Creating Structure Podcast #7, Mic Patterson, PhD, LEED AP BD & C, Ambassador of Innovation & Collaboration, Facade Tectonics

11/23/20 • 67 min

Where do I begin with this one? Mic Patterson is a name in the facade, architecture, cladding, and innovation space, that needs no introduction to many. Mic and I go on a fun little journey here into a variety of topics including his background, education, growth, starting a business, transitioning a business, sustainability, book writing, glass, glazing, opaque walls, and Facade Tectonics formation. We land at some hot and relevant topics related to facade performance, sustainability, 2030 mandates, innovation, and more.
Some topics covered include:

Listening to Buckminster Fuller lectures at Univ of Illinois (visiting lecturer)
Starting in Architecture and graduating in Industrial Design.
Being a student of architect, forms, functional structures, process.
Sustainability
Book writing and publishing
PhD work
Facade Plus formation
Facade Tectonics
Energy
Line item cost myopia
Facade "Geekdom"
Biosphere II project
and more

For relevant links:
Mic Patterson on LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/micpatterson
Also:
www.facadetectonics.org
The Host:
Find on LinkedIn: John L Wheaton, PE, LEED AP
Find elsewhere: @johnlwheaton1 on Twitter and Instagram
"Creating Structures Studios" is in the offices of Wheaton Sprague Building Envelope
https://www.wheatonsprague.com
John's Blog
https://wordpress.com/view/johnlwheaton.com
Hashtags:
#creatingstructure
#creatingstructurepodcast
Audio production by Joshua Wheaton, WS Social Media Manager and Podcast Audio Production Engineer; Rust Belt Money Productions
Enjoy!

Listening to Buckminster Fuller lectures at Univ of Illinois (visiting lecturer)
Starting in Architecture and graduating in Industrial Design.
Being a student of architect, forms, functional structures, process.
Sustainability
Book writing and publishing
PhD work
Facade Plus formation
Facade Tectonics
Energy
Line item cost myopia
Facade "Geekdom"
Biosphere II project
and more

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Creating Structure Podcast #6, Rose Dostal, AIA, ASID, RMD Designs; Designer, Business Owner

Get set for another interesting episode of the Creating Structure Podcast . My guest is Rose Dostal, AIA, ASID. Rose is a registered architect, interior designer, and owner of RMD Designs in Hudson Ohio. Rose is refreshing and has some unique perspectives based on her life and career path.
Starting with immigrating from the Philippines to Canada to the USA and continuing through relocation, education, children, family, balancing priorities, and keeping alive her passion for design, we cover a variety of topics.
Some of the topics covered include:

Immigration and impact to family
Starting over
Putting children and family 1st
Balancing career
Building coalitions
Hosting a trade show at home
What interior design process can look like
Finding the "why" with clients in discovery interviews
Impact of color choices
Organic growth
Importance of networking and referrals
Social media
and more....

You can find Rose on the web:
Business: www.rmddesignsllc.com
Twitter: @RMD_Designs
Instagram: @rmddesigns
Facebook: RMD Designs
The host can be found also at :
Business: www.wheatonsprague.com
Blog on WordPress: https://wordpress.com/view/johnlwheaton.com
Twitter: @johnLwheaton1
Instagram: @johnLwheaton1
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-wheaton-pe-leed-ap-0694886
Audio production by Joshua Wheaton, WS Social Media Manager and Podcast Audio Production Engineer; owner of Rust Belt Money Productions

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Creating Structure Podcast #8, Max Perilstein, Sole Source Consutants, Communication Strategist, Glass and Glazing

Welcome to Episode 8 of the Creating Structure Podcast with Max Perilstein, Communication Strategist focused primarily in the Glass and Glazing world. Max is an influencer in his own right, a marketing expert, and has deep relationships in the glass world. Yet, we cover a lot of ground in this engaging and fast moving discussion. Some highlights:

Multi Generations in the glass business in the Perilstein family dating back to 1898
Sports production from his Ohio University Bobcat days.
The memory of "Max Malone" broadcaster.
Not wanting anything to do with the glass business but finding it "in his blood."
Family business, working for others, starting a business.
Further clarity on the "Battle for the wall."
Marketing
Glass performance
COVID19 and Remote work vs In office; trends and observations.
Business as "community."
and more.

Lot's of name dropping in this one!
Enjoy!
Links:
Max-
LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/max-perilstein-409ba111/
Max's Blog
http://www.fromthefabricator.blogspot.com/
Sole Source
http://ww.wsolesourceconsultants.com/
Twitter: @MaxPSoleSource
The Host:
John-LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-wheaton-pe-leed-ap-0694886/
Wheaton Sprague:
http://www.wheatonsprague.com
John's Blog Word Press:
https://johnlwheaton.com/
Twitter: @johnlwheaton1
Audio production by Joshua Wheaton, WS Social Media Manager and Podcast Audio Production Engineer; Rust Belt Money Productions