DesignIDEATE

Business leaders are looking to reinvent organizations, aligning their new AI informed work processes with the latest in technology, and with rapid solution delivery. Innovation within governmental agencies may be top of mind when we think about generating the latest methods for worker recruitment, but when your organization is responsible for solving interplanetary questions, it’s a natural. 

Open Innovation

 “Living at risk is jumping off the cliff and building your wings on the way down!” 

- Ray Bradbury

Our guest today, Steve Rader, NASA Center of Excellence (CoECI), is responsible for reinventing the way an org solves problems with unknown people who are not on staff; the way teams are composed, setting the parameters of competition and casting a wide net to capture the exact characters perfectly suited to find answers to our environment’s most esoteric questions.

Experienced with over 875 successful challenges, Steve Rader is the Program Manager of NASA’s Center of Excellence  for Collaborative Innovation and the NASA Tournament Lab which work to infuse challenge and crowdsourcing innovation approaches at NASA and across 12 agencies within the federal government. He is centered on promoting workforce excellence through open innovation tools, and has been doing so at mach speed for more than 15 years. Mr. Rader has a mechanical engineering degree from Rice University and has worked at NASA’s Johnson Space Center for over 30 years.  He worked in mission control, flight software development for the Space Shuttle and International Space Station, the X-38, the Constellation Program, among many others.  

As documented in multiple case studies by Harvard and NASA, this change agent of change agents, Steve Rader has been creating the leading-edge practices of the future of work. We invite you take your seat on this mission to Mars and beyond, on this illuminating episode of DesignIDEATE ...

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Bending Diffusion

"Stradivarius was the most amazing craftsman ... because he figured out something with the sound and the science of acoustics that we still don’t fully understand”  

- Joshua Bell 

Zackery Belanger Bio:
Zackery Belanger is an expert on the intrinsic acoustic influence of shape and material in architecture. He is educated in physics and architecture, and has practiced on the design teams of projects such as Grimshaw's Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center (EMPAC) at Rensselaer. He was the inaugural Researcher-In-Residence at EMPAC, and is the author of the essay Acoustic Ornament, which argues for the intentional acoustic use of non-acoustic surfaces and objects. In 2017 he founded the Detroit-based studio Arcgeometer. Belanger was deeply involved in the recent merging of acoustics and lighting, and is a prolific speaker on acoustics.

In this Episode:
What if acoustics could be completely flipped, such that absorption was reflection? Zackery Belanger is pursuing exactly that. We’re talking with amazing people, and this week’s guest on DesignIDEATE is the head of Arcgeometer, a Detroit based consulting firm that has redefined the practice of acoustics from large scale performance spaces like EMPAC at Renssalear to the Bluebird Jazz Club. 

Taking an avant approach to acoustics, Zackery Belanger is an expert on the intrinsic acoustic influence of shape and material in architecture. Interested and studied in the intersection of psychics and architecture, he has practiced on the design teams of projects such as Grimshaw’s Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center and is the author of the essay Acoustic Ornament. Exploring intentionally, the acoustical use of surfaces and ornament, he leads the redefinition of acoustics in spaces of all kinds, particularly interiors. Further exploration in the merger of lighting and acoustics has been his work as well. 

A cultural creative, Arcgeometer is a Detroit business serving as a consultant to the three-dimensional acoustics and lighting manufacturer, 3Form. 

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Invisible Comfort  

 “The best inventors are not bound by the limitations of their time”
– Rupe Goldberg

If you think you’ve fallen down a mechanical shaft, (imagine a scene from ‘Die Hard’) you have! And rightfully so, the infrastructure within a building is essential to its support of the users and user experience, contributing markedly to the innovation in building design, and certainly central to LEED and energy modeling. We work hand in hand, shaping the space and providing for the air circulation passageways needed by the selected smart-controlled heating/cooling systems.

The invisible systems that are the foundation of habitation for interior spaces is the exacting work of the mechanical engineer. Fresh air intakes, their location, even the orientation of the exacting side of the building (east, north, west) has much to offer in clean air designs. In spaces large and small, and spaces that serve our needs 24/7/365, PBS Engineers dominate the field in airport terminals across California. Joining us this week, Tariq Hassan, PE reveals the evolution of those systems as the world responds to population and heat increases on limited energy. DesignIDEATE, explores with Mr. Hassan, Associate Principal and Senior Mechanical Engineer, PBS Engineers, who shares the challenges of serving up new concepts and solutions toward achieving greater sustainability at LAX International airport and many others. 

Working as a professional engineer since 1997, Tariq Hassan is responsible for the comfort of millions of travelers passing through Los Angeles International Airport. Fresh and conditioned air is his forte. Offering his leadership in the industry, he serves as Associate Principal and Senior Mechanical Engineer at PBS Engineers with offices across the Southern California. Tariq has over 27 years experience designing the largest airports in California including LAX. From terminal and lounge renovations to specific HVAC upgrades in active terminals, he is versed in project management, cost estimating and specification.

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"Despite seven large orgs recently losing their Black women HR/DEI leaders, there are many who can lead DEI and shifting culture. But, the work is not the kind of work that people may want to do - it is deep, it is significant, it is seeing actual change from the top down. The biggest challenge that orgs are facing is themselves.  Change happens beginning with the ability to see potential, invest in people and set aside funding to support people.”  

-Whitney Mestelle, iMentor

Diversity Gains

With shifting population demographics, organizations adhering to a unified strategy have embraced diversity across all hierarchical levels. However, a confluence of events, including the Black Lives Matter protests alongside the transition to remote work amid the pandemic, has provided a contrasting narrative. While diversity and inclusion (D&I) initiatives are not novel in the workplace, the intensified scrutiny on systemic racism has compelled many businesses to contemplate enhancements. Yet, as enterprises strive to bolster the efficacy of their D&I endeavors, they're discovering that mere policy updates fall short of addressing the underlying issues.

Amidst this backdrop, human resources (HR) leadership roles have undergone a transformation, with HR leaders ascending to the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) position while diversity officers find themselves marginalized. Although recruitment efforts have proven successful, there is a noticeable disparity in advancement opportunities, regardless of employees' backgrounds. Notably, Black and Latinx employees, in particular, face hurdles in advancing at the same rate as their white counterparts.

Boston Consulting Group's examination of the industry in 2020 highlighted two fundamental issues: a deficient sense of belonging and challenges in navigating professional environments. These circumstances are particularly daunting for individuals from underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, underscoring the imperative for systemic interventions.

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“Pre-pandemic, we were a vibrant location with a lot of positives. Our community is a very relational community…without six degrees of separation. Because of a strong sense of community and relationships… together with mayoral leadership, we made adjustments quickly to meet the challenges.”
-Beth Ineck

Leading Economic Recovery

What is the secret strategy behind topping out the J.P. Morgan Chase 2023 study of the nation’s recent economic recovery? Our guest this week, Beth Ineck, CEcD, reveals just that. On this episode of DesignIDEATE, we engage with Ms. Ineck, Director of Economic Development, Boise Valley Economic Partnership (BVEP), who shares a fascinating story of working out-of-the-box toward high achievement in Strategic Economic Development.

Working in the economic development field since 2004, Ms. Ineck in a leadership position at Boise Valley Economic Partnership, drives the business recruitment project management and strategy for the regional organization.  Prior to joining the BVEP in July 2021, she served multiple roles including Economic Development Director for the City of Nampa. While in service there, Ms. Ineck oversaw two major downtown redevelopment projects and secured millions in financing for Library Square and the Public Safety Building.  She actively managed the business recruitment, retention and expansion efforts.  Between 2013 and 2021 Ms. Ineck negotiated for new and existing businesses to locate there, resulting in over 5,000 new jobs and over $750 Million in new investment. 

Ms. Ineck serves on multiple boards of directors within the community including: Idaho Economic Development Association, Capital Matrix, Saint Alphonsus Nampa Community Board, Saint Alphonsus Hospital System Board and Boys and Girls Club of Canyon County.

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Our bodies are incredibly intelligent instruments that respond to the frequencies we emanate … when we cultivate positive thoughts and emotions, we raise our vibrational frequency, which, in turn, creates a more harmonious body-mind connection.”

- Deepak Chopra

Curating Wellness within Workplace

On this episode of DesignIDEATE, we engage in a deep-dive, tracking a spiritual path connected to design, curating wellness in the workplace … more specifically, we will look at the evolution of the workplace and how wellness spaces within are playing a role in hybrid work solutions, the associated spiritual quests that center human beings and the latest in PEMF Magnetic Therapy that provide for rebalancing and resilience.

Lori Tierney, IIDA, NCIDQ, is the Founder of Tierney Management LLC, a strategic marketing, wellness consulting firm and Certified Woman and Minority Owned Business. Lori has extensive background experience in major aspects of the commercial real estate and contract furniture project management industry. For 30 years, she has specialized in strategic selling, marketing and networking leading tech projects as well as entertainment, non-profits, education and government. She helped Delos and iWBI launch the WELL Standard in Southern California. Presently Lori is an Executive Affiliate with Centropix, featuring the world’s leading PEMF/PEMA frequency technology wellness offerings. She is a Partner in First Wave Development, focusing on sustainable design housing. Additionally, Lori has held significant regional positions for major furniture manufacturers and dealers including Haworth, Herman Miller, Kimball and Steelcase. She co-founded Bozarth CM, a commercial construction management company, and is an author and artist. She studied Feng Shui at the International Feng Shui Research Center, and her knowledge combines Chinese astrology and Reiki, centered on improving personal growth.

Educated in design at Cal State Northridge and the Interior Designers Guild, Lori serves on the board of LA Business Council and Downtown Breakfast Club. She founded a Sustainability Summit and green building legislation in the City of Los Angeles and has lectured extensively on the metaphysical.

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"Lighting heightens visual cues, accentuating user experience; it manipulates perception for intended psychological response.”

 - Chip Israel

Captivating Illumination

On this episode of DesignIDEATE, we explore one of the most important and evolving components of design - the illumination of space or, more specifically, the pathfinding of space with the aid of lighting systems that fully enhance and are integrated with the design.

Chip Israel has been a lighting designer for over 38 years. In 1992, he founded LIGHTING DESIGN ALLIANCE, a full-service architectural lighting design firm, where he built a highly-select team of lighting design professionals who now serve a variety of clients worldwide. As Co-CEO and Founder, Chip works closely with the owner, design team, and manufacturers to ensure the enhancement of the designer’s concepts.

He has been elected as a Fellow of both, the IALD, the International Association of Lighting Designers, and IES, Illuminating Engineering Society. Chip has received the Pennsylvania State University College of Engineering’s highest award, the Outstanding Engineering Alumnus Awards and Martin’s Professional Lighting Designer of the Year. 

Chip currently serves on IES Committees and is Past Board of Directors and Past President of the IESNA, Illuminating Engineering Society of North America. Chip is also Past President of both, the IALD Education Trust and the Designer’s Lighting Forum Los Angeles.

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"Incorporating 3D reality capture into the design process allows architects and designers to bridge the gap between imagination and execution. It brings precision, accuracy, and a deeper understanding of the built environment, leading to more efficient and innovative designs." 

- Bjarke Ingels, Architect and Founder of BIG 

 
3D Reality Capture and its Impact on the Design Profession

This episode of DesignIDEATE will explore a newer and most fascinating realm of design documentation: 3D Reality Capture and its impact on the Design profession. It’s a next level discussion, impacting CAD in a positive way. 

Matthew Byrd is a visionary leader, influencer and expert in the world of construction technology and reality capture. He is devoted to enabling companies worldwide to leverage new technologies and workflows to convert real-world project data into digital environments. He is a man on a mission … to change the world, strapped to a 3D rocket of reality. 

We were honored to interview this esteemed expert from Nexus 3D, who is at the forefront of this emerging technology, as he gives us insight through a wealth of knowledge and experience, assisting designers in harnessing the power of 3D scanning tools to enhance their work. We'll delve into topics such as the utilization of LIDAR, the seamless integration of 3D reality captures into computer-aided drawings (CADD), and the latest projects and challenges faced in this field.

Additionally, we'll explore the practical aspects, such as the use of everyday devices like the iPhone, and how artificial intelligence aids in the process. Matt will guide us through the most efficient workflows for incorporating these scans into design projects, differing greatly from commercial to residential. 

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"We can’t solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.”   -  Albert  Einstein

 
Changing our Minds

 How do we change our mind? While some might experiment with psychedelics, changing the way we think is merely a shift of cognitive behavior, through therapy of sorts. Daily, we encounter much cognitive dissonance: noise that interrupts perhaps good intentions. Change of mindset is happening not only in individuals and in the leadership of organizations across the country, changing up ‘me for we’, and reorienting mission statements toward those with real purpose in mind. Purpose-driven. Accelerating that shift requires some learning, some exposure to others practices, some experimentation and a leveling of egos. We’re shifting away from an authoritarian command and control system to one that is human-centered.

 As we know, the human race is somewhat hesitant toward change. Yet research shows that Americans are shifting this perspective on climate due to their own experiences, a more serious view of the situation and their own reading. We all took a collective pause recently and that assisted the shift. Addressing that norm, we are pleased to talk with Brad Peirce from the Sustainability Mindshift. Brad’s firm is cultivating a new era of leadership, one whom is passionate about contributing to their environment based on regenerative business transformation, guided by systems innovation. We’re tapping into his knowledge, asking him to custom create experiential learning to deepen our firm’s continuity of personal practices and systems innovation. We share the goal to accelerate organizational transformation for greater scale and impact. We trust that together, we can do this before it’s too late. The beginning might be to peer into our own individual ecological footprint and have a self-affirming conversation.

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Brad is Chief Transformation Officer for Sustainability Mindshift and Principal/Founder of SEED Strategies. He has worked in the field of global sustainability for over 25 years, both as an international consultant and corporate practitioner; advising companies, nonprofits, and communities to design and catalyze sustainability solutions. He is focused on the people side of sustainability; helping clients bring their sustainability strategies to life by working with their leaders and teams to develop the mindsets and skills that are necessary for facilitating sustainable and regenerative change. He brings a broad spectrum of sustainability experience from strategic planning to tactical design and implementation, program management, employee and stakeholder engagement, communications, training, and leadership development. Brad earned a Master’s degree in Sustainable Business from The George Washington University and a BA from Vanderbilt University.


We close this session with this thought: With 70-80% of the world’s population expected to live in cities by 2050, smart urban planning and development strategies are crucial to managing our resources. 

How are your choices overshooting the earth’s resources? 

https://www.footprintnetwork.org/our-work/earth-overshoot-day/

Have you calculated your personal Overshoot Day?

http://www.footprintcalculator.org/home/en

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"The Tech industry is the leader in giving back space and the leader in sublease space. We have over 12 million square feet of sublease space available in greater LA and over 50% of that is tech or tech related space. We are rising to that current challenge." - Ron Burkhardt 

 
The rapid evolution of real estate, commercial real estate, is reverberating with emotional and intellectual energy, forces that have intensified in the face of adversity. Change is afoot now when hybrid work remains the norm and the barometer of work practice is yet unbalanced, perhaps even more organization specific than at any time before in the history of work. Bringing his perspective on leasing urban workspace is Ron Burkhardt, Managing Director at Newmark. Ron represents a very new, emerging culture of real estate professionals, those with sustainability a central purpose in their practice, a mantra that we share.

Together, design and real estate professionals are beyond the box, reworking work --- the workspace has drastically changed. Trending toward a residential casual workplace: pre-pandemic in California working from home was the norm. The collective C-suite is mixed in its demands. Now, all classes of office space, Class A high-rises as well as Class B and C tenant renewals are impacted, redefined as hybrid and re-organizing to adapt. Thinking differently is nothing new to this duo. Explore with DesignIDEATE.

Ron Burkhardt joined Newmark Knight Frank as a vice president of the Washington, DC, office. Now situated as a managing director in the firm's West Los Angeles office, he continues to specialize in national tenant representation and corporate services, providing his clients with real estate-related professional and technical support.  

Mr. Burkhardt is also the recipient of 2012 Social Sustainability Champion Award and is the first corporate real estate director to receive this award, issued to those passionate about bettering the workplace and who lead with a social conscience as steward of the environment. Mr. Burkhardt can be found on Linkedin and at 310.201.2060.


DesignIDEATE Podcast with Ron Burkhardt, Newmark  - April 25, 2023

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