In this episode, Tom is joined by Peter Borzak, CEO and Founder of Pine Tree, a leader in the acquisition, development, leasing and management of necessity-based retail properties throughout the United States. Brozak started the firm over 20 years ago and has since overseen the development of 91 shopping centers, totaling over $1.01 billion.

In this episode, Tom is joined by Jeff Wilson, Founder and Chairman of Kasita, which builds 352-square-foot smart tiny homes that boast the latest technologies. Jeff discusses founding his company and how he temporarily lived inside of a dumpster to help fix the homeownership crisis. Kasita's first batch of stackable homes will be delivered in December 2017, at the price of $139,000.

In this episode, Tom welcomes Paul Wiseman, Principal of The Wiseman Group, one of the country's top interior design firms. Wiseman shares his inspiring journey toward building the legendary firm and how he incorporates a deep commitment to connectivity and authenticity in each stunning project.

In this episode, Tom is joined by Alyosha Verzhbinsky, a building designer whose diverse portfolio encompasses educational, health care and preservation projects. Verzhbinsky discusses his empathetic approach to crafting memorable public interfaces, which has led to some of his firm's most notable collaborations, including UC Berkeley's CV Starr East Asian Library and Stanford's Neuroscience Health Center. 

In this episode, Tom welcomes the director of America's seventh-busiest airport, Ivar Satero. Satero discusses his overseeing of the airport's $2.5 billion improvement plan that is set to meet LEED Gold Certification and last 10 years, which will include expansive terminal renovations, updated amenities, and a 350-room hotel.

In this episode, Tom welcomes Kyle Pickett, Managing Principal at Urban Fabrick, Inc. and Executive Director of the William J. Worthen Foundation. Pickett discusses his firm's adjustment to the untimely passing of Bill Worthen FAIA, LEED Fellow, the cutting-edge sustainability work of Urban Fabrick Inc., and the repositioning of the professional education non-profit as a way to honor Bill's legacy of collaborative leadership in sustainability and to advance a climate positive future. 

In this episode, Tom is joined by Richard Pollack, architect and Principal at Pollack Consulting and founder of Pollack Architecture, which he sold in 2012. Pollack now works as a consultant across the architectural, interiors, engineering, and construction industries and reveals some of his top business planning advice with listeners of The Modern Architect.

In this episode, Tom is joined by Terry Beaubois, Architect and Lecturer, Civil and Environmental Engineering. Beaubois discusses his advice for budding architects looking to break into the industry and the thrill that is Silicon Valley architecture.

In this episode, Tom welcomes John King, San Francisco Chronicle's urban design critic, where he covers architecture, planning, and related issues in the Bay Area. John discusses his work in the field, as well as the latest news surrounding prominent and controversial Bay Area projects. 

In this episode, we meet with Bill Leddy, Architect and Principal at Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects in San Francisco, CA, the 2017 AIA National Firm of the Year winner. Leddy shares his background in the field, how LMSA found its renowned success, and how he is pursuing sustainability in upcoming projects.