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A long-form podcast hosted by Jonathan Jacobs dedicated to the careers and lives of the individuals shaping the built environment.

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Alex Josephson
Founder of Partisans Architecture
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Episode: Issued For Construction AD: Alex Josephson - Partisans
Rebecca Axler
Founder of RTG Designs, interior designer
RTG Designs
Episode: Issued For Construction ID: Rebecca Axler - RTG Designs
Steve Euser
Architect specializing in fountain design at DEW (Dan Euser Waterarchitecture)
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Episode: Issued For Construciton AD: Steve Euser - DEW (Dan Euser Waterarchitecture)
Vanessa Eckstein
Designer, founder of Blok Design
Blok Design
Episode: Issued For Construction ID: Vanessa Eckstein - Blok Design
Nilton Forest
Founder of OSDA (Office of Sustainable Design and Architecture)
OSDA
Episode: Issued For Construction AD: Nilton Forest - Office of Sustainable Design & Architecture (OSDA)
Jorge Eckstein
Refurbisher and pioneer behind El Zanjón in Buenos Aires
El Zanjón project
Episode: Issued For Construciton ID: Jorge Eckstein - El Zanjón
Monica Adair
Co-founder of Acre Architects
Acre Architects
Episode: Issued For Construction AD: Monica Adair & Stephen Kopp - Acre Architects
Stephen Kopp
Co-founder of Acre Architects
Acre Architects
Episode: Issued For Construction AD: Monica Adair & Stephen Kopp - Acre Architects
Gelanaz Hemati
Interior designer and architect, founder of Gelanaz and Associates
Gelanaz and Associates
Episode: Issued For Construction ID: Gelanaz Hemati - Gelanaz & Associates

Host

Jonathan Jacobs
Host of Issued For Construction

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 74 ratings
  • Pat Hanson is rad

    Gh3 does such good work, one of the few who truly care Appreciate the humility + dreamer vs brass tacks attitude of Pat Hanson - very grounding, thanks for the episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    magenta781
    Canada6 months ago
  • Love!

    Loved the Shirley Meisels interview, it was so interesting and informative!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pennyelvis1234
    Canadaa year ago
  • Insightful

    Great insight into the work and lives of Architects and Designers. Jonathan has great conversations about people’s success and challenges.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    m7photos
    Canadaa year ago

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Conversations are intimate and insightful, with deep dives into career paths.
Guests bring practical design and business wisdom to a professional audience.
The host facilitates thoughtful dialogue across diverse design disciplines.

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#8
Canada/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#88
Poland/Arts/Design
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#217
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Issued For Construction AD: Monica Adair & Stephen Kopp - Acre Architects
Q: How did you decide to start your own practice and move toward Atlantic Canada expansion?
They saw an opportunity to build something local with a broader impact, starting with small projects, aligning with community needs, and gradually expanding as they built a team and a network.
Issued For Construciton ID: Jorge Eckstein - El Zanjón
Q: How did the discovery of the tunnel redefine the project goals?
The tunnel shifted focus from a pure architectural restoration to archaeology and museum development, expanding the scope to preserve and present layers of history.
Behind the Build: Shirley Meisels - M House Inc.
Q: What was your biggest challenge early in building your practice?
Initial freelance work was episodic with few repeat clients; she learned to differentiate herself through proactive client management, expanding services, and scaling with reliable supplier partnerships.
Behind the Build: Shirley Meisels - M House Inc.
Q: How did you get your first design opportunities after graduation?
She describes cold-contacting professors, leveraging magazines, and taking on small, hands-on roles that allowed her to build a portfolio and pivot into styling and interior work.
Behind the Build: Shirley Meisels - M House Inc.
Q: What led you into this career?
Shirley explains it started as a second career after fashion design and wardrobe styling, driven by a lifelong creative impulse and opportunities discovered through mentors, colleagues, and hands-on work rather than a straight path.

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A thoughtful, long-form series centered on architects, designers, and other professionals shaping the built environment, with episodes that blend personal origin stories, career milestones, and practical insights about running studios, collaborating across trades, and delivering notable projects. Conversation tends to move between craft, practice management, mentorship, and the broader social and cultural contexts that influence design. A standout aspect is the breadth of guests—from founders and critics to designers and engineers—paired with a host who guides deep, revealing discussions while weaving in sponsorships and industry anecdotes. For potential listeners, expect intimate career narratives, pragmatic design-business takeaways, and ... more

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