Power of the Beast: Taking on Group Home Builders
02/14/24 • 54 min
Unlock the secrets of New Zealand's housing market with architectural mavens Ben Sutherland, Sam Brown and Gerard Dombroski. Expect to gain invaluable insights as we tackle the rise of group home builders and their increasingly prominent role in shaping affordable living spaces. Our lively discussion starts off with an unexpected twist—a light-hearted banter on the Super Bowl and Formula 1—before diving into the nitty-gritty of turnkey solutions and economies of scale that are defining the industry.
Discover the technological advances and material innovations, like Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs), that are revolutionizing construction methods, driving down costs, and setting new standards for quality in residential architecture. As we peel away the layers of the construction process, we share our perspectives on maintaining the balance between building code compliance and the need for creating living spaces that truly enhance homeowners' quality of life.
To wrap things up, we delve into the significant influence architects have on the built environment and the formidable hurdles they face in reaching a broader audience. Our conversation spans the potential for architectural firms to venture into the design-build sector, the complexities of marketing within the architectural world, and the challenges of sourcing materials for innovative housing designs. So join us for a session that's not just about construction and design—it's a bridge between creativity, reliability, and the future of sustainable living.
Discover the technological advances and material innovations, like Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs), that are revolutionizing construction methods, driving down costs, and setting new standards for quality in residential architecture. As we peel away the layers of the construction process, we share our perspectives on maintaining the balance between building code compliance and the need for creating living spaces that truly enhance homeowners' quality of life.
To wrap things up, we delve into the significant influence architects have on the built environment and the formidable hurdles they face in reaching a broader audience. Our conversation spans the potential for architectural firms to venture into the design-build sector, the complexities of marketing within the architectural world, and the challenges of sourcing materials for innovative housing designs. So join us for a session that's not just about construction and design—it's a bridge between creativity, reliability, and the future of sustainable living.
Follow us on @designpriciplespod on Instagram.
If you wish to contact us hit our DMs or email us on [email protected]
Unlock the secrets of New Zealand's housing market with architectural mavens Ben Sutherland, Sam Brown and Gerard Dombroski. Expect to gain invaluable insights as we tackle the rise of group home builders and their increasingly prominent role in shaping affordable living spaces. Our lively discussion starts off with an unexpected twist—a light-hearted banter on the Super Bowl and Formula 1—before diving into the nitty-gritty of turnkey solutions and economies of scale that are defining the industry.
Discover the technological advances and material innovations, like Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs), that are revolutionizing construction methods, driving down costs, and setting new standards for quality in residential architecture. As we peel away the layers of the construction process, we share our perspectives on maintaining the balance between building code compliance and the need for creating living spaces that truly enhance homeowners' quality of life.
To wrap things up, we delve into the significant influence architects have on the built environment and the formidable hurdles they face in reaching a broader audience. Our conversation spans the potential for architectural firms to venture into the design-build sector, the complexities of marketing within the architectural world, and the challenges of sourcing materials for innovative housing designs. So join us for a session that's not just about construction and design—it's a bridge between creativity, reliability, and the future of sustainable living.
Discover the technological advances and material innovations, like Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs), that are revolutionizing construction methods, driving down costs, and setting new standards for quality in residential architecture. As we peel away the layers of the construction process, we share our perspectives on maintaining the balance between building code compliance and the need for creating living spaces that truly enhance homeowners' quality of life.
To wrap things up, we delve into the significant influence architects have on the built environment and the formidable hurdles they face in reaching a broader audience. Our conversation spans the potential for architectural firms to venture into the design-build sector, the complexities of marketing within the architectural world, and the challenges of sourcing materials for innovative housing designs. So join us for a session that's not just about construction and design—it's a bridge between creativity, reliability, and the future of sustainable living.
Follow us on @designpriciplespod on Instagram.
If you wish to contact us hit our DMs or email us on [email protected]
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Design Principles Pod - Power of the Beast: Taking on Group Home Builders
Transcript
Ben Sutherland
Hello and welcome back to the Design Principles podcast . I am your host , ben Sutherland from Bear Architecture , and I'm here today with Sam Brown from Red Architects and Gerard Dombroski from Gerard Dombroski Workshop . Today we will be discussing taking on group home builders . But before we do that little segue , did you guys happen to watch the Super Bowl yesterday ?
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