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S04 Episode 17: Fernando Fisch...
This episode features guest Fernando Fischmann, who is a scientist, innovator, real estate entrepreneur, as well as the founder and CEO of Crystal Lagoons. These crystal clear lagoons are limitless in size and they're taking the lifestyle of the beach to some of the... READ MORE >
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S04 Episode 16: Jorge Braithwa...
In this episode, Tom talks to architect Jorge Braithwaite from Chile READ MORE >
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S04 Episode 15: Randy Fiser
Tom speaks with Randy Fiser, who is the CEO of the American Society of Interior Designers. ASID helps spread a mission of 'design impacts life'. As a CEO, Randy leads the society's 25,000 members from commercial and residential sectors across North America READ MORE >
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S04 Episode 14: Rob Anderson
Tom is joined by Rob Anderson, architect and President of Field Paoli Architects. Field Paoli Architects is based in San Francisco and combines its core strengths of retail design, urban design and community design to transform these opportunities into unique projec... READ MORE >
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S04 Episode 13: Col. Pete Newe...
For the 100th episode of The Modern Architect, Tom welcomes retired Colonel Pete Newell. Pete is the CEO of BMNT and Board Director for Hacking4Defense, Inc (H4Di) H4Di is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established to enable powerful approaches to stimulating... READ MORE >
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S04 Episode 12: Todd Jersey
This episode features Todd Jersey. Todd Jersey Architecture is one of the nation's leading Sustainable Design firms. Mr. Jersey and his staff have been leaders in the field of earth friendly design since 1989. The mission of the firm is to create projects that optima... READ MORE >
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S04 Episode 11: Natalie Alavi
In this episode, Tom talks to Natalie Alavi, President of NBA Engineering, Inc. NBA Engineering Inc provides mechanical and electrical engineering design and construction management services. They have offices in San Francisco, Oakland and Los Angeles, with LEED-acc... READ MORE >
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S04 Episode 10: Kimberly Dowde...
This week, Tom is joined by Kimberly Dowdell and Bryan Hudson. Kimberly is President of NOMA, the National Organization of Minority Architects. Bryan is Executive Officer and 2017-2018 President of the National Organization of Minority Architects READ MORE >
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S04 Episode 9: Rick Bonilla
Tom's guest is Rick Bonilla, council member of San Mateo California. Rick served as mayor for San Mateo in 2018. He was appointed to the city council in January 2015 and elected in November 2015 to a two-year term. He has also served as chair of San Mateo's planning... READ MORE >
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S04 Episode 8: Bruce Burgess
In this episode of The Modern Architect, Tom is joined by Bruce Burgess, who is the President of Mull-It-Over Products. Mull-It-Over produces mullion caps that eliminate sound transmission and prevent fire spreading through curtainwall mullions in glass buildings READ MORE >
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S04 Episode 7: Kirsten Ritchie
Tom speaks with Kirsten Ritchie, who is a professional engineer, Principal and Director of Sustainable Design at Gensler. Kirsten serves as Gensler's leading sustainability ambassadors, championing healthful and forward-thinking design solutions and leading public di... READ MORE >
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S04 Episode 6: Tom Price
Tom is joined by Tom Price, who is the Director of Engineering and Design of Titanic Design. Titanic Design is an on-demand 3D printing service that specializes in large scale designs. They provide fast and high-quality 3D prints to industries across the world READ MORE >
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S04 Episode 5: Charles Cunniff...
In this episode, Tom talks to Charles Cunniffe, who is the principal of Charles Cunniffe Architects. Charles is a leader in the architectural profession in quality design; championing and reinforcing community goals of thoughtful community growth, educational opportu... READ MORE >
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S04 Episode 4: Darryl Cobbin
Tom is joined by Darryl Cobbin, who is the CEO and Managing Partner of Brand Positioning Doctors. Brand Positioning Doctors is a specialised brand building and brand positioning firm that focuses exclusively on developing a laser sharp Brand Architecture and Positi... READ MORE >
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S04 Episode 3: David Sands
Tom's guest this week is David Sands, architect and co-founder of Bamboo Living READ MORE >
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S04 Episode 2: Erla Dogg and T...
Tom is joined by Erla Dögg and Tryggvi, who are the principals of Minarc, located in Santa Monica, California. Minarc is an award-winning design studio, recognised internationally for its unique approach embracing contemporary design and employing innovative materia... READ MORE >
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S04 Episode 1: Thomas Kosbau
In this episode, Tom speaks to Thomas Kosbau, who is the founder and principal architect of ORE Design Technology. The Brooklyn based firm combines architecture with visionary interdisciplinary eco design projects, based on biomimetics where biological systems serve... READ MORE >
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S03 Episode 43: You You Xue
In this episode, Tom speaks with You You Xue, candidate for Millbrae City Council and owner of the Michelin-rated restaurant Wonderful in Millbrae, California. He is also a member of the Tesla 3 Club READ MORE >
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S03 Episode 42: Ana Williamson
Tom is joined by Ana Williamson, who is the founder of Ana Williamson Architect, an award-winning firm focused on design-driven projects, primarily in the residential market. At AWA, each project is client and site-specific with an emphasis on space, form and natura... READ MORE >
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S03 Episode 41: Doug Wittnebel
Tom speaks with Doug Wittnebel, who is a Design Director in Gensler's Oakland office. Doug leads the project vision for his team to deliver world-class workplace design for technology, energy and financial firm clients. He is also President for the Northern Californi... READ MORE >
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S03 Episode 40: Ian Bain
In this episode, Tom is joined by Ian Bain, who is currently serving as Mayor of Redwood City, California. Ian has served on the City Council since 2003 in addition to having served a one year term in 1998 READ MORE >
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S03 Episode 39: Chris Downey
In this episode, Tom speaks with Chris Downey, who is an architect, planner, consultant and the founder of Architecture for the Blind. Chris lost all sight in 2008 and is recognized for his exemplary leadership and accessible design, as well as creating enriching an... READ MORE >
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S03 Episode 38: Charles M. Sal...
Tom is joined by Charles Salter, professional engineer and president of Charles M. Salter & Associates, Inc. Charles applies his expertise in design, construction, business and the law to his practice of acoustical consulting. Currently, he manages over 100 projects... READ MORE >
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S03 Episode 37: Jim Zack
Tom talks to Jim Zack, Architect and Principal at Zack | de Vito Architecture Construction. Zack | de Vito Architecture Construction is a multi-disciplinarian design office and architect-led construction company providing architecture, interior design and constructio... READ MORE >
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S03 Episode 36: Michael Osman
In this episode, Tom Dioro talks to Michael Osman, Assistant Professor in the Department of Architecture and Urban Design at UCLA. Michael is also an author in Governing by Design: Architecture, Economy, and Politics in the Twentieth Century, as well as a founding me... READ MORE >
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S03 Episode 35: Jason Doctor
Tom is joined by Jason Doctor, who is the founder and president of Shine On LED. Shine On LED is located in a 3,000-square-foot commercial space in San Francisco, California, and creates custom LED lighting fixtures for discerning clients and produces lighting so... READ MORE >
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S03 Episode 34: Scott Reynolds
This episode features guest Scott Reynolds, co-founder of UpCodes. By automating code compliance, UpCodes AI is the spell check for buildings. UpCodes helps the AEC industry deliver code-compliant buildings and provides tools to manage building codes, avoid project d... READ MORE >
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S03 Episode 33: Peter Shallard
In this episode, Tom is joined by Peter Shallard, founder and CEO at Commit Action. Commit Action helps business owners outsource their battle for focus and effectiveness. Their Executive Effectiveness Aide service turns entrepreneurs into the highest leverage versio... READ MORE >
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S03 Episode 32: Dawn Merkes an...
Tom speaks with Dawn Merkes and David Schnee, Principals at Group 4. Dawn is an active proponent of user-based planning and design and David is a recognized leader in the planning and design of innovative, forward-thinking, beautiful community architecture READ MORE >
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S03 Episode 31: Christopher Wa...
This episode features Christopher Wasney, Principal at CAW Architects. Chris directs the firm's higher education work, including more than 60 projects at Stanford University, U.C. Berkeley, and U.C. Santa Cruz.He also relishes the challenges of finding appropriate a... READ MORE >
