The Architecture Happy Hour

The Architecture Happy Hour


Latest Episodes

57: When I Grow Up… Following Your Passion
May 31, 2016

Larry's on the countdown clock to finding a new job. And Laura shares her recent experience speaking at Career Day at her son's school. What do you want to be when you grow up?

56: Has Technology Ruined the Design Process?
May 09, 2016

After a brief detour about softball, Laura and Larry talk about getting ahead of ourselves thanks to technology and how technology has allowed us to move away from process - and not always to our benefit.

55: Larry’s Leaving, Love It or List It
April 24, 2016

Larry's bidding farewell to HPD, and "Love It or List It" finds themselves in some hot water. Laura and Larry share their thoughts about the recent lawsuit against the producers and hosts of "Love It or List It", then talk about Larry's imminent departure

54: Zaha Hadid 1950-2016
April 10, 2016

Iconic architect Zaha Hadid passes unexpectedly, leaving a gap in the architecture world. Laura and Larry discuss the potential impact on role models for future women architects as well as the impact on her own firm.

53: Finding a Contractor You Can Trust
March 28, 2016

Spring is here which means wacky weather for Texas. With an unexpected tornado last December and several hail storms since the start of 2016, the contractors are rolling in. But who do you trust? Laura and Larry discuss some signs to look out for should

52: Is Getting Your Architect License Worth It?
March 06, 2016

Is getting your architecture license really worth it? Larry's niece wants to know the good and the bad of having a license, as well as what you can and cannot do with or without one. Plus Laura and Larry talk a little about upcoming changes to the Intern

51: Getting the Business – The Art of Networking
February 21, 2016

Business networking can result in multiple referral sources. So who gets the business? Laura and Larry discuss how to divy up referrals to fellow professionals and what to look for in pairing clients and friends with networking associates.

50: Building Costs and Reality
February 08, 2016

The new year couldn't get far before Laura and Larry have their annual discussion about construction costs, the unreality of HGTV, and the new challenge posed by Consumer Reports.

49: How to Work with Challenging Architecture Clients
January 24, 2016

They're back!! Laura and Larry return to talk about how to work with challenging architecture clients in a busy work environment.

Video Killed The Podcast Star?
April 03, 2015

Larry and Laura talk about the benefits of adding video to your website as well as their own recent foray into the world of video. Stay tuned!