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TRXL is the definitive podcast on technology and the architecture and engineering professions — and the longest-running. 200+ episodes. Five years. Conversations with the founders, researchers, designers, and firm leaders who are actually shaping how architecture gets practiced. Hosted by Evan Troxel, a licensed architect with over 25 years in AEC, TRXL is built for architects, BIM managers, desig... more

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Every company in this arc has AI in their marketing. So I asked all of them the same question: in a real firm today, what can it actually do, and what can't it?

Michael Jansen and Prasanta Bose at TwinMaster open with why firms resist adopting new t... more

Two questions close out the BIM 2.0 arc. When a tool generates a design for you, where does its output stop and your judgment start? And what does interoperability actually deliver once you strip away the vendor promises?

Roderick Bates at Chaos dra... more

Episode one ended with the pitch: new tools give architects their day back. Episode two asks the harder question. If a firm stops running one platform and starts running ten, what happens to twenty years of muscle memory while that shakes out?

I put... more

The first episode of The Next AEC Tech Stack opens on the number nobody wants to say out loud. Randall Stevens of AVAIL puts the mundane overhead of an architect's day at somewhere near fifty percent, and he admits it's hard to measure because it dis... more

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Recent Guests

Randall Stevens
Founder and CEO of AVAIL, content management platform
Avail
Episode: 238: Half Your Day Isn't Design
Phil Read
CEO and co-founder of Read Thomas, BIM and VDC consulting
Read Thomas
Episode: 237: 'The Interns Will Have Interns', with Phil Read
Garrett Reynolds
Co-founder and president of UpCodes
UpCodes
Episode: 236: 'No One Can Own the Law', with Garrett Reynolds
Marlene Chen
Principal, Owner, Chief Operating Officer at Olson Kundig
Olson Kundig
Episode: 235: 'How Olson Kundig Scaled AI Adoption Across a 300-Person Firm', with Marlene Chen and Blair Payson
Blair Payson
Principal and Owner at Olson Kundig, shepherding technology and AI conversations
Olson Kundig
Episode: 235: 'How Olson Kundig Scaled AI Adoption Across a 300-Person Firm', with Marlene Chen and Blair Payson
Håvard Vasshaug
CEO of AnchorDB; structural engineer by training
AnchorDB
Episode: 234: 'Here's to the Crazy Ones, AEC Edition', with Håvard Vasshaug
Mariusz Hermansdorfer
Architect-Engineer, Head of Computational Design at Henning Larsen, founder of Jifto
Henning Larsen, Ramble Group, Jifto
Episode: 233: 'Spaces For People To Kiss', with Mariusz Hermansdorfer
Tatjana Dzambazova
AI strategist, former Autodesk product leader, designer and researcher
Motif
Episode: 232: 'Bringing Joy Back to Architecture', with Tatjana Dzambazova
Jack Sadler
CEO and co-founder of Part3
Part3
Episode: 231: 'Architects: Reclaim Control in CA', with Jack Sadler

Host

Evan Troxel
Host of TRXL

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 71 ratings
  • Trusted Source

    This is one of the few good architecture podcasts, devoid of the normal vapid self-promotion and promotion of luxury brands that typifies architectural podcasts. This podcast is focused towards people in the AEC industry, and focuses towards the software side of the business. The tone is conversational and easy to listen to. The episodes may be long and can go off topic but the intention is good. The podcaster is a long-term reliable commentator on the technology side of the business.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rock Creek Walker
    United States2 years ago
  • Consistently great discussions on relevant and forward-thinking topics in AEC

    Evan extracts lots and lots of useful knowledge from his guests and I’ve enjoyed close to every episode. Great reflections on both the possibilities and dilemmas of digitalization in AEC, and insightful career and life stories.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    appenzellner
    Denmark4 years ago
  • Excellent discussions

    This podcast is a must listen for all people interested in the digital side of design.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RObbyG63
    Australia4 years ago
  • Essential for my practice

    I’m an architect and this podcast provides valuable insight and interesting discussions about the latest technology and it’s opportunities for the profession. Great guests, topics, and audio quality.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    danny_architect_houston
    United States4 years ago

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Conversations are deep, with thoughtful questions and expert guests.
Seen as essential listening for architects wanting to stay ahead in technology.
Valuable for those wanting AI and digital practice insights with real-world context.
Listeners praise its industry focus and practical takeaways for software and workflows in AECO.

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#151
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#121
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#162
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#115
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#217
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#11
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Talking Points

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238: Half Your Day Isn't Design
Q: Does the software allow practitioners to actually design, or is it just pushing the technology tax into another line item?
Across several guests, the consensus is nuanced: some tools enable more efficient exploration and iteration, while others risk just shifting costs unless embedded in workflows; the emphasis is on enabling design rather than replacing it, and on adopting tools that truly augment the designer's capabilities.
228: 'What Did You Actually Do Today', with Steve Burrows CBE
Q: How do you shift from selling time to selling value in a traditionally time-based industry?
Move toward a value-based model by aligning incentives, focusing on high-leverage work, and proposing contracts where payment is tied to the value created (e.g., upon permitting and realized outcomes) rather than hours billed.
228: 'What Did You Actually Do Today', with Steve Burrows CBE
Q: What problem are we trying to solve, and who do we need in the room to solve it?
Identify a single, critical problem to optimize (time, cost, or quality), assemble the necessary expertise, and design a plan that can scale, rather than trying to fix everything at once.
226: 'Think Slower to Move Faster', with Charles Portelli
Q: What's your view on the difference between product management and project management in architecture?
Product management focuses on end-user needs, continuous development, and data-driven prioritization, whereas project management ends with a defined milestone; applying product thinking to architectural workflows helps teams deliver ongoing improvements and better align with client needs over time.
226: 'Think Slower to Move Faster', with Charles Portelli
Q: How did Construe emerge and why did it become its own entity?
Construe started as TT Core Studio's internal effort to address structural interoperability; after proving value and achieving milestones, it evolved into an independent startup with separate accounting, legal, and governance to explore a scalable, market-ready product while TT continued to incubate more ventures under the TT Twin program.

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Long-form conversations with leaders and practitioners shaping how architecture and the broader AECO industry work with technology. Across episodes, the show frequently covers artificial intelligence in design and delivery, BIM and data workflows, open-source tooling, digital practice transformation, and the human and organizational changes that come with adopting new tools. Guests range from firm leaders and CTOs to developers and researchers, providing practical lessons on governance, culture, and implementing technology at scale. The format tends to be deep dives with candid anecdotes, useful for listeners who want actionable insights on modernizing their firms without losing design intent or project control.

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2. Phil Read
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4. Marlene Chen
5. Blair Payson
6. Håvard Vasshaug
7. Mariusz Hermansdorfer
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