Best SketchUp Podcasts (2025)

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Climate Salon: A sustainable approach to aesthetics with Kathrin Gimmel, Morten Emil Engel and Andrew Corney 43:26

1+ y ago43:26

43:26

In the final episode of Dezeen and SketchIUp’s Climate Salon podcast series, architects discuss why sustainability should guide the aesthetics of a building, as opposed to the reverse. Swiss-Danish architect Kathrin Gimmel, MEE Studio founder Morten Emil Engel and SketchUp’s Andrew Corney explored how architects can help develop a new sense of what…

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Climate Salon: Designing resilient communities with Sara Candiracci, Jake Stephenson and Aris Komninos 44:50

1+ y ago44:50

44:50

Dezeen and SketchUp’s Climate Salon podcast series continues with a conversation exploring community resilience and how design can be used to empower local groups. Hosted by Dezeen’s design and environment reporter Jennifer Hahn, the lineup of speakers includes Aris Komninos, architect, urban designer, and product manager at Trimble SketchUp, Sara …

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Climate Salon: Collaboration and co-creation as a tool for positive change with Anna Heringer, Thomas Bryans and Sumele Adelana 41:18

1+ y ago41:18

41:18

Dezeen and SketchUp’s Climate Salon podcast series is back with a conversation exploring how collaboration and co-creation can be used as a tool for positive change. The panel discusses the need for working cohesively when it comes to tackling an issue as complex as the climate crisis. Hosted by Dezeen’s design and environment reporter Jennifer Hah…

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Climate Salon: Designing diversity into buildings with Katy Ghahremani, Shawn Adams and Sumele Adelana 46:32

2y ago46:32

46:32

Dezeen and SketchUp's Climate Salon podcast series continues with a conversation with Make Architects' Katy Ghahremani, architect Shawn Adams of Poor Collective and SketchUp's Sumele Adelana exploring the link between sustainability and inclusivity. The panel discusses the role of architects in facilitating a just transition to a green economy and …

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Climate Salon: Forging a regenerative future with Sebastian Cox, Rikke Juul Gram and Hugh McEvoy 41:36

2y ago41:36

41:36

Dezeen and SketchUp's Climate Salon podcast series continues with a conversation with designer Sebastian Cox, landscape architect Rikke Juul Gram and SketchUp's Hugh McEvoy on regenerative design and how design and architecture can work in conjunction with nature to have a positive impact on the environment.…

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Climate Salon: Radical Sustainable Living with Tom Dixon, Siv Helene Stangeland and Sumele Adelana 40:34

2y ago40:34

40:34

Dezeen and SketchUp's new Climate Salon podcast series kicks off with a conversation with designer Tom Dixon, architect Siv Helene Stangeland and SketchUp's Sumele Adelana on how the choices we make in designing our homes, both inside and out, can encourage us to build and live in a more sustainable way.…

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Climate Salon: Trailer 1:11

2y ago1:11

1:11

Dezeen has teamed up with design software brand SketchUp to create a new podcast series exploring the role that architects and designers can play in tackling climate change. The six-part Dezeen x SketchUp Climate Salon podcast will bring together architects, designers and engineers to explore how to better collaborate across their respective discip…

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22. Pocket Screws 41:45

3y ago41:45

41:45

Is it lazy and unsightly, or an easy way to hold tightly? We debated woodworker Tyson Kartchner about the design of pocket hole joinery. Geeks Wood Shop https://www.youtube.com/c/GeeksWoodShop Register to vote during the future live recordings at https://www.crowdcast.io/sketchup_official

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21. Collaborative Reviews 37:27

3y ago37:27

37:27

Should client presentations be a two-way street? Architect David Lee argues in favor of conversational, real-time design reviews in this episode. Check it out for tips to improve your next review session! (We think donuts would be a nice touch.) The Second Studio https://www.instagram.com/secondstudiopod/ FAME Architects https://www.instagram.com/f…

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20. Garages 30:24

3y ago30:24

30:24

Parking in your habitation or dominating your front elevation? Are single-family homes with prominent garages "good" design? Check out our debate with architect Marina Bourderonnet! https://www.secondstudiopod.com/ https://www.famearchitects.com/ Register to vote during the future live recordings at https://www.crowdcast.io/sketchup_official…

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19. Design Contests 35:37

3y ago35:37

35:37

Potential for fame, or playing a rigged game? Whether you love it or hate it, it's popular for people to ask for free work upfront. Aaron debated Brand & Web Designer Kenzi Green on the benefits and pitfalls of design competitions. The Brief Collective Kenzi's links: Instagram | TikTok | YouTube | Website The Unapologetic Designer Podcast Register …

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18. Skeuomorphism 34:07

3y ago34:07

34:07

Is it good to use familiar design attributes, even when they're strictly ornamental? Matt squared up against Art Director Mike Heighway to debate the design merits of skeuomorphism. Living in the past, or understandable fast? https://www.instagram.com/kenchikuka_ https://vsco.co/kenchikuka Register to vote during the future live recordings at https…

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17. Subway Tile 35:35

3y ago35:35

35:35

Basic and boring or Five Donut Scoring? Aaron debated Interior Designer Tammy Cody on the design qualities of subway tile. You won't believe the outcome on this episode of Donuts, Design, & Debate! Tammy's website – https://www.sketchupforinteriordesigners.com/ Tammy's Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/sketchupfordesigners 3D Basecamp – https:/…

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16. Brutalism 35:53

3y ago35:53

35:53

Durable and bold, or "Yuck, give me the blindfold"? Does this raw cement architectural style embody Good Design? Aaron and Matt debate on this episode. Enjoy! https://3dbasecamp.sketchup.com/ Register to vote during the future live recordings at https://www.crowdcast.io/sketchup_official

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15. Hardwood Flooring 30:04

3y ago30:04

30:04

Organic appeal or termite meal? We debated Interior Designer Sandra Chavez on the design merits of hardwood flooring. Check it out! https://www.sandrajessicainteriors.com/ Register to vote during the future live recordings at https://www.crowdcast.io/sketchup_official

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14. Pocket Doors 31:23

3y ago31:23

31:23

Put a door in a wall. Great idea, right? Maybe! Do pocket doors help promote flow and space in a home? Or are they unnecessarily noisy and hard to install? We debate Project Estimator Russ Thames on the pros and cons of pocket doors. https://jademountainbuilders.com/ Register to vote during the future live recordings at https://www.crowdcast.io/ske…

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13. NFTs 35:59

3y ago35:59

35:59

We’re settling the debate on non-fungible tokens once and for all. Can this kind of blockchain technology be considered good design? Try telling me with a straight face that bored apes have aesthetic appeal. We talked with entrepreneur Jorge Purgly about the design value of NFTs. Register to vote during the future live recordings at https://www.cro…

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12. Realtime Rendering 36:45

3y ago36:45

36:45

Will traditional rendering be rendered obsolete? How do you prefer to render a model? Does the time saved with realtime outweigh the quality of output? What’s the future of visual communication? We debated workflow and rendering design with landscape architecture and urban design sage Eric Sargeant! Check out Eric's rendering courses on SketchUp Ca…

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11. 3D Printed Structures 42:55

3y ago42:55

42:55

Would you trust a bridge printed by a robot? 3D printing has burst from the confines of the build plate onto the construction site. Overly ambitious early adopters or the start of a new era? What are the benefits of designing for large-scale material extrusion? Listen in with Aaron and Matt to decide if 3D printed structures are a fad or the future…

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10. Distressed Furniture 33:20

3y ago33:20

33:20

Shabby chic or faded phoniness? Is intentionally distressed furniture dishonest? Would you rather eat at a 100% authentic table from the trash dump? Matt debates custom furniture designer Brian Benham on the pros and cons of this controversial technique. Woodworkers sound off! https://brianbenham.com/ Register to vote during the future live recordi…

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09. Single File BIM 40:54

3y ago40:54

40:54

Is Building Information Modeling (BIM) the one true solution for architecture's woes, or is it overhyped and unnecessarily complex? What even is BIM, really? Aaron debates architectural designer & consultant Dave Edwards on whether or not a standardized industry format would lead to better design outcomes. Listen up! https://pragarchdesigntech.subs…

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08. Crocs 44:09

3+ y ago44:09

44:09

Are Crocs are beautifully designed clogs full of function and comfort, or a hideous parasitic eyesore infesting humanity's feet? Listen to Matt and footwear designer Alex Hart debate the finer points of whether or not Crocs are "good" design. https://www.youtube.com/c/MightISuggestAGame Register to vote during the future live recordings at https://…

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07. Retro Rebranding 41:00

3+ y ago41:00

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Throwback! Brands from burger chains to sports teams have been reverting to previous logos, designs, and colors. Shameless nostalgia mining OR trendy reverence for designs of yore? What did our audience decide? Join Aaron, Matt, and professor Danny Rankin, to find out! ATLAS Institute: https://www.colorado.edu/atlas/ Register to vote during the fut…

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06. Minimalism 30:42

3+ y ago30:42

30:42

Less is more in our discussion on one of the most famous design styles of all time. How many donuts do you get when you remove the inessential? Listen in and find out!

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05. The Museum of the Future 36:35

3+ y ago36:35

36:35

A marvel of modern engineering, Dubai's Museum of the Future is also a donut. Listen in as Aaron and Matt discuss steel diagrids, LEED Platinum designations, and the definition of "honesty" in design. Register to vote during the future live recordings.

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04. Wallpaper 36:23

3+ y ago36:23

36:23

Roll out your opinions and glue 'em up on the wall, we're debating wallpaper!

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03. Comic Sans 38:10

3+ y ago38:10

38:10

The most insulted typeface in history?! How many Donuts will the design of Comic Sans receive? Listen in to find out!

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02. Gentrification Design 44:47

3+ y ago44:47

44:47

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01. What is design? 45:34

3+ y ago45:34

45:34

New podcast alert! From the creators of SketchUp Talk comes Donuts & Design; a break from your day to have a conversation about design. Join our hosts Matt and Aaron as they dive into architecture, graphic design, landscape, product design, and so much more. Grab a gooey donut and tune in for this week's topic, "What is design?" Thoughts on the pod…

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