Austin Tunnel

Host of The Building Culture Podcast, focusing on holistic solutions for a better built environment. He interviews experts in architecture, construction, and real estate.

Best podcasts with Austin Tunnel

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Dec 3, 2024 • 1h 20min

250. Fiat Architecture and Time Preference

Saifedean Ammous, an economist and author of 'The Bitcoin Standard', joins builders Austin Tunnel and Jaime Izurieta-Varea to dissect how monetary policy shapes architecture and economic behavior. They delve into the impact of easy money on construction aesthetics, contrasting historical beauty with modern utilitarianism. The trio discusses the evolution of money, inflation’s effects on housing affordability, and the potential of nuclear energy tied to Bitcoin's influence. Their insights challenge current societal values and advocate for a return to sound money.

Jan 13, 2025 • 1h 31min

Comparing the Strong Towns and YIMBY Approaches to the Housing Crisis

Nolan Gray, Senior Director at California YIMBY and expert in city planning, joins Austin Tunnell, host of the Building Culture podcast, to explore the housing crisis. They debate the contrasting methodologies of the Strong Towns and YIMBY movements in addressing housing affordability. Key discussions include the financialization of housing markets post-2008, the effects of zoning regulations, and unique financing strategies. Both emphasize their shared goal of improving community-based solutions while navigating the complexities of construction and market dynamics.