Best Architectureeducation Podcasts (2025)

This week, David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Lance Herbst, Founder and Partner of Herbst Architects Ltd. The three discussed Lance’s educational background, his early career, moving to New Zealand, establishing Herbst Architects, Niki as a partner in all things, focusing on designing houses, timeline for building a custom…

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#467 - After Hours: Movie Theaters 53:14

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This week, David and Marina have a casual chat about movie theaters. This episode is supported by Autodesk Forma & Autodesk Insight • Programa • Learn more about BQE CORE SUBSCRIBE • Apple Podcasts • YouTube • Spotify CONNECT • Website: www.secondstudiopod.com • Office • Instagram • Facebook • Call or text questions to 213-222-6950 SUPPORT Leave a …

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#466 - Erwan Bouroullec, Founder of Erwan Bouroullec Studio 1:33:34

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This week, David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Erwan Bouroullec, founder of Erwan Bouroullec Studio. The three discussed Erwan’s childhood influences, the journey and challenges of becoming an artist, artist vs designer, his design process & philosophy, standard vs unique production, AI in design, architects as perfectionis…

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#465 - The Architect as Editor 1:11:27

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This week, David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss the editing process in architecture design. They touched on editing in the creative process, how to know what to edit, the difference between editing and value engineering, teamwork, subjective interests, subtraction and addition, refusing to edit, starting simple vs complex, a clien…

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#464 - Scott Specht, Founding Partner of Specht Novak 1:19:58

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Scott Specht, founding partner of Specht Novak Architects. The three discussed Scott’s background, the evolution of technology in architecture, conceptual vs real world architecture, history of Specht Novak Architects, optimal firm size, how different project experience translat…

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#463 - After Hours: Sound Baths, Documentaries, Life as a Milllenial 1:35:49

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This week David and Marina have a casual chat about sound baths, Don't Die, poisonous people, Led Zeppelin documentary, life as a millenial, and other random stuff. This episode is supported by Autodesk Forma & Autodesk Insight • Programa • Learn more about BQE CORE SUBSCRIBE • Apple Podcasts • YouTube • Spotify CONNECT • Website: www.secondstudiop…

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#462 - Jaume Soler, Founding Principal of SoundArts 1:28:59

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Jaume Soler, Founding Principal of SoundArts. The three discussed Jaume’s education, what an Acoustician does, acoustic measurements, accuracy of computer modeling, natural acoustics, subjective vs scientific acoustic measurements, communicating acoustics to clients & collaborat…

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#461 - Buying Plans Online vs Hiring An Architect 1:14:26

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss the difference between buying online plans vs hiring architects. They touched on why architects produce more drawings, clients don’t understand hierarchy of information and phases, pre-fabricated homes vs pre-designed floor plans, how to save money on a tight budget, clients need to k…

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#460 - Tom Spoja, Partner at Backen & Backen 1:26:53

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Tom Spoja, Partner at Backen & Backen. The three discussed Tom’s background, the Case Study 2.0 fire rebuild program, history of Backen & Backen; working with remote employees, staying in one office throughout career, unique custom house design requests, establishing strong conn…

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#459 - After Hours: Coffee, Food Preferences, Big Bear 1:13:34

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This week David and Marina of have a casual chat about coffee, pocast scheduling, beverages, hot sauce, sandwiches, vegetables, ane Big Bear. This episode is supported by Autodesk Forma & Autodesk Insight • Programa • Learn more about BQE CORE SUBSCRIBE • Apple Podcasts • YouTube • Spotify CONNECT • Website: www.secondstudiopod.com • Office • Insta…

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#458 - Bryan Zabonick, Vice President of Delivery at BQE 1:21:19

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Bryan Zabonick, Vice President of Delivery at BQE. The three discussed Bryan’s professional background, tips to improve architecture business practice, fee structures, communicating with clients, contracts, invoices, budgets, managing overhead costs, architects undervaluing thei…

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#457 - The Shift House: A Pre-Designed Pacific Palisades Fire-Rebuild Home 1:32:09

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss The Shift House, their pre-designed model home for the Pacific Palisades. They cover the purpose of The Shift House, conceptual thinking, site planning, form and massing, indoor/outdoor connections, procession & privacy, optionality, material palettes, fire resiliency, and more. Visit…

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#456 - Ana Duran, Co-Principal of Estudio A0 & Assistant Professor at Yale School of Architecture. 1:30:31

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Ana Maria Duran Calisto, Co-Principal of Estudio A0 and Daniel Rose Visiting Assistant Professor at the Yale School of Architecture. The three discussed the shift in relationship between technology, culture and nature in architecture; the cultural background of South America; ar…

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#455 - After Hours: Visiting NYC! 1:32:25

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This week David and Marina have a casual chat about their recent trip to New York. The two cover reuniting with the city, food, urbanism, traveling with a baby, the MoMA, food poisoning, and much more. This episode is supported by Autodesk Forma & Autodesk Insight • Programa • Learn more about BQE CORE SUBSCRIBE • Apple Podcasts • YouTube • Spotify…

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#454 - Thomas Woltz, Senior Principal of Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects (NBW) 56:06

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Thomas L. Woltz, Senior Principal of Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects (NBW). The three discussed Thomas’s childhood influences; architecture & arts education; why he studied Master of Architecture; how landscape architects think differently; creating impact beyond your lif…

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#453 - Balancing Hobbies & Architecture 1:04:58

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss importance of having hobbies outside of architecture; making time for activities beyond architecture school; making passion into career; influence of external hobbies on architecture career; transitioning from school to work; nightmare stories; and more. This episode is supported by A…

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#452 - Jess Field, Principal and Co-Founder of Field Architecture 1:25:00

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Jess Field, Principal and Co-Founder of Field Architecture. The three discussed Jess’s architecture influence and education; the founding of Field architecture; evolution of technology in architecture; limitations of computer software in design; Jess’s early career; managing & s…

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#451 - The Value of Diverse Project Experience 1:10:06

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss the value of having different project experiences. They touched on working in different offices; project types in architecture school; how long to stay at an office; office fit & alignment; diverse project experiences; large vs small offices; the ideal first 10 years of an architectur…

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#450 - Dan Rubinstein, Host and Creator of The Grand Tourist 1:33:29

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Dan Rubinstein, Host and creator of The Grand Tourist podcast. The three discussed Dan’s career in journalism; change in media production; design field crossovers in media; shift to personality economy; future of journalism & media; hosting The Grand Tourist; common traits of su…

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#449 - You Need Construction Administration 1:04:42

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss the importance of Construction Administration to achieve a successful project. They touched on what construction administration is, the role of an architect during CA; why CA matters for clients; how CA saves time and money; real world scenarios during CA; what construction administra…

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#448 - David Weeks, Founder of David Weeks Studio 1:27:41

5M ago1:27:41

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by David Weeks, founder of David Weeks Studio. The three discussed David’s artistic childhood and education; studying sculpture and painting; influence of art education on design career; working with Ted Muehling; starting a studio as a lighting designer; artists and creators price…

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#447 - Adam Yarinsky, Principal of Architecture Research Office (ARO) 1:18:29

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Adam Yarinsky, FAIA and Principal of Architecture Research Office (ARO). They discussed Adam’s architecture childhood dream; education and master’s research; urban design vs Architecture; starting the ARO office; evolution of ARO’s design approach; office structure & value of co…

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#446 - Zach Forrest, Executive Vice President of Goodman Gable Gould 1:23:31

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design Zach Forrest, Executive Vice President of Goodman Gable Gould Adjusters International. The three discussed the roles of a public adjuster; why hire a public adjuster; process of engaging a public adjuster; documenting lost estimates; insurance claim timeline; insurance claims discrepancy; ins…

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#445 - Behind the Scenes of Second Studio Podcast 1:15:13

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss the behind the scenes of running the Second Studio Podcast. The two discussed the Second Studio Podcast dynamic; behind the scenes of the guest episodes; work life balance of architecture and podcast; authenticity in podcast; enjoyment as podcast host; dealing with social media audien…