Continuing Education Podcasts

Ted Flato and David Lake of Lake Flato Architects  

Reducing the environmental footprint of a project regardless of size

Sponsored by Vitro Architectural Glass | Presented by Ted Flato and David Lake

Principal architect Ted Flato and David Lake of Lake Flato Architects discuss the thrill of being selected as an AIA 2024 Gold Medal recipient. This episode explores the journey of crafting shelters that encourage a philosophy of design shaped by the regional weather and climate with projects being a portal to the outdoors.

Flake Lake

Photo courtesy of Andrew Pogue

The Texas firm Lake|Flato Architects devised this modern residence, built into a cliff.

Prinz

Aaron Prinz is the host of the Design:ED Podcast and holds a Masters of Architecture degree from the University of Texas at Austin. He was born and raised in the rural Northern California town of Red Bluff, just two hours south of the Oregon border. After one year of college, Prinz relocated to San Francisco to pursue a career in stand-up comedy. At age 26, he began studying architecture at Portland State University while interning at Studio Petretti Architecture led by Amanda Petretti. His professional contributions while at Studio Petretti were focused on a portion of the new Multnomah County Courthouse which is a prominent addition to the Portland skyline. He currently resides in Austin, Texas with his wife Roxanne where he continues to work as a designer.

Originally published in Architectural Record

Originally published in January 2024

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
  • Discuss the concept of critical regionalism and the intrinsic idea of reducing the environmental footprint of a project regardless of size.
  • Identify how incorporating multiple stakeholders and contractors contribute to a more inclusive and relevant design process.
  • Describe how collaboration with end users, contractors, owners, and the design team members help align aesthetic and performance expectations.
  • Explain how inclusion of natural daylighting and expansive views of the surrounding natural environment can create more positive, playful, and healthful spaces.