Trends + Tensions Presented By Bhdp

The One Toyota North America project is one of Toyota’s most sustainable projects in their portfolio. This episode, we’ve assembled some of the key players from this project to discuss how they reached Toyota’s lofty sustainability goals, known as the Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050, and what companies just starting out in their sustainability journey can do to reach their objectives. Vaughn Engler of Noresco, Pat Murphy of NV5 Engineering, and Daniel Lessing of BHDP tell the amazing story of how the LEED Platinum project came to be.

Carrie Beidleman, a Senior Interior Designer for BHDP, has curated research surrounding COVID-19 and crisis management over the last few months. In this episode, Host Brian Trainer and Carrie get to the heart of those learnings and find commonalities many industries are facing—from workplace to retail. In efforts to prepare ourselves and our clients for the future, the insights from Carrie's research have served as a valuable roadmap for BHDP. 

We learned and adapted to new ways of working overnight. Now workplaces are reopening and looking for long-term solutions. As organizations transition in this period, we're examining, "What is the future of work?" T. Patrick Donnelly of BHDP and his long-time collaborator Joel Ratekin of TD Ameritrade bring their expertise to the table. Leaders in workplace strategy, the two discuss what they've seen put into practice and their theories for what is next in workplace.

After BHDP virtually assembled 60+ corporate real estate professionals to discuss the future of the post-COVID-19 workplace, we're following up to learn their key takeaways and practical applications. Paul Barbeau, Senior Global Director of Corporate Facilities for Dow, joins the podcast to discuss the insights he found most valuable as he and his team plan for the more than 8 million SF that Dow operates globally.

After more than 60 corporate real estate professionals convened virtually to discuss the future of work post-COVID-19, BHDP has brought their insights and key findings to share in this latest episode. Host Brian Trainer leads the discussion on the immediate, short-, and long-term implications for the workplace. Workplace Client Leaders T. Patrick Donnelly and Dominic Iacobucci, the leaders of the second virtual roundtable in the series The Resilient Workplace, join the conversation. 

As higher education leaders discover what their "new normal" will be, BHDP Client Leaders spoke with the ultimate end user—the students—to learn what they want out of their college experience post-COVID-19. Host Brian Trainer chats with Tom Sens and David Prevette on student surveys and virtual focus groups they have hosted to help higher education leaders navigate the new normal as we all move forward.

Partnering with the University of Cincinnati, BHDP developed a course focusing on the future of work. Over several years, the course has evolved in format, but one element remains true: the necessity to embrace ambiguity. During the COVID-19 pandemic, the course was temporarily moved to remote instruction, similar to distributed work in the workplace. Associate Professor Aaron Bradley joins Workplace Client Leader Dominic Iacobucci and Host Brian Trainer to discuss the evolution of the course and the real-time innovation happening amid the pandemic. 

When it comes to learning and professional development, space matters. Whether that is in the corporate office or home office, creating a physical space that supports and nurtures growth is essential for employee success. We welcome two Chief Learning Officers—Lisa Gary of Trane Technologies and Dr. Heidi Scott of HR.com—to discuss how companies can create learning ecosystems in person and remotely to build effective teams. Host Brian Trainer and Workplace Client Leader Chris LaPata round out the timely conversation.

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, much of the world has found itself in a forced social experiment—namely, working from home. In this special edition of Trends + Tensions, BHDP's Dominic Iacobucci, Drew Suszko, and Brian Trainer revisit the Nine Remote Work Guidelines we developed over three years ago. From three remote locations, they test the relevance of these guidelines against the realities of the present day. We encourage you to listen and share your experiences with us as we unpack a paradigm shift in real time.

With limitless meal options from the likes of Amazon, HelloFresh, delivery, and more, grocery stores are finding new ways to attract shoppers and build loyalty. Arthur Ackles, VP of Merchandising and Buying for Roche Brothers Supermarkets and Brothers Marketplace, offers first-hand experience with trends and traditions from his more than 30 years of experience in the grocery industry. BHDP's Retail Market Leader Andrew McQuilkin, who has worked with Arthur over 15 years, joins the conversation with insights on store design. Listen and subscribe!

What happens when we cross industry lines to have tough conversations and no longer hide behind the status quo? Lynn Metz of Haworth started an exchange program that does just that for the architecture, interior design, and real estate industries. She joins host Brian Trainer as well as contributors Rex Miller of Mindshift and Patrick Donnelly of BHDP to discuss the revelatory and sometimes surprising findings of the exchange.

Libraries serve communities in immeasurable ways. Designing a space that meets a myriad of needs and functions is no easy feat. Hear veteran librarians Rebecca Lubas, Dean of Central Washington University Libraries, and Bruce Massis, Director of Columbus State Community College Libraries, discuss the evolving trends and tensions of academic libraries. Higher Education Client Leader Tom Sens, who has designed academic libraries for numerous universities, also weighs in.

Consider your company’s culture. What made you successful today? What can you use to be successful in the future? And how does your office space factor into all of this? Rex Miller, founder of Mindshift, and Patrick Donnelly, Workplace Client Leader, weigh in on the convergence of a company’s culture and the workspace. Miller is the author of several books in which Donnelly has contributed, including “Change Your Space, Change Your Culture” and “The Healthy Workplace Nudge” (featured in season one, episodes one and two).

According to Tom Belanich of Messer Construction Co., “The game is lost and won in site selection.” BHDP Architecture’s Michael Verdier recently chatted with Belanich about the importance of bringing experts to the table early—even before site selection. Hear how convening experts early not only can save you money but also can save you time in the process. This is part two of a two-part episode.

According to Tom Belanich of Messer Construction Co., “The game is lost and won in site selection.” BHDP Architecture’s Michael Verdier recently chatted with Belanich about the importance of bringing experts to the table early—even before site selection. Hear how convening experts early not only can save you money but also can save you time in the process. This is part one of a two-part episode.

Tom Arends, Samantha Delabar, and Andrew McQuilkin of BHDP join host Brian Trainer to discuss design trends predicted for 2020. From data to storytelling to human experience, our designers and architects tackle the ever-challenging question in design, “What’s next?”

Jenna Geigerman and Amy Haworth of Citrix join Chris Lapata and Brian Trainer of BHDP to discuss how they prepared and led the HR and Real Estate teams through the process of a major office renovation and why it was essential to the success of the project. 

Continuing our discussion with Thomas and Valerie from Fifth Third Bank, we turn the conversation to human needs and psychology. By designing to basic human needs, you are in essence "future-proofing," because no matter what other external factors change, those remain the same. 

When you can work from anywhere, what added benefits can an office provide that you can’t have elsewhere? The main differentiator: human connection. That “serendipitous encounter” adds something of value that goes far beyond sending an email or making a phone call. Beyond that, you may have multiple spaces designed specifically for different work behaviors that you don’t have other places.

Holly O'Driscoll and Drew Suszko continue their conversation on Design Thinking, an approach to design that places emphasis on humans and their experiences. In part 2, they discuss empathy and some real-life examples where design thinking can make a huge impact on our lives.