Side of Design

About Side of Design

A podcast from BWBR, for those with a craving to take their organizations and spaces to new heights, with a side of design. We explore topics and issues affecting how we heal, learn, work, research, play and pray with those whose passion and expertise centers on the spaces that enable us to do all of that.

Publisher

BWBR

Category

arts · business · business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

22 Jan 2021

Latest episode

8 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

76 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Oct 2026

   Strategic Growth, Community Focus: Future-Ready Rural Healthcare at Upland Hills Health

   When Upland Hills Health's existing facilities—some dating back to the late 1800s—could no longer keep pace with patient needs, the Dodgeville, Wisconsin-based health system partnered with BWBR to reshape rural health in the communities they serve. What started with a clinic relocation in 2023 has since developed into a full master facility plan, guiding strategic growth for the organization. In this episode, we dive into the partnership between the healthcare system and BWBR. Joining us from...

2. 

   20 Aug 2026

   Side Notes: Where Student Wellness Meets Sustainable Design

   Student health today encompasses far more than physical wellbeing—supporting mental health is equally critical to academic success and overall student wellness. For colleges and universities, offering mental and behavioral health services on campus is an essential first step, but designing those spaces to feel accessible, inclusive, and welcoming is just as important. Chris Fischer, Associate Principal and Design Leader at BWBR, was part of the team behind the Carleton College Class of 1974 S...

3. 

   14 Jul 2026

   Side Notes: Creating Connection, Whimsy, and Hope at the Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health

   For families seeking behavioral health care for their child, the process can feel confusing, disjointed, or even scary. When diving into the planning process for the Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services’ Pediatric Center of Behavioral Health, the team approached each design decision with a different goal: creating an experience rooted in clarity, connection, and comfort from the moment families arrive. Melanie Baumhover, BWBR Principal, Director, and Behavioral + Mental Health Market Le...

Who has been a guest on Side of Design

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Lisa Miller
• Katie Reed
• Josh Simma
• Sara Biedenbender
• Kat Lauer

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.4 / 5

7 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 57 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

94

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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