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Innovation by Design

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by Evan Troxel & Candace Kitchen

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11 episodes

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Innovation by Design is the podcast where architecture meets innovation in the built environment. Hosted by Evan Troxel — architect, educator, and veteran AEC podcast host — and Candace Kitchen of Total Door Systems, each episode features short, story-driven conversations with the practitioners, designers, engineers, and innovators shaping the future of architecture, engineering, and construction. From design equity and healthcare mega-projects to AI in architecture, computational design, and construction specifications, Innovation by Design explores how everyday design decisions impact safety, sustainability, and human experience in buildings and cities. Whether it's a $2.2 billion hospital expansion redefining an urban neighborhood or a small firm rethinking how architects create value, the show bridges the gap between big ideas and real-world building practice. Topics you'll hear about include: - Artificial intelligence and machine learning in architecture - Generative and computational design tools - Building information modeling (BIM) and digital transformation - Construction technology (ConTech) and prefabrication - Sustainability, electrification, and net-zero building design - Architectural specifications and quality control - Design equity, stakeholder engagement, and community-centered design - Smart buildings, IoT, and digital twins - Career development, mentorship, and leadership in AEC - Historic preservation and adaptive reuse - Experience design and evidence-based planning - Construction management, project delivery, and risk Who this show is for: Architects, engineers, designers, construction professionals, building product manufacturers, specifications writers, design technologists, AEC firm leaders, and anyone curious about how innovation is transforming the way we design, build, and inhabit the built environment. New episodes drop regularly. Follow Innovation by Design on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube so you never miss a conversation. Visit us online for full show notes, guest links, and episode transcripts. Innovation by Design is a Total Door Systems and TRXL Media production.

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July 20, 2026

Designing with Immersion: Storytelling, Training, and Spatial Understanding

<h3>Description</h3><p>In this episode of Innovation By Design, Evan Troxel and Candace Kitchen talk with architect and educator Ming Tang, director of the XR Lab at the University of Cincinnati, about extended reality and the rapidly changing tools that make immersive experiences more accessible than ever.</p><p>Ming breaks down the differences between VR, AR, and mixed reality, shares the origin story of their own journey from early CAD and 3D rendering to immersive media, and explains why embodied, interactive experiences can communicate spatial intent in ways 2D drawings and screens cannot.</p><p>The conversation also introduces the D‑I‑C‑E framework (Dangerous, Impossible, Counterproductive, Expensive) for deciding when digital simulation is the right tool. Ming shares examples ranging from VR egress training and safety scenarios to historical reconstruction and storytelling in immersive environments, plus practical guidance around motion sickness, session length, and using physical locomotion to improve comfort.</p><h3>Key Topics</h3><ul><li>Defining XR: VR vs AR vs mixed reality, and why the boundaries often blur in practice</li><li>Why immersion changes how people understand space (and why 2D is often not enough)</li><li>D‑I‑C‑E (Dangerous, Impossible, Counterproductive, Expensive): when simulation creates real value</li><li>VR for egress, fire/smoke, and safety training (and how behavior can differ from the real world)</li><li>Motion sickness and comfort: session length, latency, sensory mismatch, and physical locomotion</li><li>Creation workflows: 3D modeling → Unity/Unreal → deploy to headsets</li><li>AR/MR on site: overlays for construction, manufacturing, and medical contexts</li><li>Storytelling, memory, and historic reconstruction in immersive media (including generative AI support)</li></ul><br/><h3>About the guest</h3><p>Ming Tang is an architect, educator, and director of the XR (Extended Reality) Lab at the University of Cincinnati. His work explores the intersection of architecture, digital media, game design, and immersive technologies, including VR/AR/MR applications for design communication, simulation, training, and storytelling.</p><h3>Links</h3><ul><li>Ming’s website: <a href="https://ming3d.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ming3d</a></li><li>University of Cincinnati (DAAP): <a href="https://daap.uc.edu/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://daap.uc.edu/</a></li></ul><br/>

July 6, 2026

Solving for E — How Framework-E Is Rewriting the Rules of Practice

<h3>Description</h3><p>In this episode, hosts Evan Troxel and Candace Kitchen sit down with Jerry Attia and Pierre Roberson of Framework-E to unpack what it looks like to intentionally design a practice, not just projects.</p><p>Jerry and Pierre walk through Framework-E’s origin story, including the relationships and early projects that helped them launch quickly, and how their “Design Framework Report” mindset shaped the firm’s name and mission.</p><p>They dig into what “equity” means in their work, including stakeholder engagement as a practical strategy that can make buildings better, more beautiful, and more profitable. The conversation also explores expanding beyond traditional architectural scope into development, program management, and construction management, and how that shift changes risk, value, and long-term sustainability.</p><p>You’ll also hear how their approach shows up in real projects, like defining scope for a client who cannot yet articulate it, and using evidence-based planning to reduce staff steps and friction in healthcare environments.</p><h3>About the guests</h3><p><strong>Jerry Attia</strong> is a Detroit-based architect, entrepreneur, and community builder. Jerry is co-founder of Framework E, a minority-owned architecture and engineering firm focused on sports and civic projects. Before launching Framework E, Jerry held senior leadership roles at major firms and delivered work for high-profile sports and entertainment venues.</p><p><strong>Pierre Roberson</strong> is a licensed architect and co-founder of Framework E. Before launching Framework E in 2023, Pierre spent nearly six years at AECOM, rising to Associate Vice President and Design Principal, and previously worked at Rossetti. Pierre’s work has earned national recognition, and Pierre brings expertise spanning computational design, BIM, and parametric modeling, with a focus on equitable, community-centered design.</p><h3>Links</h3><ol><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Framework-E website: <a href="https://www.framework-e.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.framework-e.com/</a></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Jerry Attia on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/g-jerry-attia-noma-aia-pmp-48a97b5/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/g-jerry-attia-noma-aia-pmp-48a97b5/</a></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Pierre Roberson on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/pierre-roberson-aia-noma-ncarb-123b22b/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/pierre-roberson-aia-noma-ncarb-123b22b/</a></li></ol><br/>

June 22, 2026

Architecture's Technical Foundation: Why Every Designer Needs to Understand Specifications

<p>Specifications are where design intent becomes buildable reality. In this episode, Evan Troxel and Candace Kitchen talk with Sherry Harbaugh, FCSI, CCS, RA, SCIP, about the overlooked craft of architectural specifications and why it is central to quality control, risk management, and successful project delivery.</p><p>Sherry recounts how early career experiences and a strong community through CSI helped them find a path in specifications, and why mentorship is essential for emerging professionals who are trying to understand the many roles available in the construction industry. The conversation also explores common spec pitfalls, how manufacturer representatives can support better outcomes, and where technology helps, and where it still falls short.</p><h3>Key Topics</h3><ol><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>What specifications do that drawings cannot, and why they matter for bids, substitutions, and construction quality</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Why boilerplate specs create risk, confusion, and coordination issues between Parts 1, 2, and 3</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Mentorship, networking, and CSI as a career accelerator for architects and construction professionals</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Practical ways to improve spec workflows for small firms, including office masters and guide specs</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>How product representatives can help teams make more defensible basis-of-design decisions</li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>What BIM and AI change in documentation, and why a human “specifier’s judgment” is still critical</li></ol><br/><h3>About the guest</h3><p>Sherry Harbaugh is an architect and specification consultant with more than 35 years of experience. Sherry founded Technical Resources Consultants (TRC Consultants) to help teams improve quality control through clearer, more reliable technical documentation, and is known for teaching and mentoring through CSI and other industry programs.</p><h3>Links</h3><ol><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Technical Resources Consultants (TRC): <a href="https://trc-consultants.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://trc-consultants.com</a></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>Sherry on LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherry-harbaugh-fcsi-ccs-ra-scip-aa0b458" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/sherry-harbaugh-fcsi-ccs-ra-scip-aa0b458</a></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>CSI member profile: <a href="https://www.csiresources.org/network/members/profile?UserKey=42141b75-38c2-4b6c-874b-15cbbc611172" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.csiresources.org/network/members/profile?UserKey=42141b75-38c2-4b6c-874b-15cbbc611172</a></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>EntreArchitect article: <a href="https://entrearchitect.com/2025/03/25/why-specifications-matter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://entrearchitect.com/2025/03/25/why-specifications-matter/</a></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>EntreArchitect podcast: <a href="https://entrearchitect.com/podcast/entrearch/a-master-guide-spec-for-small-firm-architects/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://entrearchitect.com/podcast/entrearch/a-master-guide-spec-for-small-firm-architects/</a></li><li data-list="bullet"><span class="ql-ui" contenteditable="false"></span>YouTube: Understanding Building Specifications (with Sherry Harbaugh): <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DfjOLog2A4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5DfjOLog2A4</a></li></ol><br/>

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What is Innovation by Design?: Innovation by Design is the podcast where architecture meets innovation in the built environment. Hosted by Evan Troxel — architect, educator, and veteran AEC podcast host — and Candace Kitchen of Total Door Systems, each episode features short, story-driven conversations with the practitioners, designers, engineers, and innovators shaping the future of architecture, engineering, and construction.

From design equity and healthcare mega-projects to AI in architecture, computational design, and construction specifications, Innovation by Design explores how everyday design decisions impact safety, sustainability, and human experience in buildings and cities. Whether it's a $2.2 billion hospital expansion redefining an urban neighborhood or a small firm rethinking how architects create value, the show bridges the gap between big ideas and real-world building practice.

Topics you'll hear about include:

Artificial intelligence and machine learning in architecture

Generative and computational design tools

Building information modeling (BIM) and digital transformation

Construction technology (ConTech) and prefabrication

Sustainability, electrification, and net-zero building design

Architectural specifications and quality control

Design equity, stakeholder engagement, and community-centered design

Smart buildings, IoT, and digital twins

Career development, mentorship, and leadership in AEC

Historic preservation and adaptive reuse

Experience design and evidence-based planning

Construction management, project delivery, and risk

Who this show is for: Architects, engineers, designers, construction professionals, building product manufacturers, specifications writers, design technologists, AEC firm leaders, and anyone curious about how innovation is transforming the way we design, build, and inhabit the built environment.

New episodes drop regularly. Follow Innovation by Design on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube so you never miss a conversation. Visit us online for full show notes, guest links, and episode transcripts.

Innovation by Design is a Total Door Systems and TRXL Media production.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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