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Spaces Podcast

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Climate Change
Sustainability
Architecture
Community Engagement
Housing Affordability
Affordable Housing
Mental Health
Kyoto Protocol
Higher Education
Smart Cities
Housing Crisis
California
Environmental Protection Agency
Sustainable Urban Development
Energy Harvesting
Campus Design
Transportation
Environmental Policy
United States
Home Ownership

Discover the powerful forces—environmental, political, cultural, and economic—that shape our built environment and, in turn, our lives. Hosted by award winning architect Dimitrius Lynch, each episode brings you insightful conversations with top industry professionals who reveal how our spaces evolve and impact society. From historical shifts to future trends, SPACES Podcast uncovers the stories be... more

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In this episode of SPACES, Dimitrius examines one of the most overlooked parts of any construction project: soft costs.

He highlights what the total project budget should include and explores why soft costs are not “extras” — they are the services ... more

In this episode of SPACES, Dimitrius sits down with Colby Cox, founder and CEO of Convergence Communities, to explore how the built environment can either isolate us or help bring us back together.

Colby has spent more than two decades developing mi... more

In this episode of SPACES, Dimitrius explores why most project budgets are inaccurate and how to create realistic estimates for construction projects, especially in Southern California. He emphasizes the importance of scope clarity, understanding cos... more

In this episode of SPACES, Dimitrius speaks with Michael Bohn, AIA, Partner at Studio One Eleven, about the growing opportunity to convert underused office buildings into housing. As office vacancy rates remain elevated in many cities and communities... more

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Colby Cox
Founder and CEO of Convergence Communities
Convergence Communities
Episode: 209. Building Communities that Combat Loneliness with Colby Cox
Michael Bohn
AIA, partner with Studio One Eleven
Studio One Eleven
Episode: 207. Office to Housing Conversion with Michael Bohn
Joe Menchefski
Chemical engineer, day lighting advocate, VP of sales and marketing at Advanced Glazings Ltd
Advanced Glazings Ltd
Episode: 205. The Critical Role of Daylight with Joe Menchefski
Steve Hilton
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Episode: 204. Why California Housing is So Expensive, What 2026 Governor Candidates Got Wrong (and Right)
Xavier Bracera
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Episode: 204. Why California Housing is So Expensive, What 2026 Governor Candidates Got Wrong (and Right)
Tom Steyer
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Episode: 204. Why California Housing is So Expensive, What 2026 Governor Candidates Got Wrong (and Right)
Chad Bianco
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Episode: 204. Why California Housing is So Expensive, What 2026 Governor Candidates Got Wrong (and Right)
Matt Mahan
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Episode: 204. Why California Housing is So Expensive, What 2026 Governor Candidates Got Wrong (and Right)
Katie Porter
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Episode: 204. Why California Housing is So Expensive, What 2026 Governor Candidates Got Wrong (and Right)

Host

Dimitrius Lynch
Host of Spaces Podcast; architecture and design journalist with a focus on the built environment, sustainability, and policy.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 67 ratings
  • 175: Visions of a Better Urban Community with David Briggs

    Great interview and incredibly insightful. Dimitrius has a wonderful manner, asking thought-provoking questions. There should be more podcasts that explore our built environment.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Just perfection
    United States2 years ago
  • Love it!

    Dimitrius has a great voice! The content is excellent and the conversations are thought provoking.

    Highly recommend for those in the AEC industry.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zwaters590
    United States4 years ago
  • The best!

    Love the show, the express episodes are amazing its awesome to see how they switch the style and cover a range of topics. Well done and high quality podcast, excited for what they have in store for the future!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hadenzzzzzzz
    United States5 years ago
  • Brother Dimitrius!!!

    The Double Check episode was awesome! Great to hear from different perspectives, one from the design and one from the completion. Thank You!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Meatball1127
    United States5 years ago
  • Such a great podcast!

    Learn something new every time!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    D Ronces
    United States7 years ago

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Quality of production and varied topics keep design and architecture audiences engaged.
Listeners commend thoughtful questions and clear passion from the host.
Guests are high-caliber, with conversations that inform practitioners and decision-makers.
The show covers a broad range of topics from design to policy with insightful depth.
Discussions are accessible yet rigorous, useful for both inspiration and practical takeaways.

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209. Building Communities that Combat Loneliness with Colby Cox
Q: Are the DRB and DR Horton homes the same as the custom homes in terms of customization, and how does that differ?
The custom product is highly flexible with many options, while the standard homes are fixed; the collaboration with builders allows significant redesigns to fit the community's contemporary farmhouse look, providing a balance between customization and scalable production.
209. Building Communities that Combat Loneliness with Colby Cox
Q: Can you talk a little bit about your mindset in approaching a project and the balance you have to find between the financial side and delivering something that makes people happy and comfortable in that community?
Colby explains that aligning capital with his vision is challenging; he prioritizes long-term reputation and quality of life, sometimes sacrificing short-term gains and accepting higher upfront costs to create spaces that invite people to connect and feel a sense of belonging.
207. Office to Housing Conversion with Michael Bohn
Q: Can you kind of give our listeners a baseline? Tell us a little about yourself and Studio One Eleven.
Studio One Eleven is an integrated practice of architects, landscape architects, and urban designers focused on restoring communities through adaptive reuse and mixed-use developments, mostly in Southern California, with a headquarters in Long Beach.
205. The Critical Role of Daylight with Joe Menchefski
Q: What are the key challenges when integrating diffused daylighting in new or retrofits projects?
Key challenges include ensuring sufficient diffuse light without creating glare, coordinating with glazing contractors on thicker IGUs, and balancing view with daylighting needs while maintaining energy performance; Solera Wall's panel system aims to reduce framing and simplify installation.
205. The Critical Role of Daylight with Joe Menchefski
Q: Joe, could you tell us about Advanced Glazings and the Solera line?
The guest explains that Solera is a diffusing glazing system that distributes natural light more evenly, reduces glare and contrast, and allows for more glazed area without sacrificing insulation, with practical notes on installation and compatibility with existing glazing work.

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A design-forward show deep dives into how the built environment intersects with health, policy, and economics. Episodes frequently explore daylighting, energy efficiency, housing affordability, and innovative workspace models, often featuring engineers, architects, developers, and policy or industry leaders. The conversations blend technical insight with practical implications for builders, planners, and designers, highlighting how materials, codes, and planning shape everyday spaces. Notable strengths include a steady stream of expert guests, a willingness to tackle controversial topics, and a clear eye on sustainability and equity in the built environment.

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Recent guests on Spaces Podcast include:

1. Colby Cox
2. Michael Bohn
3. Joe Menchefski
4. Steve Hilton
5. Xavier Bracera
6. Tom Steyer
7. Chad Bianco
8. Matt Mahan

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