Practice Forward Podcast

Practice Forward: Technology, Tools, and Ideas Reshaping ArchitecturePractice Forward is a podcast exploring how architects and designers adapt to rapid technological and cultural shifts. Through in-depth conversations with practitioners at the intersection of legacy and innovation, we examine topics like adaptive reuse, sustainability, digital twins, LiDAR, and AI. It’s not about being a “tech firm,” but about how we think—about modeling, stewardship, and decision-making. If you’re rethinking practice, Practice Forward is the conversation for you.https://www.scan2plan.io/

Practice Forward Podcast is a arts podcast hosted by V Owen Bush, with 33 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

V Owen Bush hosts Practice Forward Podcast, a arts show with 33 episodes published.

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  Episode #33

  #33 Practice Forward Podcast (Pamela Smith)

  Jan 26, 20261h 6mS1

  <p>V Owen Bush welcomed Pamela Smith, CEO of Twine Architectural Studio, to the Practice Forward podcast to discuss technology, tools, and ideas reshaping architecture, where Pamela Smith shared her background, the evolution of Twine Architectural Studio's specialization in code-driven healthcare architecture, and specific case studies like the Greenwich Village Hospital and a Mother Baby Unit reorganization. The discussion also covered project management pragmatism, the importance of creating serenity in healthcare spaces, and the future role of AI in converting raw data into BIM models and facilitating intelligent, "self-driving" building systems, which V Owen Bush and Pamela Smith explored in...

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  Episode #32

  #32 Practice Forward Podcast (Jeannie Bertolaccini)

  Jan 26, 20261 hourS1

  <p>V Owen Bush welcomed Jeannie Bertolaccini to the practice forward podcast, where she discussed Ordiz‑Melby Architects' focus on high document quality, DSA navigation, and community engagement in the steady Central Valley market, noting their firm's use of ArchiCAD and the challenge of hiring staff familiar with it. Jeannie Bertilanchini detailed internal training through OMA University, quality assurance methods including external QA/QC reviews, and the importance of accurate existing conditions documentation, which she stressed is crucial to avoid cost blowouts and change orders on renovation projects like the Bell Tower Plaza. The discussion also covered the firm's Sustainable Ar...

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  Episode #31

  #31 Practice Forward Podcast (Bo Sundius)

  Oct 24, 20251h 4mS1

  <p>V Owen Bush welcomed Bo Sundius, owner of Bunch Design, to the Practice Forward podcast to discuss technology and tools reshaping architecture. Bo Sundius shared Bunch Design's approach to ADU design, focusing on custom, people-first designs and their "doppelganger" process for rebuilding homes after the Altadena fires. Bo Sundius explained that their firm provides a unique service by offering custom architectural design within an accessible budget range, unlike the typical patron relationship with wealthy clients.</p><p><br></p><p>This episode is brought to you by Scan2Plan — the measure of excellence for architects and engineers.From adaptive re...

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  Episode #30

  #30 Practice Forward Podcast (Hormuz Batliboi)

  Oct 13, 202550 minS1

  <p>V Owen Bush welcomed Hormuz Batliboi, who shared insights into Batliboi Studio's architectural approach, emphasizing precision and the integration of fine arts and math, as demonstrated in projects like the Brooklyn Heights Loft and their Bed-Stuy Townhouse. They discussed how their experience in larger firms shaped their practice philosophy, balancing rigor with a boutique approach, and highlighted their use of technology, such as 3D scanning and Matterport, for client collaboration and navigating landmark districts. Hormuz Batliboi also expressed aspirations for offering VR/AR tours and expanding into commercial projects, while V Owen Bush informed them about Scan to Plan's...

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  Episode #29

  #29 Practice Forward Podcast (Julien Jalbert)

  Oct 13, 202555 minS1

  <p>V Owen Bush welcomed Julien Jalbert to Practice Forward, where Julien Jalbert provided an overview of Knickerbocker Group's residential projects in Maine, emphasizing their design-build firm's "one-stop shop" approach for clients. Julien Jalbert discussed their architectural inspirations, the impact of client budgets on design, and the firm's strategic focus on prefab ADUs due to new Maine legislation and their expertise in modular construction, highlighting the energy efficiency and sustainable material choices in units like the Ailing ADU and Lupine. Julien Jalbert also elaborated on the challenges of achieving air-tightness in modular construction, the benefits of biophilic design, and the "...

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