#46 The Oldest National Park in the World
Reading Time: 17 minutes
On this episode, we talk about the oldest National Park in the World, Bogd Khan Uul National Park, located just outside of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. We start this episode off with discussing the difference between forest reserves and national parks, then dive into the heavy details of the park and Manzushire Monastery. Including how it was…
#45 A Conservation with Kasper Sierslev
Reading Time: 31 minutes
This exciting episode is with Kasper Sierslev, author of Win Win House, Moving in House, CCO at Zite, and an overall guru of marketing. He walks us through his design process and introduces and explains his latest books. He also explains why those of us in design should think more about marketing. This is an…
#34 Restaurants and a Look into the Future with Robert Ancill
Reading Time: < 1 minute
Hello and welcome to another episode! On this week’s episode, we will be speaking with Robert Ancill, CEO of The Next Idea Group and TNI Design. During this episode, this Restaurant Consultant will discuss a variety of topics. Including sustainability, restaurant design, things to consider when designing globally, and Mars?! The scope of the work…
#28 Special Delivery: An Interview with Jeff Kutas
Reading Time: 34 minutes
It’s time once again for for us to kick back with our sketchbooks and coffee cups, as we Interview Jeff Kutas, Co-Inventor and Founder of MB Sentinel Enterprises, Entrepreneur, and Published Author. On this episode, we talk about his company – which focuses on designing parcel safes and mailboxes. Additionally, he gives advice as a…
#27 Fabrics, Sustainability, Acoustics, & More: An Interview with Nitin Govila
Reading Time: 41 minutes
In today’s episode, we are going to be talking with Nitin Govila, who dives into a range of topics, from Tensile Architecture, to Fabrics, to Sustainability, to the Impacts of Acoustics on the Workplace, Mr. Govila shares his knowledge, and gives some great tips to those starting out in the industry. As the current Sr.…
#26 Homebuilding 101: An Interview with Charles Alexiou
Reading Time: 30 minutes
And we are back! And what a great way to kick off the new phase of Architecture, Coffee, & Ink, then with an interview with Sydney based Charles Alexiou. Mr. Alexiou gets part of his inspiration from the Modernist Movement, which we discuss with the first part of the episode, along with some discussions about…
#22 Cryptid Architecture
Reading Time: 12 minutes
On the last of the mini-episodes, we are going to be talking about Cryptid Architecture! We will start with the story of Baba Yaga and her cabin on chicken legs, then discuss the lost village along Angikuni Lake, and finally finish with a story shared with me about a house that haunts the dreams of…
#21 Killing Stone and Sulphur Springs
Reading Time: 19 minutes
Hello everyone! Today’s mini episode is inspired by the recent news, and is discussing the Killing Stone or Murder Stone that houses the kitsune, Tamamo-no-Mae 玉藻前, who led a reign of terror across several centuries. According to myth, the now that the stone is broken, the kitsune is free to once again roam the earth…
#20 Panopticon Penitentiary
Reading Time: 18 minutes
Hello everyone! Its spring break for me, so enjoy an iced coffee while listening to three mini-episodes today, Wednesday, and Thursday! On this weeks episodes we are going to be talking about the Jeremy Bentham, and about how the eyes in the dark might just actually be watching you in a Panopticon Penitentiary. Lastly, we…
#19 Norwegian Scenic Routes (Nasjonale turistveger)
Reading Time: 17 minutes
This week on Architecture, Coffee, & Ink we are focusing on the Norwegian Scenic Routes! A wonderful case study, we will brush over the history of the country and focus on the beautiful routes-both the overall history and a brief summary of what each route has to offer!
#18 Once Upon a Scruffy City…
Reading Time: 17 minutes
I’m back after a unexpected break! This time, with a new episode on Knoxville, Tennessee! I will talking about the history and including a few clips of interviews from some University of Tennessee Students.
#17 The Mystery of Lake Titicaca
Reading Time: 19 minutes
Hello again everyone! I am super excited to talk about Lake Titicaca which lays across the border of both Bolivia and Peru. We are doing to talk about the history of the Inca and the Tiwanaku, the floating Islands, and Uru and the waru waru. We will also talk a little bit about the underwater…
#16 Follow-up on a Papermill
Reading Time: 18 minutes
This week we are following up with last weeks episode by talking about Papermills-the history of paper, the history of mills themselves, and figuring out which book was published first? Finally, we will wrap up this episode by talking about the Brown Company, a mill that closed down in the 1980s, but left a lot…
#15 We’re on a roll with an interview with a Papermaker
Reading Time: 31 minutes
And we’re back! After a week off, I am back with my first interview episode of the year! This episode is all about Papermills, and features Gage Manuel, a Lead Process Engineer, giving his expert opinion on the mills and the process-including the both the modern environmental changes that are being made, as well the…
#14 Göbekli Tepe
Reading Time: 21 minutes
We are traveling to Turkey, as we talk about one of my favorite locations, Göbekli Tepe, we are going to be flipping the script this episode and breaking down the site first, and discussing how it was found and exactly what they believe it may have meant. From the realistic to the bizarre, we are…
#13 Angkor & Angkor Wat
Reading Time: 19 minutes
On this episode we are traveling to Cambodia as I finally find my way back home. We will be discuss the Khmer Empire, Angkor, and Angkor War of what is one of the most beauty sites, covering a 400 sq. km area, and covered with sandstone and laterite. With breathtaking reliefs, and endless corridors, what’s…
#12 Pyramids of Meroë
Reading Time: 18 minutes
We are finishing out the year with the Pyramids of Meroë, Sudan! A hidden marvel of the world, this site has a rich history, full of culture, explosions, and thievery. We also talk about the Kingdoms of Kush, and give a bit of a geography lesson.
#11 Design by Solstice
Reading Time: 21 minutes
Happy Winter Holidays! In this episode, we are going to be talking Tulum and Chichén Itzá, Mexico, as we discuss about two designs that had the Solstice and other celestial events in mind while designing. We are also going to be briefly talking about the Maya Culture and the importance of the Cenotes, and how…
#10 It’s All One Big Conspiracy!
Reading Time: 12 minutes
On this episode, I focus on discussing the Tartarian Empire, and how it affects modern designs. So suspend your disbelief, and don’t research it on your own just yet! This is part of my three episode week! So please enjoy listening to BONUS episodes 1 & 2, Underwater design as well as this one!
BONUS: Underwater Design pt. 2
Reading Time: 19 minutes
In this second part, I discuss the McMurdo Station and Sound, as well the future design. Additionally, I finish up the episode briefly talking about Coastalock in San Diego Bay and the Underwater Museum in Cannes, France. This is part of my three episode week! So listen to part 1, and enjoy Episode 10 as…
BONUS: Underwater Design pt. 1
Reading Time: 20 minutes
In the first of this two part BONUS episode, I start talking about Underwater Design or at least introducing the topics and concepts that will be covered in pt. 2, which will come out on Saturday at 5AM, E.T. Join me and my literally kitten, as we talk about the various things that go into…
#09 Datacenters Design
Reading Time: 16 minutes
I am taking a break from finals to continue exploring the world of Datacenters! This time with a ton of quotes, a case study, and a suggestion for further research! This episode breaks down the components for Datacenter design and talks briefly about a center that was created by taking over a former mine!
#08 It’s all about IT
Reading Time: 5 minutes
Its all about IT! And not the book by S. King. I am interviewing Chuck Conrad, a professional in IT, Information Technology, to talk about some of the aspects of where IT meets design, and what IT needs in designs. This interview was conducted with the idea that the listener is new to the IT…
#07 A Treatise on Space pt. 2
Reading Time: 18 minutes
Bleak, cold, empty, warm, filled, and inviting-it’s time for Architecture, Coffee, & Ink! On the second part of the 2 part segment, we are talking continuing our discussion on space-tackling the more technical aspects, or at least discussing the fundamental definitions and how they all pay together to define space that we as architects can…
#06 A Treatise on Space pt. 1
Reading Time: 14 minutes
Welcome to my first multipart episode! A trip into Space, this episode, with its misuse of the word treatise, focuses on building the basis for the much longer episode next week, by starting with a thought experiment, asking how YOU experience and understand space as designers. This week asks you to engage in thinking and…
BONUS: Halloween Special!
Reading Time: 16 minutes
Welcome to my Halloween Special! Join me by the campfire, as things are going to be a little different today. Quick trigger warning, this is scary stories, so death and the paranormal will be discussed: we will be talking about the Murder Castle of H. H. Holmes, Carnton, and a family story of when designers…
#05 All Roads Lead to the Roamer Bus
Reading Time: 45 minutes
This week, I am excited to be joined by Caleb Brackney from the Roamer Bus! This week we are going to be discussing the bus, what goes into the design, and where he is going next! You can find his work at https://calebbrackney.com/, https://roameroutpost.com/.
#04 Studio Culture
Reading Time: 40 minutes
This week, I am excited to be joined by three of my classmates, from both the College of Architecture and College of Landscape Architecture, as we tackle a viewer requested topic of Studio Culture.
#03-Romanian Holiday
Reading Time: 13 minutes
Join me this week, as I look at Horezu Monastery in Romania! We are going to focus this week on the case study and the Prince who started this beautiful building.
BONUS: Extra! Extra! Read all about it!
Reading Time: 2 minutes
I wanted to introduce a second aspect of the project, which is the blog posts themselves. With podcasting being a relatively decentralized media, it is a lot harder to branch out. Additionally, not everyone enjoys listening to podcasts- (no matter how great the self-created music is).
#02 The Udder Truth about Agriculture
Reading Time: 43 minutes
On this episode, I am excited to be joined by one of my best friends, Racheal L., to discuss Agriculture and the link between Architecture, how the function changes the design and the set up of the farm, and listen to the advice Racheal gives-as someone in the field-for young designers who may be tackling…
#01 Promo of a Port(o Flavia)
Reading Time: 14 minutes
Welcome to my first episode! It’s the start of my living thesis, where I promo my podcast, explain what I mean by ‘living’ thesis, and ask that you join in and submit your landscape and architectural experiences. In this first episode, I cover briefly discuss the history and intrigue of Porto Flavia.
“The Earth says Hello!”
Reading Time: 4 minutes
Or how I appreciate Earth Day without the Oompa Loompas and fanfare. An Episode on Earth Day.
The Tomb of St. Nicholas
Reading Time: 10 minutes
A discussion on The Tomb of St. Nicholas, the history and relevance. Or the post where the original idea for the blog was formed.
Urban Wildness
Reading Time: 3 minutes
As part of a class assignment, I was discussing the urban wildness using photography to capture a series of moments to express and explore the following three topics: The City in Nature, Nature in the City, and the City as Nature.
Seeking Nature
Reading Time: 3 minutes
A discussion on where and why I seek Nature, as part of a past class assignment.
Architecture, Coffee, & Ink
Reading Time: < 1 minute
The musings of an Architecture Enthusiast, Coffee Snob, and Ink Splattered Designer.
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