Whitewash Studio Architecture Podcast
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Whitewash Studio Architecture Podcast
Architecture
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The importance of Architectural Style
I used to have this idea that style was not that important. That we have the ability as Architects to create within a lot of different styles and a hu...
Excitement and long projects
Do you ever just get bored after a while of working on a project for so long? You know, how do you keep the excitement level up? Yes. I do get bored....
Are you doing work you care about?
All right. So are you doing work that you care about. I mean, are you doing work that fulfills you. Things that lift you up? Are you focused on a caus...
Because you want to.
There’s nothing wrong with doing something just because you want to. Or wanting to try something new that might conflict with what you told yourself y...
Process
Is your process written down and is it fluid? We should always be refining our process for creating and designing architecture. In order to create a p...
Are your clients making a mistake?
Is it the right time for them to be renovating their house? Do they have other parts of their life together? I try to figure this out all the time. Is...
Having trouble coming up with ideas?
Having trouble coming up with designs? You have to start drawing. I know it feels strange to start drawing without knowing what you’re going to draw....
The Unknown
The unknown is the scariest part of architecture. Things will arise later and derail the momentum of the project if the question is not asked now. Ass...
Think like an Architect
There are two kinds of Architecture schools. Practical based and theory based. When people ask me what architecture school was like, I usually say the...
Architecture School
I’ve been hearing a lot lately about schools. How they’re overpriced. How they don’t prepare you. How you rack up debt for no reason. How you can do w...
The key to becoming a professional
Responsibility. The key to becoming a professional. Being an Architect that your clients respect. The expert. The one people depend on. The key to all...
I’m on a Quest
VR has not fully arrived. It’s available to the elite crowd. It’s clunky, difficult and expensive if you want to take advantage of the out of the box...
People
We’re working and designing for people. It’s not just us out there. The clients are people. The inhabitants are people. They have emotions and feeling...
Are you open to Criticism?
We don’t always take criticism well. I know I struggle with it. I get wrapped up in the connection with my self worth and the value of my work. It bec...
Yes will cost you.
I don’t want this to come across the wrong way, but you have to start saying no. You have to say no to the wrong things. To things that go against you...
Starving Artist is mindset
Architects don’t have to be starving artist. Artist don’t even have to be staring artist. It’s upsetting when I hear about Architects working for penn...
Illustrate your client’s story
You’ve met with your client and discovered all the answers to your questions. You’re now tasked at designing a space that meets your clients goals. So...
Are you really listening to your clients?
Who is your client? This is important to know. Who are they? What are their struggles? What are their fears and what provides joy? We struggle with as...
Home
There are a lot of places that can symbolize home for us. We can have more than one place that’s considered home. View this post on Instagram A post s...
Guessing?
You never want to be guessing or making assumptions when it comes to client work. In architecture there are a lot of questions you need to be asking....
Form follows Function
As Architects we hear this all the time. Form follows function. Remember those phrases that stand out from Architecture school. Burned in your mind. T...
Expectations
Anytime we start something new we are going to have expectations. They could be good or bad. Depending on your outlook on the project. What we have to...
Communicate as a Designer
One of the most important skills you can build as an architect is the ablitiy to drawing by hand. When I think of the ability to draw, I don’t mean re...
Don’t add unnecessary complexity
I want to talk about something I do a lot. It tends to paralyze me. It keeps me from moving forward on a project or goal because what’s out in front o...
Backup your work
I almost don’t like to talk about things like this for fear of jinxing myself. But I want to mention backing up your work. View this post on Instagram...
Attitude is Everything
I wanted to talk about attitude and how important it is to your work as an architect. As architects we’re often thought to be pompous ego driven perso...
Communicate to your clients effectively with 3d modeling
Show Notes: Communicate to your clients effectively with 3d modeling Sketchup Course for Architects Earn trust and have less changes by creating effec...
Virtual Reality
Show Notes: Virtual Reality If you have a question for me I would love to hear it. You can email me at marc@whitewashstudio.com. If you would like to...
As-built
Show Notes: Design Brief Last week we talked about the design brief. We talked about outlining a plan of action and evaluating your goals. This week I...
Design Brief
Show Notes: Design Brief This week I want to talk about the next stage after the plan sketch and that is the Design Brief. How do you know what will s...
My Mission
Show Notes: My Mission There are many architects that I’ve considered to be great designers and world changers. When it comes to creating space and ou...
Bad Ideas Lead to Great Ones
Show Notes: BAD IDEAS LEAD TO GREAT ONES We all live in unique spaces. We have unique requirements on those spaces. We use them in all sorts of variou...
Pella vs Marvin
Show Notes: PELLA PROLINE VS MARVIN INTEGRITY WINDOW COMPARISON Hello and thank you for joining me for this episode of the whitewash studio podcast. M...
Working Through a Master Bedroom Layout
Show Notes: WORKING THROUGH A MASTER BEDROOM LAYOUT With the whitewash studio podcast, I have several different types of episodes. Some of the time I...
What to do when your Kitchen has Expired
Show Notes: EXPIRED KITCHEN Hello and thank you for joining me for this episode of the whitewash studio podcast. My name is Marc Sawyer and I’m your a...
Taking Advantage of Your Surroundings
Show Notes: TAKING ADVANTAGE OF YOUR SURROUNDINGS It has been a while since my last episode of the podcast and I want to just jump right into the topi...
Experiences from the AIA national convention
Show Notes: EXPERIENCES FROM THE AIA NATIONAL CONVENTION Well hello guys. Better late than never right? This is a little different of an episode. All...
Shipping Your Home
Show Notes: WHAT ARE THE CHALLENGES AND ADVANTAGES OF A SHIPPING CONTAINER HOME Today I want to talk about a new thing on the market, shipping contain...
The Future of Our Homes
Show Notes: WHAT IS THE FUTURE OF OUR HOMES When I was doing some research for this episode I was struggling to really find what I was looking for. I...
Questions to ask during an interview
Show Notes: QUESTIONS TO ASK DURING AN INTERVIEW For our 40th episode I wanted to dive into something that might provide some value to you guys. Espec...