This week on The Weekly show, BD+C editors speak with AEC industry leaders about:
• Innovations in Passive House design and construction
• The challenges of building a design team and opening a new design studio during a pandemic
Thanks to our episode sponsor: Life of an Architect podcast
THE WEEKLY SHOW HIGHLIGHTS FOR JANUARY 14, 2021
BD+C's Group Director Tony Mancini runs down the highlights from this week's show.
SEGMENT #1
Passive House innovations
BD+C Executive Editor Rob Cassidy meets with Chris Benedict, R.A., and Henry Gifford, Mechanical Systems Designer, to discuss in innovations in Passive House design, engineering, and construction.
SEGMENT #2
Launching a new office during a pandemic
BD+C Senior Editor John Caulfield interviews Jason Santeford, AIBC, NCARB, LEED BD+C, who in November 2020 was appointed the first managing director of Gensler's year-old office in Vancouver, B.C. Santeford discusses the challenges of building a team during a pandemic that has kept workers out of the office. He believes, however, that the launch of the new office is “perfect timing” for this market and his company.
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