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 shelter movie [69:25m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

episode 024. shelter movie with documentary filmmaker, lee schneider

  • in this episode, i interview documentary film maker, lee schnieder, and discuss the documentary that he is currently working on called shelter. we discuss how the film is socially responsible as well as socially relevant as we focus our discussion on homelessness and how architects and designers are tackling the problem. you can find more information about lee schneider and the movie, shelter, as well as follow his blog about the movie and even contribute articles to the blog by clicking the link to shelter.

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ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES: i specialize in providing architectural design services for environmentally friendly, healthy, high performance, and energy efficient homes including major remodels, second story additions, and new construction. please contact me at the studio at 310.391.9191 or david@residearchitecture.com if you would like to discuss your project.

REAL ESTATE SERVICES: looking to buy your first home or move into another home? i would love to help you find your next home. contact me to schedule a free 45 minute buyer’s consultation. i can be reached at the studio at 310.391.9191 or david@residerealestate.com and you can visit www.residerealestate.com.

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 green homeowners tatjana & mark [60:18m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

episode 023. green homeowners, tatjana luethi & mark buchheim

  • in this episode, i interview homeowners tatjana & mark. we discuss the major remodel of their green home and their experience with the design process as well as the construction process. we also discuss some of the difficulties they faced with dealing with their first contractor as well as discuss some of the cool green features of their home. we also discuss some of the lessons tatjana and mark learned during the process.

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ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES: i specialize in providing architectural design services for environmentally friendly, healthy, high performance, and energy efficient homes including major remodels, second story additions, and new construction. please contact me at the studio at 310.391.9191 or david@residearchitecture.com if you would like to discuss your project.

REAL ESTATE SERVICES: looking to buy your first home or move into another home? i would love to help you find your next home. contact me to schedule a free 45 minute buyer’s consultation. i can be reached at the studio at 310.391.9191 or david@residerealestate.com.

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 going green and the economy [58:00m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

episode 022. going green and the economy

  • in this episode, i’m joined by co-host eric corey freed as we discuss if “going green” is taking a backseat to the economic situation. we also discuss his recent visits to duluth and miami (one day apart) as well as his recent trip to disneyland on presidents’ day. for more information on eric, check out www.organicarchitect.com.

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ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES: i specialize in providing architectural design services for environmentally friendly, healthy, high performance, and energy efficient homes including major remodels, second story additions, and new construction. please contact me at the studio at 310.391.9191 or david@residearchitecture.com if you would like to discuss your project.

REAL ESTATE SERVICES: looking to buy your first home or move into another home? i would love to help you find your next home. contact me to schedule a free 45 minute buyer’s consultation. i can be reached at the studio at 310.391.9191 or david@residerealestate.com.

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 who is david doucette [48:41m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

episode 021. who is david doucette?

  • this is a very different episode because i am the one being interviewed. i open up about me, your host for the approachable architect, and what makes me tick. i talk about how i learned to be independent  at a young age and also describe my experience in architecture school in the ’90′s. i touch on the cross country road trip i took in ’98 and how my brother, derek and i lived in a tent for 6 weeks (happily so). i also discuss my mom’s passing from breast cancer in 1999 and my dad’s passing in 2002 (thank you hospice two times!). i also discuss when i met my now wife, wendy, and our two beautiful boys, jake and remy and fill you in on the tv shows i like to watch too. i also announce my new podcasting network, scmn.tv

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ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES: i specialize in providing architectural design services for environmentally friendly, healthy, high performance, and energy efficient homes including major remodels, second story additions, and new construction. please contact me at the studio at 310.391.9191 or david@residearchitecture.com if you would like to discuss your project.

REAL ESTATE SERVICES: looking to buy your first home or move into another home? i would love to help you find your next home. contact me to schedule a free 45 minute buyer’s consultation. i can be reached at the studio at 310.391.9191 or david@residerealestate.com.

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 the dessert architect [49:18m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

episode 020. a discussion of the parallels of dessert and architecture with the dessert architect, robert wemischner 

  • in this episode, i discuss the similarities of dessert and architecture with chef and author of “the dessert architect”, robert wemischner. we discuss how flavor becomes the foundation of dessert architecture and the amount of exploration, planning, and preparation that goes into each dessert. chef “bob’s” desserts can be thought of as both sculpture and works of arts as well as scientific experiments that lead to a fascinating and delicious feast for the eyes as well as the mouth. we also discuss some of his favorite recipes from the book as well as the benefit of using fresh produce from local farmers’ markets. this is one of my most fascinating interviews to date, so pull up some warm pie a la mode and have a listen, your senses will be delighted. you can find more information and order “the dessert architect” on chef bob’s website, www.robertwemischner.com

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ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES: i specialize in providing architectural design services for environmentally friendly, healthy, high performance, and energy efficient homes including major remodels, second story additions, and new construction. please contact me at the studio at 310.391.9191 or david@residearchitecture.com if you would like to discuss your project.

REAL ESTATE SERVICES: looking to buy your first home or move into another home? i would love to help you find your next home. contact me to schedule a free 45 minute buyer’s consultation. i can be reached at the studio at 310.391.9191 or david@residerealestate.com.

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 green painting [47:47m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

episode 019. green painting with stephen winterrowd, certapro painters

  • in this episode, i discuss green painting how to’s and information with stephen winterrowd of certapro painters. we discuss the whole process of painting as well as best practices when painting green. we discuss the difference between flat and semi gloss paints as well as which kind to use for a particular application. we also discuss why cleanup and preparation is just as important as the paint job itself. you can find more information about certapro painters by clicking here.

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ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES: i specialize in providing architectural design services for environmentally friendly, healthy, high performance, and energy efficient homes including major remodels, second story additions, and new construction. please contact me at the studio at 310.391.9191 or david@residearchitecture.com if you would like to discuss your project.

REAL ESTATE SERVICES: looking to buy your first home or move into another home? i would love to help you find your next home. contact me to schedule a free 45 minute buyer’s consultation. i can be reached at the studio at 310.391.9191 or david@residerealestate.com.

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 water conservation [50:48m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

episode 018. water conservation with co-host, eric corey freed

  • in this episode, i’m trying out a new format and have invited organic architect, eric corey freed, to be my co-host as we discuss water conservation and the issues surrounding a global problem.  listen in as we discuss some of the problems and provide simple solutions that we can apply in our everday lives. for even more information, eric has generously provided some detailed information from his upcoming book  “Green$ense:  Rating the Real Payoff from 50 Green Home Projects” Coming March 2010 – Taunton Press. Also let me know what you think of the new format by sending feedback to feedback@residearchitecture.com or calling our voicemail listener line 1.800.476.5579.

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ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES: i specialize in providing architectural design services for environmentally friendly, healthy, high performance, and energy efficient homes including major remodels, second story additions, and new construction. please contact me at the studio at 310.391.9191 or david@residearchitecture.com if you would like to discuss your project.

REAL ESTATE SERVICES: looking to buy your first home or move into another home? i would love to help you find your next home. contact me to schedule a free 45 minute buyer’s consultation. i can be reached at the studio at 310.391.9191 or david@residerealestate.com.

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 my new m.o. passion [56:03m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
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episode 017.  my new m.o. “passion” & an architect’s point of view with dennis gibbens

  • in this episode i discuss my new m.o., “passion”. you’re going to be hearing a lot more “passion” in my episodes and i’m looking forward to opening up about me, david doucette, and letting my listeners know more about me and what makes me tick. as i open up more to my listeners, i hope to become less journalistic in my approach. through this, i hope to hear back from more of my listeners and the community and establish new relationships as well as strengthen existing ones. also in this episode, i interview my mentor, dennis gibbens. listen in as we discuss when i met dennis ten years ago after i moved to california. dennis discusses how he become involved in the profession of architecture as well as discusses his design philosphies and how he works with home owners. for more information about dennis, please visit http://dga-inc.com

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ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES: i specialize in providing architectural design services for environmentally friendly, healthy, high performance, and energy efficient homes including major remodels, second story additions, and new construction. please contact me at the studio at 310.391.9191 or david@residearchitecture.com if you would like to discuss your project.

REAL ESTATE SERVICES: looking to buy your first home or move into another home? i would love to help you find your next home. contact me to schedule a free 45 minute buyer’s consultation. i can be reached at the studio at 310.391.9191 or david@residerealestate.com.

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episode 016. green building contractor, turk o’connor, t.h. o’connor building corporation

  • in this episode i interview green building contractor, turk o’connor, t.h. o’connor building corporation. turk is no ordinary general contractor. he drives a prius and maintains a rigorous yoga practice. listen as we discuss the relationship between architect, general contractor and owner as well as turk’s personal philosophies when it comes to building and providing customer service to his clients. Turk also discusses the different ways that homeowners can work with general contractors. you can find more information about turk at http://thoconnor.com/.

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ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES: i specialize in providing architectural design services for environmentally friendly, healthy, high performance, and energy efficient homes including major remodels, second story additions, and new construction. please contact me at the studio at 310.391.9191 or david@residearchitecture.com if you would like to discuss your project.

REAL ESTATE SERVICES: looking to buy your first home or move into another home? i would love to help you find your next home. contact me to schedule a free 45 minute buyer’s consultation. i can be reached at the studio at 310.391.9191 or david@residerealestate.com.

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 anatomy of a kitchen remodel [33:51m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
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episode 015. anatomy of a kitchen remodel

  • in this podcast, i read some comments from last week’s podcast including the first review left on itunes (thank you MMbot!). i also discuss the pieces involved in doing a major kitchen remodel and provide budgetary guidelines for each of the trades involved as well as an overall budget to consider. i also describe the process involved, from initial conception to final completion. this is a different format from the interviews i’ve previously recorded, so please let me know what you think as i could do more of these kinds of episodes for master bathrooms, second story additions, and master suite additions if this proves to be valuable information.

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REAL ESTATE SERVICES: looking to buy your first home or move into another home? i would love to help you find your next home. contact me to schedule a free 45 minute buyer’s consultation. i can be reached at the studio at 310.391.9191 or david@residerealestate.com.

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