EntreArchitect Podcast with Mark R. LePage

The Value of Architects Beyond Traditional PracticeJake Rudin is a strategic thinker and designer with a decade of experience in building things from the ground up. At Adidas, he leads teams in Computational Design, Digital Technologies, and Pattern Engineering. He also runs Out of Architecture, a career consulting firm helping designers apply their incredible talents in untraditional ways.He has a passion for sustainably growing teams in design and innovation and is always interested in helping others grow their passion projects as a mentor, coach or advisor.Previously, Jake was the Director of Business Development at an EdTech Startup, worked around the world as a designer for top architecture and design firms, and taught extensively in the architecture and design fields.Erin Pellegrino is a strategist, designer and registered architect with a decade of experience in the fields of design, business development and creative consulting. She currently works as the founder and principal of Matter, a design firm that solves problems that span from brand and digital experiences to the built environment. She is also the co-founder of Out of Architecture, a career consulting firm that helps designers explore non-traditional methods of practice.She has worked extensively in the venture and start-up space in the Northeast, with early stage companies as well as vc funds on design, visual and narrative strategy and brand development. Her practice, Matter, has completed award-winning work in architecture, product and brand design and has been recognized globally for their work.Erin has taught and coached extensively in architecture and design fields at universities including Harvard, Cornell, Parsons, The City University of New York and the New Jersey Institute of Technology. She holds a M.Arch II from Harvard University's Graduate School of Design, a Bachelor of Architecture from Cornell University and her MBA from Quantic School of Business and Technology.This week on EntreArchitect Podcast, The Value of Architects Beyond Traditional Practice with Erin Pellegrino and Jake Rudin.Learn more about Erin and Jake at Out of Architecture, check out the book, or follow them on LinkedIn, TikTok, and Instagram.Please visit Our Platform SponsorsDetailed is an original podcast by ARCAT that features architects, engineers, builders, and manufacturers who share their insight and expertise as they highlight some of the most complex, interesting, and oddest building conditions that they have encountered… and the ingenuity it took to solve them. Listen now at ARCAT.com/podcast.Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU… The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects.Graphisoft + EntreArchitect Archicad BIM software enables design, collaboration, visualization, and project delivery, no matter the project size or complexity. With flexible licensing options and a dedicated support team to guide us along the way, Archicad is an ideal choice for firms and projects of any size. Visit our dedicated landing page at EntreArchitect + Graphisoft for an exclusive special offer waiting for our community of architects.Mentioned in this episode:Gabl CESAll AccessAll AccessBuild Smart

Learning to BIM with ShoegnomeJared was raised in New England (Connecticut), educated in Texas (Rice University), and worked in Minnesota for eight years before moving to Seattle, Washington in 2014. Jared is a licensed architect in the state of Washington.Jared founded Shoegnome, LLC in 2010 to promote the use of Archicad and BIM in residential firms. In 2015, Jared evolved Shoegnome into a hybrid of BIM consultancy and architecture firm. Located in the Maple Leaf neighborhood of Seattle, Washington, Shoegnome Architects works with homeowners on custom residential projects and other architects/designers on improving their Archicad usage and BIM integration.From 2010 through 2013 Shoegnome, LLC was the GRAPHISOFT Agent for Minnesota, providing Archicad training, support, and sales. If you haven’t watched one of Jared's Archicad videos, read one of his blog posts, or heard him speak at a user group, conference, or webinar, you've probably never googled an Archicad question or attended an Archicad event. Since 2015, Jared has become increasingly passionate and obsessed with sharing the Shoegnome Open Template for Archicad.This week on EntreArchitect Podcast, Learning to BIM with Shoegnome with Jared Banks.Learn more about Jared at Shoegnome, or follow him on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Youtube, and Instagram.Referenced in this EpisodeTen Tips for Successful BIM Implementation [blog]Shoegnome Open Template v26.2 for Archicad 26Please visit Our Platform SponsorsDetailed is an original podcast by ARCAT that features architects, engineers, builders, and manufacturers who share their insight and expertise as they highlight some of the most complex, interesting, and oddest building conditions that they have encountered… and the ingenuity it took to solve them. Listen now at ARCAT.com/podcast.Freshbooks is the all-in-one bookkeeping software that can save your small architecture firm both time and money by simplifying the hard parts of running your own business. Try Freshbooks for 30 days for FREE at EntreArchitect.com/Freshbooks.Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU… The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects.Graphisoft + EntreArchitect Archicad BIM software enables design, collaboration, visualization, and project delivery, no matter the project size or complexity. With flexible licensing options and a dedicated support team to guide us along the way, Archicad is an ideal choice for firms and projects of any size. Visit our dedicated landing page at EntreArchitect + Graphisoft for an exclusive special offer waiting for our community of architects.Mentioned in this episode:Build SmartAll AccessGabl CESAll Access

EntreArchitect Studio is a series of special bonus episodes where Mark invites inspiring, passionate people to share their knowledge and information about the building products and services to help you build better buildings.This week at the EntreArchitect Studio we are featuring:Scan2Plan - V. Owen BushV Owen Bush is a creator and entrepreneur who uses immersion and participation to create transformative social experiences. His works are presented in venues such as live events, music festivals, digital planetaria, IMAX3D, broadcast television, mobile devices, VR and the web. Owen is a pioneer in interactive, experiential and immersive design with early projects including: Pseudo.com, MTV’s Amp, QUIET!/We Live In Public, SonicVision at the Hayden Planetarium, and the Molecularium Project at Rensselaer.As a freelance motion designer, Owen has developed broadcast television promos for NBC, MTV, VH1, PBS, Nickelodeon, Showtime, Discovery, History Channel, NY1, and others.Owen is the director & CEO of Glowing Pictures, a visual experience company that collaborates with cultural institutions, performing artists and brands to create Immersive Wonder. Glowing Pictures' collaborations include: Google, Twitter, Wired Magazine, American Museum of Natural History, Canon Camera, Paramount Pictures, Dubspot, Eyebeam, Pitchfork, Flavorpill, MTV Networks, The New Museum, Beatport and the Cooper-Hewitt Museum.In 2015, Owen co-founded DaydreamVR, later SpaceoutVR, Inc. a mobile Virtual Reality software company. Spaceout.VR is a free to play Social VR MMO for iOS & Android. In 2018 SpaceoutVR was acquired by ValueSetters.In 2018 Owen co-founded Hudson Virtual Tours and then Scan2Plan, Inc. in 2020. We began with a simple goal of helping architects & engineers focus on design. We’re the company that does what it says on the tin, an on-demand LiDAR to BIM/CAD team that can model any building in weeks. This can be done within any scope, budget or schedule.This week at EntreArchitect Studio Podcast, Scan2Plan with V. Owen Bush.Learn more at Scan2Plan, and find Owen on LinkedIn.Please visit Our Platform SponsorsDetailed is an original podcast by ARCAT that features architects, engineers, builders, and manufacturers who share their insight and expertise as they highlight some of the most complex, interesting, and oddest building conditions that they have encountered... and the ingenuity it took to solve them. Listen now at ARCAT.com/podcast.Freshbooks is the all-in-one bookkeeping software that can save your small architecture firm both time and money by simplifying the hard parts of running your own business. Try Freshbooks for 30 days for FREE at EntreArchitect.com/Freshbooks.Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU... The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects.EntreArchitect + GraphisoftArchicad BIM software enables design, collaboration, visualization, and project delivery, no matter the project size or complexity. With flexible licensing options and a dedicated support team to guide us along the way, Archicad is an ideal choice for firms and projects of any size. Visit our dedicated landing page at EntreArchitect + Graphisoft for an exclusive special offer waiting for our community of architects.Mentioned in this episode:All AccessBuild SmartAll AccessGabl CES

How To Maximize Your Creativity EverydayPositioning himself as an “arms dealer for the creative revolution”, Todd Henry teaches leaders and organizations how to establish practices that lead to everyday brilliance. He is the author of five books (The Accidental Creative, Die Empty, Louder Than Words, Herding Tigers, The Motivation Code, Daily Creative) which have been translated into more than a dozen languages, and he speaks and consults across dozens of industries on creativity, leadership, and passion for work.With more than fifteen million downloads, his podcast The Accidental Creative offers weekly tips for how to stay prolific, brilliant, and healthy.Todd’s book Die Empty was named by Amazon.com as one of the best books of 2013.His latest book, Daily Creative, offers daily sparks of inspiration and practical advice for creative pros.This week on EntreArchitect Podcast, How Maximize Your Creativity Everyday with Todd Henry.Learn more about Todd at Todd Henry, check out the podcast, or follow him on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram.Referenced in this EpisodeTodd Henry's booksPlease visit Our Platform SponsorsDetailed is an original podcast by ARCAT that features architects, engineers, builders, and manufacturers who share their insight and expertise as they highlight some of the most complex, interesting, and oddest building conditions that they have encountered… and the ingenuity it took to solve them. Listen now at ARCAT.com/podcast.Freshbooks is the all-in-one bookkeeping software that can save your small architecture firm both time and money by simplifying the hard parts of running your own business. Try Freshbooks for 30 days for FREE at EntreArchitect.com/Freshbooks.Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU… The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects.Graphisoft + EntreArchitect Archicad BIM software enables design, collaboration, visualization, and project delivery, no matter the project size or complexity. With flexible licensing options and a dedicated support team to guide us along the way, Archicad is an ideal choice for firms and projects of any size. Visit our dedicated landing page at EntreArchitect + Graphisoft for an exclusive special offer waiting for our community of architects.Mentioned in this episode:All AccessBuild SmartAll AccessGabl CES

Architecture Through Film Reveals The Unseen StoryKLIWADENKO NOVAS is an audiovisual production company with a focus on contemporary architecture, urban planning and its relationship with society.The works have been exhibited at architecture film festivals such as New York, Rotterdam, Venice and New Zealand, among others, as well as biennials such as Switzerland or Seoul.Katerina Kliwadenko, a Chilean journalist, together with Mario Novas, a Spanish architect, are the people behind these works.Interested in people capable of redrawing the limits of their disciplines by questioning what they do, they develop self-managed projects, as well as commissions for different platforms and institutions. Our interest in this region comes through its constant crisis which obliged them to constantly reinvent itself.This week on EntreArchitect Podcast, Architecture Through Film Reveals The Unseen Story with Marios Novas.Learn more about Marios at KLIWADENKO NOVAS, or follow him on Instagram.Please visit Our Platform SponsorsDetailed is an original podcast by ARCAT that features architects, engineers, builders, and manufacturers who share their insight and expertise as they highlight some of the most complex, interesting, and oddest building conditions that they have encountered… and the ingenuity it took to solve them. Listen now at ARCAT.com/podcast.Freshbooks is the all-in-one bookkeeping software that can save your small architecture firm both time and money by simplifying the hard parts of running your own business. Try Freshbooks for 30 days for FREE at EntreArchitect.com/Freshbooks.Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU… The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects.Graphisoft + EntreArchitect Archicad BIM software enables design, collaboration, visualization, and project delivery, no matter the project size or complexity. With flexible licensing options and a dedicated support team to guide us along the way, Archicad is an ideal choice for firms and projects of any size. Visit our dedicated landing page at EntreArchitect + Graphisoft for an exclusive special offer waiting for our community of architects.Mentioned in this episode:All AccessGabl CESBuild SmartAll Access

NCARB and the Future of the ProfessionIn this bonus episode of Practice Disrupted, Evelyn Lee and Je’Nen Chastain sit down with Patricia Ramallo and Jared N. Zurn, AIA, NCARB of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB) to learn how NCARB is responding to wide-reaching industry change and transformation. We’ll discuss NCARB’s role in advancing equity in architecture, including the Baseline of Belonging Report, as well as the adoption of new policies intended to strengthen the pipeline of diverse talent into the profession. We’ll also discuss NCARB’s innovation team and the recent Analysis of Practice study. Learn how research studies like NCARB by the Numbers yield new insight into our industry, and how you can continue to share your ideas with NCARB to champion industry transformation.Guests:Patricia Ramallo started working at NCARB in 2015 as part of the Experience + Education team. In her current role as assistant vice president of innovation, she leads the design and implementation of innovative strategies throughout the Council and supports transformational initiatives such as strengthening international relations. Before joining NCARB, Patricia dedicated 14 years to the architecture field, fulfilling various design, management, and construction administration functions. She worked in Michigan, Kentucky, and New York on projects nationwide ranging from residential and multifamily to religious, commercial, and mixed-use buildings. Patricia also serves as an adjunct faculty instructor at the Boston Architectural College, where she teaches two graduate courses in professional practice.Patricia holds a Master of Architecture degree from Lawrence Technological University and is licensed to practice architecture in Argentina, Kentucky, and New Jersey. She is a member of the American Institute of Architects, holds LEED AP® Homes & BD+C credentials, and the NCARB Certificate for national reciprocity. In 2019 she obtained a Diversity and Inclusion Certificate from Cornell University, and in 2021 she earned the Certified Association Executive (CAE) designation.Jared N. Zurn, AIA, NCARB, Vice President, Examination joined the Council in 2008 as assistant director, ARE development. He has been involved with all aspects of the examination including development, operations, security, and implementation of ARE 5.0. Promoted to vice president in 2013, Zurn is an advocate for transparency into the examination with a focus on refining the efficiency of the process while maintaining high standards and measurement quality.Before joining NCARB, Zurn operated a sole proprietorship in northwest Minnesota. He also served as faculty of the Architectural Technology program and division chair at Minnesota State Community and Technical College where he led the Architectural Technology program in the areas of curriculum development, course assessment, and program outcome assessment. Zurn earned his professional degree from North Dakota State University.Referenced in this EpisodePractice Disrupted: A podcast by Practice of ArchitectureNational Council of Architectural Registration BoardsNCARB by the NumbersNCARB’s Baseline on Belonging ReportsOverview ReportBaseline on Belonging: Experience ReportBaseline on Belonging: Examination ReportBaseline on Belonging: Education ReportBaseline on Belonging: Firm Culture & Career Development ReportPlease visit Our Platform SponsorsDetailed is an original podcast by ARCAT that features architects, engineers, builders, and manufacturers who share their insight and expertise as they highlight some of the most complex, interesting, and oddest building conditions that they have encountered… and the ingenuity it took to solve them. Listen now at ARCAT.com/podcast.Freshbooks is the all-in-one bookkeeping software that can save your small architecture firm both time and money by simplifying the hard parts of running your own business. Try Freshbooks for 30 days for FREE at EntreArchitect.com/Freshbooks.Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU… The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects.Graphisoft + EntreArchitect Archicad BIM software enables design, collaboration, visualization, and project delivery, no matter the project size or complexity. With flexible licensing options and a dedicated support team to guide us along the way, Archicad is an ideal choice for firms and projects of any size. Visit our dedicated landing page at EntreArchitect + Graphisoft for an exclusive special offer waiting for our community of architects.Mentioned in this episode:Build SmartAll AccessAll AccessGabl CES

The 3 KPIs Every Architect Should Be TrackingHannah Smolinski is a CPA and the founder of Clara CFO Group, a virtual CFO agency providing small businesses with financial clarity and profit maximization strategies. Her experience working for one of the world’s largest accounting firms inspired her to make corporate expertise accessible to small business owners through fractional CFO services. She also hosts a YouTube channel with over 35,000 subscribers and uses the platform to help small businesses achieve financial success.This week on EntreArchitect Podcast, The 3 KPIs Every Architect Should Be Tracking with Hannah Smolinski.Learn more about Hannah at at ClaraCFO.com, or follow her on YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Pinterest or TikTok. To access Hannah's FREE KPI Worksheet - Discover what matters in your business, click here. Referenced in this EpisodeSimple Numbers, Straight Talk, Big Profits!: 4 Keys to Unlock Your Business Potential by Greg CrabreePlease visit Our Platform SponsorsDetailed is an original podcast by ARCAT that features architects, engineers, builders, and manufacturers who share their insight and expertise as they highlight some of the most complex, interesting, and oddest building conditions that they have encountered… and the ingenuity it took to solve them. Listen now at ARCAT.com/podcast.Freshbooks is the all-in-one bookkeeping software that can save your small architecture firm both time and money by simplifying the hard parts of running your own business. Try Freshbooks for 30 days for FREE at EntreArchitect.com/Freshbooks.Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU… The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects.Graphisoft + EntreArchitect Archicad BIM software enables design, collaboration, visualization, and project delivery, no matter the project size or complexity. With flexible licensing options and a dedicated support team to guide us along the way, Archicad is an ideal choice for firms and projects of any size. Visit our dedicated landing page at EntreArchitect + Graphisoft for an exclusive special offer waiting for our community of architects.Mentioned in this episode:All AccessBuild SmartAll AccessGabl CES

DetroitMichael Poris, AIA, is founding principal of McIntosh Poris Associates, a full-service architecture, interior and urban design practice in Birmingham, MI. Since returning to Detroit in 1995, Michael has been working to implement change in his hometown preserving many of Detroit’s 20th-century landmark buildings, historic districts, and iconic neighborhoods.Michaels design leadership has helped transform Detroit with projects such as the Foundation Hotel, and the East Riverfront framework plan. His work has won over 130 design awards including 30 AIA Honor awards, 70 Detroit Design Awards and been published in over 100 publications worldwide including Dwell, Urban Land, Architectural Record, and Interior Design. Michael is currently working on an adaptive reuse of the 600,000sf Fisher Body plant in Detroit, and a 600 prefabricated home community in Colorado.Michael was recently awarded the AIA Detroit Charles Blessing award recognizing an individual who shows leadership in planning and civic issues and exemplifies the vision, commitment and the accomplishments of Charles A. Blessing, the visionary Detroit city planner, who committed himself to the pursuit of a higher quality of life for all.This week on EntreArchitect Podcast, Detroit with Michael Poris.Learn more about Michael at McIntosh Poris Associates, and connect with him on LinkedIn.Please visit Our Platform SponsorsDetailed is an original podcast by ARCAT that features architects, engineers, builders, and manufacturers who share their insight and expertise as they highlight some of the most complex, interesting, and oddest building conditions that they have encountered… and the ingenuity it took to solve them. Listen now at ARCAT.com/podcast.Freshbooks is the all-in-one bookkeeping software that can save your small architecture firm both time and money by simplifying the hard parts of running your own business. Try Freshbooks for 30 days for FREE at EntreArchitect.com/Freshbooks.Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU… The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects.Graphisoft + EntreArchitect Archicad BIM software enables design, collaboration, visualization, and project delivery, no matter the project size or complexity. With flexible licensing options and a dedicated support team to guide us along the way, Archicad is an ideal choice for firms and projects of any size. Visit our dedicated landing page at EntreArchitect + Graphisoft for an exclusive special offer waiting for our community of architects.Mentioned in this episode:All AccessGabl CESAll AccessBuild Smart

How To Elevate Your Design BusinessDesign is powerful and Pamela wants Design Professionals to step into that power. After 30 years in the high-end interior design business, she is now helping others create a business they love through Magnetic Marketing techniques which makes it easier to attract the best clients. Her book, Elevate! can be found on Amazon.Pam is a past-president of ASID Florida South Chapter, served on the Board of Architecture and Design in NJ and has written a book, Elevate!, which outlines lessons learned and easy techniques to grow your own business. She lives in Naples, FL and in her spare time, loves spending time on the beach and learning new moves in her home dance studio.This week on EntreArchitect Podcast, How To Elevate Your Design Business with Pamela Durkin.Learn more about Pam at Pamela-Durkin.com, and connect with her on Facebook and Instagram.Referenced in this EpisodeElevate!: How to take your design business from the basement to the Penthouse! by Pamela DurkinPlease visit Our Platform SponsorsDetailed is an original podcast by ARCAT that features architects, engineers, builders, and manufacturers who share their insight and expertise as they highlight some of the most complex, interesting, and oddest building conditions that they have encountered… and the ingenuity it took to solve them. Listen now at ARCAT.com/podcast.Freshbooks is the all-in-one bookkeeping software that can save your small architecture firm both time and money by simplifying the hard parts of running your own business. Try Freshbooks for 30 days for FREE at EntreArchitect.com/Freshbooks.Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU… The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects.Graphisoft + EntreArchitect Archicad BIM software enables design, collaboration, visualization, and project delivery, no matter the project size or complexity. With flexible licensing options and a dedicated support team to guide us along the way, Archicad is an ideal choice for firms and projects of any size. Visit our dedicated landing page at EntreArchitect + Graphisoft for an exclusive special offer waiting for our community of architects.Mentioned in this episode:Build SmartAll AccessGabl CESAll Access

Confessions of an EntrepreneurMark Zweig is an experienced entrepreneur and founder of two Inc 500/5000 companies, Zweig Group and Mark Zweig, Inc., as well as four other new Ventures. He is a leading management and business expert in the architecture and engineering industry, skilled in Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), start-ups, leadership, Human Resources management, organization structure, ownership transition, and marketing. In addition, he is the author of 13 books, most recently “Confessions of an Entrepreneur,” as well as a writer for The Zweig Letter, contributor to The Walton College Insights, and monthly contributor to The Northwest Arkansas Business Journal. This week on EntreArchitect Podcast, Confessions of an Entrepreneur with Mark Zweig.Learn more about Mark at MarkZweig.com and ZweigGroup.com, check out his blog and connect with him on LinkedIn. Referenced in this EpisodeEA373: The Zweig Group StoryConfessions of an Entrepreneur: How to Survive The Highs and Lows of Starting Up by Chris RobsonPlease visit Our Platform SponsorsTravel by Design Behind the facade of every world-class hotel, there’s a story waiting to be heard. From a secluded overwater villa in the Maldives, to a rejuvenated royal palace in Budapest, to a trendy hotspot in downtown Los Angeles — join Hamish Kilburn, host of this original podcast by Marriott Bonvoy Traveler, as he meets the architects, designers, and visionaries who dive deep into the craft of design and connect us to the world’s most extraordinary travel experiences. Listen now at Travel by Design.Detailed is an original podcast by ARCAT that features architects, engineers, builders, and manufacturers who share their insight and expertise as they highlight some of the most complex, interesting, and oddest building conditions that they have encountered… and the ingenuity it took to solve them. Listen now at ARCAT.com/podcast.Freshbooks is the all-in-one bookkeeping software that can save your small architecture firm both time and money by simplifying the hard parts of running your own business. Try Freshbooks for 30 days for FREE at EntreArchitect.com/Freshbooks.Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU… The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects.Graphisoft + EntreArchitect Archicad BIM software enables design, collaboration, visualization, and project delivery, no matter the project size or complexity. With flexible licensing options and a dedicated support team to guide us along the way, Archicad is an ideal choice for firms and projects of any size. Visit our dedicated landing page at EntreArchitect + Graphisoft for an exclusive special offer waiting for our community of architects.Mentioned in this episode:Gabl CESAll AccessBuild SmartAll Access