In this episode, we talk with Ajla Aksamija, the new Chair of the University of Utah School of Architecture, former Professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, and from the architectural firm Perkins & Will, where she contributed her knowledge as a Researcher and Associate on building technology.
We’ll explore the role of technology in contemporary design, how it affects the building assemblies, the costs associated, and the manifestation of current trends and philosophies on the built environment. This podcast scratches the surface of critical thinking in the environmental realm and promises to yield many more conversations in the future. Wall assemblies, global warming, extreme elements, micro-grids, mass-timber structures, embodied carbon, and many other topics are discussed in this hour-long conversation.
Check the AIA Utah website to find more information, diagrams, pictures, and resources. We want to thank the University of Utah for using their recording studio. Stay tuned to Building Resilience for additional episodes coming soon.