Detailed: An original podcast by ARCAT

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Dave Hardister, Principal, and Andra Riegler, Project Manager/Architect from Woodblock Architecture in Portland, Oregon. They discuss the I&E Construction Headquarters in Wilsonville, Oregon. You can see the project here as you listen along. The newly renovated headquarters of I & E Construction is the product of a design-build and adaptive reuse project. What was once a nondescript nursing school from the 1970s has undergone a significant makeover, showcasing modern design and functionality. Woodblock Architects focused on overhauling the building layout by repurposing a neglected courtyard and incorporating NLT, or nail-laminated timber, throughout the interior. If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode: ARCAT Detailed on Youtube

In this episode, Cherise is joined by returning guest, Brett Baba, founding partner, along with Andy Brown, associate, at Graham Baba Architects in Seattle, WA. They discuss the Woodinville Whiskey Processing and Barrel Aging Facility in Quincy, WA. You can see the project here as you listen along. Woodinville Whiskey's expansion is sited on a 10-acre, sprawling grain field in Quincy, Washington. The design accommodates the growing demand for Woodinville’s prized whiskey. The facility includes processing and bottling buildings, new corporate offices, and the barrel rickhouses which pay homage to the region's agricultural heritage, and the soul of the American South. If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode: ARCAT Detailed on Youtube

In this episode, Cherise is joined by David Briggs, AIA, LEED AP, CPHD, Principal and Founding Partner at Loci (LO-SCI) Architecture in New York, and Dr. Adrian C. Manual, Executive Director at Merrick Academy Charter School. They discuss the Merrick Academy Charter School in Queens, New York. You can see the project here as you listen along. In the vibrant streets of Queens, New York City, awaits the new home of Merrick Academy Charter School, primed to emerge as a hub of educational excellence and communal advancement. This 60,000-square-foot edifice, situated within a dynamic neighborhood, transcends mere architectural form. It serves as a tangible manifestation of the community's collective vision—to cultivate young intellects and ignite an enduring love for learning. If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode: ARCAT Detailed on Youtube

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Richard Olcott, Design Partner at Ennead Architects in New York City, with offices in Shanghai and Los Angeles. They discuss the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center in Washington, D.C. You can see the project here as you listen along. Commissioned in 2019, the Hopkins Bloomberg Center is the brainchild of Ennead Architects, Rockwell Group, and SmithGroup, who seamlessly melded exterior and interior elements to create a dynamic space unlike any other. The 435,000 sq ft, flexible learning environment, often described as a "vertical quad," features an array of amenities including a theater, café, conference center, libraries, student lounge, and active learning classrooms, all interconnected through a series of innovative design concepts. If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode: ARCAT Detailed on Youtube

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Wayne Van Loon, Principal, and Caitlin Poliak, Associate with Soderstrom Architects in Portland, Oregon. They discuss the Echolands Winery in Walla Walla, Washington. You can see the project here as you listen along. Born from a vision by founder Doug Frost and Chairman Brad Bergman and designed in collaboration with Soderstrom Architects, Echolands Winery merges architectural splendor with operational prowess. Production facilities will debut with a 27,000-square-foot winemaking facility and feature a spectacular hospitality center centered around a public tasting room, cantilevered over the winery grounds and outfitted with glass walls that offer a breathtaking view of the Blue Mountains. You'll also hear about vermicomposting, and its use as a worm-powered winery process waste treatment. If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode: ARCAT Detailed on Youtube

In this episode, Cherise is joined by returning guest, Brent Grubb, Managing Principal at Skylab Architecture in Portland, Oregon. They discuss The Humbird Hotel at Schweitzer Resort in Sandpoint, Idaho. You can see the project here as you listen along. The Humbird Hotel weaves the essence of Schweitzer Basin's heritage into a distinctive mountain lodging experience through innovative design and contemporary building techniques. The choice of heavy timber construction not only pays homage to the area's rich logging history but also embraces inherent beauty and sustainability. If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode: ARCAT Detailed on Youtube

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Ted Hyman, Partner, and Vlad Pajkic, Partner from ZGF Architects, a firm with multiple offices across North America and 750+ staff. You can see the project here as you listen along. Crafted as Cal Poly San Luis Obispo's inaugural interdisciplinary structure, the Frost Center seamlessly amalgamates three colleges within a single architectural embrace. It stands as a pioneering example of the evolution in classroom and laboratory design, embodying an open, welcoming, and adaptable space tailored to accommodate the educational needs of an expanding and diverse undergraduate student community. If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode: ARCAT Detailed on Youtube

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Sam Batchelor, AIA, LEED AP – Partner at designLAB Architects in Boston, Massachusetts. They discuss the Quinnipiac University Health and Wellness Center in Hamden, Connecticut. You can see the project here as you listen along. Uniting three previously separate departments – health, counseling, and recreation – the Quinnipiac Health and Wellness Center marks a groundbreaking integration, complemented by innovative programs in social and nutritional education. At the inception of the design journey, the creative team advocated for the incorporation of biophilic design principles, drawing from documented advantages for the mind, body, and spirit. If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode: ARCAT Detailed on Youtube

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Christopher Roach, Principal, and Jacquelyn Fung, Studio Director at Studio VARA in San Francisco, California. You can see the project here as you listen along. The Redwood Highway Offices began as an adaptive reuse project that transformed the most banal of commercial box buildings into a light-filled courtyard office space specifically outfitted for a discerning, high-end residential builder with an exclusive clientele. Four main objectives drove the architectural design for the building: to embody the client’s enigmatic brand, to embrace the industrial aesthetic, to introduce natural daylighting strategically, and to execute the project efficiently via a well-detailed, judicious use of materials. If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode: ARCAT Detailed on Youtube

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Diana Kellogg, Architect at Diana Kellogg Architects based in New York City. They discuss the Rajkumari Ratnavati Girl's School in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India. You can see the project here as you listen along. Originally designed to be a multi-structure campus, the Rajkumari Ratnavati School serves hundreds of girls below the poverty line, equipping them with tools for education and independence. Constructed with hand-cut local sandstone in the shape of an oval, the building’s form reflects the curvilinear shapes of the local forts, as well as symbols of female strength. If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode: ARCAT Detailed on Youtube

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Matthew Dennis, Founder and CEO of Bolt Builds in Brooklyn, New York. They discuss the Agency of Record Cocktail Bar and Restaurant in New York City. You can see the project here as you listen along. Designed with a keen eye on the golden age of advertising, the Agency of Record Cocktail and Bar unfolds like a visual love letter to mid-century New York, injecting a playful twist that seamlessly resonates with the pulse of the present. Crafted by the skilled hands of the Bolt team, the atmosphere at Agency of Record is one of intimacy and elegance –– all created with custom design and fabrication by their in-house workshop. If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode: ARCAT Detailed on Youtube

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Scott Crawford, Partner, and Hanna Kato, Associate from LMN Architects in Seattle. They discuss the Seattle Aquarium Ocean Pavilion in Seattle, Washington. You can see the project here as you listen along. Projected to open in the summer 2024, the Ocean Pavilion will be a one-of-a-kind facility, integrating a complex building program into Seattle’s waterfront and dynamic urban context. LMN and the Aquarium’s mission focuses on conservation of the marine environment and steering the aquarium experience toward a perspective that embraces the science of ecology, social engagement, and the cultural aspects of our relationship to the global ocean. If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode: ARCAT Detailed on Youtube

In this episode, Cherise is joined by the two founders of La Union Studio in Seattle, WA, Sergio Max Legon-Talamoni, Director of Design and Culture, and Sonia-Lynn Abenojar, Director of Creativity. They discuss two projects –– the Baja Bistro and CheBogz –- adjacent restaurants located in the Beacon Hill area of Seattle. You can see the project here as you listen along. The beloved family-owned, neighborhood institutions Baja Bistro and CheBogz reopened in the heart of Beacon Hill after enduring challenges of displacement and the hardships of the pandemic. Today they sit side-by-side and once again offer their own traditional and authentic cuisines, with vibrant and colorful spaces that reflect their Baja California and Filipino roots. If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode: ARCAT Detailed on Youtube

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Sarah Kennedy, AIA, Associate, and Michael Kehl, AIA, LEED - Associate Principal at SCB based in Chicago with offices also in San Francisco, Boston, and Seattle. They discuss the design of the visionary multifamily housing project “Woolsey Gardens” in South Berkeley, CA. You can see the project here as you listen along. The Woolsey Gardens’ goal is to act as a replicable, sustainable, and financeable alternative for future affordable housing developments located on small, infill parcels. To achieve this, the project will feature 100% permanently affordable units, 100% ownership units, Zero Net Energy sustainability, community-centered spaces as well as mass timber construction and LEED Platinum certification. If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode: ARCAT Detailed on Youtube

In this bonus episode, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2023 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Washington D.C. Cherise is joined by Sheeladitya Karmakar, Director Product Management at Honeywell Sustainable Buildings. Sheeladitya discusses Honeywell's commitment to sustainability. He emphasizes the global impact of buildings, which contribute to 37-38% of carbon emissions and consume 34% of the world's energy. He introduces Honeywell's Sustainability Plus for Buildings platform, featuring modules for carbon and energy management, as well as power and demand management. The platform caters to diverse needs, from Chief Sustainability Officers to portfolio owners, providing an end-to-end solution for enhancing energy efficiency and reducing carbon emissions. If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode: ARCAT Detailed on Youtube

In this bonus episode, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2023 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Washington D.C. Cherise is joined by Michael Saunders, National Sales Manager - Commercial & Municipal Systems at Orenco Systems. With 30 years of experience in wastewater collection and treatment, Mike discusses the valuable insights gained from conferences and the importance of cross-industry conversations. Mike highlights how Orenco Systems focuses on clean water and contributes to sustainability by addressing the void left by large-scale wastewater management. He highlights the company's commitment to providing advanced solutions for unique settings, such as resorts in pristine environments, emphasizing their impact on the environment over their 42-year history. If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode: ARCAT Detailed on Youtube

In this bonus episode, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2023 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Washington D.C. Cherise is joined by Chanda Littlefield and Chris Motto from Nakamoto Forestry, both passionate about sustainable practices in forestry and carpentry. Nakamoto's focus on sustainable forest management in Japan, with an emphasis on thinning rather than clear-cutting, is highlighted. Chanda and Chris discuss Nakamoto's commitment to creating healthier buildings through non-toxic finishes, particularly in their use of the Shou Sugi Ban, or Yakisugi process. The Yakisugi method not only enhances wood durability but also makes it resistant to insects, termites, and extends its lifespan to approximately 100 years. The conversation sheds light on Nakamoto's comprehensive approach to sustainability in the forestry industry. If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode: ARCAT Detailed on Youtube

In this bonus episode, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2023 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Washington D.C. Cherise is joined by Joe Rebori, Manager of Inquiries at BioMicrobics. Joe discusses BioMicrobics' role in wastewater treatment, stormwater treatment, and water reuse applications. The conversation emphasizes BioMicrobics' commitment to sustainability, net zero, and energy efficiency in decentralized applications. Joe explains their approach to simplicity in product design, focusing on ease of understanding, operation, and installation. A wine industry case study illustrates how BioMicrobics treated winery wastewater for reuse in irrigation, promoting sustainability. The conversation also touches on the handling of solid matter in wastewater treatment and the challenges of managing solid waste in onsite systems. If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode: ARCAT Detailed on Youtube

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Susan Bliss, FCSI, CDT, CCS, CCCA, LEED AP, SCIP – Principal, Specifier and Owner and Michael Lockwood, CSI, CDT Director of Operations, Senior Project Manager and Specifier both from Spec Services, LLC in Farmers Branch, Texas. This episode is a little different from our typical format. We’re bringing you another one of our popular deep dives into the importance of specifications in successful projects! We discuss the role of spec writers, the challenges faced, and the need for proper training and mentoring in the industry. We also highlight important considerations and best practices for spec writing. If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode: ARCAT Detailed on Youtube

In this bonus episode, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2023 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Washington D.C. Cherise is joined by Neal Lojek, Senior Sales Marketing Consultant, Business Development at Armatherm Thermal Bridging Solutions. Neal discusses the evolution of the construction industry towards net zero and Green building standards. The conversation highlights the uneven understanding of thermal bridging in the architecture and construction fields. Neal explains Armatherm's role in managing thermal bridging, focusing on structural connections and transitions. He also shares a case study of the Sendero Verde Project in Harlem illustrates how Armatherm's products contributed to overcoming thermal bridging challenges. If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode: ARCAT Detailed on Youtube