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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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Latest Episodes

Keith Gerchak joins the podcast to talk about the double life he's been living for thirty years: designing spaces for storytelling as the Design Principal at TheatreDNA, and inhabiting those spaces as an actor and filmmaker. We explore what makes per... more

In this special Campfire Series episode, Jeff Mottle joins the podcast to tell us the full story of CGarchitect — from a side project launched in 2001 to a 21-year platform, a sale to Chaos Group, and everything in between: the 3D Awards, CGschool, t... more

Steve Burrows CBE joins the podcast to talk about why the construction industry keeps rewarding dysfunction instead of fixing it. We explore the gap between selling time and creating value, why startups keep failing to change construction by trying t... more

Rachel Riopel joins the podcast to talk about why enterprise transformation keeps failing in AEC and what it actually takes to make it stick. We explore the gap between running pilots and operationalizing technology across an organization, why the in... more

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Recent Guests

Keith Gerchak
Design Principal at TheatreDNA
TheatreDNA
Episode: 230: 'Rooms for Storytelling', with Keith Gerchak
Jeff Mottle
Founder of CGarchitect and industry figure in ArcViz
CGarchitect / Chaos Group (acquired) / Nvidia
Episode: 229: Campfire Series - 'The CGarchitect Story', with Jeff Mottle
Steve Burrows
Structural engineer with three decades at Arup; led Bird's Nest and Manchester Stadium projects; former EVP at WSP; Head of Engineering at Katerra; founder of B2Burrows
B2Burrows
Episode: 228: 'What Did You Actually Do Today', with Steve Burrows CBE
Rachel Riopel
Enterprise transformation executive in AECO, focusing on business performance, organizational design, and digital adoption
Episode: 227: 'Are We Horses or Are We Coal', with Rachel Riopel
Charles Portelli
Architect and technologist with TT Core Studio and Perkins and Will
Perkins and Will; Thornton Tomasetti Core Studio; Flux (startup)
Episode: 226: 'Think Slower to Move Faster', with Charles Portelli
Antonio González Viegas
Architect turned developer advocating for open-source BIM infrastructure
That Open Company
Episode: 225: 'A Nuclear Bomb Moment', with Antonio González Viegas
Martyn Day
Co-founder and director of X3D Media; publisher of AEC Magazine and Develop3D; host of NextBuild and NextDev
X3D Media
Episode: 224: 'Everything Is Going to Change', with Martyn Day
Pablo Zamorano Mosniam
Head of computational design at Heatherwick Studios
Heatherwick Studios
Episode: 223: 'They Better Find Something Else to Do', with Pablo Zamorano Mosniam
Mirco Bianchini
Italian architect turned technologist focused on AI and data in AEC
ACOM (current) / prior firms mentioned
Episode: 222: 'You're Automating the Wrong Thing', with Mirco Bianchini

Host

Evan Troxel
Host of The TRXL Podcast

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 70 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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High-quality guests and content—essential for professionals.
Listeners praise the deep-dive, long-form format and useful industry insights.
Strong emphasis on technology's role in practice, not just hype.
A practical, tech-forward take on AEC that's helpful for sponsors and guests alike.

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#103
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#128
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#24
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#51
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#54
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Talking Points

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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.
226: 'Think Slower to Move Faster', with Charles Portelli
Q: What was the turning point that led you to join Flux and pursue more software-oriented work?
I saw the opportunity to bridge geometry in Rhino/Grasshopper with data, automation, and interoperability across platforms like Revit and Unity; I also believed architecture firms needed more software-driven approaches, so I moved into Flux to help create native data workflows rather than just importing/exporting models.

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The show features long-form conversations with leaders and practitioners at the intersection of architecture, engineering, and technology. Across episodes, listeners hear deep dives into BIM, AI, computational design, open-source tooling, enterprise transformation, and how to modernize design workflows without losing craft. Guests range from firm leaders and software founders to structural engineers and researchers, offering practical insights on tooling, data strategy, culture, and leadership in a rapidly changing industry. It's notable for its candid discussions about real-world adoption, the economics of software, and leadership approaches that move firms from pilots to scalable, value-driven practices.

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1. Keith Gerchak
2. Jeff Mottle
3. Steve Burrows
4. Rachel Riopel
5. Charles Portelli
6. Antonio González Viegas
7. Martyn Day
8. Pablo Zamorano Mosniam

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