Andrew Caruso is an architect with his eye on how design vision combined with economic strategy and political influence can solve some of the complex problems facing today’s urban centers around the world. Andrew offers some great insight into how working for Gensler, one of the worlds largest and most prestigious architectural and interdisciplinary firms, has affected that view. This is an informative look into a young architect at the beginning of a career, yet already having some admirable experience and insight.

Houzz.com is a website used by homeowners, design professionals and contractors to get inspiration, ideas, and examples for home improvements. It has also become one of the best resources for homeowners to find design professionals in their area.

 Whether you are an Architect, Landscape Architect/Designer or Interior Designer in the residential space, you need to be using this resource. In this episode I discuss with Dave Mayer of Houzz.com the different ways Design Professionals can use http://www.houzz.com to promote their design services and improve visibility for their businesses.

Kotaro Nakamura is an Architect and partner in Roesling Nakamura Terada Architects in San Diego and Ventura, California. He is also a professor and currently the Interim Director of the School of Art and Design at San Diego State University. He has been a professor for over 30 years while also running his private design practice with his partners.  The main focus for his firm is public works, especially schools. In our conversation we discuss the idea of building communities, resilient design,  creating a stable business model, how Design Build is affecting Architects, and his philosophy on educating young designers.