

TRXL
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.
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May 11, 2021 • 1h 19min
044: ‘The Sky's the Limit’, with Brad Feinknopf & Lawrence Anderson
Special guests Brad Feinknopf and Lawrence Anderson join the podcast to talk about how they collaborate with architects to deliver visual storytelling in their evolving field of expertise — architectural photography.LinksBrad Feinknopf's websiteBrad on InstagramBrad on TwitterLawrence Anderson's websiteLawrence on InstagramLawrence on TwitterRichard Avadon (Wikipedia)Fernando Guerra on InstagramColumbus College of Art & DesignCheck out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorArchIT 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.

Apr 27, 2021 • 1h 2min
043: ‘This Could Get Pretty Big’, with Dion Moult
Special guest Dion Moult joins the podcast to talk about Open Source software, BlenderBIM, OpenBIM, the Open Source Architecture (OSArch) community, the problem of file formats and software companies that create lock-in, making informed choices about project development workflows relating to technology and software, thinking bigger about the ecosystems of our built environments, and much more.LinksDion's blogThe OSArch Community websitelearn.osarch.org video tutorialsOSArch on TwitterBlenderBIM websiteBlenderBIM on TwitterBlender website & communityFreeCAD websiteOpen-source software defined (Wikipedia)IfcOpenShell websiteBuildingSMART websiteIndustry Foundation Classes (IFC) wikiLadybug Tools website (Free environmental analysis tools)OPEN Foam website (Open source CFD analysis tools)Check out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorArchIT 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.

Apr 20, 2021 • 58min
042: ‘When You Zoom Out’, with Randy Deutsch
Special guest Randy Deutsch once again joins the podcast to talk about connecting the dots, the importance of learning to get outside of the echo chamber and talk each other's language, and his latest book about mid-career professionals adapting to new trajectories while staying within the profession of architecture.LinksRandy's websiteRandy's twitterAdapt As An Architect: A Mid-Career Companion by Randy Deutsch (Amazon | Bookshop)TRXL 004: ’What Else You Got‘, with Randy DeutschCheck out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorArchIT 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.

Apr 13, 2021 • 54min
041: ‘Stay Curious’, with Dror Poleg
Special guest Dror Poleg joins the podcast to talk about technology and real estate including WeWork's holistic product approach, feedback loops, social layers on top of physical environments, the Power law curve, the decoupling of location and productivity, and much more.LinksDror's websiteDror's newsletter (highly recommended)Dror's TwitterDror's online courses: Real Innovation AcademyThe Office Prisoner's Dilemma by Dror PolegWe're Never Going Back by Packy McCormickPower law curve (Wikipedia)Check out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorArchIT 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.

Apr 6, 2021 • 56min
040: ‘Constant Hit of Dopamine’, with Petr Mitev
Special guest Petr Mitev of Enscape joins the podcast to talk about his recent transition away from an architectural firm and what's going on in the democratization of visualization creation in our profession. We even take a moment to reminisce about old-school rendering applications and computer labs in school — does anyone remember administrating the render farm?LinksPetr's TwitterPetr's LinkedInPetr's GitHubPetr's WebsiteEnscape WebsiteNew Mission/Vision3.0 AnnouncementEnscape's YouTube ChannelCheck out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorArchIT 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.

Mar 23, 2021 • 1h 23min
039: ‘It's All Edge Cases’, with Rob Asher
Special guest Rob Asher of Giraffe Technology joins the podcast to talk about his circuitous path to software development via math, philosophy, and architecture, the professional goals of architects serving societies for human flourishing, building tools that encourage interactivity, the role of technology, and so much more.LinksRob on LinkedInGiraffe Technology websiteGenerativeComponents (Wikipedia)Cox ArchitectsGrasshopperDavid RuttenRhinocerousHyparEpisode 003: Ian Keough on TRXLEpisode 014: Andrew Heumann on TRXLEpisode 032: Anthony Hauck on TRXLChristopher Alexander's Books:A Pattern Language (Amazon | Bookshop)The Timeless Way of Building (Amazon | Bookshop)A New Theory of Urban Design (Amazon | Bookshop)Check out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorArchIT 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.

Mar 16, 2021 • 57min
038: ‘It's Not a New Thing’, with Timon Hazell
Special guest Timon Hazell of Walter P Moore joins the podcast to talk about how YourDesk University began, hard work and passion projects, PyRevit, and so much more.LinksTimon on TwitterTimon on LinkedInYourDesk UniversityYourDesk University on YouTubeYourDeskUniversity Slack ChannelWalter P MooreLean manufacturing (Wikipedia)SCRUM (Wikipedia)Timon's book recommendations:Boundaries by Henry Cloud (Bookshop | Amazon)Turn The Ship Around! by L. David Marquet (Bookshop | Amazon)The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Steven Covey (Bookshop | Amazon)Huion Sketch Pad (Amazon)Check out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorThanks to our sponsor this week for helping make this episode possible. ArchIT 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.

Mar 9, 2021 • 1h 1min
037: ‘The Space Doesn‘t Care’, with Lance Amato
Special guest Lance Amato of Canoa Supply joins the podcast to talk about the vast (dis)array of energy code adoption in the US, the need to hit the reset button, the need for architects to generate standards for the building industry, and more.LinksThe Shiftless Approach to National Building Energy Regulations by Lance Amato (Medium)Canoa Supply websiteCanoa on TwitterCanoa on LinkedInCanoa on InstagramCheck out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorArchIT 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.

Mar 2, 2021 • 2h 2min
036: ‘The Answers Are There’, with Cormac Phalen and Bob Habian
The tables have been turned in this special episode of TRXL. Architects Cormac Phalen and Bob Habian join Evan to discuss some fundamental problems in the AEC industry and a solution that has led to a new career direction.LinksTectAppCheck out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorThanks to our sponsor this week for helping make this episode possible. ArchIT 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.

Feb 23, 2021 • 57min
035: ‘There‘s Not Much More to Extract’, with Daniel Davis
Special guest Dr. Daniel Davis, Senior Researcher at Hassell, joins the podcast to talk about the control Autodesk has over the industry and the lack of incentive to address architects' concerns, systemization and blurred service lines as examples of the future of the profession, vertically vs. horizontally integrated companies, and more.LinksDaniel on TwitterDaniel's websiteHassellDaniel's articles:Modular architecture is Back. Is it better?Architects vs AutodeskWhat ‘The Future of The Professions’ Reveals About the Future of ArchitectureCheck out my other podcasts too: Archispeak and PeopleverseMy YouTube channelConnect with EvanTwitterLinkedInInstagramYouTubeEmailSponsorsThanks to our sponsor this week for helping make this episode possible. ArchIT 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.