Spaces Podcast
Discover the powerful forces—environmental, political, cultural, and economic—that shape our built environment and, in turn, our lives. Hosted by award winning architect Dimitrius Lynch, each episode brings you insightful conversations with top industry professionals who reveal how our spaces evolve and impact society. From historical shifts to future trends, SPACES Podcast uncovers the stories behind the places we inhabit and explores how these transformations will continue to influence us all. Tune in to this leading architecture + design podcast to understand the connections between the spaces around us and the lives we lead.
Episodes
In the summer heat of Birmingham, children faced police dogs and fire hoses. On a bus in Montgomery, a 15-year-old refused to stand. From Claudette Colvin to Rosa Parks, from Greensboro counters to the March on Washington—the Civil Rights Movement shook America awake. Yet, even as laws changed, maps and mortgages quietly redrew the lines of belonging.
In this episode of Built to Divide, Dimitrius Lynch tracks what happened after the...
What happens when the machinery of war is turned loose on the home front? In this episode of Built to Divide, host Dimitrius Lynch traces how the end of World War II, the GI Bill, and federal housing policy combined to build the largest middle-class expansion in U.S. history—while quietly deepening racial and economic division.
Beginning with the surrender in Tokyo Bay and the massive demobilization of Operation Magic Carpet, Lynch ...
At the dawn of the 20th century, American finance looked modern—telegraphs, syndicates, Wall Street empires—but it had no brakes. In this episode of Built to Divide, host Dimitrius Lynch follows the chain reaction from the Panic of 1907 to the creation of the Federal Reserve, revealing how crises, central banking, and policy choices concentrated power at the top and quietly reshaped who gets to own a home in America.
We move from J....
Why does housing in America feel so unattainable—and why does it seem designed that way? In this sweeping opening chapter of Built to Divide, host Dimitrius Lynch traces the origins of today’s housing affordability crisis back more than 100,000 years, revealing how our primal instincts around territory, ownership, and status have been shaped—and exploited—over millennia.
From the campfire rituals of early humans to feudal Europe’s e...
Built to Divide is a cinematic audio documentary that unearths how America’s homes became the front lines of inequality. From land giveaways to red lines, gated communities to algorithmic rent hikes—each episode reveals the forces that shaped not only where we live, but who gets to belong.
Guided by host Dimitrius Lynch Jr., an award-winning architect with a storyteller’s eye for systems and design, this series traces how policy, ps...
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The incarcerated population has ballooned over the last 50 years and public attitudes have slowly shifted towards active pursuit of criminal justice reform. However, we can't forget about prison design itself. In this episode we highlight key points of criminal justice reform and discuss the evolution of prison design and potenti...
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We tackle the controversial, complex, and rapidly evolving industry of cannabis...and its history will definitely spark a conversation, maybe even shock you. We also discuss issues and considerations for the various facility types: dispensary, grow, and extraction. Anthony Winston III, of Winston Engineering, helps us out by sha...
In this SPACES Recheck, we're revisiting a standout episode from the archive that you may have missed...
The controversial art form of Graffiti has grown from its outlaw past to be an accepted element in beautifying some urban communities. Danni Simpson, commercial and street artist, of Danni Simpson Art joins the show to discuss her style and inspiration, participation in the movement and experience of a renewed relationship betwe...
In this SPACES Recheck, we're revisiting a standout episode from the archive that you may have missed...
Urban population growth and the dependence on transportation has reached a point where 30 to 60% of urban areas are taken by roads and parking lots. Subsequently, mobility issues have exponentially increased. Brandon Reyes P.E., Project Manager at Michael Baker International joins the show to discuss changes in transportation on ...
In this SPACES Recheck, we're revisiting a standout episode from the archive that you may have missed...
With busier lifestyles, an array of entertainment options, cable television, streaming services, and social distancing, movie theaters are facing an unprecedented number of challenges that will likely spur evolution in design. Robert McCall, AIA, NCARB, Principal at JKRP Architects joins us in this wide-ranging conversation, disc...
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What will future stadiums look like? Licensed engineer...architect...AND LEED BD+C certified professional, Erleen Hatfield, PE, AIA, Managing Partner of the Hatfield Group, joins us to discuss structural engineering, stadiums, and her work on the Atlanta Falcons Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Francisco Gonzalez Pulido, from FGP Atelier, ...
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Going Green uncovers the untold stories about our environment that everyone needs to hear. Whether you're curious about how energy impacts your daily life, questioning mains...
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Jason and Dimitrius discuss pressures in the industry and some ways to deal with that feeling of being overwhelmed.
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Jason and Dimitrius chat about the mental and emotional roller coaster that is 2020, and share some personal and internet tips on how to push through.
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Education and school safety are some of the most polarizing topics in our society today. In this episode, Todd Ferking, an architect and principal of DLR Group, joins the show to discuss school design, philosophy to promote a good educational environment, and achieving a balance in design that will encourage a safe space for stud...
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Matthew Grocoff, Esq., LEED-GA, LFA, founder of THRIVE Collaborative, joins us for an inspiring conversation about Veridian at County Farm, a beautiful 13.59 acre community in Ann Arbor, Michigan that is targeted to be one of the nation’s first mixed-income net zero energy communities.
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Kelly Lieu, Senior Consultant and Account Manager for the Southern California region at Ei Companies, joins the show for an enlightening conversation about what it means, code milestones, rating systems, the war between electricity and gas, key concepts to consider, and how to best execute your next project! Amir Rezaei, from Can...
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It is estimated that by 2040 most of the world won’t have enough water to meet demand year-round. In this episode, we highlight the evolution of water and waste water treatment; Rory Harnisch, a licensed Professional Engineer in the state of California shares his expertise on today's water treatment processes and components; arch...
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Mark Oberholzer, architect and Associate Principal at KTGY joins us to discuss shipping container buildings and his project Hope on Alvarado, a shipping container building for modern and affordable transitional housing on Alvarado street in Los Angeles for the homeless population.
Amanda Gattenby, VP of Development at CRATE Modula...
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Architect Travis Mahoney of Matterform Architecture + Development joins us to share his experience, designing, building, AND living in his own ADU. In this episode we discuss how ADUs largely became prohibited across the U.S., recent code changes, and complexities in design, permitting, construction, and more! Nathaniel Muhler of...
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