Robert Todd’s creative impulse as an architect began at age five when he drew a picture of a red house on his bedroom wall. Today, that drawing has become Red House Architecture, a firm specializing in sustainable and smart architecture with the Red House signature touch of modern elegance. Robert, a Mississippi native, has been practicing architecture in Asheville for over 20 years and has designed several establishments in Beer City. The expertise of Robert and the Red House Architecture team ranges from commercial to residential, with a focus on restaurants, bars, breweries, and retail.

Robert joins me today to discuss how architectural design can impact the success of a drinking establishment. He shares his background, the story behind Red House Architecture, and his love for Mescal. He explains how architectural design addresses issues such as sustainability and energy efficiency and how Asheville breweries are being intentional in reducing their impact on the municipal sewer system. He also highlights the importance of considering future growth in an establishment’s current design and describes the relationship between a venue’s spatial design and the success of product sales.

This week on Consuming the Craft:

●     The new Mescal-focused bar in town

●     Mescal and why it’s beyond a yellow liquid with a worm

●     Robert’s background as an architect and the story behind Red House Architecture

●     The importance of planning for future growth when designing breweries and distilleries

●     Sustainable and energy-efficient design and how they can help in future expansions

●     How breweries impact municipal waste

●     Booze Clues: a light and refreshing Agave ensemble

●     The living spirit of Mescal and why Robert is so fascinated about the beverage

●     Common design mistakes people make in commercial areas

Connect with Robert Todd:

●     Red House Architecture

●     Red House Architecture on Instagram

●     Email: info@ByRedHouse.com

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