Distilling Design Podcast
Distilling Design Podcast is a podcast that discusses the meaning of design, the design process, and its intrinsic value. How each project, if designed well, will ultimately be more successful. Distilling Design Podcast aims to expand people's ideas about design, beyond aesthetics. To look at all spaces, structures and products as being designed. Not only appreciating them, but to encourage people to ask for a design process in whatever it is they are doing. The design process should be an integral part of everything that is created and built.
S2 E8 · Fri, January 06, 2023
Season 2, Episode 8 - Jocelyn Deeks and Malini Pandya discuss gentle density, and building new versus retrofitting
In part 2 of our conversation, Jocelyn Deeks and Malini Pandya discuss gentle density, and the pros and cons of building new versus retrofitting our historical buildings.
S2 E7 · Fri, January 06, 2023
Season 2, Episode 7 - Jocelyn Deeks and Malini Pandya, an Urban Planner and a Civil Engineer discuss the issues with the lack of affordable housing in Toronto
This is a 2 part conversation with Jocelyn Deeks and Malini Pandya. Jocelyn is an Urban Planner Specializing in the intersection of planning, development, and Community Engagement, and a Partner at Bousfields. And Malini is an Industrial and Civil Engineer Specializing in Urban Planning and Cities Management. In the first part, both Jocelyn and Malini go into detail about their careers, and then discuss their take on housing in the city of Toronto and the issues with the lack of affordable housing.
S2 E6 · Fri, December 23, 2022
Season 2, Episode 6 - Sean Brady - Changing Municipal requirements for the better, and having strong leadership to get it done.
Changing Municipal Zoning requirements for the better, and having strong Leadership to get it done.
S2 E5 · Fri, December 23, 2022
Season 2, Episode 5 - Sean Brady - from urban construction to rural farming, building a Longhouse, and discovering a 16th Century First Nations village.
From urban construction to rural farming, building a Longhouse, and discovering a 16th Century First Nations village. Discussing the value of good design regardless of the size of the building, and how good design can stand the test of time.
S2 E4 · Fri, November 25, 2022
Season 2, Episode 4 - Aleisha Richards on construction in rural areas and building communities
Aleisha goes into more detail about what it's like to build in rural areas, the process of permits, and zoning in these areas. And how that translates into the value of building communities. It does not matter whether you are in a rural or urban area, people are people no matter where they live.
S2 E3 · Fri, November 25, 2022
Season 2, Episode 3 - Aleisha Richards on Farming, Designing, Construction, and Gender in Construction
Aleisha Richards is one of the most interesting people I have met. She is a farmer, a designer, a contractor, a supporter of the community. And she has an important voice about the world around us, and our role in it.
S2 E2 · Thu, November 17, 2022
Season 2, Episode 2 - Brenda Webster's Micro Solutions & Working with Nature
The second half of my conversation with Brenda Webster, renowned Urban Designer. We get into the details of the Waterfront project and her take on Micro Solutions, and Working with Nature.
S2 E1 · Tue, November 15, 2022
Season 2, Episode 1 - Living & breathing architecture, and Brenda Webster's transition to Urban Design
Season 2, Episode 1 - My conversation with renowned Urban Designer Brenda Webster of Stantec. Brenda shares with us her journey as an architect, her take on architecture, design, and her transition to an Urban Designer.
S1 E9 · Wed, February 16, 2022
Episode 9 - Working in other countries and the permitting process - in conversation with Interior Designer Cynthia Ferguson
Episode 9 - Our conversation continues with Cynthia Ferguson about what it's like to work in other countries, and the ins and outs of the permitting process at home and abroad.
S1 E8 · Wed, February 02, 2022
Episode 8 - Laneway Houses, in conversation with BIM Specialist Jon Gregg
Episode 8 - In this episode Jon Gregg gives his take on Laneway houses / Garden suites and how the municipality of Toronto is approaching this new take on housing. There are many cities around North America who are looking into the feasibility of these options because of a housing crisis that needs to be addressed. This option isn't going to solve the crisis, but it will be part of the solution. We hope to continue this conversation with Jon, and bring this topic as a series of podcasts with different takes on the challenges and benefits, with real life experiences, in building Laneway houses & Garden suites.
S1 E7 · Sun, January 16, 2022
Episode 7 - The Outdoor Room - Part 2a in conversation with Interior Designer Cynthia Ferguson
Episode 7 - Part 2: The Outdoor Room is our second conversation with Interior Designer Cynthia Ferguson. Yes, the audio is not as fantastic as we would have liked. We were all in very different locations when we got together, but the discussion really is. Hope you find it interesting getting the ins and outs of the design world, and how design can create cultural shifts for better living environments, in public and private spaces, inside and out.
S1 E6 · Sun, January 02, 2022
Episode 6 - In conversation with BIM Specialist Jon Gregg - What is BIM?
Part 1 - Where is the line between technology and creativity? In our conversation with Jon, a BIM Specialist, he also goes into how he sees architecture and urban planning, and how they merge with each other. As well as his design thinking methodology. To begin with BIM stands for Building Information Modelling. It is a virtual design and construction tool that comes under a variety of acronyms, but basically, it's an umbrella term for digital construction. Jon sheds light on this technological tool and his design process.
S1 E5 · Thu, December 16, 2021
Episode 5 - In conversation with Principal Architect Kieran Randall of Architectural Instinct
The grass is always greener - In conversation with Principal Architect Kieran Randall. Kieran is the Principal, Lead Architect at his Toronto based architectural firm Architectural Instinct. Kieran began his career in Argentina, and discusses his design process. As well as the differences he has experienced between working in Argentina and working in Toronto.
S1 E4 · Wed, December 01, 2021
In conversation with Cynthia Ferguson of Cynthia Ferguson Designs
An in-depth conversation with Cynthia Ferguson about what its really like to work in the interior design industry, all the fun and some of the challenges of the design world.
S1 E3 · Mon, November 15, 2021
Episode 3 - A conversation with renowned designer Vanessa Eckstein - Founder & Creative Director of Blok Design & Fors Studio
Vanessa Eckstein - Founder & Creative Director of Blok Design & Fors Studio. Vanessa discusses her design process, her approach to life, and how she sees the world around her.
S1 E2 · Mon, November 01, 2021
Episode 2 - Continuing our conversation, with Jennifer Harris & Matthew Feitelberg
How did we get here and where do we go now?
S1 E1 · Fri, October 08, 2021
Episode 1 - Intro with Jennifer Harris & Matthew Feitelberg
What is the definition of design and what is the design process?
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