Design for an Agile World Podcast

Change your mindset around your approach to architecture.

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About the show

In the Design for an Agile World Podcast, we discuss a specific approach to architecture that focuses on what building occupants and users need and how to produce solutions that will satisfy those needs. A compelling collection of stories and perspectives from project owners, design professionals, and construction partners, Design for an Agile World will help you apply an agile mindset to your organization and facilities.

Design for an Agile World is proudly presented by Walker Architects.

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We’re here to support project owners, design professionals, and construction partners in their quest to challenge the status quo to bring better value to their stakeholders through an agile design lens.

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Joe Walker is the President and Managing Principal of Walker Architects. In founding the firm, he set out to build an architecture practice that would be genuinely committed to finding the best solutions for clients – even if that meant challenging the status quo.

Joe has over 25 years of experience serving public and private sector clients through his agile design methodology that prioritizes people first. His process enables all stakeholders, from the boardroom to the classroom, to be heard and represented in the final solution. His approach makes the whole design process more inclusive, efficient, and fun.

Through Joe's leadership and pursuit of this ideal, Walker Architects has spent years perfecting an agile design process that consistently delivers results for leading educational institutions, governmental agencies, and fortune 500 companies

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Design for an Agile World Podcast

Change your mindset around your approach to architecture.

About the show

Design for an Agile World is proudly presented by Walker Architects.

listen to the show

Meet your host

connect with Joe

Joe has over 25 years of experience serving public and private sector clients through his agile design methodology that prioritizes people first. His process enables all stakeholders, from the boardroom to the classroom, to be heard and represented in the final solution. His approach makes the whole design process more inclusive, efficient, and fun.

Through Joe's leadership and pursuit of this ideal, Walker Architects has spent years perfecting an agile design process that consistently delivers results for leading educational institutions, governmental agencies, and Fortune 500 companies.

Episodes

Ep #14: From Design to Delivery: Engineering Efficiency with Rens F. Hayes IV, P.E.

Joe Walker and Rens Hayes reveal how data-driven decision-making and advanced technology can revolutionize the construction and design industries...

Ep #13: Designing for Wellness: The Agile Approach Behind UF’s Student Healthcare Center WELL Platinum Certification

They discuss the crucial role building professionals play in influencing people's health, given the substantial time spent indoors, and highlight the importance of incorporating...

Ep #12: The Evolution of Active Learning in Future Higher Education Spaces with Kevin Lackey

Kevin and Joe explore the broader implications for the future of educational spaces, emphasizing the necessity for active learning environments and the ability to adapt to changing...

Ep #11: Designing for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Performing Arts Spaces with Amy Donohue AIA, LFA, NOMA

Joe Walker's conversation with Amy Donohue on Design for an Agile World offers a refreshing glimpse into the future of spaces where everyone belongs.

Ep #10: Transforming Patient Experiences Through Design with Dr. Michael S. Okun

Joe and Dr. Okun talk about Fixel’s forward-thinking design, which integrates health and technology, and how a focus on teamwork, mentorship, and patient-centric care helps the institute thrive.

Ep #9: Agile Design for Exceptional Public Service with John Power

John shares the comprehensive approach of the tax collector's office in addressing the diverse needs of its clientele and the importance of training employees to provide empathetic and compassionate service.

Ep #8: Season 1 Wrap-Up with Agile Design Expert Juli Mitchell, IIDA, LEED AP

In the final episode of season one of Design for an Agile World, Juli, an expert in agile design thinking for interior environments, reflects on her journey and how she became a part of the Walker Architect’s team.

Ep #7: Collaborative Design and Social Impact: A Conversation with Michael Maltzan, Design Principal, FAIA, NCARB Certified

Michael Maltzan talks with Joe as they break down the agile design methodology, architectures role in pushing society boundaries, and the power behind generational creativity.

Ep #6: Impacting Outcomes and Well-being Through Sustainable Design with Eric Corey Freed, RA, LFA, LEED Fellow, EcoDistricts AP

Joe welcomes guest Eric Corey Freed – Principal, Sustainability Director of CannonDesign, to discuss the latest developments in sustainable building practices.

Ep #5: Designing a Better World with Howie Ferguson

Howie emphasizes the essence of embracing transparency, particularly between owners and contractors, asserting that sharing complete information, including uncertainties, is fundamental for collaboration and achieving desired outcomes.

Ep #4: Creating Agile Mindsets: Unlocking Growth with Cheryl Anderson, M.S., LMHC

Cheryl and Joe share experiences in strategically designing spaces to maximize comfort and indirectly foster productive dialogue, emphasizing factors such as proximity, noise, and light levels.

Ep #3: Sustainable Solutions: The Importance of Adaptive Reuse and Future-Proof Design with Jim Carroll, AIA, LEED AP

Jim and Joe dive into the world of adaptive reuse and sustainable planning, emphasizing the importance of collaboration and partnership for future-proof design.

Ep #2: Empowering People and Organizations for Greater Success with Roland Lemke AIA, LEED AP

Roland discusses letting go of preconceptions in design and focusing on creating buildings that speak to the unique culture and story of every client we serve.

Ep #1: Bringing Work to Life with Dr. Tracy Brower, PhD, MM, MCRW

Joe and Dr. Brower discuss the importance of providing employees with choice and control over their workspaces to increase engagement and discretionary effort.

Ep #0: Introducing Design for an Agile World

Welcome to the Design for an Agile World podcast, where we discuss a specific approach to architecture that focuses on what building occupants and users need and how to produce solutions that will satisfy those needs.

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Design for an Agile World Podcast

Change your mindset around your approach to architecture.

About the show

Meet your host

Be a guest on our show

Never Miss An Episode

Design for an Agile World Podcast

Change your mindset around your approach to architecture.

About the show

Meet your host

Episodes

Ep #14: From Design to Delivery: Engineering Efficiency with Rens F. Hayes IV, P.E.

Ep #13: Designing for Wellness: The Agile Approach Behind UF’s Student Healthcare Center WELL Platinum Certification

Ep #12: The Evolution of Active Learning in Future Higher Education Spaces with Kevin Lackey

Ep #11: Designing for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Performing Arts Spaces with Amy Donohue AIA, LFA, NOMA

Ep #10: Transforming Patient Experiences Through Design with Dr. Michael S. Okun

Ep #9: Agile Design for Exceptional Public Service with John Power

Ep #8: Season 1 Wrap-Up with Agile Design Expert Juli Mitchell, IIDA, LEED AP

Ep #7: Collaborative Design and Social Impact: A Conversation with Michael Maltzan, Design Principal, FAIA, NCARB Certified

Ep #6: Impacting Outcomes and Well-being Through Sustainable Design with Eric Corey Freed, RA, LFA, LEED Fellow, EcoDistricts AP

Ep #5: Designing a Better World with Howie Ferguson

Ep #4: Creating Agile Mindsets: Unlocking Growth with Cheryl Anderson, M.S., LMHC

Ep #3: Sustainable Solutions: The Importance of Adaptive Reuse and Future-Proof Design with Jim Carroll, AIA, LEED AP

Ep #2: Empowering People and Organizations for Greater Success with Roland Lemke AIA, LEED AP

Ep #1: Bringing Work to Life with Dr. Tracy Brower, PhD, MM, MCRW

Ep #0: Introducing Design for an Agile World

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