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Archispeak

Evan Troxel & Cormac Phalen

Archispeak is one of architecture"s longest-running podcasts — 383 episodes of honest, unfiltered conversation about what it"s actually like to work in the profession. Since 2012, architects Evan Troxel and Cormac Phalen have been exploring design, career, firm culture, tools, work/life balance, mentoring, generational differences, and job hunting — everything that comes with building a life in architecture. This isn"t a highlight reel. It"s the conversation architects actually have — about the

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01:02:08

#351 - Frank Lloyd Garbage

Archispeak ·

2024/11/11

In this episode, we dive into Cormac’s hoarding tendencies (aka our mutual love for architectural collectibles) by unboxing a special edition set of Frank Lloyd Wright Blackwing pencils, then talk about how to protect these valuable items from children. The conversation then shifts to recent travels, including Cormac’s trip to Baltimore to visit his Johns Hopkins project and for a major office collaboration day. Then it’s Evan’s turn to talk about his recent trip to San Diego for the annual Autodesk

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52:24

#350 - Coffee, Hurricanes, and Leadership

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2024/11/04

In this special Episode 350 of the Archispeak podcast, we discuss the celebration of our milestone with an unboxing of fresh beans from “Coffee Boy”. We also talk about Evan’s un-conference experience in Florida that allowed for personal growth, leadership development, and some fun activities like learning to E-foil. Just beware of the 🌀 and 🐊.Episode Links:Coffee Sketch PodcastArchispeak episode 300 with the hosts of the Coffee Sketch Podcast (YouTube)AEC Acoustics Leadership RetreatAutodesk

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01:11:40

#349 - ’Experiencing Infratecture‘, with Slade Sheaffer

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2024/10/28

Join us on a captivating exploration of cutting-edge architecture with insights from our special guest, Slade Sheaffer. In this episode we dive into Slade's travels across Denmark, the Netherlands, and Germany as he uncovers the fusion of infrastructure and architecture with noteworthy projects like Copenhagen's Camp Adventure Tower and the city’s unique skiing experience at Copenhill, among others. Tune in to the Archispeak YouTube channel for a visual tour through iconic European sites and

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59:16

#339 - AU - Outdoor Design Innovation with StruXure...

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2024/06/03

Archispeak welcomes Scott Selzer, CEO of StruXure, and Scott Smith, CEO of Bromic Heating, to discuss the evolution, current state, and innovations in building products, specifically focusing on outdoor heaters and pergolas. In this episode we talk about these building products in both residential and commercial projects and how they enhance outdoor living spaces. Scott and Scott share their unique journeys, product innovations, the role of technology, sustainability practices, and the importance of

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51:24

#338 - Musical Appreciation

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2024/05/20

In this episode, we use a critical analysis of Radiohead’s ‘In Rainbows’ album as a jumping-off point to discuss the parallels between creating music and buildings, including the management of client expectations, budget constraints, and the value of documenting the design process.Episode Links:Dissect podcast: Radiohead’s ‘In Rainbows’In Rainbows: From the Basement(YouTube)-----Thank you for listening to Archispeak. For more episodes please visit https://archispeakpodcast.com.Support Archispeak by

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49:20

#337 - Time for a New Project

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2024/05/13

Cormac is on a new project. In this episode we explore the complexities of working with historic buildings and the nuances of adaptive reuse projects. We discuss the importance of accurate documentation, the impact of technology in documenting existing conditions, and the implications of design decisions on future use of the building through the negotiation between preserving history and accommodating modern needs.Episode Links:Liberty Island(Wikipedia)-----Thank you for listening to Archispeak

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44:04

#336 - AU - Embracing Sustainability

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2024/05/06

In this episode of the Archispeak podcast, Thomas Ventura of Gensler joins us to talk about evolving expectations in office and outdoor space design, influenced by sustainability trends and the need for adaptable, multi-use spaces in response to changing client needs and environmental responsibilities.We talk about Gensler's massive scale as a firm, boasting close to 7,000 employees and over 50 offices worldwide, emphasizing its commitment to sustainability and the architectural industry's

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43:21

#333 - AU - Evolving Workplace Design

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2024/04/08

The Archispeak University (AU) series provides educational content for architects and designers.In this episode of the Archispeak podcast, Primo Orpilla, Principal and Owner of O+A Architecture, shares his extensive experience in workplace design, tracing his experiences in the evolution of office spaces over the last 30 years.Starting his career during a challenging period, Primo talks about how he adapted to the needs of tech companies in Silicon Valley, contributing to the transformation from

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52:39

#329 - AU - Designing the Future of Multifamily Living

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2024/03/11

The Archispeak University (AU) series provides educational content for architects and designers.In this episode, Sara Schneider of TCA Architects joins us to talk about design trends in multi-family and mixed use project types.Sara is a veteran in the interior design field with a 20-year background, predominantly in hospitality, now focusing on multifamily residential projects with a mixed-use aspect at TCA. Located in Irvine, California, with offices in Los Angeles, Oakland, and Honolulu, TCA

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53:39

#328 - Losing Track of Time

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2024/03/04

In this episode, we talk about the things we do where we are so “in the zone” that we completely lose track of time. We also talk about the importance of failing as part of the learning process, the idea of the ‘flow state’, and how this can be achieved when deeply engaged in problem solving. We also touch on the notion of self-doubt and imposter syndrome and the importance of intrinsic motivation and good habits in achieving success.Episode Links:System Kid music (Evan’s band)Flow state

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54:06

#327 - Broke, Broken, and Broke-In

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2024/02/26

In this episode, Cormac reflects on the challenges, memories, and learnings from his most successful and intense project. He shares the story of the EO Wilson Biophilia Center in Florida which he compares to 'jazz' due to the ensemble of different ideas, skills, and experiences that came together to create something harmonious. We also explore our experiences with difficult projects, budgets, and client relationships that still resulted in remarkable outcomes.Episode SponsorChaosFor a limited time,

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44:18

#326 - The Culture of “ASAP”

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2024/02/19

In this episode of Archispeak, we discuss the overwhelming volume of emails we receive and the culture of "ASAP" that often accompanies it.We reflect on the time-consuming nature of emails and question how firm leadership would react if they knew how much time their employees spend managing their inboxes.The conversation then shifts to the topic of boundaries in the workplace and the struggle to maintain a work-life balance in the face of constant communication and demands.We also explore the

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49:59

#325 - Unforeseen Conditions

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2024/02/12

In this episode, Cormac tells us a story from the Army which sparks a discussion of various experiences on renovation and remodel projects which brings to light the meaning of the term “unforeseen conditions”.Episode SponsorChaosEnscape is soon launching something special that will make your 3D workflow the best 3D workflow for a special price. In the meantime, you can experience it for yourself for free at https://chaos-enscape.com/trial-14 or simply by Googling “try Enscape”.-----Get the show

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48:11

#324 - Archispeak Turns 12

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2024/02/05

In this episode we start off by acknowledging the 12th birthday of the Archispeak podcast. Ourfirst episodetitled “That Ah-ha Moment” was published on February 3, 2013 and we don’t recommend listening to it! Then we explore the potential of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) in architectural practices and talk about how these technologies could revolutionize the way architects work. We cover real-time rendering, immersive experiences of building designs, and enhanced client

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48:46

#323 - The Life Afforded

Archispeak ·

2024/01/29

We discuss Cormac’s snow shoveling incident and then go deep into talking about work-life balance and how architects often struggle with this, and what it means to truly be an architect. We further discuss the impact of emerging technology on architecture, particularly regarding the impending release of Apple’s Vision Pro headset.We also explore the industry’s work culture, explore some intital thoughts about the importance of having a side-hustle, highlight the necessity of architects to

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51:33

#322 - A Special Place in Hell

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2024/01/22

In this episode, we discuss the importance of details in architectural designs, highlight the influence of technology and BIM on architectural drawings and the art of detailing, and reflect on past experiences, including learning from old architectural manuals and dive into architectural design philosophy and practices.Episode Links:Pocket Refby Thomas Glover (Amazon)Desk Refby Thomas Glover (Amazon)Neufert Architects' Data(Amazon)Graphic Standards(Amazon)-----Thank you for listening to Archispeak

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#321 - AU - New Trends in Custom Residential

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2024/01/15

The Archispeak University (AU) series introduces educational content for architects and designers. In this episode, Danny Wang of Danny Wang Design joins us to discuss new trends in custom residential design and construction, particularly focusing on the integration of indoor and outdoor spaces made possible with his turnkey design build service and some unique building products in the outdoor heating, flooring, and technology categories.One key aspect of Danny's success is his ability to leverage

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#320 - A Workaholic’s Resolution

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2024/01/08

We all know architects work hard. Some work way too hard. In this episode, we discuss Cormac’s self-proclaimed workaholism and what he’s going to do about it in 2024. Episode Links:Architizer: New Year, New You? 8 Inspirational Resolutions for Architects in 2024-----Thank you for listening to Archispeak. For more episodes please visit https://archispeakpodcast.com.Support Archispeak by making a donation.

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#319 - Goodbye and Good Riddance

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2023/12/28

Main topic: Evan leads us in an AI workshop.As we finish off 2023, we discuss the final printed Architect Magazine, the old ways of hoarding imagery for project inspiration in 3-ring binders, the demise of paper periodicals, what it was like when we could actually remember and recall information from our own memory, our strategy for passing the ARE’s, and then Evan leads us in an AI workshop with some image generation, text generation, and deep fake audio examples to give us a taste of what

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#318 - What Happened in Vegas

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2023/12/04

Cormac gets more CEU’s bringing his HSW count to Jedi levels, Evan visits Las Vegas for the Autodesk University conference and gives a full report, and they compare and contrast AU to the AIA National Conference on Architecture.Episode linksAutodesk University-----Thank you for listening to Archispeak. For more episodes please visit https://archispeakpodcast.com

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