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In this episode of SPACES, Joe Menchefski shares his journey from chemical engineering to sustainable design and highlights the importance of daylighting in architecture. He discusses the challenges of glare and thermal discomfort in buildings, and explains innovative solutions like diffused glazing that enhances natural light while minimizing discomfort. Joe identifies the health implications of natural versus artificial light, the importance of design considerations, and the future trends in daylighting and sustainability. He also touches on the Better Buildings for Humans podcast, where he explores the trade-offs in building design and the importance of connecting with the natural world.Better Buildings for Humans podcastAdvanced Glazings Ltd.If you enjoy our content, you can check out similar content from our fellow creators at Gābl Media.Spaces Podcast Spaces Podcast websiteLYNES // Gābl MediaAll rights reserved

In this episode, Dimitrius breaks down why California housing costs are so high, exploring systemic drivers beyond just impact fees, contractor fees, and material prices.He reflects of the 2026 California Governor candidates housing platforms, dives into policy and structural factors influencing housing costs, and shares insights from his new guidebook, Before You Build, offering valuable guidance for homeowners and builders alike.Before You Build Guidebook DownloadBuilt to Divide Podcast SeriesIf you enjoy our content, you can check out similar content from our fellow creators at Gābl Media.Spaces Podcast Spaces Podcast websiteLYNES // Gābl MediaAll rights reserved

This episode of SPACES features David Sellers, Principal Architect and co-founder of Hawaii Off-Grid, a pioneering firm committed to designing only net-zero new buildings.David shares his journey from Texas to Hawaii, detailing the experiences that shaped his commitment to sustainable architecture.He discusses the evolution of off-grid architecture, the importance of net-zero buildings, and the innovative materials and technologies that are transforming the industry. Sellers emphasizes the need for adaptability in design to address climate change and the significance of financial incentives in promoting sustainable practices.He also highlights the role of community collaboration in achieving these goals and expresses his excitement for the future of architecture.Hawaii Off GridSurf Block MauiIf you enjoy our content, you can check out similar content from our fellow creators at Gābl Media.Spaces Podcast Spaces Podcast websiteLYNES // Gābl MediaAll rights reserved

In this episode of SPACES, Dimitrius shares practical insights on avoiding common pitfalls in construction projects, emphasizing the importance of clear scope, accurate budgeting, strategic team assembly, and proactive planning to prevent costly reactive problem solving during construction.If you enjoy our content, you can check out similar content from our fellow creators at Gābl Media.Spaces Podcast Spaces Podcast websiteLYNES // Gābl MediaAll rights reserved

In this episode of SPACES, I learn how Vallist is revolutionizing office design by creating high-quality shared spaces that cater to modern work needs. Discover insights from expert Alex Passler.In today’s rapidly evolving work environment, the design of office spaces is more crucial than ever. With the rise of hybrid work strategies, companies are reevaluating how their office spaces function.Alex Passler, founder of Vallist, offers a fresh perspective on this transformation, drawing from his extensive experience in the co-working sector. We explore key insights about the future of office design and how Vallist aims to reshape the shared workspace landscape.Alex Passler has been a significant player in the real estate and co-working industries for over three decades. His journey began at IWG, where he contributed to the evolution of smaller office spaces into community-oriented environments. His experience includes a pivotal role at WeWork, where he helped expand the brand in Asia. Today, with Vallist, Alex is focused on creating a management platform that prioritizes quality and community in shared spaces.As discussed in the show:Vallist[EXPRESS] 'Noise & Mental Wellness'If you enjoy our content, you can check out similar content from our fellow creators at Gābl Media.Spaces Podcast Spaces Podcast websiteLYNES // Gābl MediaAll rights reserved

In this powerful season finale of Built to Divide, Dimitrius Lynch dismantles the myths that have kept America’s housing crisis misunderstood for decades. Drawing from personal experience, economic history, and policy analysis, the episode reveals how housing transformed from shelter into one of the most powerful vehicles for wealth extraction in modern society.From restrictive zoning and financial deregulation to labor shifts, political incentives, and the collapse of social infrastructure, Lynch exposes the deeper machinery driving unaffordability — and why tidy explanations often distract from systemic truths.But this is not an episode about despair.It is about agency.Listeners are guided toward a practical path forward: legalizing more housing where opportunity exists, redesigning communities for connection rather than isolation, stabilizing vulnerable households, and reshaping financial incentives so that housing builds security instead of fragility.At its core, the episode asks a defining question for the next generation:Will we continue treating housing as a competitive asset — or reclaim it as the foundation of human stability?Because the future of our cities isn’t predetermined.It is designed.And as Lynch reminds us — we’re not done building.Episode Extras - Photos, videos, sources and links to additional content found during research.Episode Credits:Production in collaboration with Gābl MediaWritten & Executive Produced by Dimitrius LynchAudio Engineering and Sound Design by Jeff Alvarez

What if the future of America doesn’t resemble a democracy — but a modern form of feudalism?In this gripping episode of Built to Divide, Dimitrius Lynch traces a chilling throughline from 19th-century “other-ism” to the emerging architecture of concentrated power shaping today’s housing markets, financial systems, and governance models.Beginning with the displacement of Chinese and Japanese laborers and the weaponization of fear for economic gain, the episode reveals how crisis has repeatedly been used to reorganize ownership — transferring land, wealth, and opportunity upward.Then the lens shifts to the present.Faith merges with policy. Technology challenges democracy. Capital consolidates control.From Project 2025 and the modern Religious Right… to technocratic visions backed by Silicon Valley billionaires… to privately governed cities, crypto-finance ecosystems, and institutional ownership of housing — a new hierarchy begins to take shape.This isn’t about conspiracy. It’s about alignment.As financial power grows increasingly intertwined with political influence, the episode asks a sobering question:Are we witnessing the quiet construction of Feudalism 2.0 — a system where stability is privatized and dependence becomes structural?If housing is the operating system of economic security, what happens when ownership concentrates and access becomes subscription-based?Listen now to understand the forces redrawing the boundaries of belonging — and why the future of housing may depend on whether we recognize the machine before it fully locks into place.Episode Extras - Photos, videos, sources and links to additional content found during research.Episode Credits:Production in collaboration with Gābl MediaWritten & Executive Produced by Dimitrius LynchAudio Engineering and Sound Design by Jeff Alvarez

In this episode of Built to Divide, Dimitrius Lynch traces how crisis becomes opportunity — not for everyone, but for those positioned to acquire when others are forced to let go.From psychological influence campaigns and the weaponization of belief to pandemic-era wealth acceleration, this episode reveals how instability reshapes ownership itself. Lynch connects redlining to modern rent burdens, shows how algorithmic pricing may be rewriting competition, and examines how disasters — from COVID-19 to California wildfires — can trigger generational wealth transfers.You’ll hear how institutional investors, lobbying power, and financialization collide with housing supply constraints, why innovation alone cannot solve affordability, and how narratives shape public policy long before laws are written.This is not simply a story about housing. It is a story about power. About who gets to own the future — and who keeps paying for it.If you want to understand why the wealth gap widens after every crisis, why housing increasingly behaves like a financial instrument, and how division itself becomes strategy, this is an episode you cannot afford to miss.Additional Content:'Changing the Conversation with NIMBYs' with Chris AdamsThe Revolutionary Power of Biobased Materials with Jacob WaddellNet Zero Community: Veridian at County FarmPod Hotels: Stay OpenHyperframeEpisode Extras - Photos, videos, sources and links to additional content found during research.Episode Credits:Production in collaboration with Gābl MediaWritten & Executive Produced by Dimitrius LynchAudio Engineering and Sound Design by Jeff Alvarez

In this episode of Built to Divide we dissect the collision of NIMBY politics, Proposition 13 in California, environmental law, rising construction costs, and cultural status signaling that defined housing in the 2010s. Dimitrius Lynch takes listeners inside the community meeting rooms where projects die quietly, tracing how California’s tax revolt rewired local incentives, how CEQA evolved from environmental shield to procedural weapon, and why housing scarcity became fiscally rational—even when socially destructive.This episode connects Thorstein Veblen’s leisure class theory to modern zoning fights, explains why new construction skews luxury, and reveals how amenities became financial risk mitigation tools, not indulgences. From Hudson Yards and empty towers as safety-deposit boxes to YIMBY vs. NIMBY power shifts, this episode shows why the middle disappeared from the housing market—and why scarcity today is a policy choice, not a mystery.Episode Extras - Photos, videos, sources and links to additional content found during research.Episode Credits:Production in collaboration with Gābl MediaWritten & Executive Produced by Dimitrius LynchAudio Engineering and Sound Design by Jeff Alvarez

In this episode of Built to Divide, we pick up where the post-2008 housing machine left off—and show how the subscription economy (SaaS, streaming, “pay forever”) migrated into the built environment. Dimitrius Lynch traces the privatization movement from Milton Friedman’s voucher logic and post–Brown v. Board backlash to modern power brokers like ALEC, corporate bill-writing, and the quiet reframing of citizens into customers.Then we explore build-to-rent communities engineered for “predictable cash flow,” housing-as-a-dashboard, and the rise of rentier capitalism—profits from controlling gates, not creating value. The episode connects BlackRock’s infrastructure thesis and Aladdin risk platform, the 2008 recovery pipeline, and the long continuity from Bretton Woods → financialization → asset management dominance. Finally, we widen the lens to the next frontier: farmland financialization, where ownership detaches from stewardship and the right to live—and farm—becomes something you lease back.Episode Extras - Photos, videos, sources and links to additional content found during research.Episode Credits:Production in collaboration with Gābl MediaWritten & Executive Produced by Dimitrius LynchAudio Engineering and Sound Design by Jeff Alvarez

October 13, 2008: behind closed doors in Washington, the U.S. government forces Wall Street’s biggest banks to take rescue money—no opt-outs, no stigma, no time for debate. What follows isn’t just a bailout. It’s a quiet rewrite of capitalism: stabilize the banks first, let homeowners and workers fight for air.Dimitrius Lynch traces how the TARP bailout, near-zero interest rates, and weak homeowner relief accelerated a new housing order—one where asset prices recover faster than wages, and where homes shift from shelter to portfolio. As the National Association of Realtors pushes demand-side subsidies like the $8,000 first-time homebuyer tax credit, foreclosure prevention tools like principal reduction are resisted—protecting values over people.Then comes the next extraction layer: Airbnb’s normalization of housing as income strategy, followed by private equity and corporate landlords turning foreclosed homes into rentals at scale. Blackstone and Invitation Homes pioneer the machine—buy in bulk, rent to the displaced, then bundle single-family rentals into securities. Meanwhile, policy capture tightens: carried interest survives, lobbying culture “owns” offices, and Citizens United floods politics with corporate money—reshaping who writes the rules of housing, finance, and democracy itself.This episode is a documentary-style timeline of how the middle class gets eaten—not by accident, but by incentives, institutions, and a politics increasingly engineered for capital. The crash wasn’t the end. It was a blueprint for a new future and purpose for housing.Episode Extras - Photos, videos, sources and links to additional content found during research.Episode Credits:Production in collaboration with Gābl MediaWritten & Executive Produced by Dimitrius LynchAudio Engineering and Sound Design by Jeff Alvarez

What do a 1970 psychology experiment and the 2008 housing crash have in common? In Episode 6 of Built to Divide, Dimitrius Lynch traces how social identity theory—the instinct to form “us vs. them” groups—became a political weapon that helped sell a bipartisan push for mass homeownership, weaken skepticism, and pave the way for subprime mortgages, mortgage-backed securities (MBS), CDOs, and a crisis engineered by incentives.We move from NAFTA-era globalization and Peter Drucker’s “core competencies” mindset, to the dot-com bust, Fed rate cuts, and the explosion of “stated income” lending. The episode spotlights Washington Mutual (WaMu)—from community-friendly bank to shareholder-driven mortgage machine—then follows the collapse, the scapegoating of low-income borrowers, and the rise of institutional investors turning foreclosures into portfolios. A story about housing, finance, and the narratives that keep us divided—even when the math says we share the same stakes.Episode Extras - Photos, videos, sources and links to additional content found during research.Episode Credits:Production in collaboration with Gābl MediaWritten & Executive Produced by Dimitrius LynchAudio Engineering and Sound Design by Jeff Alvarez

In August 1971, Richard Nixon went on television and detonated the global financial system. By severing the U.S. dollar from gold, the Nixon Shock ended Bretton Woods, ushered in fiat money, and unleashed a new era of credit, speculation, and inequality. What followed wasn’t just inflation and currency volatility—it was a fundamental rewiring of housing, wealth, and power.In this episode of Built to Divide, Dimitrius Lynch traces how the end of the gold standard collided with housing policy, stagflation, and a rising market-first ideology. As public housing construction collapsed, Section 8 vouchers expanded, the mortgage interest deduction quietly became America’s largest housing subsidy, and real estate lobbying reshaped Washington. Jimmy Carter framed housing as a moral obligation—but crisis, inflation, and backlash undercut reform. Then came Milton Friedman, Margaret Thatcher, Ronald Reagan, and the think-tank machine, turning deregulation, tax cuts, and privatization into governing doctrine.The result? Housing shifted from shelter to leverage. Neighborhoods hardened. Inequality accelerated. McMansions replaced porches. Master-planned enclaves rose as public responsibility retreated. And the rails were laid for subprime lending, securitization, and collapse.This is the episode where money floats, housing fractures, and the modern economy takes its irreversible turn.Episode Extras - Photos, videos, sources and links to additional content found during research. Episode Credits:Production in collaboration with Gābl MediaWritten & Executive Produced by Dimitrius LynchAudio Engineering and Sound Design by Jeff Alvarez

In the summer heat of Birmingham, children faced police dogs and fire hoses. On a bus in Montgomery, a 15-year-old refused to stand. From Claudette Colvin to Rosa Parks, from Greensboro counters to the March on Washington—the Civil Rights Movement shook America awake. Yet, even as laws changed, maps and mortgages quietly redrew the lines of belonging.In this episode of Built to Divide, Dimitrius Lynch tracks what happened after the marches. The Civil Rights Act outlawed discrimination, but zoning boards found new tools to enforce it. Highways tore through Black neighborhoods in San Francisco and Detroit. Urban renewal became “Negro removal.” Birmingham forced the country to look. Kennedy named it a moral crisis. Johnson created HUD, appointing Robert C. Weaver, the first Black cabinet secretary. Then came the pivot—Section 235, 236, vouchers, block grants, Pruitt-Igoe, Moses vs. Jacobs, Nixon’s New Federalism, and a shift from building homes to subsidizing rent.This is the story of how a movement won rights—but lost ground in planning rooms, mortgage offices, and zoning maps. How public housing gave way to vouchers. How the market replaced the public builder. And how America traded homes as social infrastructure for housing as financial asset.If you want to understand why affordability collapsed, why public housing withered, why vouchers fall short, and how modern inequality took shape—Episode 4 shows the pivot point.Episode Extras - Photos, videos, sources and links to additional content found during research.Episode Credits:Production in collaboration with Gābl MediaWritten & Executive Produced by Dimitrius LynchAudio Engineering and Sound Design by Jeff Alvarez

What happens when the machinery of war is turned loose on the home front? In this episode of Built to Divide, host Dimitrius Lynch traces how the end of World War II, the GI Bill, and federal housing policy combined to build the largest middle-class expansion in U.S. history—while quietly deepening racial and economic division.Beginning with the surrender in Tokyo Bay and the massive demobilization of Operation Magic Carpet, Lynch follows millions of returning veterans back to a country racing to answer a simple question: Where will they all live? The answer reshaped the nation. FHA and VA loans, the rise of Fannie Mae, and the secondary mortgage market drove homeownership from 43% to nearly 62% by 1960, cementing the single-family house as the centerpiece of the American Dream.But this “great reset” came with a price. Lynch unpacks how zoning laws, redlining, racial covenants, and underwriting standards drew hard lines around who could belong in postwar suburbia. He contrasts the inclusive vision of Case Study Houses and Eichler Homes with the mass-produced segregation of Levittown, where black families were explicitly barred and violence met the first to cross the color line.From John Dean’s warning about homeownership “booby traps” to the weaponization of media by business elites like Henry Regnery, this episode reveals how corporate interests used patriotism, racial fear, and Cold War anxiety to roll back New Deal gains and reframe government as the enemy. Along the way, Lynch explores how Fannie Mae’s privatization, the birth of American Express credit cards, and the cultural glorification of the nuclear family turned housing into a speculative asset, a consumption engine, and a source of isolation.We end in Roseto, Pennsylvania, where a community’s disappearing social bonds literally changed its heart attack rates—proof that how we house ourselves shapes how we live, connect, and survive.If you want to understand how postwar housing policy, suburbanization, zoning, media, and finance fused into a system that still determines who gets stability and who gets left behind, this episode shows how the board was reset—and who it was reset for.Episode Extras - Photos, videos, sources and links to additional content found during research. Episode Credits:Production in collaboration with Gābl MediaWritten & Executive Produced by Dimitrius LynchAudio Engineering and Sound Design by Jeff Alvarez

At the dawn of the 20th century, American finance looked modern—telegraphs, syndicates, Wall Street empires—but it had no brakes. In this episode of Built to Divide, host Dimitrius Lynch follows the chain reaction from the Panic of 1907 to the creation of the Federal Reserve, revealing how crises, central banking, and policy choices concentrated power at the top and quietly reshaped who gets to own a home in America.We move from J.P. Morgan locking bankers in his library to stabilize markets, to the secret Jekyll Island meeting that birthed the blueprint for the Fed, to a global financial order built on austerity, gold, and central banks. Lynch unpacks how this shift—from robber barons to central bankers—centralized control over money and credit, setting the stage for a financial system that could either stabilize the economy or supercharge inequality.In parallel, the episode traces a second, brutal story: the clash between slave labor and wage labor, the Civil War, broken promises like Special Field Orders No. 15, Reconstruction, the 13th and 14th Amendments, and the massive land giveaways of the Homestead and Railway Acts that seeded a two-track wealth system. That system was later hardened by Black Codes, Jim Crow, and the rise of the National Association of Realtors, whose restrictive covenants and ethics codes turned racism and class exclusion into standard practice.As Lynch connects the Roaring Twenties, the Great Depression, Hoover’s homeownership gospel, and New Deal housing programs—HOLC, FHA, Fannie Mae—listeners see how federal support for mortgages expanded opportunity for some while redlining, racial covenants, and “good neighborhood” ideology locked others out. Housing was transformed into a mass wealth engine built on division.This episode is a deep dive into how central banking, war finance, slavery, segregation, real estate professionalization, and federal housing policy fused into a system where housing isn’t just shelter or asset—it’s a sorting mechanism. If you want to understand why today’s housing market feels rigged, this chapter shows how the rig was built.Episode Extras - Photos, videos, sources and links to additional content found during research. Episode Credits:Production in collaboration with Gābl MediaWritten & Executive Produced by Dimitrius LynchAudio Engineering and Sound Design by Jeff Alvarez

Why does housing in America feel so unattainable—and why does it seem designed that way? In this sweeping opening chapter of Built to Divide, host Dimitrius Lynch traces the origins of today’s housing affordability crisis back more than 100,000 years, revealing how our primal instincts around territory, ownership, and status have been shaped—and exploited—over millennia.From the campfire rituals of early humans to feudal Europe’s enclosures, from the rise of divine kingship to the first mortgage systems, and from the U.S. labor movement to the FHA’s propaganda-style push for suburban homeownership, this episode exposes how housing evolved from a shared human necessity to a powerful engine of inequality.Lynch weaves anthropology, architecture, public health data, urban history, and political economy into a gripping narrative that shows how today’s housing insecurity, record-high rents, soaring home prices, and widening inequality were not an accident. They were engineered—over centuries—through policies, incentives, and cultural stories built to divide us.Listeners will learn how the built environment reflects our deepest psychological wiring, how financialization transformed shelter into a commodity, how zoning and mortgages reshaped American life, and why housing policy is inseparable from health, safety, democracy, and collective well-being.This cinematic episode sets the foundation for the entire series, revealing a simple but radical truth: the world we live in was designed—and can be redesigned.Episode Extras - Photos, videos, sources and links to additional content found during research. Episode Credits:Production in collaboration with Gābl MediaWritten & Executive Produced by Dimitrius LynchAudio Engineering and Sound Design by Jeff Alvarez

Built to Divide is a cinematic audio documentary that unearths how America’s homes became the front lines of inequality. From land giveaways to red lines, gated communities to algorithmic rent hikes—each episode reveals the forces that shaped not only where we live, but who gets to belong.Guided by host Dimitrius Lynch Jr., an award-winning architect with a storyteller’s eye for systems and design, this series traces how policy, psychology, and profit converged to build division into the very architecture of everyday life. Through vivid historical narratives, archival sound, and modern parallels, Built to Divide exposes how the dream of homeownership became both symbol and weapon—binding generations to debt, geography, and identity.Across twelve episodes, listeners journey from the dawn of land speculation to today’s algorithmic landlords, uncovering how the built environment reflects our deepest social divides—and what it will take to design something better.

In this SPACES Recheck, we're revisiting a standout episode from the archive that you may have missed...The incarcerated population has ballooned over the last 50 years and public attitudes have slowly shifted towards active pursuit of criminal justice reform. However, we can't forget about prison design itself. In this episode we highlight key points of criminal justice reform and discuss the evolution of prison design and potential improvements for the future.If you enjoy our content, you can check out similar content from our fellow creators at Gābl Media. Spaces Podcast Spaces Podcast website LYNES // Gābl Media All rights reserved

In this SPACES Recheck, we're revisiting a standout episode from the archive that you may have missed...We tackle the controversial, complex, and rapidly evolving industry of cannabis...and its history will definitely spark a conversation, maybe even shock you. We also discuss issues and considerations for the various facility types: dispensary, grow, and extraction. Anthony Winston III, of Winston Engineering, helps us out by sharing his expertise in mechanical and electrical engineering. Lastly, Jason and Michelle are quizzed on their cannabis knowledge in a game sponsored by lift-gift.com. How many can you get right?If you enjoy our content, you can check out similar content from our fellow creators at Gābl Media. Spaces Podcast Spaces Podcast website LYNES // Gābl Media All rights reserved

In this SPACES Recheck, we're revisiting a standout episode from the archive that you may have missed...The controversial art form of Graffiti has grown from its outlaw past to be an accepted element in beautifying some urban communities. Danni Simpson, commercial and street artist, of Danni Simpson Art joins the show to discuss her style and inspiration, participation in the movement and experience of a renewed relationship between graffiti/street art, municipalities and the building industry.If you enjoy our content, you can check out similar content from our fellow creators at Gābl Media. Spaces Podcast Spaces Podcast website LYNES // Gābl Media All rights reserved

In this SPACES Recheck, we're revisiting a standout episode from the archive that you may have missed...Urban population growth and the dependence on transportation has reached a point where 30 to 60% of urban areas are taken by roads and parking lots. Subsequently, mobility issues have exponentially increased. Brandon Reyes P.E., Project Manager at Michael Baker International joins the show to discuss changes in transportation on the horizon and how they may affect the future of spaces we occupy every day.If you enjoy our content, you can check out similar content from our fellow creators at Gābl Media. Spaces Podcast Spaces Podcast website LYNES // Gābl Media All rights reserved

In this SPACES Recheck, we're revisiting a standout episode from the archive that you may have missed...With busier lifestyles, an array of entertainment options, cable television, streaming services, and social distancing, movie theaters are facing an unprecedented number of challenges that will likely spur evolution in design. Robert McCall, AIA, NCARB, Principal at JKRP Architects joins us in this wide-ranging conversation, discussing various aspects of movie theaters including design, construction, operations, and much more! If you enjoy our content, you can check out similar content from our fellow creators at Gābl Media. Spaces Podcast Spaces Podcast website LYNES // Gābl Media All rights reserved

In this SPACES Recheck, we're revisiting a standout episode from the archive that you may have missed...What will future stadiums look like? Licensed engineer...architect...AND LEED BD+C certified professional, Erleen Hatfield, PE, AIA, Managing Partner of the Hatfield Group, joins us to discuss structural engineering, stadiums, and her work on the Atlanta Falcons Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Francisco Gonzalez Pulido, from FGP Atelier, shares his experience designing the Diablos Stadium in Mexico City. If you enjoy our content, you can check out similar content from our fellow creators at Gābl Media. Spaces Podcast Spaces Podcast website LYNES // Gābl Media All rights reserved

Going Green is a Finalist in the Signal Awards—the largest award solely dedicated to podcasting! Now I need YOUR help: The Listener’s Choice Awards are open for voting worldwide through October 9th. Vote here today! Going Green uncovers the untold stories about our environment that everyone needs to hear. Whether you're curious about how energy impacts your daily life, questioning mainstream narratives, or seeking authentic, unfiltered insights into the forces shaping our world, this series delivers the information that matters most. Dive deep into the complex intersections of energy, environment, and policy to discover groundbreaking innovations and pivotal decisions that shape our future. With a wide-ranging, compelling perspective, Going Green reveals the powerful influences driving change—and the roles we all play in building a sustainable tomorrow.Spaces Podcast Spaces Podcast website LYNES // Gābl Media All rights reserved

In this SPACES Recheck, we're revisiting a standout episode from the archive that you may have missed...Jason and Dimitrius discuss pressures in the industry and some ways to deal with that feeling of being overwhelmed.If you enjoy our content, you can check out similar content from our fellow creators at Gābl Media. Spaces Podcast Spaces Podcast website LYNES // Gābl Media All rights reserved

In this SPACES Recheck, we're revisiting a standout episode from the archive that you may have missed...Jason and Dimitrius chat about the mental and emotional roller coaster that is 2020, and share some personal and internet tips on how to push through.If you enjoy our content, you can check out similar content from our fellow creators at Gābl Media. Spaces Podcast Spaces Podcast website LYNES // Gābl Media All rights reserved

In this SPACES Recheck, we're revisiting a standout episode from the archive that you may have missed...Education and school safety are some of the most polarizing topics in our society today. In this episode, Todd Ferking, an architect and principal of DLR Group, joins the show to discuss school design, philosophy to promote a good educational environment, and achieving a balance in design that will encourage a safe space for students.If you enjoy our content, you can check out similar content from our fellow creators at Gābl Media. Spaces Podcast Spaces Podcast website LYNES // Gābl Media All rights reserved

In this SPACES Recheck, we're revisiting a standout episode from the archive that you may have missed...Matthew Grocoff, Esq., LEED-GA, LFA, founder of THRIVE Collaborative, joins us for an inspiring conversation about Veridian at County Farm, a beautiful 13.59 acre community in Ann Arbor, Michigan that is targeted to be one of the nation’s first mixed-income net zero energy communities.If you enjoy our content, you can check out similar content from our fellow creators at Gābl Media. Spaces Podcast Spaces Podcast website LYNES // Gābl Media All rights reserved

In this SPACES Recheck, we're revisiting a standout episode from the archive that you may have missed...Kelly Lieu, Senior Consultant and Account Manager for the Southern California region at Ei Companies, joins the show for an enlightening conversation about what it means, code milestones, rating systems, the war between electricity and gas, key concepts to consider, and how to best execute your next project! Amir Rezaei, from Cannon Design, helps us out, providing his insight into high performance building analytics.If you enjoy our content, you can check out similar content from our fellow creators at Gābl Media. Spaces Podcast Spaces Podcast website LYNES // Gābl Media All rights reserved

In this SPACES Recheck, we're revisiting a standout episode from the archive that you may have missed...It is estimated that by 2040 most of the world won’t have enough water to meet demand year-round. In this episode, we highlight the evolution of water and waste water treatment; Rory Harnisch, a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of California shares his expertise on today's water treatment processes and components; architect Kurt Neiswender of Urban Colab Architecture shares his experience living in Flint, Michigan during its water crisis; and we share potential solutions to address water scarcity.If you enjoy our content, you can check out similar content from our fellow creators at Gābl Media. Spaces Podcast Spaces Podcast website LYNES // Gābl Media All rights reserved

In this SPACES Recheck, we're revisiting a standout episode from the archive that you may have missed...Mark Oberholzer, architect and Associate Principal at KTGY joins us to discuss shipping container buildings and his project Hope on Alvarado, a shipping container building for modern and affordable transitional housing on Alvarado street in Los Angeles for the homeless population.Amanda Gattenby, VP of Development at CRATE Modular also shares her expertise to provide insight into the manufacturing of containers for construction.If you enjoy our content, you can check out similar content from our fellow creators at Gābl Media. Spaces Podcast Spaces Podcast website LYNES // Gābl Media All rights reserved

In this SPACES Recheck, we're revisiting a standout episode from the archive that you may have missed...Architect Travis Mahoney of Matterform Architecture + Development joins us to share his experience, designing, building, AND living in his own ADU. In this episode we discuss how ADUs largely became prohibited across the U.S., recent code changes, and complexities in design, permitting, construction, and more! Nathaniel Muhler of W.I.T. Studio also shares his experience designing ADUs in Oakland, CA, one of the most expensive cities in the U.S. We also play "What Was That Like?!," asking what was it like getting into architecture school.If you enjoy our content, you can check out similar content from our fellow creators at Gābl Media. Spaces Podcast Spaces Podcast website LYNES // Gābl Media All rights reserved

In this SPACES Recheck, we're revisiting a standout episode from the archive that you may have missed...We explore the history, development and currents trends of amusement parks. We chat a bit about popular parks such as Disneyland and Six Flags, features like the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and test Jason and Michelle's knowledge about Amusement Parks.If you enjoy our content, you can check out similar content from our fellow creators at Gābl Media. Spaces Podcast Spaces Podcast website LYNES // Gābl Media All rights reserved Mentioned in this episode:EntreArchitect

In this SPACES Recheck, we're revisiting a standout episode from the archive that you may have missed...Sara Bendrick, landscape designer and host of DIY Network's "I Hate My Yard" and "Lawn & Order", to explore the home renovation industry, DIY vs. hiring a professional, tips and highlighting the process of renovation.If you enjoy our content, you can check out similar content from our fellow creators at Gābl Media. Spaces Podcast Spaces Podcast website LYNES // Gābl Media All rights reserved Mentioned in this episode:EntreArchitect

In this SPACES Recheck, we're revisiting a standout episode from the archive that you may have missed...Aaron J Henderson, AIA, principal architect of Sovereign Architecture shares his experience designing, building, and living in his own off grid home. Brandon Weiss, Chief Innovation Officer of Dvele Homes provides insight into how Dvele has innovated home building, incorporating sustainable and off grid capable features standard, including battery backup and solar panels on every home. We highlight the benefits, complexities, and things you need to know to design, build, and live off grid.If you enjoy our content, you can check out similar content from our fellow creators at Gābl Media. Spaces Podcast Spaces Podcast website LYNES // Gābl Media All rights reserved Mentioned in this episode:EntreArchitect

In this SPACES Recheck, we're revisiting a standout episode from the archive that you may have missed...Mette Aamodt, co-founder of Aamodt/Plumb and the Slow Space Movement, joins the show to discuss the Slow Space Movement - inspired by the Slow Food Movement. We discuss costs, process, application to large-scale home builders, and benefits to users and greater society. We also play "What Was That Like?!," asking what was it like to hire your first employee?If you enjoy our content, you can check out similar content from our fellow creators at Gābl Media. Spaces Podcast Spaces Podcast website LYNES // Gābl Media All rights reserved Mentioned in this episode:EntreArchitect

In this special 200th episode of SPACES, host Dimitrius Lynch reflects on the journey of the show, celebrating its impact on understanding the built environment. He shares personal anecdotes, highlights memorable guests, and discusses the evolution of the podcast. Dimitrius expresses gratitude to listeners and collaborators, while also teasing future series focused on pressing industry topics like housing affordability.As heard in the show:Episode 001: Maiden VoyageEpisode 003: Smart CitiesEpisode 026: BreweriesEpisode 040: Sports Performance Training Center + Mamba Sports AcademyEpisode 163: Power over EthernetEpisode 147: State of ArchitectureEvolution of Architecture SeriesGoing Green SeriesIf you enjoy our content, you can check out similar content from our fellow creators at Gābl Media. Spaces Podcast Spaces Podcast website LYNES // Gābl Media All rights reserved Mentioned in this episode:EntreArchitect

In this episode of SPACES, Zachary Foust, a Delaware realtor and owner of Loft Realty, discusses the complexities of the housing market and affordability, focusing on the influence of private equity, the challenges faced by homeowners, and the pressing need for affordable and innovative housing solutions to address the current supply crisis. Zach proposes actionable solutions, including building smaller homes, a first-time home buyer fund and adjustments to Federal Reserve policies to better support housing affordability.Zachary Foust: TikTok | Instagram | YouTubeLoft RealtyIf you enjoy this content, you can check out similar content from my fellow creators at Gābl Media. Spaces Podcast Spaces Podcast website LYNES // Gābl Media All rights reserved Mentioned in this episode:EntreArchitect

In this episode of SPACES, we pick up where our last conversation left off with Sean Joyner, Brand & Communications Manager for HNTB’s national architecture practice, this time with a more direct exploration into how design professionals can shape narratives that defend fees, attract the right clients, and build resilient studios, even in lean times.Dimitrius and Sean Joyner explore the public perception of architecture, the value of design in client relationships, and the importance of effective communication and writing in the profession. They discuss how architects can navigate client interactions, the significance of understanding one's value, and the journey of growth and professionalism in the field. The conversation also explores the evolving landscape of writing and content creation, particularly in the context of AI's influence. Sean Joyner: LinkedIn | SubstackSPACES Episode 185: 'How to Communicate the Real Worth of Architecture'On Becoming a Professional: Letter to an Architecture StudentIf you enjoy our content, you can check out similar content from our fellow creators at Gābl Media. Spaces Podcast Spaces Podcast website LYNES // Gābl Media All rights reserved Mentioned in this episode:EntreArchitect

In this episode of SPACES, Benjamin Urban, CEO of DIRTT highlights everything you need to know about industrialized construction. DIRTT, a global leader in industrialized construction for interior spaces, was recently named #1 in Manufacturing on Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, 2025.Before steering this prefab pioneer, Benjamin grew AGILE INTERIORS—one of DIRTT’s biggest partners—diversifying markets for global clients. His résumé spans Johnson & Johnson international business, IHS market intelligence, and casino development abroad for the Gillmann Group. Armed with a business degree from the University of Denver and international credentials from Tec de Monterrey, he now champions industrialized construction that’s fast, flexible, sustainable. If you design hospitals, retrofit offices, or just love rethinking “how it’s always been done,” you don’t want to miss this conversation. We cover software, scheduling, costs, sustainability, and more! DIRTTBenjamin Urban: LinkedInIf you enjoy our content, you can check out similar content from our fellow creators at Gābl Media. Spaces Podcast Spaces Podcast website LYNES // Gābl Media All rights reserved Mentioned in this episode:EntreArchitect

In this episode of SPACES, we examine the significant policy changes affecting the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) industry under Trump's second administration. It highlights the chaos and uncertainty surrounding these changes, particularly in relation to sustainability, energy efficiency, and environmental regulations. The episode outlines the top ten legislative impacts on the industry, emphasizing the rollback of efficiency standards, the repeal of emission waivers, and the implications of various executive orders. As mentioned in the show:SPACES "Going Green" Limited SeriesDOE Suspends Energy Efficiency Mandates on Key Home AppliancesH.J.Res.42Reform of the Nuclear Regulatory CommissionThis Is What The House-Passed Trump Tax Bill Means For Tesla Stock And EVsThe GOP says states’ rights matter — unless it’s CaliforniaEPA announces dozens of environmental regulations it plans to targetUnleashing American EnergyPROTECTING AMERICAN ENERGY FROM STATE OVERREACHPUTTING AMERICA FIRST IN INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL AGREEMENTSDECLARING A NATIONAL ENERGY EMERGENCYUnleashing American EnergyMicroplastics Found in Human Brains: An Alarming Link to DementiaIf you enjoy our content, you can check out similar content from our fellow creators at Gābl Media. Spaces Podcast Spaces Podcast website LYNES // Gābl Media All rights reserved Mentioned in this episode:EntreArchitect

In this episode of SPACES, Jeff Smith, Concept Creator and Designer, and Steve Petersen, Creative Director, join the show to share the innovative concept of the Chrono Craft, a mobile theater that combines augmented reality with immersive storytelling to recreate historical experiences. They discuss their backgrounds in art and technology, the challenges of designing such an experience, and the importance of engaging narratives in entertainment. The conversation also touches on the societal need for connection in a post-COVID world and the potential applications of this technology in various settings beyond mobile theaters.As mentioned in the show:thefutureofimmersive.comIf anyone is interested in learning more about this new immersive experience, Jeff and Steve can be reached at: [email protected] and [email protected] you enjoy our content, you can check out similar content from our fellow creators at Gābl Media. Spaces Podcast Spaces Podcast website LYNES // Gābl Media All rights reserved Mentioned in this episode:EntreArchitect

In this episode of SPACES, Dimitrius discusses the Venice Architecture Biennale, exploring its significance, themes, and the impact it has on the architectural landscape. He highlights the theme of the 2025 exhibition, critiques the relevance and accessibility of the Biennale in general, and suggests future directions for the event to enhance its societal contributions.As mentioned in the show:Can robots make the perfect Aperol spritz? – Venice Architecture Biennale 2025 reviewBiennale Architettura 2025Exclusive Interview with Curator Carlo Ratti at Venice Architecture Biennale 2025'Whats the point of all this?' Patrik Schumacher's blistering critique of the Venice Architecture Biennale stirs debateAlejandro Aravena: My architectural philosophy? Bring the community into the processTHE ESSENTIAL HOMES RESEARCH PROJECTIf you enjoy our content, you can check out similar content from our fellow creators at Gābl Media. Spaces Podcast Spaces Podcast website LYNES // Gābl Media All rights reserved Mentioned in this episode:EntreArchitect

In this episode of SPACES, Dimitrius and German Aparicio Jr. discuss Trimble's 0-60 Challenge, an accelerator program aimed at fostering innovation in the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. They explore the evolution of the program, insights gained from collaborating with startups, and the structure of the challenge. The discussion also touches on the impact of AI on the AEC industry, the potential resurgence of mid-sized firms, and the future of construction documentation. German emphasizes the importance of partnerships between startups and larger organizations to drive transformation in the industry.As mentioned in the episode:Trimble 0-60 Challenge, 2025 applications due by May 26, 2025 If you enjoy our content, you can check out similar content from our fellow creators at Gābl Media. Spaces Podcast Spaces Podcast website LYNES // Gābl Media All rights reserved

In this episode of SPACES, Professor Nina-Marie Lister discusses the intersection of ecology and design, emphasizing the importance of creating urban environments that foster connections between people and nature. She highlights the role of ecological design in architecture, the impact of urban infrastructure on wildlife, and the lessons learned from the pandemic regarding our relationship with nature. Professor Lister advocates for biophilic design principles that integrate natural elements into urban spaces, ultimately promoting mental health and well-being. She also addresses the challenges of accommodating growing urban populations and the need for sustainable, equitable solutions in urban planning.As mentioned in the episode:Ecological Design Lab | @ecodesignlabtmu | @nmlisterBiophilic Cities NetworkSPACES "Going Green" Limited SeriesIf you enjoy our content, you can check out similar content from our fellow creators at Gābl Media. Spaces Podcast Spaces Podcast website LYNES // Gābl Media All rights reserved Mentioned in this episode:EntreArchitect

In this episode of SPACES, Jacob Waddell from the Hemp Building Institute discusses the potential of hemp and other biobased materials in the construction industry, his journey into the field, and the challenges faced in promoting hemp as a sustainable building material. He emphasizes the importance of education, policy changes, and market understanding to overcome barriers to adoption. The discussion also touches on the current state of the hemp industry, funding challenges, and the future vision for integrating hemp into affordable housing and sustainable building practices.As mentioned in the episode:Hemp Building InstituteSPACES Episode 187: How Hemp is Changing Construction Amid Rising Costs with Cameron McIntoshSPACES "Going Green" Limited SeriesU.S. Hemp Building AssociationBio-Based Materials CollectiveLiving Future 2025If you enjoy our content, you can check out similar content from our fellow creators at Gābl Media. Spaces Podcast Spaces Podcast website LYNES // Gābl Media All rights reserved Mentioned in this episode:EntreArchitect

In this episode of SPACES, Dimitrius and Leon Rost, AIA, Partner at Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), examine the intricacies of higher education architecture, exploring the evolution of university buildings, the design process, and specific case studies from notable institutions. They discuss the importance of creating spaces that foster community and learning, the challenges of integrating modern design with historical contexts, and the future trends shaping higher education facilities. Leon emphasizes the need for a holistic approach to campus planning and the significance of understanding the student experience in design.If you enjoy our content, you can check out similar content from our fellow creators at Gābl Media. Spaces Podcast Spaces Podcast website LYNES // Gābl Media All rights reserved Mentioned in this episode:EntreArchitect

In this episode of SPACES, Laurence Kemball-Cook, the award-winning Founder and CEO of Pavegen, discusses their innovative technology that generates energy from human footsteps. He shares his journey from product design to the challenges faced in developing a sustainable energy solution. The discussion covers the technical aspects of the Pavegen tiles, their energy generation and storage mechanisms, and various applications of the technology in urban environments. Kemball-Cook emphasizes the importance of creating beautiful, sustainable cities that harmonize with technology and promote wellness. He emphasizes the importance of gamifying energy generation to engage communities and empower individuals to contribute to sustainability. The discussion also covers new product developments, the consultative approach to implementing Pavegen in various projects, the cost implications, and the valuable data insights that can be derived from pedestrian activity.As mentioned in the episode:PavegenSPACES Episode 21: Fitness GymSPACES "Going Green" Limited SeriesIf you enjoy our content, you can check out similar content from our fellow creators at Gābl Media. Spaces Podcast Spaces Podcast website LYNES // Gābl Media All rights reserved

In this episode of SPACES, we dive into the intersection of construction, sustainability, and cutting-edge technology with Dorian A. Bailey, Director of Alliances and Customer Success at Locus Technologies. With a rich background in environmental science and sustainable construction, Dorian brings over 30 years of experience in managing environmental impacts in the construction sector. From her work with the Port Authority of New York & New Jersey to her current role, Dorian has been a leader in shaping software solutions that help companies track and reduce their environmental footprint. In this conversation, we explore how Locus Technologies is helping clients navigate complex regulations, integrate sustainability from design to construction, and leverage data to meet ambitious environmental goals. Whether you're in the construction industry or just curious about the future of sustainable building practices, this episode offers valuable insights into the role of technology in mitigating construction’s environmental impact.As mentioned in the episode:Locus TechnologiesSPACES "Going Green" Limited SeriesIf you enjoy our content, you can check out similar content from our fellow creators at Gābl Media. Spaces Podcast Spaces Podcast website LYNES // Gābl Media All rights reserved Mentioned in this episode:EntreArchitect