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The Good Room

The Good Room

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What makes a room good? Page, an architecture and engineering firm, answers this question through interdisciplinary design conversations, featuring a compelling combination of curiosity, experience, and reflections.


On The Good Room, we talk about design, from planning to the finer details and nuances that enhance our experiences and interactions within a building. Together, we discover intersections of our perspectives and challenge assumptions to reimagine program, performance, and place.


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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Good Room episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Good Room for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Good Room episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

The Good Room - The Good Data Hall

The Good Data Hall

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02/17/25 • 31 min

Artificial Intelligence is reshaping everything—from business and healthcare to education—while transforming the backbone of our digital world: data centers. As AI’s processing power skyrockets, data centers are being pushed to their limits, driving massive changes in cooling strategies, energy demands, and infrastructure design.

In this episode, Julia Diaz and Mo Elsayed uncover AI's impact on these often-overlooked players—exploring how densification, liquid cooling, and sustainability challenges are forcing us to rethink not just these critical facilities, but the very systems that power them.

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The Good Room - The Good Biocontainment Room
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08/12/24 • 21 min

Rohit Saxena and Jane Baughman uncover the design of biocontainment laboratories, where infectious disease research takes center stage. They reveal how these labs are meticulously engineered to prioritize safety, incorporate cutting-edge mechanical systems, and facilitate collaboration among researchers. Here, the architecture isn't just a backdrop—it's a critical component that ensures everything operates seamlessly.

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The Good Room - The Good Patient Room
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03/08/24 • 29 min

What's next for healthcare design? On this episode of The Good Room, Joan Albert and SSR’s Zac Hillyard Think What's Possible, exploring how advanced technology — from ambient intelligence and telehealth to artificial intelligence and augmented reality — is revolutionizing healthcare. Tune in to discover the digital transformation of patient rooms and learn about resiliency measures, energy efficiency considerations, and the crucial role of aesthetics in healing environments.

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The Good Room - The Good Dining Room
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02/12/24 • 25 min

Think What's Possible for the future of restaurants. Kevin Olsen and Mala Vasudaven explore the critical role of design in shaping memorable dining experiences. Listen to learn about creating immersive environments, aligning with brand guidelines, enhancing delivery pick-up spaces, and optimizing space and lighting.

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The Good Room - The Good Cleanroom

The Good Cleanroom

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01/08/24 • 18 min

What happens inside those pristine, high-tech cleanrooms? Verrick Walker and Scott Calkins dive into the world of cleanrooms, exploring the groundbreaking work conducted in these environments, the sustainability efforts driving design decisions, and how collaborative workspaces support employee wellness.


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The Good Room - The Good Flight Training Room
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03/31/25 • 21 min

Pete Stavenger and Elizabeth Slyziuk explore the design of flight training environments built for precision and preparedness. Think full-motion simulators, layered redundancies, and hyper-realistic mockups—all engineered to keep teams sharp, safe, and always ready. Join us to learn how these spaces support continuous readiness and evolving technology.

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The Good Room - The Good Indigenous Room
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01/31/25 • 21 min

Spaces tell stories—and Indigenous design carries histories, traditions, and cultural knowledge that connect generations. In this episode, Anjelica Gallegos and Nitish Suvarna explore how Indigenous design principles honor site histories, strengthen community ties, and create spaces that are not only sustainable but deeply rooted in identity. From land acknowledgment to architectural reciprocity, they discuss how Indigenous perspectives shape design, ensuring that built environments reflect the voices, needs, and ecological wisdom of the communities they serve.


Read the article "How Indigenous Knowledge Empowers the Architecture Industry" by Anjelica Gallegos: How Indigenous Knowledge Empowers the Architecture Industry | pagethink.com


Discover more about ISAPD: Indigenous Society of Architecture, Planning, and Design


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The Good Room - The Good Affirming Room
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01/13/25 • 14 min

How can design promote both the physical and mental health of the LGBTQIA+ community? In this episode, we explore the intersection of inclusivity, healthcare, and design with Hilary Bales, one of the visionaries behind Page's PRISM Wellness and Community Center prototype facility and white paper. Hilary shares research-driven strategies and design principles that aim to break barriers, foster safety, and celebrate individuality within healthcare spaces. Join us as we dive into what it takes to create environments that affirm and embrace everyone.


Read the whitepaper: The Prism Wellness and Community Center: A Model for Inclusive Design by Page Southerland Page, Inc. - Issuu


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The Good Room - The Good Performance Room
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12/09/24 • 25 min

Designing a performance venue is an art in itself—one that demands more than just technical expertise. Join Carl Krebs and Daisy Houang as they dive into the interplay of community engagement, artistic collaboration, and leading-edge design. From acoustics that amplify every sound to stages that adapt to any creative vision, discover how thoughtful design empowers performers and captivates audiences.

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The Good Room - The Good Emergency Room
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01/08/24 • 23 min

Discover how Emergency Rooms cater to the diverse needs of patients, staff, and families. Hillary Bales and Akshay Sangolli explore how design delicately balances urgency and empathy.

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Good Room have?

The Good Room currently has 23 episodes available.

What topics does The Good Room cover?

The podcast is about Architecture, Design, Podcasts, Interior Design and Arts.

What is the most popular episode on The Good Room?

The episode title 'The Good Indigenous Room' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Good Room?

The average episode length on The Good Room is 22 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Good Room released?

Episodes of The Good Room are typically released every 27 days, 19 hours.

When was the first episode of The Good Room?

The first episode of The Good Room was released on Dec 20, 2023.

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