Buildings On Air

About Buildings On Air

Buildings on Air is a show that demystifies architecture through wild speculation, good conversation, a healthy dose of lefty political perspective, and lots of skepticism about the 'power of design.' Each show features guests from the many different facets of the architecture world in Chicago and beyond. Buildings on Air is from WLPN Lumpen Radio and hosted by Keefer Dunn. New episodes broadcast LIVE on WLPN first Saturdays of the month from 2-4pm. Visit www.buildingsonair.live and www.lumpenradio.com

Publisher

Lumpen Radio

Category

arts · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

3 Dec 2016

Latest episode

19 Jul 2021

Latest episodes

53 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   19 Jul 2021

   Episode 58 - Marianela D'Aprile and Doug Spencer

   This month we are joined by two Buildings on Air favorites: architecture writer/critic Marianela D’Aprile and architecture historian/educator Douglas Spencer! We answer a listener question about giving notice at an architecture job, gloss the ideas of architecture theorist Manfredo Tafuri (Mamma Mia… here we go again!), and discuss some central ideas of the emergent architectural left.

2. 

   21 Jun 2021

   Episode 47 - Zoning w/ Ramsin Canon

   This episode of Buildings on Air we chat with organizer, writer, and attorney Ramsin Canon to talk about zoning and land use. We cover the basics of zoning, hear the legal perspective on land use, and discuss why it matters to activists. If you found our conversation interesting check out Ramsin’s presentation on zoning to the 33rd Ward Working Families organization here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6VluuwMwbQ).

3. 

   3 May 2021

   Episode 46 - Stan Kaderbek

   This month on Buildings on Air we chat with structural engineer, former Chicago Building Commissioner, and all around good guy, Stan Kaderbek. Stan shares some stories from his time as commissioner that should not be missed! We also chat about public service and safety, and the ins and outs of what it’s like to be the cities chief building regulator.

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

19 ratings

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