015: Tools of an Architect

Ep 212: Schedules - Who Owns Your Time explores the demands of architectural practice, shifting deadlines, and the hidden cost of making every commitment work. 

The universe has rules, and apparently so does the office - most of them explaining why schedules expand, promotions go sideways, and adding more people can make a late project even later. In Episode 211, Andrew and I use 11 laws, principles, effects, and razors as a practical le ... Show More

In Episode 210, “The Cost of Loyalty,” we look at how the relationship between employees and firms has changed, why loyalty can no longer be assumed, and what research says about engagement, compensation, career growth, flexibility, and retention. The conversation explores how ar ... Show More

We discuss the current state of being an architect versus the old days of the master builder, how architects can educate clients, the importance of sleep in our manic profession, and we begin to tackle the topic of proper planning for the ever-looming deadlines that keep us on th ... Show More

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design share their favorite aspects of being an architect. They discussed ongoing learning opportunities; building something from nothing; architecture camaraderie; construction; appreciation for man-made and natural objects; tech ... Show More

Bill Allen, CEO and President of EvolveLAB, Disrupt Repeat and On Point Scans, joins us on the Art of Construction to demystify automation in construction technology. A trend of construction software, prefabrication, and automation has begun and if you don't make a shift in your ... Show More

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss Art vs Architecture. They covered the similarities and differences between artists and architects; creative freedom; mediums and materials; provocative vs practicality; public perception; time pressure; pay and valu ... Show More

In this episode, we talk about design intent and construction tolerances. We examine how architectural designs intersect with construction realities, exploring the crucial communication between architects, contractors, and clients. The discussion covers the challenges of maintain ... Show More

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design share their advice for clients working with architects. They discussed finding the right architect; effective communication with architects; respecting the process; remaining open-minded; bringing good energy and profession ... Show More

Simple Browser-based CGI for ArchitectsIn this episode, George Proud shares his journey at the intersection of architecture, design, and technology. From his early experiments with VR to co-founding Gendo, he has explored how emerging tools can enhance architectural visualization ... Show More

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss the responsibilities and roles of the Design Architect and the Architect of Record (AOR) also known as the Executive Architect when working together during each project phase from pre-design to concept design; schem ... Show More

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss communication in architecture. The two covered architects' process for onboarding clients; discussing contracts; communicating design options; following up with clients; reminding clients to take time in decision ma ... Show More

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss whether or not architects are optimists. Many claim to be, but are they? The two cover in what ways architects are optimists, when architects are pessimists, how to be an optimist and how it impacts one's work, bein ... Show More