
Design Principles Pod
Architecture. A hot topic, a buzz word, a realm for the rich and famous, or the thing that your step uncle does? We will be unpacking the good, the bad and the downright reality of the architectural and construction industry. With insights from industry professionals and personal anecdotes from our three hosts Ben, Gerard and Sam, you will be given a look behind the closed pages of those fancy looking moleskins. Tune in and redline out.
Podcasting since 2024 • 25 episodes
Design Principles Pod
Latest Episodes
Form and Function: Exploring Programme in Design
Ever wondered what architects mean when they talk about "programme"? In our latest deep dive, we crack open this fundamental concept that shapes everything from the tiniest apartments to sprawling civic buildings.This episode begins wit...
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Season 2
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Episode 8
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52:34

Feel Good, Look Good: Performance vs Aesthetics in Architecture
What happens when award-winning architects and builders challenge the notion that sustainable, high-performance buildings must sacrifice aesthetics? This thought-provoking conversation brings together Passive House experts who are transforming ...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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1:04:51

Outside Influence: Has the Architectural Pilgrimage Changed?
What happens when architecture becomes more accessible through images than through physical experience? This question forms the backbone of our conversation with Nina Boyd, a New Zealand architect currently working in Paris.The traditio...
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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1:02:52

Where Craft Meets Design: Exploring Material Understanding with Raimana Jones
The conversation with Raimana Jones from Atelier Jones Design delves deep into the heart of what makes good design truly exceptional—craftsmanship. Drawing inspiration from architectural legends like Alvar Aalto and Walter Gropius, we explore h...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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58:23

Dare to Declare: What Happened to Manifestos?
What happened to the architectural manifesto? This fascinating question from a listener propels us into an exploration of how architects have historically proclaimed their design philosophies—and why such bold declarations seem increasingly rar...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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48:46
