Built By Insights

Colorado's housing conversation often focuses on affordable housing and luxury homes... but what happened to everything in between?

Matt Krueger is joined by Seth Donnell and Anthony Gengaro of Catalyst Architecture, Planning, and Development to discuss the disappearance of "missing middle" housing and the challenges preventing it from being built today. The problems mentioned include zoning, permitting all the way to financing, transit, and urban planning. They also explore the factors shaping Colorado's housing market and what it will take to create more attainable paths to homeownership in the future.

See Catalyst's projects here: https://www.catalyst-arch.com
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What does it mean to be a catalyst for change in the architecture industry?

Seth Donnell and Anthony Gengaro of Catalyst Architecture, Planning, and Development join Matt Krueger to share the story behind their growing Colorado architecture firm. From custom homes and historic restorations to urban infill and community development, they discuss how architects can create meaningful change by understanding design, construction, business, and the people they serve.

The conversation covers Catalyst's philosophy, lessons learned from launching a firm, the realities of historic preservation, and why the future of architecture may depend on creating more connected, sustainable communities.

See Catalyst's projects here: https://www.catalyst-arch.com
See Built By Krueger's projects here: https://bykrueger.com

In this episode of Built By Insights, we talk with Renée Golobic from Eleven 28 Architecture about how she found her way into the field of Construction and Architecture and what shaped her along the way. Renée grew up surrounded by engineers, discovered she loved both math and hands‑on creativity, and started in the building side of construction before becoming an Architect.

She shares what draws her to residential work, why older homes matter to her, and how she helps homeowners see possibilities they may have missed. We also get into what it’s like to be a woman on job sites, how she builds trust with clients and builders, how cost should be transparent and why every project ends up being its own learning experience.

This conversation focuses on the craft of architecture, problem‑solving, and creating homes with personality and care.

See More of our Work here. https://ByKrueger.com
See More of Renée's work here: https://www.eleven28arch.com/

On today’s episode of Built By Insights, Matt Krueger sits down with Bill Ivey, Executive Director of Homes For Our Troops which is an organization that builds specially adapted, custom homes for post-9/11 veterans who were severely injured in Iraq and Afghanistan, homes designed beyond ADA standards, which restore independence, dignity, and long-term stability for these veterans at no cost to them.

Bill Ivy shares his 31-year journey in the U.S. Army, his transition into serving wounded veterans after retirement, and why the mission of Homes For Our Troops continues to drive him more than a decade later. 

Matt and Bill dive deep into why these homes are single-story, how more than 40 adaptive features are integrated into every build, and why elements like roll-under kitchens, and accessible bathrooms are necessities for a healthy life.

The conversation also highlights Built By Krueger’s completion of their fourth Homes For Our Troops home, the challenges of building in places like Oak Creek, Colorado, and why Homes For Our Troops remains connected to each veteran long after the keys are handed over.

If this episode speaks to you, I encourage you to explore the work Homes For Our Troops is doing and consider supporting their mission:
 
Learn More: hfotusa.org/mission
Donate: hfotusa.org
See more of Matt's Builds: bykrueger.com

Architect Marty Beauchamp of Red Pencil Architecture joins Matt to revisit the Parkview Residence, a custom home in Old Town Louisville that showcases design innovation and collaboration. The discussion covers the home’s distinctive features, including a meditation studio integrated into the primary suite, and how the team addressed tight setbacks and complex drainage conditions while maintaining the client’s vision.

See More of our Work here. https://ByKrueger.com
See More of Marty's work here: https://RedPencil.House

In this episode of Built By Insights, join host Matt Krueger as he sits down architect Marty Beauchamp of Red Pencil Architecture, a Colorado native whose passion for thoughtful, handcrafted design has shaped homes all across Colorado.

Marty shares his journey where he designing golf clubhouses around the world and co-founding Red Pencil with partner Andrew Dratch, where the duo built a reputation for personal connection, timeless design, and hands-on collaboration.

They talk about how a simple love for architecture, not marketing, grew into one of Colorado’s most respected small firms, the story behind their Golden Nugget Award-winning renovation, rebuilding after the Marshall Fire, and why he designed a home pro bono and why sometimes the best ideas come after stepping away to stand in a river with a fly rod in hand.

See More of our Work here. https://ByKrueger.com
See More of Marty's work here: https://RedPencil.House

In this second of two episodes, Matt Krueger talks with Travis Hendrix, an architect at KGA Studio Architects in Denver. In 2024, Travis was awarded with 3 MAME awards, Young Leader Award, Best Whole House Remodel Under 700K, and Best on the Boards Architectural Design. Also Travis was a speaker this year at the International Builders Show. 

Hear Travis talk about neuroaesthetics and why we like the spaces that we like in design and architecture. This is a highly visual episode. See the video on Youtube or Spotify. 

See more of Travis's builds: https://kgarch.com
See more of Matt's builds: https://bykrueger.com

In this first of two episodes, Matt Krueger talks with Travis Hendrix, an architect at KGA Studio Architects in Denver. In 2024, Travis was awarded with 3 MAME awards, Young Leader Award, Best Whole House Remodel Under 700K, and Best on the Boards Architectural Design. Also Travis was a speaker this year at the International Builders Show. Hear about his unconventional path into the field, his philosophy on human-centered design, how to be adaptive as an architect and how meaningful architecture goes beyond square footage and style.

Travis is passionate about neuroscience and architecture, next episode will go more in depth on neuroscience and architecture. 

Stick around to the end for a trivia segment that adds a fun twist to a truly inspiring episode.

See more of Travis's builds: https://kgarch.com
See more of Matt's builds: https://bykrueger.com

In this second episode of Built By Insights with Intentional Architecture, we talk with Jessica and Jesse Ledin of Intentional Architecture to talk about what it means to design homes that feel good. Literally and figuratively.

Also This Episode has a great trivia segment with Jessica and Jesse.

They also describe their own dream home (spoiler: they already live in it!) and how it reflects their values of comfort, simplicity, and intentionality. Whether you're a homeowner, builder, or just a design nerd, this episode is packed with insights on crafting spaces that are efficient, resilient, and personal.

What this episode covers: Passive Home Principles, Pretty Good Houses, Dream Homes, and some fun Trivia.

See More Intentional Architecture: https://www.intentional-architecture.com/residential
See Matt's Builds: https://www.bykrueger.com/

In this episode of Built By Insights, we sit down with Jessica and Jesse Ledin of Intentional Architecture, a wife and husband team based in Lafayette, Colorado, known for their thoughtful, client-focused approach to residential design. We explore their journey into architecture, what brought them to Lafayette, and how local community connections shape the way they design.

From balancing creativity with practicality to aligning with a client’s goals, lifestyle, and budget, we talk about what it really means to build with someone not just for them. You’ll also hear how strong communication, shared values, and educating clients at the right pace can make all the difference in the custom homebuilding process.

They share the story of how they met (hint: it involves some determined sisters), what drew them to Lafayette, and the community events and local gems, like art night out and the Sunday farmers market, that make this place feel like home. This episode is as much about the story behind their firm as it is about how intentional design can grow from authentic connections.

Whether you’re planning a home or just curious about what goes into one, this episode offers a grounded, behind the scenes look at how meaningful design and great collaboration come together.

See More Intentional Architecture: https://www.intentional-architecture.com/residential
See Matt's Builds: https://www.bykrueger.com/