EduMind - Podcast

  In this episode of the EduMind Podcast, Chris is joined by Nathan Gulash from Denver, CO. Nathan shares his past experience with technologically advanced projects and discusses how he became a part of them. You will also gain a deeper understanding of valuable architectural concepts like net zero, radiant cooling/heating, and night purging. For aspiring architects who are still in school, Nathan provides academic advice to help you broaden your job prospects, and he reveals a study plan to pass your ARE ® exams in 6 months!

What even is style? And how did it originate? This episode of the EduMind Podcast, featuring Chris and Jeanie Fan, focuses on these pressing questions. Jeanie explains how style is commonly associated with the construction's location and the region as well as the builder's access to resources and materials. Learn how different styles have gotten popular over time and spread outside of the locations in which they originated with the assistance of better building technology. You'll discover trends toward sustainable architecture and the cost of sustainability-and how it's essential to achieve a balance between based budget and timeframe when pursuing LEED certification. Tune in to learn more about function and style in architecture!  

On this episode of the EduMind Podcast, Chris is joined by Madi Florian, a freelance project manager with a PMP and PMI-ACP from Denver, Colorado. Madi shares how her certification has enhanced her career and allowed her to pursue a traveling freelancer lifestyle. You'll also gain other management insights, like how Agile methodology compares to traditional methodology and how PMP exam scenarios differ from many managers' field experience. And for those interested in traveling as a PMP, Madi gives a glimpse into her life traveling while freelancing in her converted van!  

Learn more about earning AXP credits in this episode of the EduMind Podcast with Chris Miller and repeat guest Jeanie Fan. Jeanie describes how architects in training are required to earn over 3000 hours of field training before they become eligible to take the ARE exams. She also details how the AXP format has been simplified over time with a new app developed to track hours. Many challenges arise during this process depending on whether you are working for a smaller or larger company. Listen to this episode to discover the critical information you need about the AXP program for architects.