Modern Architect Radio Show With Tom Dioro

This episode features guest Fernando Fischmann, who is a scientist, innovator, real estate entrepreneur, as well as the founder and CEO of Crystal Lagoons.These crystal clear lagoons are limitless in size and they're taking the lifestyle of the beach to some of the most diverse regions of the world, thanks to the development of proprietary water treatment technologies with a total of 2,000 patents.

In this episode, Tom talks to architect Jorge Braithwaite from Chile.

Tom speaks with Randy Fiser, who is the CEO of the American Society of Interior Designers. ASID helps spread a mission of 'design impacts life'.As a CEO, Randy leads the society's 25,000 members from commercial and residential sectors across North America.

Tom is joined by Rob Anderson, architect and President of Field Paoli Architects.Field Paoli Architects is based in San Francisco and combines its core strengths of retail design, urban design and community design to transform these opportunities into unique projects that help communities redefine themselves.

For the 100th episode of The Modern Architect, Tom welcomes retired Colonel Pete Newell. Pete is the CEO of BMNT and Board Director for Hacking4Defense, Inc (H4Di)H4Di is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established to enable powerful approaches to stimulating science and technology invention, disruptive innovation, and entrepreneurship on university and college campuses. H4DI solves real problems right now and tackles complex problems critical to national security. They also invent new technologies with a team of engineers, scientics, MBAs and policy experts.

This episode features Todd Jersey. Todd Jersey Architecture is one of the nation's leading Sustainable Design firms. Mr. Jersey and his staff have been leaders in the field of earth friendly design since 1989.The mission of the firm is to create projects that optimally support human needs while protecting and enhancing the earth's ecological systems. The firm has won multiple awards.

In this episode, Tom talks to Natalie Alavi, President of NBA Engineering, Inc.NBA Engineering Inc provides mechanical and electrical engineering design and construction management services. They have offices in San Francisco, Oakland and Los Angeles, with LEED-accredited professionals on staff since 1994. NBA Engineering has also been helping the environment through innovative designs.

This week, Tom is joined by Kimberly Dowdell and Bryan Hudson.Kimberly is President of NOMA, the National Organization of Minority Architects.Bryan is Executive Officer and 2017-2018 President of the National Organization of Minority Architects.

Tom's guest is Rick Bonilla, council member of San Mateo California. Rick served as mayor for San Mateo in 2018. He was appointed to the city council in January 2015 and elected in November 2015 to a two-year term. He has also served as chair of San Mateo's planning commission.

In this episode of The Modern Architect, Tom is joined by Bruce Burgess, who is the President of Mull-It-Over Products.Mull-It-Over produces mullion caps that eliminate sound transmission and prevent fire spreading through curtainwall mullions in glass buildings.

Tom is joined by Tom Price, who is the Director of Engineering and Design of Titanic Design.Titanic Design is an on-demand 3D printing service that specializes in large scale designs. They provide fast and high-quality 3D prints to industries across the world.

In this episode, Tom talks to Charles Cunniffe, who is the principal of Charles Cunniffe Architects.Charles is a leader in the architectural profession in quality design; championing and reinforcing community goals of thoughtful community growth, educational opportunities, the arts and human welfare.

Tom is joined by Darryl Cobbin, who is the CEO and Managing Partner of Brand Positioning Doctors. Brand Positioning Doctors is a specialised brand building and brand positioning firm that focuses exclusively on developing a laser sharp Brand Architecture and Positioning. They employ a proven system with “real world know-how” to help companies build strong, distinct Brands and help them more effectively position their Brand.

Tom's guest this week is David Sands, architect and co-founder of Bamboo Living.

Tom is joined by Erla Dögg and Tryggvi, who are the principals of Minarc, located in Santa Monica, California.Minarc is an award-winning design studio, recognised internationally for its unique approach embracing contemporary design and employing innovative materials and technologies, while adhering to sustainable practices and design standards.

In this episode, Tom speaks to Thomas Kosbau, who is the founder and principal architect of ORE Design Technology.The Brooklyn based firm combines architecture with visionary interdisciplinary eco design projects, based on biomimetics where biological systems serve as models for design and engineering materials.

In this episode, Tom speaks with You You Xue, candidate for Millbrae City Council and owner of the Michelin-rated restaurant Wonderful in Millbrae, California. He is also a member of the Tesla 3 Club.

Tom is joined by Ana Williamson, who is the founder of Ana Williamson Architect, an award-winning firm focused on design-driven projects, primarily in the residential market.At AWA, each project is client and site-specific with an emphasis on space, form and natural light. AWA is committed to a sustainable practice and strives to create buildings that are beautiful, environmentally conservative, energy-efficient and materially non-toxic.

Tom speaks with Doug Wittnebel, who is a Design Director in Gensler's Oakland office.Doug leads the project vision for his team to deliver world-class workplace design for technology, energy and financial firm clients. He is also President for the Northern California chapter of the International Interior Design Association.

In this episode, Tom is joined by Ian Bain, who is currently serving as Mayor of Redwood City, California.Ian has served on the City Council since 2003 in addition to having served a one year term in 1998.