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Design is everywhere in our lives, perhaps most importantly in the places where we've just stopped noticing. 99% Invisible is a weekly exploration of the process and power of design and architecture. From award winning producer Roman Mars. Learn more at 99percentinvisible.org.
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Archispeak
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Archispeak

Evan Troxel & Cormac Phalen

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What’s it really like to work in architecture? The hosts of Archispeak know, and they’re here to share real-life experiences. Since 2012 architects Evan Troxel and Cormac Phalen have been podcasting their brand of real talk on everything from design, tools, and work/life balance to generational differences, mentoring, job hunting, and more. Probing questions, revelatory interviews, and unique insights have grown their audience and become a weekly ritual for students and seasoned professional ...
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Columbia Graduate School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation

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GSAPP Conversations offer a window onto the expanding field of contemporary architectural practice through discussions on the current projects, research, and obsessions of a diverse group of invited guests from emerging and well-established practices. Hosted by Columbia GSAPP’s Dean Amale Andraos, the conversations also feature the School’s influential faculty and alumni, and give students the opportunity to engage architects on issues of concern to the next generation.
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The Sydney Opera House is one of the most iconic and distinctive buildings in the world. It took a relative newcomer and architectural outsider to dream it up, but the saga of making this world heritage landmark a reality is a tale for the ages: a cautionary tale. And for Cautionary Tales, I turn to the brilliant Tim Harford. I’ve been dying to hea…
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Is the architecture industry collapse inevitable? Recently, Business of Architecture director Rion Willard watched a YouTube video, Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order by author and investor Ray Dalio. Dalio writes, "I believe the world is changing in big ways that haven’t happened before in our lifetimes but have many times in his…
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Topic In 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 hea…
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Brian Merchant is a tech reporter, and he'd been covering the industry for years when he started to notice a term that kept coming up. When he wrote a story that was critical of tech, he'd be accused of being a "Luddite." Like most people, Brian knew at least vaguely what the term "Luddite" meant. But as time went on, and as Brian watched tech grow…
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As architects, we are passionate about many subjects including the built environment, social issues, sustainability, and more. Is the focus on “activism” by our national advocates (the American Institute of Architects, and Royal Institute of British Architects) a double-edged sword? In this episode, Lance Cayko, principal of the architecture firm F…
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Topic When a project shouldn't go wrong… it will. After a brief counseling session we move beyond the trauma and discuss Cormac’s latest architecturally-epic road trip through Wisconsin on the Frank Lloyd Wright Trail. Episode links Wingspread Exterior - Cormac's Instagram Wingspread Interior - Cormac's Instagram Wingspread Webpage SC Johnson Headq…
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All kinds of songs get stuck in your head. Famous pop tunes from when you were a kid, album cuts you've listened to over and over again. And then there's a category of memorable songs—the ones that we all just kind of know. Songs that somehow, without anyone’s permission, sneak their way into the collective unconscious and are now just lingering th…
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This episode is part 3 of 3 where Enoch Sears and Rion Willard discuss the "cult of design," an insidious mind virus that has captivated the architecture industry. ► Transcription: https://otter.ai/u/W6ZfVj9cTYhuQ8TRfjotx8GRoKo?utm_source=copy_url ► Feedback? Email us at podcast@businessofarchitecture.com ► Access your free training at http://Smart…
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Topic In this episode we discuss Evan’s earliest of 3D modeling and feeling slighted by Cormac’s reaction to the cutting edge imagery from decades past. Cormac revisits his despair about what he feels is the downfall of architectural magazines and their “content". Episode links Radial Building - Church of 2000 Freedom Tower Lawsuit Camden Yards con…
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In most big cities, there’s a housing crisis. And empty office buildings are creating a different crisis known to urbanists as a ‘doom loop.’ Converting an office into housing can solve both of these crises at once, using one piece of property. This solution just seems so obvious and elegant. But for all the hype around this idea, there are surpris…
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In this episode we discuss how Cormac plans (or not) for road trips and how Evan is similar but different in his planning strategy. We also talk about the ‘right’ way to pack and learn about song roulette. Episode links Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum Marvin’s Marvelous Mechanical Museum (YouTube) The Spirited Man (YouTube) - Essential Travel …
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This episode is part 2 of 3 where Enoch Sears and Rion Willard discuss the "cult of design," an insidious mind virus that has captivated the architecture industry. ► Transcription: https://otter.ai/u/wigGxQi5tUkxT4-JhW1DSPyvsmw?utm_source=copy_url ► Feedback? Email us at podcast@businessofarchitecture.com ► Access your free training at http://Smart…
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The story of a voice training VHS tape that helped trans women at a time when other resources were hard to access. The way a person's voice changes over time feels like a simple, and overlooked act of magic. Whether intentionally or subconsciously, our voices are products of our environments as much as they are part of us. Today we’re featuring an …
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In this episode, Rion Willard reveals the architectural mind virus of "the cult of design." This episode is part 1 of 3. ► Transcription: https://otter.ai/u/LHJd0pt1DNIRze8n6fmwRuQX-1M?utm_source=copy_url ► Feedback? Email us at podcast@businessofarchitecture.com ► Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/ ► If you want to speak …
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In this episode Cormac discovers that math can determine the age of his house faster than his mind can, Evan prepares his house and property for the inevitable, and we talk about the permanence of buildings and the link to true sustainability. Oh, and we go on a journey to find the tallest peak in the continental United States… spoiler alert: it's …
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Welcome to our second episode of short stories all about what may be the original designed object: the trail. If you haven’t heard the first episode yet you should totally go back and listen. It’s a lot of fun. Take this episode with you on your next hike! Trail Mix: Track TwoBy Jayson De Leon, Lasha Madan, Jeyca Maldonado Medina, Kelly Prime
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Topic In this episode we discuss a much needed summer vacation for Cormac: a complete cold turkey detachment from architecture as he ventures into the woods and how he can miraculously turn any trip into an architectural trip. Then we go out of the woods and into the big city of Chicago where we talk more in-depth about how the world's largest Star…
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What's the secret to rapidly expanding an architectural firm? Launching a new architectural business often comes with a crucial challenge - securing initial contracts. Without any lined-up projects, there's no paycheck - it's as simple as that. In this episode, discover the strategies architect Gilbert Atick employed to multiply the monthly revenue…
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What does it take to completely change a firm's culture? Architect Jeff Frame realized something needed to change when he saw that younger staff had different priorities and values than existing team members. Also, he found that he was inextricably tied to too many details of the practice. What ensued was a painful but powerful transformation of th…
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Topic In this episode, we chat about Twitter rebranding to X, Evan asks Cormac two questions about the potential impact of AI on the architecture profession, and a discussion about the need for firms to embrace technology and the importance of focusing on client experience and innovation to differentiate themselves in a commoditized market. ----- T…
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Back in January, Bloomberg News published a story quoting an obscure government official named Richard Trumka Jr. He works with the Consumer Product Safety Commission, which regulates stuff like furniture and electronics and household appliances. Basically, the agency is supposed to make sure that the stuff we buy is safe, and won't kill us or make…
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Topic In this episode we discuss Wes Anderson’s Asteroid City, Cormac’s desire to design, own and operate an old timey feeling movie theater, Evan quizzes Cormac on AI and gives him a few what if questions…and at the end of the day we suck at it (but what does that mean?). Episode Links J Lab Creative (Instagram) ----- Thank you for listening to Ar…
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Architect Mark Elster is co-founder of the acclaimed AOME Architects based in Seattle, Washington. AOME Architects designs stunning private residences across the Pacific Northwest. In this episode, you'll discover leadership lessons in running a small firm and Mark's approach to building relationships and winning commissions. To learn more about Ma…
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Andrew Leland grew up with full vision, but starting in his teenage years, his sight began to degrade from the outside in, such that he now sees the world as if through a narrow tube. Soon—but without knowing exactly when—he will likely have no vision left. In this episode, Andrew takes us through the fascinating history of alternative reading tech…
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Today we welcome architect Dewey Nichols to the Business of Architecture podcast. Nichols is a leading residential architect based out of Boston, Massachusetts. In this interview, Nichols discusses managing difficult clients, the challenges and pleasures of having a small practice, and more. To learn more about Dewey visit his: Website: https://www…
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Topic This episode we discuss Archispeak Podcast joining the new socials like Threads and Instagram (finally). Evan discusses the letter NCARB send out welcoming back all of the new members with a little gift of fee increases and how Cormac avoided future fee increases by not reinstating his NCARB record. Episode links archy_type instagram archy_ty…
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This past May, the city of Los Angeles rolled out a brand new, state-of-the art feature for bus shelters. It’s called La Sombrita. La Sombrita is a metal screen that’s intended to provide shade for the thousands of people who ride the bus every day. The shade screen is about two feet wide, ten feet tall, and it kinda looks like a curved teal metal …
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Topic A conversation about the use of technology in architecture, including the evolution of tools and the importance of maintaining a creative mindset. The discussion touches on the idea of what constitutes a "sketch" in the modern era, and the potential pitfalls of relying too heavily on technology in the design process. The hosts also offer a gl…
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Have we as architects betrayed ourselves? Do we have anyone to blame but ourselves for the erosion of responsibility and control in the building and design process? Do we have anyone to blame but ourselves for the chronically low wages, layoffs, and cyclical business cycles? The good news here is if we're to blame for the problem, we can also be th…
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In the 1980s, the little Christian comic books known as Chick Tracts were EVERYWHERE. You’d find them in movie theaters and bus station bathrooms, on subways, and all over shopping malls. People would slip them inside VHS rentals or library books. Many Chick Tracts are black and white Christian horror stories that pull from a huge cast of character…
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Topic In this episode we discuss our experiences at the 2023 AIA Conference on Architecture and the election of Evelyn Lee, FAIA as the 2025 President elect. The conversation also touches on the increasing role of AI in architecture and the need to reinvent the profession for the future. ----- Thank you for listening to Archispeak. For more episode…
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In this episode, we speak with architect Molly Wheelock, founder of Studio MW. Wheelock has found success on the beautiful, rugged slopes of the Colorado Rockies and southwest region including Utah, New Mexico, and Arizona. The daughter of a builder, Molly gained experience as a framer as a teen and worked in a cabinetry shop and on a landscaping c…
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In Proximity is a podcast from Proximity Media about craft, career, and creativity. Proximity founder Ryan Coogler talks all about podcasts with Roman Mars, host and creator of 99% Invisible, a sound-rich narrative podcast about architecture and design. They discuss holding pandemic meetings about the business of podcasting, Roman’s journey from sc…
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Topic In a conversation about woodworking and content creation, Cam Anderson of BlacktailStudio joins the podcast to discuss the importance of making interesting projects rather than chasing algorithms or demographics. He also talks about the value of showing mistakes and failures in the process of creating, and how it can be engaging for his audie…
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Discover the secret of growing through a motivating purpose. Ian and Toni Wilson are alumni of Business of Architecture's SMART Practice™ program and they currently sit on the Design Council. After serving in the United States Army, and working in several large architectural practices, Ian and Toni Wilson launched NolanCarter Architectural Design. …
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This week we're featuring an episode of The Last Archive The Last Archive is a history show. Our evidence is the evidence of history, the evidence of archives. Manuscripts, photographs, letters and diaries, government documents. Facebook posts, Youtube videos, DVDs. Oral histories. This stuff is known as the “historical record,” but of course it’s …
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Topic We discuss scars from our youth and scars from the profession, object visualizers versus text-based learners, the lack of hands-on education in schools and the devaluation of blue-collar work, and the result of a disconnection between architects and the physical construction process. Episode links Why Only Some of Us Think in Pictures (YouTub…
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Today Rion Willard and Enoch Sears discuss strategies for taking home a 7-figure salary as an architect. Often the conversation in the architecture industry is about how little architects make and how pitiful salaries are. In this episode, we flip that conversation around and share insights based on our conversations with practitioners who are taki…
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After World War I, in Frankfurt, Germany, the city government was taking on a big project. A lot of residents were in dire straits, and in the second half of the 1920s, the city built over 10,000 public housing units. It was some of the earliest modern architecture — simple, clean, and uniform. The massive housing effort was, in many ways, eye-popp…
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Architect Matias Daroch is an alumnus of Business of Architecture's SMART Practice™ program. After immigrating to the United States from Chile to support his family's real estate investments, Daroch launched his own architectural practice, growing it quickly in the first few years. In this episode, Daroch shares the approach that led to his success…
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Amid the noisy bustle of Mexico City, there is a particularly iconic sound echoing on repeat in the background. This recording blares from trucks that cruise the streets all across this massive city. The crews inside are looking to buy old household items and appliances to fix and resell or to just sell for scrap. Basically, they’re scrap metal hau…
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Topic In this episode we discuss the use of AI in architecture, including image and text generation. We talk about the potential for AI to automate mundane tasks and increase productivity, including using it to generate meeting minutes and other documents, as well as the ethical implications of its use. We talk about tools such as MidJourney and Ch…
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If you've run an architectural practice for any amount of time, you've probably had clients who tried to avoid paying an invoice. Architect Marina Rubina is an alumnus of the Business of Architecture SMART Practice™ program. She is a Registered Architect in the states of New Jersey and California and is a LEED Accredited Professional. She holds Mas…
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As electronic news gathering was gaining prominence in the early 20th century, the American Bar Association began to fear its effect on court trials and adopted something called Canon 35. This condemned the use of photography, motion picture, and radio recording within the confines of the courtroom. It wasn't a law, per se, but a code of ethics tha…
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"Damn all architects, the rich man’s folly," writes opinion journalist Giles Coren in a recent issue of The Times (original article here). Is this article perpetuating inaccurate tropes of the architectural profession, or is there some truth in this scathing critique of architects where the writer states, "Your project’s four months late and 75 gra…
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Topic In this episode with special guest Evelyn Lee, FAIA we discuss the pressing need for architectural firms to adapt to changing business models and billing practices in order to survive during economic downturns. We all know that architectural firms and staff are often hit hard during recessions, and that traditional billing models and the comm…
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Anyone who has tried knows that running an architecture firm is not for the faint of heart. That's why it is our pleasure to bring to you this interview with Nashville-based architect and SMART Practice firm owner Remick Moore. Over the past six years, Remick Moore has grown his firm to a team of 10 people, with a focus on entertainment and restaur…
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