The Crexi Commercial Real Estate Podcast | CRE Insights & Strategies Marilyn Moedinger & The Architect's Role in Optimizing Deal Value
Architect Marilyn Moedinger shares her unique journey from construction worker to real estate owner-operator, revealing insider insights on development processes.
The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of the commercial real estate industry in conversation with top CRE professionals. In each episode, we feature different guests to tap into their wealth of CRE expertise and explore the latest trends and updates from the world of commercial real estate.
In this episode of The Crexi Podcast, host Shanti Ryle speaks with Marilyn Moedinger about her diverse career in commercial real estate. Marilyn shares her journey from childhood inspirations to becoming an architect, real estate owner, operator, former contractor, and professor. She discusses her hands-on experiences in construction and architecture, the value architects bring to development teams, and the importance of curiosity and continuous learning in the industry. The conversation also delves into leveraging social media for networking and knowledge sharing, particularly through platforms like Twitter, and underscores the importance of maintaining a balance between academic learning and practical field experience.
- Meet Marilyn Moedinger: Architect and Innovator
- Marilyn's Early Passion for Architecture
- From Architecture School to Real-World Construction
- Navigating the Construction Industry
- Transitioning Back to Architecture
- The Importance of Relationships in Real Estate
- Architects as Developers: Challenges and Insights
- The Value of Architects in Development Projects
- Technology in Architecture and Real Estate
- Helping Clients Make Decisions
- Leveraging Old School Measurement Techniques
- Finding and Funding Deals
- The Importance of Constant Market Observation
- Leveraging Social Media for Business
- The Value of Sharing Knowledge Online
- The Future of Real Estate Education
- Rapid Fire Questions and Fun Stories
- Conclusion and Final Thoughts
About Marilyn Moedinger:
Marilyn Moedinger is an Architect, real estate owner/operator, former contractor, and sometimes professor. She has her own practice, Runcible Studios, which has offices in Lancaster, PA and Boston, MA, specializing in high end custom residential work and complex renovations, multifamily and mixed use for developers, and specialized commercial/industrial work. She also consults with clients nationwide on design, construction, real estate, and strategy.
Marilyn has been an adjunct professor, teaching everything from design to building science to theory, and continues her education work these days largely through her newsletter and social media. She is passionate about understanding and participating in all aspects of a building's life.
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