Architecture and Innovation

Domum, is a Northern California based architectural, design and engineering firm.

Rachael Dilbeck, principal is a certified interior designer, CCIDC, and is the Chief Design Officer and Department Head.

As licensed Architects in California, Utah and Idaho and many other states they are experienced in multi-family residential, restaurants, bars, breweries, schools, churches, modular construction, steel framed buildings, retail, shopping centers, commercial tenant improvements, shipping container developments, historic structures, and home remodels. 

You can find them on the web at: https://domum.design/

Minarc, located in Santa Monica, CA, was established by Erla Dögg and Tryggvi in 1999.

Recipient of numerous awards, their work of their practice ranges from small-scale renovations to new construction, in residential, commercial and public settings. Each project shares an emphasis on the blurring of distinction between interior and exterior spaces through the exploitation of natural light, creation of outdoor living rooms, and artistically framed views of nature. 

Feel free to visit their website at https://minarc.com/ 

Kevin Stelzer. Kevin is the founding principal of ENFORM Architects and has extensive experience in sustainable design, construction documentation and engineering coordination. 

Kevin has participated in some of Canada’s most compelling high-performance projects.

Kevin speaks widely on topics of sustainability and architecture and teaches building science at the University of Toronto. He lives with his wife and two daughters in Toronto; in their zero-carbon renovated 1880s era house. 

You can find them on the web at: https://www.enformarchitects.com/

Kevin Bagnall, CEO and Chairman of Atlantic Power and Infrastructure Corporation.

Atlantic Power and Infrastructure Corp. provides environmental technologies including converting recycled tire material into proven, sustainable infrastructure products. Its flagship product Flexi®-Pave's resounding strength, flexibility and porous nature which protects from land erosion has led to its use in high profile shoreline break walls and other marine and infrastructure projects.

You can find them on the web at: https://apaicorp.com/

Doug Shapiro is Vice President of Research and Insights at OFS, a sustainable office furniture manufacturer, as well as being a podcast host. Feel free to visit their website at https://ofs.com/

For our guest today, we're honored and excited to welcome Kim Rossall, Balboa Island fine art gallery owner. A gallery with extraordinary artists and stunning collections from around the world. Feel free to visit their website at https://balboaislandgallery.com/

Jeanne Jackson, FAIA. Jeanne is a Principal of VCBO Architecture and has specialized in the design of educational spaces since 1990. She is passionate about creating spaces that offer a stimulating and exciting learning environment and is a pioneer in designing innovative education facilities that have garnered numerous national, regional, and local awards.

For more information visit website: https://www.vcbo.com/

Terry Beaubois, AIA and CEO at BKS Building Knowledge Systems. Terry has also authored a Special Section in the July-August 2022 issue of ARCHITECT magazine, the official publication of the AIA, on advances in software for architects and the approaching technological opportunities for Architects in the near future.

You can find them on the web at: http://www.bksco.com/

Doug Wittnebel, architect, teacher, artist, author, illustrator and designer. Doug is also Faulty lecturer at UC Berkeley (Extension).