Podcasts by The Architecture Happy Hour
hpd architecture + interiors principals Laura Davis and Holly Hall share their thoughts and tips on architecture, from helping owners select the right architect to never being too late to begin a career in architecture.
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Prefabricated Home Build FAQ from 2021-11-18T18:29:50
Our prefabricated home build FAQ answers common questions about modular and panel home builds and prepares you to meet your builders.
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Interview with a Client: Designing a Modular Home from 2021-09-01T12:32:03
In this podcast, architect Laura discusses designing a modular home with a very special guest. This is the first in a series on modular and panel builds.
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Interview with a Client: Designing a Modular Home from 2021-09-01T12:32:03
In this podcast, architect Laura discusses designing a modular home with a very special guest. This is the first in a series on modular and panel builds.
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Designing Your Home to Survive Extreme Weather from 2021-03-02T05:31:42
In this podcast, Laura and Holly discuss protecting your current home from freezing temperatures as well as designing a new build to survive extreme weather.
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How will Coronavirus Change Home Design in the Future? from 2020-07-04T16:04:56
Listen to our podcast about how might coronavirus change home design and adapting the way we live and planning for the new normal.
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Needs, Wants, and Budget for Your Home Design from 2020-02-20T07:00:56
Home design budget considerations as well as understanding the difference between your home design needs and things you want but don't really need.
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7 Essentials for Starting Your Home Renovation or New Home Design Project from 2020-02-13T22:35
If you are thinking of starting a new home design project but you're not sure where to start, these 7 essentials will get you on the right path.
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Best Time of Year to Buy Things for Your Home from 2020-02-05T11:30
Residential architects in Dallas, Texas, Laura Davis and Holly Hall share the best time of year to buy things for your home.
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New Year’s Resolutions for Your Home from 2020-01-08T19:41
Dallas architects, Laura Davis and Holly Hall talk about ways you can help your home be more healthy, better organized, and budget-smart in the new year!
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Front Porch Design: Outdated to Updated from 2019-12-16T20:28:53
Front porch design involved style, hospitality, and security. In Episode 86 of The Architecture Happy Hour podcast, co-hosts and architects, Laura Davis and Holly Hall talk about front porch design...
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Home Design Podcast: Inside, Outside,&Upside Down from 2019-10-01T21:16:15
In this home design podcast we talk about how designing a home based on where you are designing it and what style you like?
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Fun Trends in Home Decor from 2019-04-26T23:29:46
In Episode 84 of The Architecture Happy Hour podcast, host and architect, Laura Davis shares her favorite trends in home decor.
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Notre Dame Cathedral is Burning from 2019-04-15T21:21:49
We are so saddened by the Notre Dame fire. In this podcast we express support the millions of people around the world who love this building.
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How to Change Your Bachelor Pad into a Family Home from 2019-03-29T23:12:49
Is it time to change your bachelor pad into a family home? Here are some tips for decorating and remodeling that will help you make that transition.
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Saving the Oldest Church in Paris from 2019-02-07T04:11:47
Podcast: Saving the Oldest Church in Paris interviews David Sheppe, President of the American Friends for the Preservation of Saint Germain des Prés Church.
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Tidying Up with Marie Kondo: Expectations vs. Reality from 2019-01-30T22:06
Can regular homeowners expect to succeed in Tidying Up with Marie Kondo's KonMarie Method - what are the expectations and realities?
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Best Gifts for Future Architects from 2018-11-21T19:20:07
Dallas Architects Laura Davis and Holly Hall share great ideas for the best gifts for future architects.
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Home Design and Property Secrets You Need to Know from 2018-11-07T06:31
In architectural podcast: Property Secrets You Need to Know, host Laura Davis will walk you through how to research a property for deal breakers.
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Get Rid of Your Stuff to Re-Imagine Your Home from 2018-10-24T07:26:05
Is your stuff stressing you out more than it brings you joy? In this podcast, Laura Davis shares tips on how to start decluttering to re-imagine your home.
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Alexander Mansion Restoration from 2018-10-13T02:33:41
Saving Alexander Mansion, Laura and Holly walk you through the steps they are following in the restoration in association with the Dallas Woman's Forum.
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When Do I REALLY Need an Architect? from 2018-10-05T10:30:34
If you are about to start a home renovation project, how do you know if you need an architect? This podcast has the answer.
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Commercial vs. Residential Architect. Husband vs. Wife. from 2018-09-28T17:44:52
Husband and wife Laura and Bob Davis discuss the differences and similarities between a commercial architecture vs. residential architect.
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Podcast: Surprising Trends in Millennial Home Decor from 2018-08-31T22:13:18
This episode of The Architecture Happy Hour podcast covers trends in millenial home decor, shaking up any preconceived notions we had on the subject.
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7 Ways to Update Your Kitchen from 2018-03-10T15:44:44
Here are 7 tips to update your kitchen. In this podcast you will learn how to break down a kitchen renovation into parts to make your selections easier.
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Chat with Shylo Preston at The Kitchen Source from 2018-02-27T13:00
Laura and Holly recap the recent meetup of The Architecture Happy Hour networking group at the Kohler Signature Store. Laura shares an interview she did at The Kitchen Source with Shylo Preston, a ...
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20 Ways to Refresh Your Home for Spring from 2018-02-21T06:00
Laura and Holly share ideas on ways to refresh your home for Spring by making it more happy, healthy, efficient, and beautiful.
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When Did You Know You Loved Architecture? from 2017-09-15T16:15
Holly shares stories about growing up around architecture and going from a journalism major in college to being one of only a few women in the architecture program at the University of Texas.
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Exciting News and a Look Back at Lessons Learned from 2017-09-08T14:00
Join Laura and Larry for Larry’s last happy hour podcast as they look back on what started it all, what they’ve learned, and the next adventure as Holly Hall joins Laura as co-host.
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The Magic Behind Cruise Ship Architecture from 2017-05-31T16:00
Larry and Laura discuss recent soccer goals, listening to Michelle Obama speak about life outside the White House, and the cruise ship architecture.
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A Chat with Architects Felderman Keatinge from 2017-02-24T16:30
Laura and Larry of HPD Architecture chat with architects Stanley Felderman and Nancy Keatinge of Felderman Keatinge in California.
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Talking Money with Clients from 2017-02-13T19:15
Laura and Larry discuss the challenges surrounding talking money with clients and how sometimes the best solution is to just rip off the band aid.
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The Joys of Dealing with the City Permit Office from 2017-01-27T21:45
Larry and Laura kick off their ninth season of The Architecture Happy Hour and 2017 discussing recent their recent experiences with the city permit office. And having to break bad news to their res...
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Year-End Madness: Clients, Cookies, and Christmas! from 2016-12-14T17:15
Laura and Larry share the year-end madness since the last podcast! Clients, cookies, and Christmas!
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Never Too Old to Become an Architect from 2016-09-29T13:15
A podcast discussion of a recent listener's e-mail regarding starting architecture school later in life and navigating both family and career.
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Podcast: Listener Mail: How Custom Home Design Works from 2016-08-05T19:00
Laura and Larry respond to a listener’s questions about how designing a custom home in the US works.
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The Romance of Hand Drawing is Still Alive from 2016-07-25T19:30
Are we missing something important by no longer drawing by hand? Laura and Larry discuss Larry’s recent experience with a client’s reaction to a hand drawing of their home.
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Is the Commercial Market at a Tipping Point? from 2016-07-13T14:30
Laura and Larry discuss the escalating cost to build commercial property in Dallas and its surrounding areas, and if the market has reached a point where costs outweigh return.
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A Look at Round Table Masterminds and Architects from 2016-06-24T20:20
As Summer heats up, Larry and Laura discuss contractor round table groups and how knowing about other architects’ businesses could be beneficial for the profession.
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When I Grow Up…Following Your Passion from 2016-05-27T14:15
Larry’s on the countdown clock to finding a new job. And Laura shares her recent experience speaking at Career Day at her son’s school.
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Has Technology Ruined the Design Process? from 2016-05-09T22:30
After a brief detour about softball, Laura and Larry talk about getting ahead of ourselves thanks to technology and how technology has allowed us to move away from process – and not always to our b...
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55: Larry’s Leaving, Love It or List It from 2016-04-24T16:00
Larry’s bidding farewell to HPD, and “Love It or List It” finds themselves in some hot water. Laura and Larry share their thoughts about the recent lawsuit against the producers and hosts of “Love ...
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54: Zaha Hadid 1950-2016 from 2016-04-10T19:00
Iconic architect Zaha Hadid passes unexpectedly, leaving a gap in the architecture world.
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53: Finding a Contractor You Can Trust from 2016-03-28T20:29
Spring is here which means wacky weather for Texas. With an unexpected tornado last December and several hail storms since the start of 2016, the contractors are rolling in.
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52: Is Getting Your Architect License Worth It? from 2016-03-06T15:45
Is getting your architecture license really worth it? Larry’s niece wants to know the good and the bad of having a license, as well as what you can and cannot do with or without one.
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51: Getting the Business–The Art of Networking from 2016-02-21T16:30
Business networking can result in multiple referral sources. So who gets the business?
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50: Building Costs and Reality from 2016-02-08T14:50
The new year couldn’t get far before Laura and Larry have their annual discussion about construction costs, the unreality of HGTV, and the new challenge posed by Consumer Reports.
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49: How to Work with Challenging Architecture Clients from 2016-01-24T18:58
They’re back!! Laura and Larry return to talk about how to work with challenging architecture clients in a busy work environment.
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48: Does Video Have a Place on an Architect’s Website? from 2015-04-03T21:00
Larry and Laura talk about the benefits of adding video to your website as well as their own recent foray into the world of video. Stay tuned!
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47: Keeping Architecture Project Expectations in Check from 2015-03-09T14:00
Laura and Larry have returned from baby hiatus!! And 2015 is off to a busy start for everyone.
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46: The Little Things Needed for Big Change from 2014-10-05T17:00
It’s Laura’s last podcast before baby number two!! Larry and Laura talk about the little things you discover you need whether getting ready for a new baby or getting ready for finishing a new home.
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Is it Time to Make a Change in Your Career? from 2014-07-27T20:00
Is it time for a new job? Laura and Larry share some subtle clues about when it’s time to start searching for a different employer.
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44: Home Renovation–Wants vs. Needs from 2014-05-27T18:30
Laura and Larry talk about getting what you want out of a renovation, whether it’s a true want, something culturally related, or just about the way you live.
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43: Adding a Second Floor to Your Home from 2014-04-28T19:00
Laura and Larry talk about adding a second floor to a one story home. Many families like where they live, but they need more room.
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42: For the Love…Accommodations for a Disabled Pet from 2014-02-26T03:35
Larry’s dog Ginny is down to three legs, and he and Laura discuss the issues to think about when bringing home a disabled pet.
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41: Why Should I Be a Mentor? from 2013-10-30T14:10
Laura and Larry discuss Larry’s first experience with being a mentor and why mentoring benefits not only the intern but also the mentor.
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40: Living in Smaller Homes from 2013-08-20T13:00
How much space is too much space? Can we live in less? Laura and Larry discuss the need for living larger and one contractor’s quest to make smaller functional.
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39: It’s Listener Mail! Using an Architect vs. a Designer from 2013-07-31T00:15
Laura and Larry share a recent e-mail conversation with listeners from Portland, Oregon about using an architect versus using a designer.
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38: How Do You Communicate Ideas to Clients? from 2013-07-10T02:00
How do your clients understand your design? Laura and Larry discuss different options for communicating ideas to clients, from paper cut-outs to 3D imagery.
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37: Rescuing Clients and Their Projects from Bad Design from 2013-05-04T03:00
Laura and Larry share their experiences rescuing clients and their projects – about being the second phone call the client makes – after they’re already involved with a contractor.
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36: Can I Be My Own General Contractor? from 2013-04-01T02:00
Laura and Larry share an e-mail from a potential client about being their own general contractor and discuss what to consider when asking yourself that question.
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35: What to Look for When Buying an Older Home from 2013-02-26T04:00
Laura and Larry share ideas about where to look under the hood when buying an older home.
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34: Lessons From Our First Five Years in Business from 2013-01-30T04:00
It's been five years(!) in business. Laura and Larry share some of the important lessons they've learned over the last five years.
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33: Changing the Conversation with a Potential Employer from 2012-12-18T03:00
Laura and Larry discuss the unusual uptick in business and the need for job applicants to change the conversation with potential employers.
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32: My Degree is Worth What? from 2012-11-27T04:15
Larry finally gets to vent about the latest study on why you shouldn't get an architecture degree.
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31: What Does It Take to Practice Architecture in the US? from 2012-10-03T12:45
Larry and Laura answer a listener's question about practicing in the US as a foreign architect as well as recap their recent visit to Atlanta.
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30: Update your Home’s Style From Brady Bunch to Modern from 2012-09-06T03:15
Do you live in a 1970's house but have a more contemporary bent? Laura and Larry talk about simple ideas and a few complex options for providing your home with a more modern aesthetic.
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29: Who’s your…Architect?!?! from 2012-07-31T14:50
Who's your favorite architect? Laura and Larry get down to figuring out just who their favorite really is (not counting themselves).
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Podcast: Houses and Baseball Size Hail–A Bad Combination from 2012-06-27T02:30
Are you ready for baseball size hail? Laura and Larry talk about the recent hail storm in Dallas and how to prepare yourself for what comes after as well as steps you can take to ready yourself nex...
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27: Tips For Selling to Architects from 2012-04-25T03:31
Whether you're an intern, a vendor, or a client, Larry and Laura offer tips to selling yourself, your product, or your project to architects.
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26: A New Bridge by Calatrava in Dallas from 2012-04-23T02:43
A new bridge opens in Dallas, but is it art? Larry and Laura talk about the new Calatrava-designed bridge and Dallas'need for brand-name architecture.
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25: How Are You Wired? Finding Your Joy is Good for Business from 2012-02-09T04:13
Laura&Larry talk about ah-ha moments from a workshop Laura attended with a business coach. Learn how you are wired and focus on activities that give you energy and feed your interests.
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24: Strategery? Business Planning for an Architecture Office from 2011-12-28T08:45
Have you started planning for your business for the new year? Laura and Larry talk about strategic planning and Christmas shopping in the last podcast for 2011.
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23: Architects Speaking at Conventions from 2011-11-16T21:00
Laura and Larry share what they've learned recently by becoming presenters at the Texas Society of Architects Convention and the Virginia Society AIA Convention.
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22: Interview with an Intern Pt. 2 from 2011-10-16T22:23
It's part two of Laura and Larry's discussion with student intern Chris.
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21: Interview with an Intern Pt. 1 from 2011-10-16T22:16
Laura and Larry grill their student intern Chris about his experience working in an architecture firm, his expectations, and his future.
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20: Busy, Busy, Trying to Balance Work and Life from 2011-08-29T21:55
There's too much to do!! Laura and Larry talk about keeping your head up while balancing work, marketing, and home life.
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19: Simple Summer To-Do List for Homeowners from 2011-07-27T02:06
Summer's flying by, and Larry and Laura suggest 10 simple tasks for homeowners.
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Podcast: Tips for Architecture Interns from 2011-06-28T04:34
It's June, and as Larry and Laura prep to speak at the Texas Society of Architects convention in October, they share some tips for both interns and the architects who hire them.
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17: AIA National Convention Recap from 2011-05-30T19:00
Larry talks about who and what impressed him at his first AIA National Convention.
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16: Architects&Architecture in Movies from 2011-04-23T16:46
Laura and Larry skip their scheduled podcast topic to recap Larry's trip to Atlanta and discuss how architect's are portrayed and how architecture impacts movies.
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15: Aging in Place and Universal Design: Why is this important now? from 2011-03-18T13:12
We're all getting older and living longer. Laura and Larry talk about the importance of aging in place and universal design.
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Podcast: Finding a Contractor from 2011-01-26T23:10
The pros and cons in finding a good contractor for home construction projects.
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13: The First Interview with Your Architect from 2010-12-29T00:08
What to ask the architect at your first meeting.
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12: Just in Time for the Holidays from 2010-11-23T09:09
Laura and Larry talk about getting your house fluffed and your presents bought.
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Gays and Architecture from 2010-09-24T06:20
Is Larry from The Architecture Happy Hour one of the only gays in architecture in Dallas? Find out in the podcast.
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Podcast: Tips for Surviving Architecture School from 2010-08-24T07:31
Architects Larry and Laura share tips for surviving architecture school.
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09: Saving Money in the Heat of the Summer from 2010-07-20T07:01
Larry and Laura share options for cooling off your electric bill and saving money.
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08: Architecture On The Road from 2010-06-08T08:26
Laura and Larry chat about appreciating architecture on the road during vacations. This and more on the The Architecture Happy Hour.
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Home Design Podcast: The Great Outdoors from 2010-05-25T17:27
Laura and Larry talk about enjoying your outdoor spaces in this installment of the popular Architecture Happy Hour Podcast.
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Podcast: Working in an Architecture Firm from 2010-04-26T22:25
Click here for a podcast on all the things your professor didn't tell you about working in an architecture firm.
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05: Tips for Success When Working from Home from 2010-03-14T22:25
Laura and Larry talk about tips for success when working from home.
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04: Architecture Marketing 101–Part 2 from 2010-02-16T09:11
Laura and Larry finish up with marketing tips for small firms and individuals.
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Architecture Marketing Podcast–Part 1 from 2010-02-10T07:11
Laura and Larry start the new year with this architecture marketing podcast with tips for small firms and individuals.
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The Architect’s Love/Hate Relationship with Home Improvement Shows from 2009-11-26T06:17
Laura and Larry kick off the holiday with a talk about the ups and downs of watching home improvement television.
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The Architect’s Love/Hate Relationship with Home Improvement Shows from 2009-11-26T06:17
Laura and Larry kick off the holiday with a talk about the ups and downs of watching home improvement television.
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Podcast: Five Things To Know Before Hiring An Architect from 2009-11-02T02:44
What are five things you should know before hiring an architect? Tune in to the popular podcast, Architectural Happy Hour, to find out.
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