Is a recession just around the corner? Matthew and Larry discuss what the tariff talk may already be doing, what preparations they are making, and what's come out of past recessions.
The Twins have turned 6! Yikes! Join Larry and Matthew (mostly Matthew) as they discuss what Matthew has learned in the latest year of parenting as an architect. What's noticed most this time around? You might be surprised.
Larry and Matthew kick off 2025 with a quick discussion around the plusses and minuses of AI, what's still missing, and how they are currently utilizing the various programs.
Need some ideas for last minute gifts? Larry and Matthew share some simple solutions for those moments when you panic and realize your holiday shopping isn't quite done.
Florida and other areas have taken quite the beating the last couple of months between Debby, Helene, and Milton. Matthew and Larry share what they've learned from an architect's perspective, from costs associated with damage to the potential t
What would you do if your child's school decided to close? Districts across Texas and the US are facing this challenge. Matthew and Larry discuss some of the reasons behind school closings and consolidations; the impact school can have on neigh
Do you still use your dining room? Matthew and Larry discuss the disappearing dining room, what some people have theorized as to why, and whether that really contributes to loneliness. You'll also enjoy listening to Larry sound a bit like a fog
The 2024 Summer Olympics are over, and while Larry got to be a little sporty, there was plenty for he and Matthew to geek out about. To finish off the games, Matthew and Larry share info on slow pools, fast tracks, and architecture as an Olympi
Kind of. With the Olympics underway, Matthew and Larry discuss some of the architectural challenges cities face hosting the Olympics as well as the truly important question - What are the athletes sleeping on? Who knew they could be so sporty?
Larry and Matthew kick off the second half of the season with a conversation with Matthew's intern AJ. We find out what he did and didn't like doing and what his future plans are.
As Matthew faces the prospect of having a high school student shadow him this summer, he has a few questions for Larry to answer. Hopefully he got the answers right.
No potties this time. But don't let the title fool you. This isn't about outdoor activities either. Matthew and Larry talk about some of the factors driving the increase in homeowners insurance rates, including cost of goods and climate change.
Politicians and the public have spent far too much time over the last decade discussing who can use which restroom. So Larry and Matthew decided to talk about that some more. Join them as they discuss the practical challenges of converting to a
An estimated 30% of water usage comes from flushing toilets. Not showering. Not laundry. Just flushing. Matthew and Larry kick off the first of several podcasts on water usage and footprint and new tech being researched to make toilets even mor
Another year and time to check in and see how Matthew's twins are doing. Are they architects yet? Matthew and Larry talk about the changes over the last year in how the twins are seeing the world and if that comes from being the children of an
What if the roads you drive on every day could charge your car? Matthew and Larry speak with Michelle Mueller at the Michigan Department of Transportation and Dr. Stefan Tongur at Electreon about Detroit's pilot program to electrify roadways th
Are you dating? Or just working with an architect? Matthew and Larry spend the day after Valentine's looking at the similarities between personal relationships and your relationship with your architect. Are they really that alike?
A month late, but Larry and Matthew sit down to share their New Year's resolutions as business owners. Better communication. Updated whiteboards. We'll see how 2024 rolls out.
It's the most wonderful time of the year! Matthew and Larry close out 2023 chatting about Christmas decorations, the odd inflatable beaver, and what might or might not be coming in 2024.
This ain't your grandma's astroturf! But is it worth installing anyway? Matthew and Larry talk about the downside of using astroturf versus grass, from maintenance to off-gassing.
What is it about empty spaces that lets our imaginations run wild? Matthew and Larry talk this Halloween season about the creepiness of being alone in an empty place, and the need to turn on every light imaginable.
Part of the fun about being an architect and being a geek is the articles that pop into your emails showcasing new and funky technology. Matthew and Larry spend the podcast sharing some of that new tech that the average homeowner may never know
Matthew has just passed his one year mark as a business owner. He and Larry chat a little about what happens in that first year and the milestones reached.
Architects are often asked which building is their favorite. But what are the buildings architects think of as least favored? Matthew and Larry talk about some of their not-so-favorites and the love-hate relationship architects have with some b
Architects are notorious for lapsing into technical talk when meeting with clients. But how do clients communicate their wants and needs when talking with their architect? Matthew and Larry explore some of the unique ways past clients have shar