Bad Words Good Buildings

That's a Wrap!

Episode 13: This week's episode is bittersweet – it's our last one of the season! Join us as we reflect on the journey and look towards the next. We break down

Unhappy Customers

Episode 12: Despite our best intentions, sometimes clients aren't 100% happy with the process, experience, or finished product. It's important to examine these

AI versus our Daily Lives

Episode 11: This week's episode delves into the fast-changing world of Artificial Intelligence.  Join us as we discuss how we currently use AI in our businesses and

The Monster Under the Bed: Soft Costs

Episode 10: This week's episode breaks down the soft costs of a construction project and we discuss why it's so essential to properly budget for this component.

We don't have dicks!

Episode 9: This week's episode gets real about gender, and we share our thoughts and experiences as women in our industries. These personal stories speak to the limi

It's Not Easy Being Green

Episode 8: This week we are chatting about why it can be challenging to apply conventional green design principles to smaller projects. We dive into the waste involved in

Politics Matter: Part II

Episode 7: This week we continue to discuss the idea that architecture and construction are inherently tied to politics. We begin with a conversation about our personal a

Politics Matter: Part I

Episode 6: This week we are exploring the concept that architecture is inherently a political act, which is now coming up against a highly conservative administration.  W

Why Should People Give a Shit About Design? Part II

Episode 5: In this episode we continue the discussion around why design is important in all our lives and how we are all deserving of access to good design. We think abou

Why Should People Give a Shit About Design? Part I

Episode 4: In this week's episode we kick off the topic of design by asking: what is good design? How does design relate to beauty and differ from taste? We use New

Let's Talk About Money: Part II

Episode 3: This is Part 2 of two episodes that will speak to the financial side of design and construction. We share some of our pet peeves with design magazines in the w

Let's Talk About Money: Part I

Episode 2: Today we begin to unpack construction costs to understand why building responsibly is so expensive.  This is Part 1 of two episodes that will speak to the fina

Welcome to Bad Words Good Buildings

Episode 1: Hello and welcome to the first episode of Bad Words Good Buildings, hosted by Leah Solk and Yuliya Ilizarov. This is a podcast where two smart women shoot the