Practice Forward Podcast

About Practice Forward Podcast

Practice Forward: Technology, Tools, and Ideas Reshaping Architecture Practice Forward is a podcast exploring how architects and designers adapt to rapid technological and cultural shifts. Through in-depth conversations with practitioners at the intersection of legacy and innovation, we examine topics like adaptive reuse, sustainability, digital twins, LiDAR, and AI. It’s not about being a “tech firm,” but about how we think—about modeling, stewardship, and decision-making. If you’re rethinking practice, Practice Forward is the conversation for you. https://www.scan2plan.io/

Publisher

V Owen Bush

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 Jun 2025

Latest episode

26 Jan 2026

Latest episodes

33 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Jan 2026

   #33 Practice Forward Podcast (Pamela Smith)

   V Owen Bush welcomed Pamela Smith, CEO of Twine Architectural Studio, to the Practice Forward podcast to discuss technology, tools, and ideas reshaping architecture, where Pamela Smith shared her background, the evolution of Twine Architectural Studio's specialization in code-driven healthcare architecture, and specific case studies like the Greenwich Village Hospital and a Mother Baby Unit reorganization. The discussion also covered project management pragmatism, the importance of creating serenity in healthcare spaces, and the future role of AI in converting raw data into BIM models and facilitating intelligent, "self-driving" building systems, which V Owen Bush and Pamela Smith explored in the context of hospital campuses. Pamela Smith concluded by stressing the importance of mentorship, the collaborative teamwork required for hospital projects, and Twine Architectural Studio's focus on recruitment strategies for finding staff interested in healthcare. This episode is brought to you by Scan2Plan — the measure of excellence for architects and engineers.From adaptive reuse to MEPF modeling, Scan2Plan delivers high-fidelity BIM and CAD documentation grounded in LiDAR precision and project-ready accuracy. Whether you're preserving heritage, coordinating across disciplines, or modeling for a net-zero future, their tailored workflows and rapid delivery help you focus on what matters most: design.Certainty lies in good data. Scan2Plan gives you both. Scan2Plan Website ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ https://www.scan2plan.io/ Pamela Smith, who designs care spaces that work the way people heal—precise, calm, and rooted in place. At Twine Architectural Studio, Pamela leads teams that turn existing facilities into everyday wins: bringing a cardiac cath/EP suite and eight inpatient beds back to Manhattan’s Lower West Side so care lives closer to home; shaping an 18-thousand-square-foot otolaryngology center as an arrival-to-recovery experience; renewing pediatric infusion and bone-marrow transplant spaces for durable joy; and re-diagramming maternity so fewer babies ever travel hallways. Stewardship, through precision—without losing the neighborhood’s voice.” Twine Architectural Studio Website ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ https://www.twinearch.com/

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   26 Jan 2026

   #32 Practice Forward Podcast (Jeannie Bertolaccini)

   V Owen Bush welcomed Jeannie Bertolaccini to the practice forward podcast, where she discussed Ordiz‑Melby Architects' focus on high document quality, DSA navigation, and community engagement in the steady Central Valley market, noting their firm's use of ArchiCAD and the challenge of hiring staff familiar with it. Jeannie Bertilanchini detailed internal training through OMA University, quality assurance methods including external QA/QC reviews, and the importance of accurate existing conditions documentation, which she stressed is crucial to avoid cost blowouts and change orders on renovation projects like the Bell Tower Plaza. The discussion also covered the firm's Sustainable Architecture Strategies (SAS) committee, involvement in Women in STEM outreach, and the necessity of integrity, clear communication, and mentorship for professional growth. This episode is brought to you by Scan2Plan — the measure of excellence for architects and engineers.From adaptive reuse to MEPF modeling, Scan2Plan delivers high-fidelity BIM and CAD documentation grounded in LiDAR precision and project-ready accuracy. Whether you're preserving heritage, coordinating across disciplines, or modeling for a net-zero future, their tailored workflows and rapid delivery help you focus on what matters most: design.Certainty lies in good data. Scan2Plan gives you both. Scan2Plan Website ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ https://www.scan2plan.io/ Jeannie Bertolaccini is a Principal at Ordiz‑Melby Architects—a Kern County practice whose stated mission is “enriching communities through collaborative design, innovation, and lasting relationships.” Her portfolio spans education, healthcare, and commercial work, and right now she’s helping shape KCSOS’s Bell Tower Plaza renovation—preserving heritage while upgrading systems and AV. Inside the firm, she leads complex studio work and community engagement, from Women in STEM outreach to AIA leadership. Today we dig into the business of practice in a regional market, how to maintain document quality under DSA, and where ground‑truth capture actually changes decisions—not just drawings. Ordiz‑Melby Architects Website ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ https://www.ordizmelby.com/

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   24 Oct 2025

   #31 Practice Forward Podcast (Bo Sundius)

   V Owen Bush welcomed Bo Sundius, owner of Bunch Design, to the Practice Forward podcast to discuss technology and tools reshaping architecture. Bo Sundius shared Bunch Design's approach to ADU design, focusing on custom, people-first designs and their "doppelganger" process for rebuilding homes after the Altadena fires. Bo Sundius explained that their firm provides a unique service by offering custom architectural design within an accessible budget range, unlike the typical patron relationship with wealthy clients. This episode is brought to you by Scan2Plan — the measure of excellence for architects and engineers.From adaptive reuse to MEPF modeling, Scan2Plan delivers high-fidelity BIM and CAD documentation grounded in LiDAR precision and project-ready accuracy. Whether you're preserving heritage, coordinating across disciplines, or modeling for a net-zero future, their tailored workflows and rapid delivery help you focus on what matters most: design.Certainty lies in good data. Scan2Plan gives you both. Scan2Plan Website ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ https://www.scan2plan.io/ Today I’m joined by Bo Sundius, founder of Bunch Design in Los Angeles. Half his practice delivers “from-scratch” ADUs for regular people. The other half helps Altadena families rebuild homes lost to fire—starting from photos and memory, then carefully reimagining daily life. Bo’s team has built a fast, humane process: conventional construction, standardized drawings, and a plan-reuse option they call the Doppelganger, all aimed at speed without prefab shortcuts. Bunch Design Website ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ https://www.bunchdesign.net/

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• Adam Dayem
• Rahul Shah
• Margaret Schedel
• Nick Wang
• Chase Pierson

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