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 (Wikipedia)Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Dan Pink (Amazon)-----Thank you for listening to Archispeak. For more episodes please visit https://archispeakpodcast.com.Support Archispeak by making a donation.

#328 - Losing Track of Time

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, get a 20% discount on Fixed and Floating Annual License of Enscape. Head to https://chaos-enscape.com and use code RES24 at checkout to supercharge your design workflow.-----Thank you for listening to Archispeak. For more episodes please visit https://archispeakpodcast.com.Support Archispeak by making a donation.

#327 - Broke, Broken, and Broke-In

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 potential of AI and emerging technology in the architecture field. We discuss how these advancements could transform the industry despite the rapid pace of change and the challenges it presents.The episode concludes with a listener question about whether we would still choose to enter the architecture field given the potential future influence of AI.Episode SponsorChaosFor a limited time, get a 20% discount on Fixed and Floating Annual License of Enscape. Head to https://chaos-enscape.com and use code RES24 at checkout to supercharge your design workflow.-----Thank you for listening to Archispeak. For more episodes please visit https://archispeakpodcast.com.Support Archispeak by making a donation.

#326 - The Culture of “ASAP”

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 notes and links for this episode at https://archispeakpodcast.com/episodes/325-----Thank you for listening to Archispeak. For more episodes please visit https://archispeakpodcast.com.Support Archispeak by making a donation.

#325 - Unforeseen Conditions

In this episode we start off by acknowledging the 12th birthday of the Archispeak podcast. Our first episode titled “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 presentations. We also touch on the need for privacy and security considerations regarding the usage and licensing of digital assets. Lastly, we hypothesize how different it would be to start a practice today when it comes to choosing a toolset that would heavily rely on these technologies.﻿Episode Links:Treasury - protecting, cataloging, and licensing for AEC’s 3d spatial assetsTRXL podcast episode 147: ‘The Era of Spatial Computing’, with John Manoochehri-----Thank you for listening to Archispeak. For more episodes please visit https://archispeakpodcast.com.Support Archispeak by making a donation.

#324 - Archispeak Turns 12

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 continuously adapt, learn, and evolve.Finally, we touch upon the financial implications in architectural projects and the conflicting demands of design aesthetic and budget constraints… yes, the age-old complaints about “value engineering”.-----Thank you for listening to Archispeak. For more episodes please visit https://archispeakpodcast.com.Support Archispeak by making a donation.

#323 - The Life Afforded

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 Ref by Thomas Glover (Amazon)Desk Ref by Thomas Glover (Amazon)Neufert Architects' Data (Amazon)Graphic Standards (Amazon)-----Thank you for listening to Archispeak. For more episodes please visit https://archispeakpodcast.com.Support Archispeak by making a donation.

#322 - A Special Place in Hell

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 social media as a marketing and business development tool. With a million Instagram followers, a vibrant YouTube channel, and his TikTok presence, he has built a strong audience, some of which become clients with big budgets. This allows him to explore and execute even more daring and innovative design ideas. The conversation explores some of the jaw-dropping projects that Danny has worked on, including a pool built over a basement with acrylic windows, allowing views from both above and below the water. Another project features an indoor tennis court with a koi pond on top, creating a unique entry experience. These projects showcase Danny's knack for pushing boundaries and creating truly one-of-a-kind spaces.This episode has been made possible with the generous support of Bromic Heating.﻿Episode Links:Danny’s websiteDanny’s LinkedInDanny Wang Design on YouTubeDanny Wang Design on InstagramDanny’s personal InstagramDanny Wang Design on TikTokBromic websiteBromic’s Eclipse heatersBromic heater Revit and CAD filesDesign service with a heating expert-----Thank you for listening to Archispeak. For more episodes please visit https://archispeakpodcast.com.

#321 - AU - New Trends in Custom Residential

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.

#320 - A Workaholic’s Resolution

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 artificial intelligence tools are currently capable of.Episode linksWatch this episode on YouTube (so you can see the visuals)OpenAI ChatGPT 4 with DALL-EEvan’s blog post about Autodesk University with all the selfiesNotion AI - Evan’s preferred writing companionVeras - AI rendering for Revit, SketchUp, and Rhino by EvolveLabTRXL 131: ‘It’s Prompting Us’, with Benjamin Guler (Ben is the developer of Veras)Vizcom.ai - from sketch to render in seconds using AI promptingElevenLabs - generative voice AITRXL 141: ‘AI is Not Your Strategy’, with Mehdi Nourbakhsh, PhD and Scott Thompson-----Thank you for listening to Archispeak. For more episodes please visit https://archispeakpodcast.com

#319 - Goodbye and Good Riddance

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

#318 - What Happened in Vegas

In this episode we discuss a bit of site seeing, we discuss what not to say—even if it's too late—when visiting someone’s project house and they ask for your opinion. Let’s face it, they don’t “really” want to know your opinion even if as an architect you have lots of them. We reflect on the 1-year anniversary of Evan’s move to Oregon, his early homesteading days, and his luck in not going the way of the Donner Party. We finish it up with a sportsing conversation Evan didn’t know he wanted but he got… So join us on this special Thanksgiving / Evan’s Birthday special episode.Thank you for listening to Archispeak. For more episodes please visit https://archispeakpodcast.com

#317 - Siteseeing

David Bradley, AIA PCC joins us to discuss the importance of taking control of your career. We talk about defining outcomes, taking responsibility, setting boundaries, and building trust. We also talk about the need for small steps, accountability, and a clear plan to achieve personal and professional goals. David is also offering upcoming opportunities for coaching and mastermind sessions to support solopreneurs and small firm architects, so check the links in the show notes to connect with him.Episode linksDavid on LinkedInBlueprint for Living Coaching websiteDavid’s mastermind group-----Thank you for listening to Archispeak. For more episodes please visit https://archispeakpodcast.com

#316 - ‘Designing Your Career’, with David Bradley

The Archispeak University (AU) series introduces educational content for architects and designers. Liz Neuffer of Aria Group joins the show to discuss the topic of hospitality and outdoor space design.In this episode, we discuss the key factors that contribute to a successful design for hospitality and outdoor spaces. We explore how to design outdoor spaces that cater to different climate zones and enhance user experiences. Additionally, we delve into the use of building products to address thermal comfort, such as heating elements and protection against solar and wind exposure. We also examine the importance of sustainability and fuel types in outdoor space design, particularly in light of the Covid pandemic and its impact on the industry. Furthermore, we provide insights on educating clients, overcoming objections, and finding the right balance between aesthetics and functionality. We also explore the benefits of creating dedicated zones for different uses and weigh the pros and cons of various furniture types. Finally, we offer guidance on where to seek assistance for these types of projects and more.This episode has been made possible with the generous support of Bromic Heating.Episode LinksBromic websiteEclipse heatersBromic heater Revit and CAD filesDesign service with a heating expertLiz Neuffer on LinkedInAria Group website-----Thank you for listening to Archispeak. For more episodes please visit https://archispeakpodcast.com

#315 - AU - Hospitality and Outdoor Spaces

In this episode, we discuss Cormac’s haunted house, rising license renewal fees, Evan’s first in-person (as an Oregonian) continuing education lunch n’ learn, using the SIPS building system on projects, the challenges of adopting innovative building systems in the building industry, first costs versus operational costs, school projects that are literally driven by the maintenance staff, and the need for architects to educate our clients.-----Thank you for listening to Archispeak. For more episodes please visit https://archispeakpodcast.com

#314 - Getting Called on the Carpet

In this episode, we kick things off with an unsolicited email that Cormac received inquiring about "just needing some plans drawn up”.  Then, we welcome Evan back to the darkside as he rejoins the PC realm, as he dives headlong into the world of Microsoft laptops. This plunge down the Microsoft rabbit hole takes us on a nostalgic journey through the annals of Microsoft history, from the Zune to the Windows Phone. But our trip down memory lane doesn't stop there; we also find ourselves wandering down the Atari trail as we talk about the dawn of computer gaming and other things old people talk about. Episode linksMicrosoft ZuneMicrosoft Surface Laptop Studio 2Atari 2600+Intellivision-----Thank you for listening to Archispeak. For more episodes please visit https://archispeakpodcast.com

#313 - Cormac Phalen.PDF

Anger management kicks off our conversation where Cormac gets to deal with infrastructure replacement in his neighborhood and all of the joys that come with it.  Evan shares stories about his ride (Ride the Rim) around Crater Lake. Unbeknownst to both of them, the way Evan decided to tackle his ride would foreshadow the ups and downs of their  final conversation in which they discuss a code seminar that Cormac attended and how the constraints of the building code cause many ups and downs on a project.Episode linksRide the Rim event website-----Thank you for listening to Archispeak. For more episodes please visit https://archispeakpodcast.com

#312 - Nerd Fest

First we refresh Evan’s memory on what an “ASI” is, then move on to talk about an article from the Harvard Business Review on the glorification of overwork as we apply it directly to the profession of architecture.Episode linksWhy We Glorify Overwork and Refuse to Rest (Harvard Business Review)Archispeak 294 - ‘Three Recessions Away from Extinction’, with Evelyn LeeArchispeak 292 - ‘OUT OF ARCHITECTURE’, with Jake Rudin-----Thank you for listening to Archispeak. For more episodes please visit https://archispeakpodcast.com

#311 - Why We Glorify Overwork and Refuse to Rest

In this episode Evan tells us about “Riding the Rim” which to much of Cormac's chagrin is not an all-you-can-drink margarita bar. We also reminisce about trips to Radio Shack and our first computers, and finally we discuss the insanity of the amount of drawings we tend to submit on a project for agency approvals.  Episode linksToo Many Drawings Heading to Permit - Cormac’s InstagramThank you for listening to Archispeak. For more episodes please visit https://archispeakpodcast.com

#310 - How Do We Manage It? Caffeine!

TopicIn this episode of the Archispeak podcast, we continue to catch up with FLW and join Cormac as he continues his road trip adventure in search of Frank Lloyd Wright's iconic buildings. However, this time around, Cormac doesn't have to venture far from home as he's uncovered a surprising abundance of Wright's architectural gems right in the heart of the Detroit Metro area. Join Cormac and Evan as they dive deeper into Cormac's summer of architectural exploration.Episode linksWright’s Gregor S. and Elizabeth B. Affleck House-----Thank you for listening to Archispeak. For more episodes please visit https://archispeakpodcast.com

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