In this episode Cormac discovers that math can determine the age of his house faster than his mind can, Evan prepares his house and property for the inevitable, and we talk about the permanence of buildings and the link to true sustainability. Oh, and we go on a journey to find the tallest peak in the continental United States… spoiler alert: it's not Mt. Shasta, which comes in at an elevation of 14,180ft.

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In this episode we discuss a much needed summer vacation for Cormac: a complete cold turkey detachment from architecture as he ventures into the woods and how he can miraculously turn any trip into an architectural trip. Then we go out of the woods and into the big city of Chicago where we talk more in-depth about how the world's largest Starbucks and the river front Apple Store create experiences for their patrons.

Links

• Chicago Roastery
• Carson Pirie Scott & Co.
• Apple Michigan Avenue
• Apple Store (Foster Link)

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In this episode, we chat about Twitter rebranding to X, Evan asks Cormac two questions about the potential impact of AI on the architecture profession, and a discussion about the need for firms to embrace technology and the importance of focusing on client experience and innovation to differentiate themselves in a commoditized market.

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In this episode we discuss Wes Anderson’s Asteroid City, Cormac’s desire to design, own and operate an old timey feeling movie theater, Evan quizzes Cormac on AI and gives him a few what if questions…and at the end of the day we suck at it (but what does that mean?).

Episode Links

• J Lab Creative (Instagram)

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This episode we discuss Archispeak Podcast joining the new socials like Threads and Instagram (finally). Evan discusses the letter NCARB send out welcoming back all of the new members with a little gift of fee increases and how Cormac avoided future fee increases by not reinstating his NCARB record.

Episode links

• archy_type instagram
• archy_type threads
• TRXL instagram
• TRXL threads
• Archispeak_Podcast instagram
• Archispeak_Podcast threads
• NCARB Fee Increase

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A conversation about the use of technology in architecture, including the evolution of tools and the importance of maintaining a creative mindset. The discussion touches on the idea of what constitutes a "sketch" in the modern era, and the potential pitfalls of relying too heavily on technology in the design process. The hosts also offer a glimpse into their own creative processes and the tools they use to bring their ideas to life.

Episode links

• Coffee Sketch Podcast
• Coffee Sketch Podcast on YouTube
• @archy_type on Instagram (Cormac)
• @falloutstudio on instagram (Jamie)
• @kurtneiswender on instagram (Kurt)
• @etroxel on instagram (Evan)

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In this episode we discuss our experiences at the 2023 AIA Conference on Architecture and the election of Evelyn Lee, FAIA as the 2025 President elect. The conversation also touches on the increasing role of AI in architecture and the need to reinvent the profession for the future.

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In a conversation about woodworking and content creation, Cam Anderson of BlacktailStudio joins the podcast to discuss the importance of making interesting projects rather than chasing algorithms or demographics. He also talks about the value of showing mistakes and failures in the process of creating, and how it can be engaging for his audience.

Episode links

• BacktailStudio website
• Cam’s YouTube channel
• BlacktailStudio on Instagram

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We discuss scars from our youth and scars from the profession, object visualizers versus text-based learners, the lack of hands-on education in schools and the devaluation of blue-collar work, and the result of a disconnection between architects and the physical construction process.

Episode links

• Why Only Some of Us Think in Pictures (YouTube) - Van Neistat’s video on The Spirited Man channel
• The world needs all kinds of minds - Temple Grandin’s TED Talk
• Thinking: Pictures vs Words (YouTube) - Temple Grandin’s podcast episode on the Jordan B Peterson channel

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Sparked by a new offer, we revisit the value of NCARB membership.

Episode links

• Details about the NCARB offer

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