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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 Mike Darsch, Vice President of Roofing Technical Services for Sika Sarnafil. Mike explores the key elements of effective communication with all stakeholders during the specification process, illustrated through Sika’s commercial roofing products and innovative solutions.

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In this episode, Cherise is joined byLuke Waldron, Associate and Senior Architect at Cumulus Studio with four offices in Australia. They discuss the Dove Lake Viewing Shelter in Cradle Mountain, Tasmania.

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Nestled within the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area, the Dove Lake Viewing Shelter offers a thoughtful gateway to the dramatic landscape of Cradle Mountain. Its angular form echoes the shale rock left behind by retreating glaciers, while its scored concrete exterior recalls the glacial scars etched into the valley centuries ago.

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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 Robert Anderson, Consultant Services Manager at Elevate Commercial Roofing Systems. Robert demonstrates the significance of every step in the specification process, framed by Elevate’s broad range of roofing systems and solutions.

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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.

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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. Rodrig...

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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 Kevin Black, Marketing Manager at FreeAxez. Kevin demonstrates the innovative raised floor and power systems—such as Gridd—that enable fast, efficient changes to technology infrastructure, offering flexible cable management solutions tailored to the demands of today’s most dynamic business environments.

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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 Jay Williams, Senior Director at The AZEK Company. Jay walks Cherise through The AZEK Company’s extensive portfolio of innovative, low-maintenance outdoor living products, all designed with sustainability in mind, and crafted from recycled materials.

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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 Justin James, Marketing Manager at Salsbury Industries Inc. Justin highlights the breadth of mailboxes and lockers Salbusry Industries supplies to the USPS, industrial and commercial manufacturers, and contractors for residential development.  

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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 Richard Lam, President at NewTechWood America. Richard showcases how an array of composite-wood decking products can enhance outdoor living experiences while maintaining durability and aesthetic customization.   

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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 Paige Pelton, Architecture Design Specifications Representative at Johns Manville. They emphasize the critical focus and precision required to meet exact design specifications when manufacturing commercial roofing, high-quality insulation, and a range of engineered products.

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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 Charles Haba, President of Telling Industries. Charles highlights the production of their metal framing products designed for both interior and exterior commercial construction.

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In this episode, Cherise is joined by Sean Ronnie Hill from RISE Design Studio, a London and Barcelona-based architecture practice dedicated to low-energy design and thoughtful, human-centred spaces. They discuss two projects with a focus on low energy design, low carbon technologies and Passivehouse principles. Those two projects are The Herbert Paradise home and The Lexi Cinema Hub, both in Kensal Rise, London.

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Nestled in the heart of Kensal Rise, North West London, the Herbert Paradise House is a striking transformation of a 1930s mid-terrace pr...

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Paul Clayton, Principal, and Sky Currie, Associate at Clayton Korte in their Austin, Texas office. Clayton Korte also has an office in San Antonio, Texas. They discuss the Cosmic Saltillo restaurant and bar in East Austin.

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In the heart of East Austin, where rail lines once delivered petroleum to a pair of early 20th-century warehouses, a new kind of energy now flows. Cosmic Saltillo, the second outpost of Cosmic Coffee & Beer, has converted these long-abandoned structures through historic p...

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Ryan Jang, AIA, Principal at Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects in San Francisco, California. They discuss the Walker Hall Graduate Student Center at the University of California, Davis .

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Walker Hall at UC Davis is a striking example of adaptive reuse, transforming a vacant 1927 agricultural engineering building into a vibrant center for graduate and professional students. Once seismically unsafe and underused, the 34,000 square foot structure now anchors the campus core as a hb for learning, collaboration, and community.

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In this episode, Cherise is joined by Stefan Behnisch, Founder of Behnisch Architekten with offices in Stuttgart, Boston, Munich and Weimar. They discuss the Action Sports Center in München-Pasing, in Munich, Germany.

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To respond to the rising demand for spaces dedicated to self-organized extreme sports, the City of Munich launched the Action Sports Center—an inclusive venue designed hand-in-hand with future users. From the early planning stages, skaters, BMX riders, and other community members worked alongside the Department of Education and Sports to shape a s...

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Emily Ray, AIA, Project Architect at Wheeler Kearns Architects in Chicago and AIA Chicago 2024 Dubin Family Young Architect Award winner. They discuss the Broadway Youth Center Project, also in Chicago.

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Planted in Chicago’s Lakeview neighborhood, just steps from the Sheridan Red Line station, the Broadway Youth Center (BYC) stands as a safe and welcoming space for the city’s LGBTQIA+ youth. Operated by Howard Brown Health and built with a trauma-informed design, this five-story, brick-clad building is more...

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Ken Faulkner, Associate Principal at Adjaye Associates in their Accra, Ghana office. Adjaye has offices in New York, London, and Accra. They discuss the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) in Nigeria.

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Tucked within the historic moats of Benin City, Nigeria, the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) Institute emerges as a contemporary landmark deeply grounded in tradition. Built from rammed earth and other locally sourced materials, this low-lying, thoughtfully designed structure marks the first chapter of MOWAA’s...

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Robin Urquhart, Senior Consultant and Building Enclosure Engineer and Cameron Chorney, Senior Engineer at RDH Building Science. Due to recent events, they discuss a very real and critical subject - Wildfire Resistant Construction and Design. 

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Wildfires pose a growing risk to buildings throughout North America, but wildfire resilience remains an overlooked aspect of building design. RDH is committed to strengthening wildfire-resistant construction through extensive testing, research, and partnerships with governments, industry leaders, and communities.

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In this episode, Cherise is joined by 2020 AIA Gold Medal recipient Marlon Blackwell, FAIA, Partner and Founder, and Meryati Blackwell, AIA, ASID, LEED AP, also a Partner at Marlon Blackwell Architects in Fayetteville, Arkansas. They discuss the Heartland Whole Health Institute in Bentonville, Arkansas.

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Located near the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas, the new Heartland Whole Health Institute offers a space where wellness, creativity, and community come together. Opening in May 2025, the structure is shaped by the natural beauty of the...

In this episode, Cherise is joined by returning guests John Gentry, AIA, Partner and Co-founder, and Aimee O’Carroll, ARB, Partner and Co-founder of Go’C in Seattle, Washington. They discuss the new Alton Wines Tasting Room and Wine Garden in Walla Walla, Washington.

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Alton Wines is quietly tucked into a natural cove just outside Walla Walla, where wave-like hills and vineyards shape the land. The site—once considered “unfarmable” due to its position and soil—offered a rare opportunity: to build something that would not disrupt...

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Philip Keil, Principal, and Troy Miller, Principal from Furman & Keil Architects in Austin, Texas. They discuss the 1211 East 11th project also in Austin, Texas.

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1211 East 11th stands at a pivotal point in East Austin, anchoring the eastern edge of the vibrant East 11th Street corridor.  Located at the corner of 11th and Navasota, the project sits where the lively commercial strip gives way to quieter residential streets and the serene, tree-lined Texas State Cemetery. Designed to respond to t...

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Carol Ross Barney, FAIA, Founder and Design Principal at Ross Barney Architects – a Chicago-based architecture, urban design, and landscape architecture studio. They discuss the Chicago Riverwalk and DuSable Park, both in Chicago, IL.

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For over 15 years, Ross Barney Architects has helped guide the transformation of the Chicago Riverwalk—a journey that turned a neglected industrial edge into one of the city’s most beloved public spaces. Once a forgotten stretch of dock and concrete, the Riverwalk now invites people...

In this episode, Cherise is joined by returning guest Vladimir Pajkic, Partner from ZGF Architects, a firm with multiple offices across North America and over 750 staff. They discuss the Jen-Hsun Huang and Lori Mills Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex (HCIC) at Oregon State University.

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At the north edge of Oregon State University’s historic campus, a new landmark for innovation is taking shape. The Jen-Hsun Huang and Lori Mills Huang Collaborative Innovation Complex is a 143,000-square-foot facility designed to transform how OSU approaches science, research, and co...

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Vishaan Chakrabarti, Founder and Creative Director at Practice for Architecture and Urbanism | PAU, in New York City. They discuss The Refinery at Domino in the Williamsburg neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York.

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Once a powerful symbol of New York’s industrial past, the Domino Refinery has been reimagined for the 21st century. Designed by PAU Studio, the project integrates history with modernity, transforming the historic structure into a vibrant hub for work and community life. A contemporary glass-and-steel structure ha...

In this episode, Cherise is joined by  Ben Lloyd, Vice President and Laura Landon, Associate Principal at Hennebery Eddy Architects with offices in Portland and Bend Oregon as well as Bozeman, Montana. They discuss the Bozeman Community Food Co-op in Bozeman.

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Bozeman’s Community Food Co-op has long been a hub for fresh food and sustainable practices, and with its recent expansion designed by Hennebery Eddy Architects, it has solidified its role as a cornerstone of the community. Nearly doubling in size, the Co-op’s West...

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Corey Martin, Principal Designer at Hacker Architecture and Interiors in Portland, Oregon. They discuss the Black Butte Ranch Lodge in Black Butte Ranch, Oregon.

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Set at the foot of the Three Sisters mountains in Oregon’s Central Cascades, Black Butte Ranch has been a treasured destination since the early 1970s. Among its original structures, the Lodge stood as a symbol of the ranch’s history, its mid-century design holding decades of memories. But with aging infrastructure and accessibility limit...

In this bonus episode, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2024 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Philadelphia.

Cherise is joined by Cameron McIntosh, President & Principle Owner of Americhanvre. Cameron presents their biobased insulation wall material, made from renewable hemp, as a plant-based sustainable alternative that excels in both efficiency and performance.

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In this episode, Cherise is joined by Jim Graham, Founding Partner at Graham Baba Architects with offices in Seattle and Bellingham Washington. They discuss Vitus, an adaptive reuse office and retail project located in the Belltown neighborhood of Seattle, Washington.

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Vitus, a company dedicated to preserving and improving affordable housing, sought a new home that reflected its values. Instead of building new, they chose to reinvest in the past, acquiring a forgotten 1920s-era building in Seattle’s Belltown neighborhood. This 25,000-square-foot heavy timber-and-masonry structure has sin...

In this bonus episode, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2024 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Philadelphia.

Cherise is joined by Kendra Martz, Senior Product & Sustainability Manager at Construction Specialties. Kendra explains how their diverse specialty products and the reshaping of corporate strategies around a unified materials framework drive their sustainability initiatives and support ongoing innovation.

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In this episode, Cherise is joined by Shane Czypyha, Principal at Parkin Architects with offices in Toronto, Ottowa, and Vancouver BC, Canada, and Iain MacFadyen from RGS Consultants in Port Coquitlam, BC, Canada. They discuss the Cowichan District Hospital Replacement Project (CDHRP) in North Cowichan, BC.

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Located in North Cowichan, BC, the new Cowichan District Hospital is more than a healthcare facility—it’s a groundbreaking vision for the future of patient care. Designed with sustainability, cultural inclusivity, and patient-centered healing at its core, this seve...

In this bonus episode, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2024 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Philadelphia.

Cherise is joined by Dr. Neall Diggert, VP of Innovation and Market Development from Kingspan Light + Air. Neall demonstrates the four pillars driving Kingspan's sustainability efforts: material recyclability, energy efficiency, low carbon emissions, and maximizing reclaimed water usage—while emphasizing the role of daylighting and fenestration in adaptive reuse projects.

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In this episode, Cherise is joined by Paul Kariouk, Principal at Kariouk Architects in Ottawa Ontario, Canada. They discuss the award-winning m.o.r.e. CLT cabin in Wakefield, Quebec, Canada.

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Perched lightly above the rugged landscape, the m.o.r.e. CLT Cabin redefines the North American cottage. Unlike conventional lakeside retreats that mimic suburban comforts while claiming harmony with nature, this structure embraces a radical approach—one of genuine environmental responsibility. Rather than imposing itself onto the land, the cabin hovers above it, imp...

In this bonus episode, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2024 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Philadelphia.

Cherise is joined by Emily Malin, Consulting Specialist, and Blake Stoddard, Regional Sales Manager from Delta Controls. Emily and Blake showcase Delta Controls' commitment to decarbonization through the adoption of new industry standards, with a focus on Guideline 36 to enhance energy efficiency and standardize operational sequences.

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In this episode, Cherise is joined by Eric Wenzel, Project Architect/Senior Associate at Scott Edwards Architecture in Portland, Oregon. They discuss Wonderlove, a food, beverage, and entertainment destination also in Portland, OR.

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Nestled in Portland’s Central Eastside, where industry meets imagination, Wonderlove stands as a hub of creativity, culinary excellence, and community engagement. More than just a gathering place for food and entertainment, Wonderlove comes to life utilizing pre-fabricated shipping containers and offers an immersive experience where design, music, and storytelling merge to cap...

In this bonus episode, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2024 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Philadelphia.

Cherise is joined by Seamus Robins, National Accounts Sales Manager for New Millennium/Steel Dynamics. Seamus highlights the advancements in steel fabrication, showcasing the transformation of flat roll sheets, beam sections, rebar, and other materials into steel joists and decks—key components of modern roofing systems.

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In this episode, Cherise is joined by Jooyeol Oh, Principal at MG2 Architects in their Seattle Office. MG2 also has offices in Portland, Irvine, Minneapolis, Washington DC, New York, and Shanghai, China. They discuss the 6 Corners Lofts Project in Chicago, IL.

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Located in Chicago's Portage Park, the historic Sears building at 4714 W Irving Park Road has undergone a remarkable transformation. Originally an Art Deco department store and warehouse that opened its doors in 1938, it closed in 2018, marking the end of an era. However, thanks to t...

In this bonus episode, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2024 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo in Philadelphia.

Cherise is joined by Peter Schneider, Sales & Project Development Manager from NCP Industries, and Tim Sperry, Founder and CEO of Carbon Limit. They explore advancements in building products aimed at improving environmental sustainability by eliminating harmful additives and incorporating beneficial ones, enhancing performance while introducing a broader range of positive attributes.

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