Best BWBR Podcasts (2025)

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Side Notes: How Professional Services Bring Buildings to Life 14:21

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Bringing a building design from concepts and renderings to a completed facility is a complex and technical process. Playing a major part in making it happen is BWBR’s Dan Hottinger, Principal and Professional Services Director, who describes his role as “the bridge between design and putting the design in motion.” In this episode of Side Notes, he …

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One Material, Big Impact: How FSC Wood Supports Sustainable Design 24:36

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As climate change reshapes the way we live—prompting thoughtful changes both big and small to support sustainability—the design profession must evolve as a key player in reducing waste, deforestation, and other drivers of global warming. One critical lever designers can pull is material selection. In this episode, we’re focusing on FSC-certified wo…

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Side Notes: Rethinking Campus, One Challenge at a Time 10:11

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Side Notes: Healthcare's Holistic Shift 8:57

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In the latest episode of Side Notes, the bite-sized version of Side of Design, BWBR’s Healthcare Practice Leader Ryan Johansen joins us for a quick but impactful discussion on the state of healthcare market. In less than 15 minutes, they explore how the industry is shifting from a model centered on treating illness to one focused on promoting welln…

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Side Notes: The Human Element in High-Tech Facilities 11:31

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In the debut episode of Side Notes, a bite-sized version of Side of Design, host Matt Gerstner sits down with Nate Roisen, BWBR’s Science + Technology Practice Leader, to explore the evolving world of design and innovation in the market. In just under 15 minutes, they cover what excites Nate about the current landscape, the biggest challenges clien…

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Thinking Bigger: A System-Level Approach to Healthcare’s Future 40:13

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Healthcare executives juggle decisions worth millions of dollars across multiple campuses while trying to predict a future that keeps changing. Aging facilities need updates, new technologies demand space, and patient needs shift faster than anyone can track. For health systems managing everything from rural Critical Access Hospitals to major medic…

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Accessible, Universal, Inclusive: Decoding Equity in Design 34:54

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When BWBR's design team talks about creating spaces that "welcome and work for everyone," it isn’t PR speak or a feel-good talking point. They’re addressing one of architecture's most complex challenges. Truly equitable design requires intention and thoughtful consideration of elements that go far beyond code compliance. Design Leader Lisa Miller, …

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Reused, Reimagined, Reconnected: How Loucks Created a Greener, People-First Office 21:12

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When the lease on their office space expired, Minneapolis-based engineering firm Loucks sought out a team that could help create their ideal work environment in a new location. With help from BWBR, furniture dealership Henricksen, real estate firm Cushman & Wakefield, and some extraordinary luck, Loucks transformed an already promising space into a…

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Taking on PFAS in Design: BWBR Sheds Light on the Cost of “Forever Chemicals" 24:55

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The latest Side of Design podcast pulls back the curtain on PFAS, the infamous "forever chemicals" making headlines for their carcinogenic and environmentally damaging properties, and their widespread presence in many common finishes and materials—from stain-resistant couches to flame-retardant clothing to nonstick pans. Host Matt Gerstner welcomes…

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BWBR’s 2024 Scholarship Recipients Challenge Injustice in Design 27:35

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Designing a Career Path: Navigating Unexpected Professional Journeys 26:44

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The path to professional fulfillment isn't always a straight line, and the stories of some of our BWBR team members prove just that. In the latest episode of Side of Design, host Matt Gerstner and three BWBR colleagues share their fascinating journeys of career transformation, revealing how seemingly unrelated experiences can shape unique perspecti…

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Beyond Athletics: Driving Enrollment, Wellness, and Campus Identity in Higher Education 27:19

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Athletic facilities aren't just about sports anymore. As BWBR's Architectural Design Manager Kyle Lunke and Principal Craig Peterson discuss in our latest Side of Design episode, these spaces drive enrollment, enhance student wellness, and strengthen institutional identity. Venues that welcome fans on game day help foster an incredible sense of com…

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The Interplay of Design, Engineering and Contracting in Science & Tech 34:34

1y ago34:34

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By BWBR

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Revolutionizing Employee Engagement: Insights from BWBR on a People-First Culture 50:39

1y ago50:39

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Employee engagement goes beyond happiness and job satisfaction—those are byproducts of something deeper. As BWBR's Director of People and Culture Tricia Eiswald and Knowledge Manager Kari Shonblom discuss in the latest Side of Design episode, engagement means genuine involvement and enthusiasm at work and in the workplace. Their insights delve into…

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The Price is Right: Considerations in Design Fee Development 32:06

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By BWBR

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A Safe Space to Heal: Balancing Safety and Comfort in Behavioral Health Design 27:44

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By BWBR

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Anatomy of a Simulation Space: Designing for the Future of Healthcare Training 35:03

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By BWBR

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Space to Heal: Exploring the Cutting Edge of Neuroscience Facility Design 37:16

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By BWBR

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Connecting the Dots: How Healthcare Operations Inform Design 16:56

1+ y ago16:56

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A lot goes into creating healthcare environments that work for both the patients they serve and the staff who provide critical care – from having the right number of beds to planning strategic layouts that allow providers to do their best work efficiently to finding feasible solutions amid rising costs. That’s where designers come in, working close…

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Beyond the Basics: How Today's Student Housing is Evolving to Meet New Expectations 23:09

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Student housing is commonly associated with bare-bones accommodations designed to be tolerated rather than enjoyed. However, today’s residence halls are advancing in remarkable ways to better foster community, support student well-being, and reflect each institution’s unique culture. Students increasingly seek inclusive design, communities to enhan…

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The Building Blocks of Construction Administration 30:04

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By BWBR

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Celebrating the Future of Design With BWBR's 2023 Scholarship Winners 24:07

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The Art of Precision: Quality Assurance 33:14

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By BWBR

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Putting Lab Design Under the Microscope at BWBR 24:35

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Financing Critical Access Hospitals: Navigating the Complexities 30:40

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By BWBR

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A Different Side of Design: Meet the BWBR Graphic Design Team 42:31

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By BWBR

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Insights from Inside: The 2023 BWBR Intern Experience 51:41

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By BWBR

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Small but Mighty: Challenges, Triumphs, and Community at Cascade Medical Center 50:08

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Coming to Consensus: How BWBR Designers Approach Building a Common Vision 29:07

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By BWBR

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Take Care: The Present and Future of Crisis Mental Health Design 35:40

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By BWBR

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The Practical Magic of the Design Process 43:41

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By BWBR

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Caring for Rural Communities: The Unique Design Needs of Critical Access Hospitals 23:20

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If you live in an urban area, you may take for granted that you can call emergency services and have someone on the scene within minutes or hop in the car to reach a hospital before a bad situation gets worse. That’s not the case for the tens of millions of Americans who live more than an hour away from the nearest trauma care center. Fortunately, …

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Bringing Spaces to Life Through Interior Design 35:28

3y ago35:28

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By BWBR

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Healthcare Planners Take Design to the Next Level 43:01

3y ago43:01

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By BWBR

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Designing a More Equitable Future: Talking with BWBR’s Equitable Design Scholarship Winners 27:10

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By BWBR

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Designing Smarter Spaces for Science and Technology 27:58

3y ago27:58

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By BWBR

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The Many Sides of Design 34:17

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By BWBR

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The Gift of Inspiration: What Drives our Architects and Designers 29:24

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By BWBR

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Navigating Hybrid Work When Your Field is all about Place 27:14

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The Summer Intern Experience 44:24

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By BWBR

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The Power of Great Project Management 30:41

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By BWBR

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A Conversation: Architecture and Design Through the Experiences of Women 26:46

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By BWBR

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Beyond the Bottom Line: Business Impacts of ESG 55:27

4y ago55:27

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By BWBR

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Side of Design - Reflecting on Our First Year 21:41

4y ago21:41

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Twenty episodes. One year. That’s a lot of content. We’ve been incredibly privileged to have so many guests willing to be generous with their time and insights, and we packed everything we could into the first season of Side of Design. Hosted by: Jarett Anderson Co-host: Matt Gerstner Music provided by artlist.io Siberian Summer by Sunny Fruit DuDa…

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The Power of Infinite Thinking: 100 Years of BWBR 18:46

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Host: Coral Digatono Guest: Peter Smith, Stephanie McDaniel Transcript provided by Otter.ai Music provided by Artlist.io Funk It Up : Steve Poloni Circle : Luke Melville If you like what we are doing with our podcasts please subscribe and leave us a review! You can also connect with us on any of our social media sites! https://www.facebook.com/BWBR…

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Equity in Design: Creating Thoughtful and Inclusive Spaces 38:25

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By BWBR

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Emergency Mental Health Services: The EmPATH Model 21:41

4y ago21:41

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In this episode of Side of Design, we discuss the EmPATH (emergency psychiatric assessment, treatment, and healing) model of emergency health services with Ryan Johansen, AIA, and Dr. Lewis Zeidner, PhD. Together, the speakers define what it means to experience a mental health crisis, review the clinical and operational outcomes of EmPATH services,…