Japhy Walton of McNeel and Associates joins the podcast to talk about his journey in AEC and how that plays into his current role at McNeel, the ongoing development of Grasshopper and Rhino.Inside.Revit, the evolution of their relationship with Autodesk, the importance of user input and feedback, the improvements in tools for architects in the upcoming Rhino v8 release, and other topics. To learn more about Japhy Walton, see the full show notes with links, find more episodes, and find the past g...
Oct 31, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 136
Nathan Miller of Proving Ground joins the podcast to talk about the importance of maintaining a critical view when it comes to tools and technology, the need to evaluate new technologies and innovations carefully to determine if they align with the desired goals, the value of balancing established experience with new advancements and fostering bi-directional learning between innovators and experienced professionals, the challenge of navigating the constantly evolving nature of technology and arc...
Oct 24, 2023•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 135
Martyn Day of X3DMedia joins the podcast for part 2 of our conversation. In this episode we talk about the disruptive impact of AI on architecture, Autodesk's response to the Open Letters, software licensing, open standards, pros and cons of AEC’s shift to the cloud, the importance of BIM 2.0, challenges with technology moving too fast, prefab construction, the future of 2D drafting, challenges faced by software developers in the AEC space, the importance of customers being included during the s...
Oct 17, 2023•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 134
Martyn Day of X3DMedia joins the podcast to talk about the current state of AEC tech. In part 1 of the conversation we specifically focus on our challenges, potential avenues for growth that exist within the industry, and cover an amazing amount of valuable insight into the industry's dynamics, both seen and unseen. For a bit more context, we discuss the lack of a standard workflow in AEC, the NXT BLD and NXT DEV conferences, similar challenges in the Mechanical CAD ecosystem, the future of Revi...
Oct 10, 2023•2 hr 18 min•Ep. 133
In this special partner episode, Clifton Harness of TestFit joins the podcast to talk about the founding story of the company, the decision to pursue technology over traditional architecture, the missing elements in the design process that led to the development of TestFit, TestFit as a co-creation tool, the impact of AI on site selection, design optimization, and pro forma valuation, TestFit's unique approach and value proposition, the difference between generative design and TestFit's optimiza...
Oct 03, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 132
Benjamin Guler of EvolveLab joins the podcast to talk about their tools for Revit, design workflows, automation, interoperability, prompt-based AI rendering, the novel differences between AI rendering and more traditional rendering tools, how this novel workflow affects rendering as a decision-making tool in the design workflow, how it has the potential to shift where visualization fits into the design phase in contrast to existing rendering tools, and other topics. To learn more about Benjamin ...
Sep 26, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 131
Lance Amato of Canoa joins the podcast to talk about the disconnected and circuitous nature of design tools and workflows in relation to the furniture supply chain and project delivery process, circular economy, sustainability, product fulfillment, Canoa’s marketplace which offers a collection of second life furniture, their free 2d design tool for space planning, and other topics. To learn more about Lance Amato, see the full show notes with links, find more episodes, and find the past guests o...
Sep 19, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 130
Jeff Echols of Shadow Partners joins the podcast to talk about the larger topic of innovation in the built environment and how it should focus on outcomes for people, whether it's employees, clients, or inhabitants of buildings. We also talk about how technology and tools are augmenting designers to solve problems to ultimately achieve those outcomes, how leaders should focus on creating a culture of innovation to address pain points and set themselves apart from commoditization in the industry,...
Sep 12, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 129
Daniel Inocente joins the podcast to talk about the field of space architecture. We also chat about his experience working at firms including SOM, HKS, Gehry Partners, and NASA that informed his pedagogic approach in architectural education to address the challenges in bridging the gap between practice and academia, digital tools used for design from mixed use projects to high rises to space architecture, and much more. To learn more about Daniel Inocente, see the full show notes with links, fin...
Sep 05, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 128
Radu Gidei of KOPE joins the podcast to talk about their vision to provide a software platform for designers, builders, and manufacturers to transition from design to construction using prefabricated products for the offsite construction market. Radu also talks about the challenges that contractors and architects face when trying to adopt offsite construction—including the lack of visibility into available construction systems and the risks associated with using new systems on a project—without ...
Aug 29, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 127
Carey Balogh and Lauren Genest of Brand Groupies join the podcast to talk about their unique SOPR approach, which combines social media and PR to fuel brand recognition, storytelling, and personality-driven strategy, their background in fashion, and how looking at AEC through that lens informs their strategy. To learn more about Carey Balogh and Lauren Genest, see the full show notes with links, find more episodes, and find the past guests on the TRXL podcast please visit https://trxl.co Mention...
Aug 22, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 126
Maria Yablonina of the Daniels Faculty of Architecture, Landscape, and Design at the University of Toronto joins the podcast to talk about robotics in architecture; specifically her work in developing tools and machines to aid in construction projects where she emphasizes the importance of both considering practical applications and involving workers in the development process. Maria also highlights the need for interdisciplinary collaboration and the importance of empathy and literacy in naviga...
Aug 15, 2023•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 125
Dimitrie Stefanescu and Matteo Cominetti of Speckle join the podcast to talk about Speckle: an open-source data platform for the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry, which aims to make it easier for people to connect their tools and share data. We also discuss how the platform's community-built connectors enable users to connect to Rhino, Revit, AutoCAD Civil 3D, Excel, and many more applications via the cloud. The conversation also covers how Dimitrie, Matteo and the team...
Aug 08, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 124
Scott Reynolds of UpCodes joins the podcast to talk about their latest product: Copilot. Copilot leverages AI to make the building code more accessible. We also cover the journey of Upcodes, the challenges of democratizing access to the building code, and the potential for innovation in the compliance space. To learn more about Scott Reynolds, see the full show notes with links, find more episodes, and find the past guests on the TRXL podcast please visit https://trxl.co Mentioned in this episod...
Aug 01, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 123
Boris Rapoport and Alex Osenenko of ArchIT join the podcast to talk about mergers and acquisitions (M&A). We discuss the importance of planning and communication in the process of acquiring or being acquired by another company, the need for continuity and quality in service delivery, the importance of involving people from various internal teams in the transition, their three-step process for transitioning the acquired company's brand, and more. Episode Links: ArchIT website ArchIT on Linked...
Jul 25, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 122
Mollie Claypool of Automated Architecture (AUAR) joins the podcast to talk about how technology could be used to bridge the gap between the way architecture is designed and the way it is built in order to make it more accessible to the 99%. Other topics include robotics and automation in architecture, the disconnect between design and construction, bridging the gap between design and reality, the importance of social values and impact in architecture, the need for hands-on learning and visual th...
Jul 18, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 121
Ryan Cohen and Matt Clarey of Neoscape join the podcast to talk about to talk about Project Hillside. You may not know this project from its “Hillside” name, but you probably have seen and heard of it before (perhaps more-so if you’re coming from an architectural background) as architect Moshe Safdie’s Habitat, an architectural landmark which was built in Montreal, Quebec, Canada in 1967 for the World’s Fair… although what was built, it turns out, was only an amended version of the overall visio...
Jul 11, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 120
Stefana Parascho of the Lab for Creative Computation (CRCL) joins the podcast to talk about the increasing accessibility of robotics in architecture education and industry, as well as the need to consider the long-term impact and trajectory of the field. In her role as professor, she highlights the excitement and formative experience for students to participate in the ideation and fabrication of precise and complex structures. We also talk about her background in architecture and her experience ...
Jul 04, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 119
Carl Christensen of Autodesk joins the podcast to talk about the development of Forma and their focus on the early phases of the design process for better design outcomes. We talk about how his startup (originally Spacemaker AI) evolved into Forma, the use of AI as an assistant to designers rather than a replacement, and the potential for AI to help with rapid simulations and analysis. We also discuss the benefits of live collaboration, real time access to data, the openness of the platform, and...
Jun 27, 2023•1 hr 17 min•Ep. 118
Dr. Tessa Lau of Dusty Robotics joins the podcast to talk about her entrepreneurial background, where the idea for Dusty came from, what Dusty the robot does on construction sites to enable multiple trades to be more efficient and ultimately cut weeks off construction schedules, the design, brand, and persona of the robot, how Dusty works, who’s adopting Dusty as a tool for projects, and much more. To learn more about Dr. Tessa Lau, see the full show notes with links, find more episodes, and fin...
Jun 06, 2023•52 min•Ep. 117
Bob Habian of Tect joins the podcast to talk about what we’re actively doing at Tect in our early stage of the business, challenges that we’re addressing head-on in the building industry, how we’re approaching the re-alignment between building product side and design professionals, managing expectations in regards to the timeline involved in overcoming some of these challenges, typical venture funding versus crowdfunding, solving problems from within versus from the outside of our industry, and ...
May 26, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 116
Campbell Yule of Cerulean Labs (makers of the Spaces App ) joins the podcast to talk about how they are putting a spin on the act of sketching with modern digital tools and analytics, bringing the fun part back to designing, not trying to do everything, the ability to work offline, collaboration and sharing, the magic of sketching in front of clients, iteration in design, and more. To learn more about the guest, see the full show notes with links, find more episodes, and find the past guests on ...
May 16, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 115
Dr. Madeline Gannon of ATONATON joins the podcast to talk about the potential of robots and machines as they relate to us humans, the difference between programming robots to do a task versus creating an interaction model (AKA how to talk to machines), how working with robotics has led to what she describes as “moving matter with our minds”, her next endeavor with cable driven robots, her work on the continuum of creating intelligent and autonomous machines, and more. To learn more about the gue...
May 03, 2023•52 min•Ep. 114
Robert Yuen of Monograph joins the podcast to talk about economic uncertainty including inflation and interest rates, how they affect architecture and engineering practices, Monograph’s A/E strategic risk report for 2023, how to get ahead of the (likely) upcoming challenges in regards to business foundations, culture, and talent retention, the notion of recalibrating business, the true value of relationships with staff and clients in practice, technology adoption strategies, what’s next for Mono...
Apr 25, 2023•46 min•Ep. 113
Christine Williamson of Building Science Fight Club joins the podcast to talk about data versus wisdom, the culture of saying ‘no’ in architecture, Instagram as a platform for knowledge transfer and teaching, the reality of every building being a prototype, mentorship (or a lack-thereof) in the profession, the “Kardashianization” of social media and the user’s expectations of creators on those platforms, getting back to first principles thinking and teaching, the idea of ‘code minimum’ as an ana...
Apr 18, 2023•56 min•Ep. 112
Mark Thorley and David Flynn of KOPE join the podcast to talk about ways in which we can move forward as an industry, digital tools, roadblocks, the value of the people behind building products and building relationships with them, offsite construction, prefabrication, how labor shortages, rising material prices, and supply chain problems are catalysts of change, configurators, improving decision making with embedded logic, and the KOPE platform. To learn more about the guests, see the full show...
Apr 11, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 111
Melodie Yashar of ICON joins the podcast to talk about: Earth and Space architecture the glacial pace of “traditional” architecture her work on competitions for NASA that led becoming a Space Architect BIM on Mars how she got connected to ICON her work at ICON leading the architecture and building performance team large gantry-based 3d printing for wall systems ICON’s strategic partnerships on 3d printed housing procuring building permits for 3d printed housing ICON’s upcoming universal housing ...
Mar 28, 2023•57 min•Ep. 110
Description Roger Krulak of FullStack Modular joins the podcast to talk about: FullStack Modular's design to manufacturing approach how they achieve their deliverables using parametric design tools the typical inefficiency of development that drives innovation at FullStack Modular the degree to which the building industry is, in Roger’s words, a “big monster” Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) the goal of getting the entire team all on the same side of the table industrialized constructi...
Mar 21, 2023•53 min•Ep. 109
In this special replay episode, Ellen Bensky of Turner Fleischer Architects joins the podcast to talk about how she and her team built a teaching organization and a learning culture, their experience in how that effectively works within the construct of a firm, the benefits that result when a firm doesn't require its staff to have utilization targets, the difference between knowledge and data, who should teach in an organization, the importance of feedback loops, and more. Please rate ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and ...
Feb 01, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 53
In this special replay episode, John Turner of Gafcon Digital joins the podcast to talk about digital twins and their value proposition in the total building lifecycle, who is—and who isn't—involved (that probably should be) in digital twins, risk aversion & business models, the internet of things & the internet of actions, the 'digital thread', and more. Please rate ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and review TRXL podcast on Apple Podcasts (or wherever you listen) and don't forget to subscribe and share this epis...
Jan 25, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 34
