The Architecture Happy Hour

The Architecture Happy Hour


Latest Episodes

67: The Magic Behind Cruise Ship Architecture
May 31, 2017

Larry and Laura discuss recent soccer goals, listening to Michelle Obama speak about life outside the White House, and the architecture of cruise ships. - We love to hear from our listeners. Contact us here: www.hpdarch.com/contact-us

66: A Chat with Architects Felderman Keatinge
February 28, 2017

Laura and Larry speak with Stanley Felderman and Nancy Keatinge of Felderman Keatinge in California about office culture, human-centric design, and how working together as husband and wife continues to drive their creativity and passion for architecture.

65: Talking Money with Clients
February 13, 2017

Stories from real client meetings where construction estimates make homeowners cry.

64: The Joys of Dealing with the City Permit Office
January 27, 2017

Larry and Laura kick off their ninth season of The Architecture Happy Hour and 2017 discussing recent their recent experiences with the city permit office. And having to break bad news to their respective clients.

63: Year-End Madness: Clients, Cookies, and Christmas!
December 21, 2016

Laura and Larry share the year-end madness since the last podcast! Clients, cookies, and Christmas! - We love to hear from our listeners. Contact us here: www.hpdarch.com/contact-us Learn more about hpd architecture + interiors: www.hpdarch.com

62: Never Too Old to Become an Architect
October 19, 2016

Laura and Larry discuss a recent listener's e-mail about starting architecture school later in life and navigating both family and career. We love to hear from our listeners. Contact us here: www.hpdarch.com/contact-us

61: Listener Mail: How Custom Home Design Works
August 30, 2016

Laura and Larry respond to a listener's questions about how designing a custom home in the US works.

60: The Romance of Hand Drawing is Still Alive
July 25, 2016

Are we missing something important by no longer drawing by hand? Laura and Larry discuss Larry's recent experience with a client's reaction to a hand drawing of their home. In the era of computer renderings, are architects missing an opportunity by not pr

59: Is the Commercial Market at a Tipping Point?
July 13, 2016

Is the commercial construction market in Dallas reaching a tipping point? Laura and Larry discuss the escalating cost to build commercial property in Dallas and its surrounding areas, and if the market has reached a point where costs outweigh return. Also

58: A Look at Round Table Masterminds and Architects
June 27, 2016

As Summer heats up, Larry and Laura discuss contractor round table groups and how knowing about other architects' businesses could be beneficial for the profession.