Episodios

  • From Icons to Ecosystems: Rethinking the High-Rise with Antony Wood

    From Icons to Ecosystems: Rethinking the High-Rise with Antony Wood
    May 20 2025

    Why do we need to keep building skyscrapers and what separates them marvels or monstrosities?

    Dr. Antony Wood, one of the world’s foremost experts on tall buildings, reveals why cities go vertical, what drives the global icon race, and how most towers fall short. From skybridges and carbon-sequestering timber to the 5% of skyscrapers that actually work, this conversation reimagines the high-rise as more than a symbol, but rather as a system for living, density, and urban ambition.


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    Keywords

    skyscrapers, tall buildings, vertical urbanism, sustainable architecture, high-rise design, mass timber construction, urban density, carbon emissions, skybridges, public space in cities, Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, Antony Wood, CTBUH, skyline architecture, mixed-use towers, high-rise housing, vertical infrastructure, future of cities, architectural sustainability, iconic skyscrapers

    Chapters

    00:00 – Welcome + Guest Intro

    01:00 – Why Do We Build Tall?

    04:50 – Does Density Mean Height?

    07:20 – 94% of Skyscrapers Built After 2000

    08:20 – Why Asia Builds Higher

    11:20 – The Global Icon Race

    13:40 – Vertical Access & Skybridges

    16:30 – How We First Built Tall

    18:00 – The Skyscraper Problem: 95% Are Bad

    21:20 – What the Best 5% Get Right

    24:30 – Defining 'Tall' (And 'Supertall')

    27:30 – Why the U.S. Isn’t Building the Tallest Anymore

    29:40 – The Shift from Office to Mixed-Use

    31:45 – What Singapore Got Right

    34:30 – Mass Timber: A Building Revolution

    38:10 – The Roadblocks to Mass Timber

    41:00 – Rethinking Land, Forests, and Verticality

    42:15 – Antony’s Top 5 Tall Buildings

    46:20 – How Height Changes Human Experience

    51:00 – Fighting NIMBYism with Better Towers

    53:40 – The Future of Tall Buildings

    56:00 – Where to Follow Dr. Antony Wood

    56:56 – What Moment Are We In?


    Links

    Dr. Antony Wood: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antony-wood/

    Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat (CUTBUH): https://www.ctbuh.org/
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    1 h
  • Can Architects Still Shape the Future?

    Can Architects Still Shape the Future?
    May 13 2025

    What’s driving architects to rethink their role in a tech-driven world?

    Evelyn Lee, FAIA, NOMA, shares her journey from traditional architecture to tech leadership, offering insights on how architects can adapt and thrive. Discover how she blends design thinking with business strategy to redefine the profession’s future.

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    Keywords

    architecture innovation, Evelyn Lee, tech in architecture, design thinking, architectural practice, business strategy, Practice of Architecture, diversity in design, future of architecture

    Chapters

    00:00 Defining the Role of the Architect Today

    04:46 Expanding Traditional Practices in Architecture

    07:38 Challenges Facing New Architects

    10:42 Transitioning from Architecture School to Practice

    13:46 The Value of Studio Experience

    16:41 Innovation and Risk in Architectural Practice

    19:32 The Shift Towards Product-Based Architecture

    22:56 Emerging Trends in Modular and 3D Printed Architecture

    25:41Consulting and Advising in Architecture

    31:00 The Future of Architecture and Its Boundaries

    32:44 The Architect's Identity Crisis

    40:00 Navigating the Changing Landscape of Architecture

    48:33 Understanding Value in Architecture

    55:07 The Future of Architecture and Interdisciplinary Collaboration

    Links

    Evelyn Lee: evelynlee.com

    Practice of Architecture: practiceofarchitecture.com

    Evelyn Lee on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/evelynlee

    Mighty Buildings: https://www.mightybuildings.com/

    Intelligent City: https://intelligent-city.com/
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    55 m
  • Why Digitalize Our Material World? - Manwen Li

    Why Digitalize Our Material World? - Manwen Li
    May 6 2025

    What if the bricks and mortar of tomorrow existed first as pixels? Discover how Manwen Li turned physical fabrics, tiles, and surfaces into ultra‑realistic digital twins—fueling faster iterations, richer creativity, and sampling. From pioneering Under Armour’s first virtual material library, she reveals the tech, the standards, and the surprising human challenges behind making “the physical digital.”


    Links:

    Manwen Li: https://www.manwenli.com

    Under Amrour: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Under_Armour

    Material Bank: https://www.materialbank.com/

    Swatchbook: https://www.swatchbook.us/


    Chapters

    00:00 Welcome & Digital Material Mission

    00:25 Why Pixel‑Perfect Materials Matter

    01:38 Beyond Renderings: Fashion & Footwear

    02:43 Material Bank’s Sampling Revolution

    05:27 Anatomy of a PBR Data Package

    08:04 Chasing Realism: Fidelity vs. Cost

    10:11 Photogrammetry vs. Procedural Workflows

    14:10 Everyday Digital Twins: Cars to Homes

    17:24 Economics of Digital vs. Physical

    19:04 Capturing Imperfection & Beating the Uncanny

    25:30 Speed vs. Depth in Creative Feedback

    28:22 Industry Fragmentation & the Library Gap

    33:16 Fashion Lessons for AEC Professionals

    39:41 Birth of the Digital‑Physical Co‑Twin

    47:33 Characterizing Today’s Information Era
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    57 m
  • Demystifying Zoning and the Hidden Rules Behind Every City

    Demystifying Zoning and the Hidden Rules Behind Every City
    Apr 29 2025

    Why is zoning so opaque, and what if making it more accessible could unlock the future of our cities?

    Quang Truong, architect and founder of UrbanForm, joins Most Podern to unpack how zoning works, why it became so complex, and what it will take to make it transparent, legible, and collaborative. From trophy architecture in New York to building tools in Portland, Quang shares his journey from chasing prestige to reshaping the systems that shape our neighborhoods. He explains why zoning isn't neutral, how bad actors weaponize complexity, and why he believes the built environment needs a new alliance between architects, planners, and developers.

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    Keywords

    zoning, urban development, architecture, community, Urban Form, zoning codes, housing, city planning, collaboration, urban planning,

    Chapters

    00:00 The Journey from New York to Portland

    09:24 Understanding Zoning and Its Impact on Architecture

    12:25 The Evolution of Client Relationships in Architecture

    15:26 Navigating the Challenges of Urban Development

    18:34 The Role of Technology in Modern Architecture

    24:30 The Shift in Development Dynamics

    27:33 Zoning as a Common Language

    30:41 Understanding the Complexity of Zoning

    35:05 The Power Dynamics in Zoning

    37:36 Urban Form: Decoding Zoning

    42:21 Who Benefits from Zoning?

    45:36 Opening Zoning to the Public

    49:41 The Ideal Zoning System

    55:41 Navigating Zoning Challenges

    57:56 The Role of Zoning in Community Development

    01:01:30 Architects and the Design Conversation

    01:06:55 The Complexity of Zoning Regulations

    01:10:55 The Future of Urban Development

    01:25:00 A Post-Rational Era in Urban Planning

    Links

    UrbanForm

    Quang Truong, AIA

    Diller Scofidio + Renfro (DSR)

    The Broad

    NBCUniversal

    The Economics of Zoning Laws - William A. Fischel

    Hugh Ferriss
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    1 h y 12 m
  • BIM to Bots: How Robots can Reshape the Future of Construction with Brian Ringley

    BIM to Bots: How Robots can Reshape the Future of Construction with Brian Ringley
    Apr 22 2025
    Why is it taking so long for robots to build our buildings—and what happens when they finally do? Brian Ringley, Distinguished Product Manager at Boston Dynamics, takes us behind the curtain of construction robotics, from his time at WeWork experimenting with site automation to shaping Spot's evolution into a mobile sensor platform. We unpack why the construction industry resists innovation, how real-time data and feedback loops can transform project delivery, and what it takes to align business models with breakthrough tech. From layout bots to prefab ecosystems, this is a deep dive into the future of building.Subscribe to Most Podern on:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3zYvX2lRZOpHcZW41WGVrpApple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/most-podern-podcast/id1725756164Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@MostPodernInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/most.podernLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/most-podernKeywordsconstruction robotics, Boston Dynamics, Spot robot, Brian Ringley, mobile robots, digital twins, architecture and automation, construction technology, reality capture, prefab construction, WeWork innovation, laser scanning, field robotics, jobsite automation, building information modeling, modular building, Dusty Robotics, Trimble X7, construction industry disruption, industrial automation, robotic layout, design technology, human-robot collaboration, BIM to manufacturing, intelligent construction systems, Figma for product design, architecture careers in tech, robot dog construction, automation in AEC, construction tech startups, future of buildingChaptersLinksGuest: Brian RingleyBrian Ringley on LinkedInBoston DynamicsSpotReferenced Tools & TechnologiesTrimble X7 Laser ScannerHoloBuilderOpenSpaceFieldlens (by RedTeam)Dusty RoboticsFigmaGrasshopper (for Rhino)Human UI PluginWombat Plugin for GrasshopperMentioned Companies & TeamsWeWorkWoods BagotIntelligent CityMorphosisZahner (Architectural Metal Fabrication)Field AIBooks & IdeasCrossing the Chasm by Geoffrey Moore – AmazonThe Fall of Rome – Wikipedia
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    1 h y 55 m
  • How Outdated Workflow is Stifling Architectural Design with Slantis COO Mercedes Carriquiry

    How Outdated Workflow is Stifling Architectural Design with Slantis COO Mercedes Carriquiry
    Apr 15 2025
    What’s holding architecture back—and who’s actually fixing it?Mercedes Carriquiry, IA., AIA, co-founder of Slantis, joins Most Podern to unpack why architecture firms can no longer afford to go it alone. From early disillusionment with traditional practice to building a 100-person company that’s redefining tech adoption in AEC, Mercedes shares hard-won insights on incentives, process design, and the real reasons most firms struggle with innovation. We explore the messy middle between design and production, why persuasion is an underrated skill in this industry, and how Slantis is helping teams—from boutique studios to global firms—build smarter, not just faster. This is entrepreneurship as it is rarely discussed in architecture: fast moving, systems driven, and relentlessly focused on impact.About Slantis”We seek the finest solutions for all your architectural challenges. By developing a highly complex BIM model, we deliver outstanding Design, Construction Documents, assets for Fabrication and 3D printing systems, so you build the extraordinary!”Subscribe to Most Podern on:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3zYvX2lRZOpHcZW41WGVrpApple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/most-podern-podcast/id1725756164Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@MostPodernInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/most.podernLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/most-podernKeywordsMercedes Carriquiry, Slantis, AEC technology, BIM consulting, architecture innovation, design technology, architectural workflows, digital fabrication, architecture entrepreneurship, external partners in architecture, production support for architecture firms, tech adoption in AEC, knowledge management in architecture, architecture process improvement, building information modeling, architecture firm collaboration, startup culture in AEC, remote architecture teams, architectural design systems, tech-forward architecture firmsChapters00:00 Introduction to Slantis and Mercedes Karakiri01:54 Founding Slantis: A Journey of Innovation05:55 Understanding Slantis: More Than Just a Firm10:03 The Dual Approach: Production and Consulting13:44 The Importance of Collaboration in Architecture18:15 Technology as a Mindset: Slantis' Perspective25:01 Building Ideal Client Relationships29:16 Persuasion and Internal Resistance in Firms34:07 Navigating Innovation and Value Proposition34:56 The Importance of Unique Identity in Business37:37 Success in Remote and Hybrid Work Environments41:56 Culture-Driven Technology Adoption45:26 The Future of Collaboration in Architecture49:29 Managing Knowledge and Adaptability in Architecture55:16 Rethinking Teamwork and Incentives in AEC58:21 Critical Thinking in the Modern EraLinksSlantis: http://www.slantis.comTiago Forte: https://www.buildingasecondbrain.com/37 Signals: https://37signals.com/Rework: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/6732019-reworkRemote: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/228370/remote-by-jason-fried-and-david-heinemeier-hansson/0 to 1: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=peter+thiel+zero+to+one&rh=n%3A283155&hvbmt={BidMatchType}&hvdev=c&tag=googhydr-20&ref=pd_sl_5drh44zcl3_eMarc Andreessen Future of the Internet, Technology, and AI | Lex Fridman Podcast #386: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hxeDjAxvJ8Diagnosing and Changing Organizational Culture: https://youtu.be/-hxeDjAxvJ8?si=Y5N2Hl-w59itSZkh
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    1 h y 5 m
  • Designing Dignity: How Scott Key and Every Shelter are Rethinking Refugee Shelters

    Designing Dignity: How Scott Key and Every Shelter are Rethinking Refugee Shelters
    Apr 8 2025

    SummaryScott Key, CEO of Every Shelter, joins Most Podern to unpack how a simple design—a clean, insulated floor—sparked a global movement to improve life in refugee camps. From launching refugee-run hardware stores to embedding architecture studios inside settlements, Scott shares how design, policy, and persistence collide in one of the world’s most urgent humanitarian crises.

    LinksDonate to Support Every Shelter’s WorkEvery ShelterAn Endless War

    Keywords

    Every Shelter, Scott Key, humanitarian design, insulated flooring, refugee support, architecture, disaster relief, innovation, safety, dignity, housing, construction, modular,

    Chapters

    00:00 The Birth of Every Shelter

    03:41 Understanding the Need for Insulated Flooring

    08:53 The Journey from Concept to Implementation

    14:22 Navigating the Humanitarian Landscape

    19:38 The Role of Organizations in Refugee Relief

    21:37 Transitioning to a Whole Systems Approach

    24:24 Understanding Shelter Needs and Solutions

    28:50 Community Engagement in Refugee Architecture

    30:34 Scaling Solutions Across Different Contexts

    34:32 The Role of Community in Design

    37:43 Challenges of Running a Nonprofit Organization

    41:37 Perseverance in the Face of Adversity

    46:48 Reimagining Refugee Support Systems

    49:21 The Impact of Policy Changes on Refugee Aid

    51:58 Future Aspirations for Every Shelter

    53:26 Getting Involved and Supporting Refugee Initiatives

    54:55 Defining the Current Era of Complexity


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    59 m
  • City Science and the Future of Urban Design with Ramon Gras

    City Science and the Future of Urban Design with Ramon Gras
    Apr 1 2025

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    Summary

    Urban scientist and Aretian co-founder Ramon Gras joins Most Podern to unpack the design principles and data insights behind high-performing cities. Drawing from global research and on-the-ground practice, Gras reveals how fractal urban form, network connectivity, and balanced density lead to healthier, more dynamic urban environments. He explains why some neighborhoods foster social interaction and economic opportunity, while others fall flat—and how cities can use tools like digital twins to guide smarter, more human-centered development. From Cold War planning to innovation districts, this conversation offers a compelling framework for shaping the future of cities.


    Keywords

    urban design, city planning, smart cities, digital twins, urban analytics, network science, innovation districts, fractal urbanism, sustainable cities, walkable cities, data-driven planning, future of cities, mixed-use development, urban form, knowledge economy

    Chapters

    00:00 Understanding Cities and Urban Performance

    05:41 The Role of Data in Urban Planning

    19:23 Ramon's Journey to City Science

    30:07 The Importance of Network Science

    49:15 Economic vs. Social Aspects of Cities

    01:03:32 Identifying Successful Cities

    01:12:45 Engaging Stakeholders for City Improvement

    01:22:42 Current Projects and Future Outlook


    Links

    Aretian Urban Analytics and DesignRamon Gras

    City Science: Performance Follows Form

    Atlas of Innovation
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    1 h y 32 m
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