverse)Cryptovoxels | Invite link (Official Discord server for the Cryptovoxels Metaverse)The Sandbox (Official Discord server for the The Sandbox Metaverse)Renovi (Discord server for Renovi, a NFT marketplace for architects, 3D designers and developers in the Metaverse)Architecting the Metaverse | Invite link (Community about architecting the metaverse on Discord)MetaArchitects Hub (Platform-agnostic community for building and developing Metaverse Architecture on Discord)r/Architecture (Reddit community Discord channel specifically for the Metaverse)Elders React to HTC Vive VR (YouTube)Check out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitter<a href="https://linkedin.com/in/evantroxel" rel="noopener noreferrer"...
01:14:4623/08/2022
091: ‘We’re Not Serious Enough’, with Mostapha Roudsari
Special guest Mostapha Roudsari of Ladybug Tools joins the podcast to talk about the evolution of AEC design software, whether architects are asking the right questions during design, why design optimization matters in architecture especially in relation to climate change and resiliency, the origin and evolution of Ladybug Tools and their new Pollination apps and cloud service, and more.LinksMostapha on LinkedInMostapha on TwitterMostapha’s YouTube channelLadybug Tools websiteLadybug Tools on LinkedInLadybug Tools on YouTubePollination websiteHoneybeeButterflyDragonflyAdrian Smith Gordon Gill ArchitectureTRXL 007: ‘Reinventing the Wheel’, with Konrad SobonCheck out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorContent is more than Revit families. If it's digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at https://getavail.com and future-proof your firm's technology investment.
01:20:3016/08/2022
090: ‘Seeing the Patterns’, with Roman Gorshkov
Special guest Roman Gorshkov of Kettle Collective and The Brief joins the podcast to talk about the reasons why they have invested in the development of The Brief (links below) in an effort to help their developer clients visualize the numbers of the project in more meaningful ways some of which include enhancing the decision-making process and to aid in making design changes less painful for the people doing the work on the project. We also talk about how Roman got his start in design technology with Rhino and Grasshopper and was inspired along the way by tools like City Engine, and how and why he went the route of using Unity as a development platform to ultimately put The Brief on iPads. And finally, we talk about a few apps on iPad that round out a useful design-centric ecosystem.LinksRoman on LinkedInThe Brief Space on LinkedInThe Brief Space websiteKettle Collective websiteKettle Collective on LinkedInKettle Colective on TwitterCheck out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorContent is more than Revit families. If it's digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at https://getavail.com and future-proof your firm's technology investment.
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089: ‘Pick Your Battles’, with Altaf Ganihar
Special guest Altaf Ganihar of Snaptrude joins the podcast to talk about the lack of empathy within architectural firm leadership and the staff who are doing the work, the convergence of design tools, how entrenched the profession is in “the way we’ve always done things”, the importance of feedback loops in project design and software development, how important synchronous and/or asynchronous collaboration is in modern design software, what some strategies are that can be employed in a firm to switch from one software platform to another (an enormous hurdle in the profession no matter the size of the firm), the idea of a “building operating system for construction”, and more. LinksAltaf on LinkedInAltaf on TwitterSnaptrude websiteSnaptrude on LinkedInSnaptrude on TwitterSnaptrude on YouTubeCheck out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorContent is more than Revit families. If it's digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at https://getavail.com and future-proof your firm's technology investment.
01:06:3502/08/2022
088: ‘It All Dies on the Same Hill’, with Jason Gardner
Special guest Jason Gardner of Populous joins the podcast to talk about the people side of the business when it comes to implementing technology in an architectural practice. Also discussed: the personal experience of clients, the internal design team, and sporting event fans in the context of technology used to solve problems and deliver architectural projects; the impacts of more tech versus less tech on the people who work in an architectural practice; how their technology team goes about implementing tech in an international design firm; how Populous goes beyond architecture in the services they offer; and more.Please rate ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and review TRXL podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you listen) and don't forget to subscribe and share this episode if you enjoyed it!LinksJason on LinkedInJason on TwitterPopulous on LinkedInPopulous on TwitterPopulous websiteSoFi Stadium (ArchDaily)Field of Dreams gameCheck out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorContent is more than Revit families. If it's digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at https://getavail.com and future-proof your firm's technology investment.
01:28:1826/07/2022
087: ‘The Drumbeat of Change’, with Robert DeMillo and Jilbert El-Zmetr
Special guests Robert DeMillo and Jilbert El-Zmetr join the podcast to talk about why they were interested in solving problems in AEC with their varying technology backgrounds, their vision and implementation of a bespoke cloud computing platform, why it was important for the firm to take team collaboration to the next level via the cloud, and more.Please rate ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and review TRXL podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you listen) and don't forget to subscribe and share this episode if you enjoyed it!LinksRobert on LinkedInJilbert on LinkedInSOM websiteSOM on LinkedInCheck out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorContent is more than Revit families. If it's digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at https://getavail.com and future-proof your firm's technology investment.
01:01:4919/07/2022
086: ‘Here to Do the Hard Thing’, with Robert Yuen
Special guest Robert Yuen of Monograph joins the podcast to talk about wide-ranging topics including leadership in the profession and how it’s often mistakenly designated by seniority or title, how to protect firm culture, and how Monograph is designing productivity apps for architects that focus on the experience and are as frictionless as possible. We also touch on Monograph’s ‘Section Cut’ conference and ongoing podcast and webinar series, their willingness to create and curate a Practice Operations (#PracticeOps) resource library for the profession, and so much more.LinksRobert on LinkedInRobert on TwitterMonograph websiteMonograph’s podcastMonograph’s webinarsMonograph’s resource & reference libraryMonograph on LinkedInMonograph on TwitterArchispeak 267: Experiences with Starlink on the roadCheck out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorsStart implementing powerful systems for the profitability you need and the freedom you want. Join Douglas Tieger, FAIA for the next Designing Your Business Masterclass, brought to you by BQE CORE. Every live masterclass session is free and includes AIA continuing education credit. Register now at bqe.com/masterclass.Content is more than Revit families. If it's digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at https://getavail.com and future-proof your firm's technology investment.
01:11:2907/06/2022
085: ‘The Rigor of Information’, with Wassim Jabi
Special guest Wassim Jabi of Topologic BIM joins the podcast to talk about how Topologic grew out of a need to build lightweight models that are adept at representing space rather than merely components and assemblies of manufactured parts, the notion of a spatial vocabulary and creating a ‘dictionary of dictionaries’ in architectural design software, why the concepts in Topologic have incredible utility for practitioners today, the value of Topologic and the library being open source, how it works and what the existing platforms that it works within are (including the excitement around other open source software including FreeCAD, Blender, and BlenderBIM), making the case for why there’s no risk in using open source software, why the Topologic team is rethinking the BIM process by going from simplicity to complexity rather than how other BIM platforms force us to make something complex up front which in turn makes it more difficult to change things later, how this approach gives the design team the ability to ask the model questions and get meaningful answers, the idea of ‘material passports’ and the blockchain, how digital twins fit into this from an owner’s point of view, where things might be headed in the future with this groundwork that’s been laid, and more. Please rate ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and review TRXL podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you listen) and don't forget to subscribe and share this episode if you enjoyed it!LinksWassim on TwitterWassim on LinkedInTopologic websiteWassim & Topologic on GitHubWassim Jabi on YourDesk University (YouTube)Parametric Design for Architecture by Wassim Jabi (Amazon)TestFitBlenderBlenderBIMSverchok add-on for Blender (GitHub)Speckle SystemsOpen CascadeCheck out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTube<a href="mailto:[email protected]?subject=TRXL%20feedback" rel="noopener noreferrer"...
01:11:4431/05/2022
084: ‘There’s No One to Blame’, with Eitan Tsarfati
Special guest Eitan Tsarfati of Swapp joins the podcast to talk about the value proposition of the training and role of an architect (and the practice of architecture in general) in regards to solving complex problems versus spending valuable time drafting, the role that tools currently play in the architectural practice and how it could be very different, existing business models including the ‘time-for-money paradox’ most firms operate within and how AI and automation is significantly challenging the status quo, how his latest venture called SWAPP is capable of doing in seconds what has traditionally taken weeks or months, and more.Please rate ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and review TRXL podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you listen) and don't forget to subscribe and share this episode if you enjoyed it!LinksEitan on LinkedInEitan on TwitterSWAPP websiteSWAPP on LinkedInSWAPP on TwitterSmiling curve (Wikipedia)Smiling curve diagram - value added along the global value chain (ResearchGate)Check out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorsContent is more than Revit families. If it's digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at https://getavail.com and future-proof your firm's technology investment. Start implementing powerful systems for the profitability you need and the freedom you want. Join Douglas Tieger, FAIA for the next Designing Your Business Masterclass, brought to you by BQE CORE. Every live masterclass session is free and includes AIA continuing education credit. Register now at bqe.com/masterclass.
01:12:3324/05/2022
083: ‘The First Slap in the Face’, with Paul Petrunia
Special guest Paul Petrunia of Archinect joins the podcast to talk about the so-called early days of the internet and how Archinect began coinciding with Paul’s architectural education at SCI-Arc. But the real reason for talking with Paul was to dig into why Archinect was originally started and how the community has evolved over the years—especially in the larger landscape of social media, podcasting, and blogging. We also discuss the role of an entity like Archinect having and expressing their values on the internet as guideposts for a community, the idea of YourName versus pseudonyms on platforms in regards to expressing one’s thoughts and cancel culture, the civility or lack thereof in conversations online today, the different ways in which people communicate online, the underpinnings of the counterculture at SCI-Arc and Archinect, the effects of social media on one’s mental health, and so much more.Please rate ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and review TRXL podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you listen) and don't forget to subscribe and share this episode if you enjoyed it!LinksPaul on LinkedInArchinect websiteControversy at SCI-Arc over labor practices leads to faculty members placed on leave. Isolated incident or a wake up call for the industry at large?The SCI-Arc toxic culture topic on Archispeak: episode 260 & episode 262Check out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorsStart implementing powerful systems for the profitability you need and the freedom you want. Join Douglas Tieger, FAIA for the next Designing Your Business Masterclass, brought to you by BQE CORE. Every live masterclass session is free and includes AIA continuing education credit. Register now at bqe.com/masterclass.Content is more than Revit families. If it's digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at https://getavail.com and future-proof your firm's technology investment.
01:02:5117/05/2022
082: ‘Everything Going According to Plan’, with Reid Senescu
Special guest Reid Senescu of Doxel AI joins the podcast to talk about his path from structural engineer to VP of Product, how and why the company has pivoted in the last few years, how they use machine learning and computer vision to scan buildings in a fraction of the time than was previously required on site, how the BIM model plays a role in their service, who their current and future customers are, efficiencies gained in the construction scheduling space with their tech, how Doxel is positioned to be known as the ‘decision fabric’ of a construction project, how their products could play a role in providing a feedback loop for architects and other members of the design team, and more.Please rate ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and review TRXL podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you listen) and don't forget to subscribe and share this episode if you enjoyed it!LinksReid on LinkedInDoxel on LinkedInDoxel on TwitterDoxel websiteDoxel blog: 360 Degree Cameras & VSLAMCheck out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorsContent is more than Revit families. If it's digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at https://getavail.com and future-proof your firm's technology investment.Start implementing powerful systems for the profitability you need and the freedom you want. Join Douglas Tieger, FAIA for the next Designing Your Business Masterclass, brought to you by BQE CORE. Every live masterclass session is free and includes AIA continuing education credit. Register now at bqe.com/masterclass.
01:01:1110/05/2022
081: ‘Give Me the Tools I Need’, with Josh Weiss
Special guest Josh Weiss of LA Creative Technologies joins the podcast to talk about getting the word out about the basic best practices in IT that have emerged in the last couple of years (read: due to Covid-19, WFH, and hybrid work) in regards to technology as an investment versus expense, privacy, and security, the risks and rewards of being in the cloud, hardware and software setup recommendations, leasing versus buying hardware, recommended A/V setups for working from anywhere, cloud-based file management and collaboration software, two-factor authentication (2FA), password managers, project information management software, and even building access control recommendations.Please rate ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and review TRXL podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you listen) and don't forget to subscribe and share this episode if you enjoyed it!LinksJosh on LinkedInLA Creative Technologies websiteLA Creative Technologies on LinkedInLA Creative Tech on TwitterJosh’s recommendations:Meeting Owl Pro (360 meeting room camera & mic)Egnyte (file system in the cloud + on premises)Miro (collaborative whiteboarding)TonicDM (Project Information Management)Authy (two-factor authentication)Keeper (password & secrets manager)Check out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorsStart implementing powerful systems for the profitability you need and the freedom you want. Join Douglas Tieger, FAIA for the next Designing Your Business Masterclass, brought to you by BQE CORE. Every live masterclass session is free and includes AIA continuing education credit. Register now at bqe.com/masterclass.Content is more than Revit families. If it's digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at <a href="https://getavail.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer"...
01:06:2703/05/2022
080: ‘All of the Clouds’, with Randall Stevens
Special guest Randall Stevens of AVAIL joins the podcast to talk about the inner day-to-day workflows of architecture and engineering professionals, teams, and offices. Randall quantifies the large number of software titles used and talks about the ways in which we deal with the enormous amount of data that we create. The age-old question of ‘where do I put my stuff’ is still alive and well, and in this episode we talk about how his team is working on that issue, among others. We also talk about the struggle of knowledge capture, encoding knowledge, the problem with turnover in the industry, pattern recognition, and more.LinksRandall on LinkedInRandall on TwitterAVAIL websiteAVAIL on LinkedInTRXL podcast episode 51: ‘A Closet Full of Hats’, with Randall StevensCheck out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorsArchIT offers Complete IT Solutions for Architecture, Design, and Engineering firms. Tired of dealing with generic IT providers? Visit www.getarchit.com and schedule your free consultation. Technology is your competitive advantage.Content is more than Revit families. If it's digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at https://getavail.com and future-proof your firm's technology investment.Start implementing powerful systems for the profitability you need and the freedom you want. Join Douglas Tieger, FAIA for the next Designing Your Business Masterclass, brought to you by BQE CORE. Every live masterclass session is free and includes AIA continuing education credit. Register now at bqe.com/masterclass.
01:09:5326/04/2022
079: ‘Changing the Relationship’, with Greg Schleusner
Special guest Greg Schleusner of HOK joins the podcast to talk about the fact that the software we all use to do our architectural projects is a major barrier to creativity and productivity. The question is... can something be done about it? In other words, BIM is bust! Now what?LinksGreg on LinkedInGreg on TwitterHOK websiteHOK on LinkedInHOK on TwitterRecommended watching/reading:Greg Schleusner’s NXT BLD 2021 Presentation: Creating BalanceBIM is bust: how should AEC data work? by Martyn Day at AEC MagazinebuildingSMART International - Technical RoomCheck out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorsArchIT offers Complete IT Solutions for Architecture, Design, and Engineering firms. Tired of dealing with generic IT providers? Visit www.getarchit.com and schedule your free consultation. Technology is your competitive advantage.Content is more than Revit families. If it's digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at https://getavail.com and future-proof your firm's technology investment.Start implementing powerful systems for the profitability you need and the freedom you want. Join Douglas Tieger, FAIA for the next Designing Your Business Masterclass, brought to you by BQE CORE. Every live masterclass session is free and includes AIA continuing education credit. Register now at bqe.com/masterclass.
01:08:1219/04/2022
078: ‘Bringing the Magic Back’, with Paul O’Carroll
Special guest Paul O’Carroll of Arcol Technology joins the podcast to talk about the upcoming and highly-anticipated Arcol BIM platform, their core values including what Paul refers to as “first principles thinking”, the table stakes of any modern BIM platform, why being opinionated is important in software development, why Paul and team are choosing themselves to solve the problem of ‘bringing the magic back’ to BIM, and architectural modeling & documentation software in general, and more.Please rate ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and review TRXL podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you listen) and don't forget to subscribe and share this episode if you enjoyed it!LinksPaul on LinkedInPaul on TwitterArcol websiteArcol on LinkedInArcol on TwitterArcol waitlistArcol manifestoCheck out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorsArchIT offers Complete IT Solutions for Architecture, Design, and Engineering firms. Tired of dealing with generic IT providers? Visit www.getarchit.com and schedule your free consultation. Technology is your competitive advantage.Content is more than Revit families. If it's digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at https://getavail.com and future-proof your firm's technology investment.Start implementing powerful systems for the profitability you need and the freedom you want. Join Douglas Tieger, FAIA for the next Designing Your Business Masterclass, brought to you by BQE CORE. Every live masterclass session is free and includes AIA continuing education credit. Register now at bqe.com/masterclass.
01:06:3712/04/2022
077: ‘Be a Beginner Again’, with Keith Huser
Special guest Keith Huser of Peak Projects joins the podcast to talk about owner representation and advocacy, the importance of speaking the languages of design, construction, and effectively translating that for an owner, the highly sought after position of being considered a trusted advisor, getting pushed out of one’s comfort zone, finding joy in the process of a project (and a career), the 3 types of project managers, and more.LinksKeith on LinkedInPeak Projects websitePeak Projects on LinkedInCheck out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorsArchIT offers Complete IT Solutions for Architecture, Design, and Engineering firms. Tired of dealing with generic IT providers? Visit www.getarchit.com and schedule your free consultation. Technology is your competitive advantage.Content is more than Revit families. If it’s digital, AVAIL can handle it. Learn more today at https://getavail.com and future-proof your firm’s technology investment. Start implementing powerful systems for the profitability you need and the freedom you want. Join Douglas Tieger, FAIA for the next Designing Your Business Masterclass, brought to you by BQE CORE. Every live masterclass session is free and includes AIA continuing education credit. Register now at bqe.com/masterclass.
01:18:2205/04/2022