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Kristi Paulson, AIA on Healthy Haus and Sustainable Design in SoCal
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Welcome to the first episode of 2024! Today, I'm interviewing Kristi Paulson, a partner at Behnisch Architekten, about their mission to promote sustainability in architecture. Behnisch was founded in Stuttgart, Germany, in 1989 and expanded to Los Angeles in 1999. They are known for pushing the boundaries of design and incorporating sustainability, passive systems, and environmentally friendly materials into their work. In this episode, we discuss their Healthy Haus Campus project, which exemplifies this commitment. Our conversation focuses on the firm's approach to sustainability, the intersection of global and local perspectives in design, and Kristi’s role as a leader in the architecture industry in Southern California.
The Healthy Haus project team collaborated with other design, landscape and engineering firms to prioritize sustainability, use environmentally friendly construction materials, and promote worker well-being while building on-site. We highlight the details of these materials and systems and how they can be added to most designs. We also talk about the benefits of working in Los Angeles with the unique energy and creativity of the city.
The project draws inspiration from California's native landscapes, and the concept was developed as part of a competition to re-envision an old agricultural site for a private company's office campus. We touch on the importance of fair competition in the architecture industry and what the future holds for Kristi and Behnisch in Los Angeles.
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Topics Covered:
- Behnisch Architekten’s mission and history
- Differences in architecture and design culture between the Pacific Northwest, Los Angeles, and Germany
- How Behnisch cultivates a learning environment for young architects
- The backstory and inspiration behind Healthy Haus
- The importance of selecting construction materials that are sustainable and environmentally friendly
- Prioritizing the health and well being of construction workers
- Incorporating passive design strategies, such as natural ventilation and insulation, into designs
- How Healthy Haus cultivates microecology and biodiversity on its land
- The value of fair competitions for architecture firms
- Kristi’s goals for 2024 and the launch of Paulson Poei Projects
Guest Info:
- Connect with Kristi on LinkedIn
- Learn more about Behnisch Architekten on behnisch.com
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