In this, our season finale, we discuss off grid homes. Our guests, Aaron J Henderson, AIA, principal architect of Sovereign Architecture shares his experience designing, building, and living in his own off grid home and Brandon Weiss, Chief Inn

[EXPRESS] 'Business Cards are Dead'

Dec 8th, 2020 25m 6s

In this last episode of EXPRESS for Season 3, Jason and Dimitrius start with updated insight into a previous episode on designers vs. architects, then discuss the influence of content marketing on the industry and the shift towards creating you

[EXPRESS] 'Everything Landscape'

Dec 3rd, 2020 21m 59s

Pablo Cortez, President & Principal Landscape Architect of Sitio Landscape Architecture, joins us to discuss his experience with a wide range of landscape architecture projects, the design process, designing in fire hazard zones, and much more,

[EXPRESS] 'When is Enough, Enough'

Dec 1st, 2020 28m 18s

In light of the recent dispute between Dave Chappelle and Comedy Central, Jason and Dimitrius discuss standing up for what's right, what's fair, and the influence of profits on business decisions. The conversation touches on unpaid internships,

[EXPRESS] 'Community-centric Development'

Nov 26th, 2020 30m 47s

Leandro Tyberg, President and Co-founder of Primestor Development, joins us to discuss the unique community-centric approach that his company takes to manage and develop properties that empower the communities they serve.Show Music:Intro - "

[EXPRESS] 'Dealing with Feeling Overwhelmed'

Nov 24th, 2020 23m 36s

Jason and Dimitrius discuss pressures in the industry and some ways to deal with that feeling of being overwhelmed.Show Music:Intro - "Keep Calm and Chill" by SoundrollOutro - "Remember These Days," by Matt Large

[EXPRESS] 'Curating Art for Spaces'

Nov 19th, 2020 20m 38s

Martha Weidman, CEO & Co-Founder of Nine Dot Arts, joins us to discuss how her company works as curators to find incredibly talented artists to pair with your project and create the perfect art for your space or community.*Job Opportunity men

Eiffel Tower

Nov 18th, 2020 1h 22m

CROSSOVER! David Lee & Marina Bourderonnet, from Second Studio Podcast (formerly Midnight Charette) join in as we discuss the Eiffel Tower and continue our conversation on landmark structures. We highlight the history of the Eiffel Tower with

[EXPRESS] 'Know What You Don't Know'

Nov 17th, 2020 21m 46s

Jason and Dimitrius reminisce on their early days in the industry when they may have gotten in way over their heads. Show Music:Intro - "Keep Calm and Chill" by SoundrollOutro - "Perfect Time," by Toby Tranter

[EXPRESS] 'Globalization'

Nov 12th, 2020 20m 41s

Jason and Dimitrius discuss globalization, some examples of its affect on architecture and construction, and things to consider if you're setting up your company to enter the global market.As discussed on the show:A paper on American Society

[EXPRESS] 'First One Through the Wall'

Nov 10th, 2020 23m 49s

Jason and Dimitrius discuss an opinion piece that critiques the practice of conceptual projects which the author coins "PR-chitecture."As discussed on the show:"No, ‘PR-chitecture’ won’t save us from the pandemic," by Kate WagnerShow Music

[EXPRESS] 'All Over the Place'

Nov 5th, 2020 25m 55s

WARNING: While there was a planned topic, the conversation quickly went off the rails as many of us have been consumed with politics. Feel free to skip ahead if you've reached your limit with political talk.Jason and Dimitrius get overwhelmed

Co-Working Spaces

Nov 5th, 2020 30m 34s

By 2027, self employed workers are estimated to make up 50 to 60 percent of the workforce. Co-working spaces are primed to capitalize on this rapidly rising clientele. Swapna Sathyan, MBA, Director of Strategy and Change Consulting at Cannon De

[EXPRESS] 'AIALA Student Exhibition'

Nov 3rd, 2020 23m 5s

In this episode we discuss the AIA, Los Angeles 2×8 Student Exhibition, Competition, and Scholarship Program. Krystyna Howell, 2x8 Committee member, and Garet Ammerman, exhibit designer, join us to highlight the event as the program goes comple

Haunted Spaces III

Oct 30th, 2020 8m 17s

In the spirit of Halloween, Spaces Podcast presents the third edition of "Haunted Spaces." In this episode we highlight the Poinsett Bridge in Greenville County, South Carolina and the labor spirits that roam the site.Show Music:Intro - "The

[EXPRESS] 'Offending the Architect'

Oct 29th, 2020 25m 7s

Brianna Rasmussen, an interior design consultant and owner of Interiors by Bri, joins the show to discuss the world of interior design. We chat about some of her projects, collaborating with the project team, what goes into the details, and muc

[EXPRESS] 'That's Business'

Oct 27th, 2020 24m 24s

Jason and Dimitrius give a peak behind the curtain to the business side of the industry, particularly regarding money.Show Music:Intro - "Keep Calm and Chill" by SoundrollOutro - "Keep It," by Dylan Sitts

[EXPRESS] 'Market Urbanism'

Oct 22nd, 2020 23m 42s

What if the private sector ran the development of cities ... Scott Beyer, an urban affairs journalist and founder of Market Urbanism Report, joins the show to discuss the concept of Market Urbanism, a cross between free-market policy and urban

Designing for Childhood

Oct 21st, 2020 1h

Alexandra Lange, design critic and author, joins us to discuss designing for childhood. From groundbreaking concepts in early childhood development to the environmental dangers we've created in cities, Alexandra shares the extensive insight she

[EXPRESS] 'Field Stories, Injuries'

Oct 20th, 2020 21m 24s

Jason and Dimitrius discuss job site injuries and Jason provides some insight into risk management and his experiences with OSHA.Show Music:Intro - "Keep Calm and Chill" from SoundrollOutro - "How Did We," by Toby Tranter

[EXPRESS] 'Boxabl'

Oct 15th, 2020 22m 6s

Galiano Tiramani, co-founder and Business Development of Boxabl, discusses Boxabl's mission to significantly lower the cost of homeownership and their, foldable module, affordable housing concept that will achieve it.Show Music:Intro - "Keep

[EXPRESS] 'WFH'

Oct 13th, 2020 23m 42s

Jason and Dimitrius share stories of their work from home experience and discuss the true colors of employees and employers that have been exposed through the pandemic.Show Music:Intro - "Keep Calm and Chill" by SoundrollOutro - "Fight On"

[EXPRESS] 'Developer Foremost, but All Architects'

Oct 8th, 2020 22m 43s

Jeff Sullivan, AIA, Vice President of Alloy Development in Brooklyn, NY provides insight into what its like being an architect developer and highlights a couple of projects that he is working on in Downtown Brooklyn.Show Music:Intro - "Keep

Fire Safety

Oct 7th, 2020 38m 18s

We are experiencing record-breaking wildfires globally, and conditions are anticipated to get worse. In this episode, we highlight the evolution of fire safety and fire rated construction; Jeremy Carter, a Los Angeles City Firefighter, building

[EXPRESS] 'Walter Reed'

Oct 6th, 2020 22m 19s

Jason and Dimitrius discuss Walter Reed Medical Center in Bethesda, Maryland and its presidential suite, known as Ward 71, where the president and other high ranking administration officials receive medical care.Show Music:Intro - "Keep Calm