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LISTEN TO SEASON 2

From the headquarters of Swinerton, features exclusive interviews with world class thought leaders, executives and civic leaders committed to a better and more beautiful built environment.

Established in 1888 and built on a foundation of integrity, trust and collaboration, our history has prepared us for this moment. Possibility is limited only by our imagination. We know what tomorrow can bring because we have seen thousands of tomorrows and we are prepared to shape what comes next.

What Does a Thousand Year Building Look Like with Craig Applegath

This is a must-listen episode for all the architects and business owners who want to learn how we can face the challenges of climate change in a creative way. We are joined by Craig Applegath, host of… READ MORE

Innovative Solutions to Break the Cycle of Homelessness

Innovative Solutions to Break the Cycle of Homelessness With Senator Kevin Murray, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Weingart Center Association The Weingart Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency that provides homeless individuals with the basic… READ MORE

How Architecture is Helping us Live a Healthier, Longer Life”

Listen ABOUT THE GUEST Manny Gonzalez is the managing principal for KTGY’s Los Angeles office. He is responsible for the design, land planning and production of residential and mixed-use developments throughout the U.S., including active adult and… READ MORE

Why We Need Minority Architects To Help Solve The Most Challenging Problems in the Modern Built Environment

Why We Need Minority Architects To Help Solve The Most Challenging Problems in the Modern Built Environment And there are a lot of programs these days that allow students in middle school and high school to just… READ MORE

Aspiration is Necessary to Transform Urban Centers with Clark Manus

Listen Aspiration is Necessary to Transform Urban Centers with Clark Manus Tom Dioro: For our guests today, we’re honored really and excited. Definitely super excited for our guests, Clark Manus. Architect and principal of Heller Manus, an… READ MORE

SLI: Pushing the Envelope For The World’s Sustainability Standards

SLI: Pushing the Envelope For The World’s Sustainability Standards with Arlan Collins, Sustainable Living Innovations We are honored to welcome Arlan Collins, CEO of SLI, Sustainable Living Innovations, a Seattle based architecture, interior design and planning firm… READ MORE

Meet the Leaders of Timberlab, Experts in Full-Service Mass Timber Project Delivery

Meet the Leaders of Timberlab, Experts in Full-Service Mass Timber Project Delivery In this episode of the Modern Built Environment, we meet the leaders of Timberlab: Christopher Evans, President, Erica Spirtos, Preconstruction Manager, and Sam Dicke, Business… READ MORE

Learn about SAK Builders with Sam Riley & Chris Riley

Learn about SAK Builders with Sam Riley & Chris Riley Since 1998, SAK has provided concrete contracting services throughout the United States. Headquartered in Sumner, WA, SAK’s expertise ranges from turn-key cast-in-place structures to stand alone shotcrete,… READ MORE

Introducing Perq: A Walker, Swinerton Parking Innovation

Introducing Perq: A Walker, Swinerton Parking Innovation Listen READ MORE

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LISTEN TO SEASON 1

From the headquarters of Swinerton, features exclusive interviews with world class thought leaders, executives and civic leaders committed to a better and more beautiful built environment.

Established in 1888 and built on a foundation of integrity, trust and collaboration, our history has prepared us for this moment. Possibility is limited only by our imagination. We know what tomorrow can bring because we have seen thousands of tomorrows and we are prepared to shape what comes next.

Architect and Specialist Conservation Architect, Elsie Owusu.

Listen ABOUT THE GUEST Architect and Specialist Conservation Architect, interior and urban designer, Elsie has a wide expertise in transport and infrastructure, as well as the issues facing emerging economies. Passionate about contemporary architecture and city planning,… READ MORE

How a 132-year-old company innovates through a global pandemic

How a 132-year-old company innovates through a global pandemic Effectively running a business legacy can be challenging, even in the best of times. How about a successful one of over 100 years old? In this unprecedented and… READ MORE

How to build a carbon free building with Susan Jones

Learn how to build a carbon-free building that is safe, economical, and healthy by the use of wood in this episode. Tom and Susan Jones dive deep into details of Mass Timber and its importance today. “And… READ MORE

Architects Have a Major Role in Shaping the Future of the Built Environment With Kimberly Dowdell

This is a must-listen episode for all the architects and business owners who want to learn how to improve the quality of life for people living in cities and learn ways they can use policy to change… READ MORE

Building Client Relationships Through Difficult Times With Art Gensler

Art Gensler founded Gensler in 1965 in San Francisco. Art successfully grew his three-person design studio into the World’s largest architecture firm. He is a Fellow of both the American Institute of Architects and the International Interior… READ MORE

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Can specialized exteriors lower the cost of affordable housing? With Ron Loyd of CERACLAD

Ron Loyd, National Sales Manager at CERACLAD join us for a discussion on specialized exteriors. CERACLAD is a revolutionary Fiber Cement Cladding with a high performance ceramic coating for long lasting performance. Installed exclusively with a Rain… READ MORE

Using AI to innovate the Construction Industry. With Dr. Charles M. Martin of Calculation Consulting

Dr. Charles M. Martin is the chief scientist at Calculation Consulting, a boutique consultancy and software development shop specializing in machine learning and data science. They help companies design new products and predict revenue from their data… READ MORE

Why are project acoustics important? With Charles Salter of Salter-Inc.com

Charles Salter, professional engineer and president of Charles M. Salter & Associates, Inc. Charles applies his expertise in design, construction, business and the law to his practice of acoustical consulting. Currently, he manages over 100 projects involving… READ MORE

Could your home be making you sick? With William Hayward of the Hayward Score

The Modern Built Environment sat down with Bill Hayward of the Hayward Score. Bill is the founder and CEO of Hayward Score as well as the CEO and Chief Sustainability Officer of Hayward Lumber, a 100-year-old California… READ MORE