143: Ecological Design | Davis Center for Human Ecology at College of the Atlantic
In this episode, Cherise is joined by Timothy Lock, AIA, Management Partner at OPAL Architecture in Belfast, Maine. They discuss the Davis Center for Human Ecology at College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, Maine.You can see the project here as you listen along.Set along the oceanfront at College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, Maine, the Davis Center for Human Ecology is more than a place to study—it’s a built reflection of the college’s mission to live in harmony with the natural world. Created in partnership with Susan T. Rodriguez | Architecture • Design, the building weaves together classrooms, laboratories, art studios, offices, and a greenhouse, fostering cross-disciplinary connections in a single, vibrant hub.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media.
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LIVE from AIA 2025 with Somfy Systems
In this bonus episode of Detailed, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2025 AIA Conference on Architecture & Design in Boston, MA.Cherise is joined by Karthick Kanagalingum, Architectural Specifications Manager at Somfy Systems. Karthick highlights Somfy Systems’ diverse portfolio of products, featuring motorized and automated solutions for window treatments, exterior shading and protection, as well as large-scale commercial applications.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCATemy
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142: Modular Prefab | Whidbey Puzzle Prefab
In this episode, Cherise is joined by Matt Wittman, AIA, LEED AP from Wittman Estes in Seattle, Washington. They discuss the Whidbey Puzzle Prefab home in Whidbey Island, Washington. You can see the project here as you listen along.Nestled into the landscape of Whidbey Island, the Whidbey Puzzle Prefab is a bold experiment in small-scale, sustainable living. Organized around four modular components—for living, sleep/study, energy, and outdoor dining—the design is meant to be reconfigured and replicated in any setting, from remote rural lots to dense urban neighborhoods.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:Social Channel Pre-rollPromotes the YouTube channel, ARACTemy, and social handle.
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LIVE from AIA 2025 with Garaventa Lift
In this bonus episode of Detailed, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2025 AIA Conference on Architecture & Design in Boston, MA.Cherise is joined by Gurbinder Chahal, Business Development Manager at Garaventa Lift. Gurbinder showcases a variety of customized lift solutions designed for commercial and residential use, all engineered with a strong focus on reliability and accessibility.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCATemy
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141: Venlo Glass | Granor Greenhouse
In this episode, Cherise is joined by Michael Kendall, AIA, Project Architect at Wheeler Kearns Architects in Chicago. They discuss the Granor Greenhouse in Three Oaks, Michigan.Tucked into the first certified organic vegetable farm in Southwest Michigan, the Granor Greenhouse represents more than a growing space—it's a place where food, farming, and community intersect under one thoughtfully designed roof. Central to this greenhouse design is the use of a Dutch Venlo kit-of-parts system, featuring glass walls and ceilings, giving open views of the sky and fields. If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:Social Channel Pre-rollPromotes the YouTube channel, ARACTemy, and social handle.
Along the process of design and construction, incredible stories of conflict and triumph emerge in pursuit of the broad vision for a building. Detailed is a series that features architects, engineers, builders, and manufacturers who share their insight and expertise as they highlight some of the most complex, interesting, and oddest building conditions that they have encountered, and the ingenuity it took to solve them. Join host, Cherise Lakeside, aka CSI Kraken, a Senior Specification Writer at RDH Building Science, as she uncovers lessons learned to help you navigate similar challenges that may arise in your next project.
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