Hosted by ThinkLab and SURROUND · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 24 episodes
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Welcome to The Learning Objective, the first podcast for the architecture and design community where you can receive credit for listening on the go, from ThinkLab and SANDOW DESIGN GROUP.
ThinkLab and SURROUND hosts The Learning Objective, a arts show with 24 episodes published.
Recorded live at the EDspaces conference in Columbus, this episode explores how education leaders are navigating high-stakes decisions under unforgiving timelines. Hear why trust, clarity, and early alignment matter more
In this episode, ThinkLab’s hospitality research takes center stage as Amanda Schneider and Erica Waayenberg unpack how decision-making is shifting across hotel and hospitality projects. From rising risk aversion and bur
Live from the Healthcare Design Conference in Kansas City, this episode explores how healthcare end users are navigating increasingly complex decisions for the built environment. Hear why early problem-spotting beats cri
Live from Chicago, this episode of Design Nerds Anonymous dives into how corporate end users are making decisions differently in today’s built environment. Hear real conversations straight from ThinkLab’s Corporate Hacka
Explore the evolving role of sustainability in architecture and design with our guest, Avi Rajagopal, Editor-in-Chief at Metropolis, as we dive into key metrics, material selection, and the power of collaboration to driv
In this episode, we dive into the emotional and sensory connections people have with water and address rising concerns about its quality. Experts Mike Sale (Delta Faucet) and Dr. Elena Berg (The American University of Pa
In this episode we explore how technology is transforming real estate strategy and design processes. Our guests, Brian McCourt from Cisco and Michael Gordon from Deloitte, discuss the critical role of tech in enhancing e
In this episode, we explore the future of customer decision-making in the built environment. Our guests, Amanda Schneider and Meredith Campbell, share insights from their Design Hackathon project which encompassed six mo
In this episode of The Learning Objective presented by Baresque, we discover how to up our awareness of noise in every sensory domain—exploring solutions for designing inclusively to provide higher levels of comfort and
In this episode of The Learning Objective presented by BlueScope Building, we focus on the challenges and opportunities in the commercial construction industry. Exploring topics such as trust-based team formation, early
In this episode of The Learning Objective presented by Delta Faucet Company, ThinkLab explores the profound impact of water on our mental and physical health within the built environment. Our guests help us uncover the r
In this episode, presented by Teknion, ThinkLab interviews Dost Bardouille, Director of Sustainability and Corporate Responsibility of Swinerton, and Nina Johnson, Senior Commercial Insights Manager at Armstrong Craven.
In this episode, ThinkLab interviews Amanda Schneider, president and founder of ThinkLab, and Jessica Jenkins, co-host of The Learning Objective and part of the research and development team at ThinkLab. Together, they d
In this episode, presented by Panolam, ThinkLab interviews Amanda Schneider, president and founder of ThinkLab; Mardi Najafi, vice president of retail strategy and design at Figure3; and Kari Anderson, an interior design
In this episode, presented by Delta Faucet Company, ThinkLab interviews Mike O’Neill, lead of data science research for the Gensler Research Institute, and Mitch Dalton, chief innovation officer at Core Spaces. O’Neill d
In this episode, presented by DIRTT, ThinkLab interviews Daniel Hall, assistant professor at the Technical University of Delft in the Netherlands, and Amy Marks, VP at Autodesk, on what industrialized design means, how i
After listening, you will be able to: Identify key themes in material innovation. Contrast trends happening in the consumer goods space with those impacting the design industry. Analyze how sustainability is impacting pr
In this episode, presented by Mannington Commercial, ThinkLab interviews author Gleb Tsipursky on best practices for adopting a hybrid-first model and how to guide clients no matter where they fall on the physical/virtua
In this episode, presented by Keilhauer, ThinkLab interviews designer Alanna Call and creativity researcher Keith Sawyer on how to foster the superpower of creativity and combat constraints on creative output. Accredited
In this episode, presented by Delta Faucet Company, ThinkLab interviews designers Sequoyah Hunter-Cuyjet and Susie Wise on how to reimagine current design practices to be more inclusive and to redefine what makes good de
Amanda Schneider
president and founder of ThinkLab · ThinkLab (Sandow Design Group)
4 appearances on this show
Michael Gordon
Co-Chair of the Finance group · Bang on a Can
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Kari Anderson
interior designer–turned–UX designer
1 appearance on this show
Mike O Neill
Manager · Mid West ARIES
1 appearance on this show
Daniel Hall
licensed architect and carpenter · Technical University of Delft
1 appearance on this show
Amy Marks
Senior Vice President of Innovation · Compass Data Centers
1 appearance on this show
Dr. Gleb Tsipursky
Dr. · Disaster Avoidance Experts
1 appearance on this show
Susie Wise
author of Design for Belonging, professor at d.school, director of strategy at Alameda County Community Food Bank · Stanford d.school
1 appearance on this show
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