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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/

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. Special launch offer: Get $20 off your first year when you sign up today at https://trxl.co/launch20

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

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

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.

John Turner, a representative from Gafcon Digital with expertise in digital twins, dives into the fascinating world of virtual building representations. He discusses the value of digital twins across the building lifecycle and the crucial role of the digital thread in synchronizing real-world data. Turner addresses industry resistance to change and highlights the shift in architect mindsets towards long-term relationships. He emphasizes data privacy and security challenges, while advocating for collaboration among architects, contractors, and the Digital Twin Consortium for transformative results.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.