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Episode 58
Doug and Steve go on hiatus
Doug and Steve go on hiatus.
Highlights:
On this episode, Doug and Steve give a personal and professional update and explain why they will be taking a hiatus from the podcast.
Highlights: Steve has some cool television news to share. Doug gives a personal update. And Doug and Steve talk about the future of the podcast.
Episode 57
Interview with Architect, Steven Besch
On this episode, Steve interviews Chicago-based architect Steven Besch.
Highlights: Steven talks about being versatile as a designer and not being married to a particular style. He describes his collaborative design approach and how homeowners are integral to the process at every step of the design.
Episode 56
Interview with Architect John DaSilva and Designer Sharon DaSilva
On this episode, Doug and Steve interview Cape Cod-based architect John DaSilva and designer Sharon DaSilva.
Highlights: John and Sharon explain their firm’s vertically integrated organization- where they design and build custom homes. They explain their design process- how they start and what tools that they use to design. They explain how their designs respond to the unique climate and history of the New England coastline.
Episode 55
Interview with Architect, William J. Martin
On this episode, Doug and Steve interview New Jersey-based architect William J. Martin.
Highlights: Bill talks about how controlling construction costs is one of his first priorities as an architect. He also talks about why he became a licensed building inspector- which is rare for an architect. And he explains what the meaning of the term “E-Fabism” i.e. “econo-functional-aesthetic balance” and how this factors into every one of his projects.
Episode 54
Interview with Architect, Cory Smith
On this episode, Steve interview Naperville, Illinois-based architect Cory Smith.
Highlights: Cory talks about his love of the construction process and how he has expanded his own practice to include design-build as an option for clients. As a “single-source” service provider, Cory explains how he is able to deliver great design with cost surety.
Episode 53
Interview with Homeowners Janet Minker and Elliot Himelfarb
On this episode, Doug and Steve interview Sarasota-based house clients Janet Minker and Elliot Himelfarb.
Highlights: Janet and Elliot tell us about their experiences in creating their own dream home. They offer great advice on site selection and interviewing potential architects. They talk about the design process and how they were able to balance their wishes with their budget. And finally, Elliot describes how he undertook the role as home owner and general contractor. They blogged about the process here: : https://lidoliving.blogspot.com/
Episode 52
Interview with Architect, Laszlo Kiss
On this episode, Doug and Steve interview Long Island, NY-based architect Laszlo Kiss.
Highlights: Laszlo talks about his early work in promoting green design- and how these experiences led him to his current focus on creating healthy, efficient, cost effective, modular homes. His ASAP House program was devised to help homeowners take ownership of the design/construction process.
Episode 51
Interview with Architect, John DeForest
On this episode, Doug and Steve interview Seattle-based architect John DeForest.
Highlights: John describes his firm’s client-focused collaborative design process. From model workshops to mock-ups and homework assignments, he explains how his team is able to uncover a client’s dreams and aspirations.
Episode 50
Interview with Architect, Lindsay Colwell
On this episode, Doug and Steve interview Scottdale-based architect Lindsay Colwell of Cullum Homes.
Highlights: Lindsay talks about the positive aspects of working as an “in-house architect” of a home building company. She explains that being a “one stop shop” might be a great option for some clients. Lindsay also talks about embracing the latest technologies to increase productivity and managing workflow across different disciplines.
Episode 49
Interview with Architect, Kevin Harris
On this episode, Doug and Steve interview Baton Rouge-based architect Kevin Harris.
Highlights: Kevin explains what a “forever home” is and how it is a totally different way of thinking about your home. Kevin also talks about his traditional design style and how it came to be despite being taught to be a modernist.
Episode 48
Interview with Designer Lucas Gray, Assoc. AIA
On this episode, Doug and Steve interview Oregon-based designer Lucas Gray.
Highlights: Lucas talks about how his passion for travel has led him to Australia and Japan and has in the process enriched his design skills as well as opened up new projects around the world. Lucas explains how he and his team is able to manage the design process from his home base in Portland.
Episode 47
Interview with Architect, Christopher Rose
On this episode, Doug and Steve interview South Carolina-based architect Christopher Rose.
Highlights: Christopher talks about the unique challenges of working on Johns Island, South Carolina. He discusses the concept of “critical regional” design and offers lots of practical advice for homeowners.
Episode 45
Interview with home owner, Vicki Craver
On this episode, Doug and Steve interview Vicki Craver from Fairfield, Connecticut. This is our first homeowner/client!
Highlights: Vicki explains her experience working with a design team on her own home. She talks about what she has learned from the process and offers invaluable advice to any client considering designing their dream home.
Episode 44
Interview with Architect, Michelle Hottel
On this episode, Doug and Steve interview La Mesa California-based architect Michelle Hottel.
Highlights:Michelle talks about her popular blog “I’ve Never Met a Woman Architect Before…” a blog about the trials and tribulations of being a woman, a mother, a public servant and an architect.
EPISODE 43
Interview with Pennsylvania and New Jersey-based architect Mark Asher
On this episode, Doug and Steve interview Pennsylvania and New Jersey-based architect Mark Asher.
Highlights: Mark talks about how he built his practice with multiple houses built on the Jersey shore. He also explains how “New Urbanist” design philosophy is at the root of all of his work.
EPISODE 42
Interview with Project Manager, Norm Horn
On this episode, Doug and Steve interview Pennsylvania-based project manager Norm Horn of Envinity – a design/build energy service company.
Highlights:
Norm talks about how to make your dream home energy efficient.
EPISODE 41
Interview with Architect, Kyu Young Kim
On this episode, Doug and Steve interview Palo Alto-based architect Kyu Young Kim.
Highlights:
Kyu talks about how he collaborates with his Silicon Valley clients- many of whom work in high tech- and how he is able to solve their unique design problems.
EPISODE 40
Interview with Landscape Architect, David Young
On this episode, Doug and Steve interview Sarasota-based landscape architect David Young.
Highlights:
Highlights: David explains what an landscape architect does, and the typical client/landscape architect arrangement. He also talks about how he designs in the unique southwest Florida climate.
EPISODE 39
Doug and Steve look back over the past year
On this episode, Doug and Steve look back over the past year and also talk about future plans.
Highlights:
Highlights: Doug and Steve talk about how new sponsors/partners will allow them to expand the show. They reaffirm their commitment to helping homeowners to design their dreams homes.
EPISODE 38
interview architect Jerryn McCray.
On this episode, Doug and Steve interview Baltimore-based architect Jerryn McCray.
Highlights:
Jerryn talks about his work in Baltimore- and in particular how he has designed over 500 inner city row houses over the course of his career. Jerry also talks about his work in the Virgin Islands and how he is able to balance to two very different kinds of clientele and projects.
EPISODE 37
Interview with Architect Lee Calisti
On this episode, Doug and Steve interview Pittsburgh-based architect Lee Calisti.
Highlights:
As a longtime former design professor at Carnegie Mellon University, Lee talks about how he brings the investigative methods of the studio environment into his practice. He also talks about the experience of designing his own house.
EPISODE 36
Interview with Architect David Applebaum
On this episode, Doug and Steve interview LA-based architect David Applebaum.
Highlights:
As the so-called “architect of the stars”- David shares some fun client stories including his experience designing a house for Frank Sinatra. David also talks about how complicated it is to design/build in LA and why clients need architects more than ever.
EPISODE 35
Interview with Architect Francisco Rodriguez
On this episode, Doug and Steve interview San Juan-based architect and educator Francisco Rodriguez.
Highlights: Francisco, Professor and former Dean at the University of Puerto Rico, talks the after effects of Hurricane Maria and how his students decided to do something about it. He also shares his thoughts on the architect-client relationship.
EPISODE 34
Interview with Architect Winn Wittman
On this episode, Doug and Steve interview Austin-based architect Winn Wittman.
Highlights: Winn recounts his early days as a developer/contractor and how those unique experiences inform the workings of his high-end residential practice.
EPISODE 33
Interview with Architect and Writer/Critic David Eisen
On this episode, Doug and Steve interview Boston-based architect and writer/critic David Eisen.
Highlights: David talks about his career as both a writer and architect. He talks about how his experience in designing community centers and multifamily housing inform the design of his single family homes.
ABOUT DOUG & STEVE
DOUG PATT
Doug Patt is Registered licensed architect. AIA, NCARB certified. B.Arch, B.S. Arch and M. Arch. in architecture. He’s worked in the architectural field since 1993, specializing in high-end residential architecture. He’s been published in a variety of professional journals and magazines. Doug has worked on projects that have received American Institute of Architects (AIA) and Builders Awards in residential architecture. He’s the creator of How to Architect website and YouTube channel with over 100,000 subscribers and millions of video views web wide. He’s also the author of How to Architect, published by MIT Press Spring 2012 and a top seller. Doug is the Co-Founder of RootPhi, LLC a product development company. Co-creator and inventor of a three patented products. He’s created and spun out two businesses including Golaces, llc, which was acquired by a publicly held footwear company, and Reclaim, llc which licensed technology to San Francisco based soft goods company Timbuk2. Doug is the creator of the Architect’s Academy, an online classroom teaching architecture and design. He’s also a classically trained painter and sold artwork through Target stores nationally.
STEVE CHUNG
Stephen K. Chung, AIA is a registered architect and principal of Stephen Chung, Architect. His Boston-based studio is focused on residential and hospitality projects. www.stephenchung.com Current projects include a new 89 room boutique hotel in called The Sarasota Modern, a new 4000 sf waterfront house in Sarasota and a townhouse development and apartment building both in Boston. In 2017 Stephen won a “Best of Houzz” Award for his residential design work.
In addition to practice, Stephen has taught design drawing at several institutions, including Northeastern, Cornell, Rhode Island School of Design, the University of Texas at Austin and Yale University.
Finally, Stephen is the creator, executive producer and host of the acclaimed public television series called “Cool Spaces: The Best New Architecture”. Season 1 of this landmark series debuted on PBS in 2014. www.coolspaces.tv
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How to Architect
By Doug Patt
The basics of the profession and practice of architecture, presented in illustrated A-Z form.
The basics of the profession and practice of architecture, presented in illustrated A-Z form.
The word “architect” is a noun, but Doug Patt uses it as a verb—coining a term and making a point about using parts of speech and parts of buildings in new ways. Changing the function of a word, or a room, can produce surprise and meaning. In How to Architect, Patt—an architect and the creator of a series of wildly popular online videos about architecture—presents the basics of architecture in A-Z form, starting with “A is for Asymmetry” (as seen in Chartres Cathedral and Frank Gehry), detouring through “N is for Narrative,” and ending with “Z is for Zeal” (a quality that successful architects tend to have, even in fiction—see The Fountainhead’s architect-hero Howard Roark.)
How to Architect is a book to guide you on the road to architecture. If you are just starting on that journey or thinking about becoming an architect, it is a place to begin. If you are already an architect and want to remind yourself of what drew you to the profession, it is a book of affirmation. And if you are just curious about what goes into the design and construction of buildings, this book tells you how architects think. Patt introduces each entry with a hand-drawn letter, and accompanies the text with illustrations that illuminate the concept discussed: a fallen Humpty Dumpty illustrates the perils of fragile egos; photographs of an X-Acto knife and other hand tools remind us of architecture’s nondigital origins.
How to Architect offers encouragement to aspiring architects but also mounts a defense of architecture as a profession—by calling out a defiant verb: architect!
The Architect’s Checklist
By Doug Patt
Cool Spaces!
By Stephen Chung
Cool Spaces captures the series premiere of the Cool Spaces show, public television’s first program to explore the most provocative and bold American architecture of the last decade. The book highlights the first twelve buildings of the series for a fascinating glimpse into the mysteries and realities of architecture. Readers will learn how architects create their designs, why buildings look the way they do, and what it really takes to bring a building to reality. Concept sketches, renderings, and on set photos from production shoots illuminate the stories behind the buildings, which include the Ruvo Center in Las Vegas by Frank Gehry, the Seattle Public Library in Seattle by OMA/REX, and Barclays Center in Brooklyn by SHoP Architects. A narrative and visual journey through the show’s production and content, Cool Spaces presents a new and accessible understanding of architecture.