Innovative Real Estate with Three Squared, Inc.

The key for any successful innovation is finding like minded people to work with, and in this episode we sit down with one of our favorite people to work with: Davin Burkhart of ROXBOX Containers.  

Leslie, Claire, and Breck talk with Davin about the versatility of shipping containers and why TSI and ROXBOX form a perfect yin and yang partnership. 
They also dive into the cost savings of building with containers as well as the benefits of this building material in natural disaster areas. 

Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn: 

• Who is Davin Burkhart, and what is ROXBOX Containers. 
• How containers are just one piece of building a cargo structure. 
• Why TSI and ROXBOX work well together. 
• Why cargo architecture makes sense for natural disaster areas. 
• Breck's project highlight of the week: Colorado River Ranch! 

Click here for the full show notes for Episode 37.

To learn more about ROXBOX Containers, check out their website and Instagram. 

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David Palmer, MPA, is a Detroit-based Associate Broker and Relator who runs David Palmer LLC - a think-visualize-do tank that serves nonprofits, small businesses and real estate clients across the Detroit area. 

In this episode, Breck, Leslie, and Claire sit down with David to discuss recent research that he has conducted on the housing crisis and mortgage issues in the city of Detroit. 
They also dive into how flawed systems have led to even more disadvantages for the BIPOC community in the city and how Detroit's bankruptcy in 2009 led to the city's current unique real estate situation. 

Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn: 

• Introduction to David Palmer and his work and research. 
• The real estate situation in Detroit. 
• How African Americans and BIPOC people are affected by flawed mortgages. 
• Creating attainable housing through alternative construction. 
• Challenges of the Detroit Land Bank.
• Breck's project highlight of the week: Gusbox.

Click here for the full show notes of Episode 36.

To learn more about David’s work and his research make sure to head over to his website, and Twitter. 

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This is a very special episode becuase we finally get to reveal the massive partnership we've been working on behind the scenes for a while!

In this episode Claire, Breck, and Leslie finally unveal the new partnership between houm and Three Squared, Inc.
 
What is houm? Think of it as an innovative building process that optimizes the way we design and fabricate single family homes. 

Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn in today's grand reveal episode: 

• What is houm? How does it work?
• Behind the scenes of Three Squared & houm's partnership
• Who is houm best suited for?
• Why Three Squared is expanding beyond Cargo Architecture as the leaders in Innovative Real Estate

For the full show notes for Episode 35 click here.

Supplemental material:

houm page: www.threesquaredinc.com/houm
 
Blog posts: 

All About houm: The Three Key Terms You Need To Know

Everything You Need To Know About houm's Process

Introducing The Faces Of houm: Getting To Know Breck & Scott

If you have more questions or want to talk to a member of our team about your own houm project contact us here. 

Make sure to mention “houm” in the contact form and we will put you in contact with the right member of our team to support you. 

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Cal Lewellyn and Dylan Gilezan are the two developers behind LG Land & Capital...and they just happen to be our clients. 

In this special case study episode, Leslie, Breck, and Claire sit down with Cal and Dylan to talk about their current project in Louisville, KY, and how the ageism in the industry has impacted them as young developers. 

Here's what you'll learn from us in this episode: 

• What is LG Land & Capital and how Three Squared, Inc. is involved. 
• How to be prepared to start a development off on the right foot. 
• What it looks like being a confident young developer. 
• Why not all land banks are the same. 
• Breck's project highlight of the week: LG Land & Capital.

Click here for the full show notes for Episode 34. 

If anything that Cal and Dylan talked about today peaks your interests, or there is financing  or support you’d want to offer, reach out to them here.

Be sure to also check out Cal and Dylan’s podcast: The How To Business Show.

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We get so many questions about project timelines.

When is the best time to start design?
Can I build in the winter?
How much time should I allow for project holdups?

In this episode, Breck, Claire, and Leslie sit down and answer these questions as well as many others that have to do with the best time to start designing your project. 

Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn from this episode: 

• The architecture process, and what goes into completing a project. 
• Simplifying the development process. 
• When the best time to begin working on your project is. 
• Setting realistic project expectations. 
• Breck's project highlight of the week: The Edgemont House!  

Click here for the full show notes for Episode 33. 

Check out these supplement episodes for today's conversation:
FAQ: How We Collaborate With Other Architects

Container Home Case Study: From Start To Set Day

Why You Need An Architect (...Especially If You Think You Don't)

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We are firm believers that veterans deserve a place to call home.

That's why on this very special episode we sit down with U.S. Veteran & TSI team member DeShawn Wilson to talk about how alternative construction is providing solutions to the veteran housing crisis in the United States. 

Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn in this epsiode: 

• What is The National Network For Veterans. 
• How affordable housing becomes affordable for former service members. 
• Why cargo architecture may be familiar for former deployed veterans. 
• The duty there is to provide a place to call home. 
• Why veteran housing can provide funding some developers need. 
• Breck's project highlight of the week: Concord Square at Island View.

Find the full show notes for Episode 32 here. 

If you're a developer that has land and want to build housing for veteran's, opportunities for joint venture collaborations, contact us here. 

Ready to move forward with your project? Contact us here and we will put you in contact with the right member of our team.

Make sure to follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn to stay up to date on new project releases, trainings, and more. 

In this fun Episode we give our unfiltered responses to some of the most memorable comments across our social media platforms. 

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We understand that taking on a development can be overwhelming, for both first time and seasoned developers, however projects are as complex as you make them. 

The more that you decide to include in your project most likely means the more consultants or specialists that will need to be advised, there is nothing wrong with this, but it means that you're potentially going to spend more time and money on the project. 

In Episode 30, Breck, Leslie, and Claire sit down and explain everything you need to know about project consultants, including who and when a specialists should be brought on for your project. 

Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn in todays' episode: 

• Why it's no longer only an architect working on your project. 
• What goes into  determining how complex a project will be. 
• Importance of good collaboration and communication in the construction industry.
• What is the difference between architects and civil engineers.
• Breck's project highlight of the week: Empire Home and Guest House!

Click here for the full show notes of Episode 30.

Be sure to check out this supplementary episode for todays' conversation:

Episode 16. FAQ: How We Collaborate With Other Architects

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When the world went online due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we were prepared. Our company had been running remotely for years and even now majority or our work is done without ever stepping foot in our physical office. 

In this episode Breck, Claire, and Leslie sit down and talk about what it looks like to run a remote architecture and design firm, and how we were structured from the start allowed us to be pandemic-proof when it came to working with clients. 

Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn from us in this episode: 

• How we function as a remote company.
• What working through the Covid-19 pandemic looked like for us.
• Utilizing digital tools to stay connected and efficient as a company. 
• Deciding when it is the right time to make a site visit.
• Breck's project highlight of the week: Ducks Path!

For full show notes from today's episode click here.


If you're ready to move forward with your own innovative project contact us here, so we can put you in touch with the right member of our team.  

Ready to move forward with your project? Contact us here and we will put you in contact with the right member of our team.

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Ever wonder what it is like to build your own home? Well our very own Director Of Design Breck Crandall, is doing just that. 

In this episode Breck, Leslie, and Claire sit down and share part one the story of how Breck is building the proof of design for his very own company Houm.  Breck dives into exactly what Houm is and how they are using innovative technology to change the way we think about construction. 

Here's a glimpse of what you'll learn from us in this episode: 

• What is Houm, and the background of Breck Building his own house. 
• The process and technology used to digitally pre fabricate buildings. 
• Why shipping containers are not always the answer. 
• Changing the building industry using tools that we already have. 
• Breck's project highlight of the week: Luxury Space!

Click here for the full show notes from today's episode. 

Make sure to check out the supplementary episodes that were mentioned in today's conversation: 

1. Webinar: How To Shave Months Off Your Construction Timeline With Cargo Architecture
2. Everything You Need To Know About Building Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)
3. Building Your Legacy As A New Developer

Ready to begin building your own project? Or curious about Houm? Contact us here, and we will put you in contact with the right member of our team.

Make sure to follow us on Instagram, where we are constantly  releasing new projects...and getting ready for a giveaway. 

Ready to move forward with your project? Contact us here and we will put you in contact with the right member of our team.

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