Bad Words Good Buildings
Leah Kiren Solk & Yuliya Ilizarov
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About the Show
Two smart women shoot the shit about the design and construction industry.
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Regularly hosts outside guests
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Recent Episodes
S1E13 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 how we make the show, why we curse, and…
S1E12 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 relationships and use them as an…
S1E11 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 muse on how it could be helpful in…
S1E10 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 talk about how architects bill,…
S1E9 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 limitations and preconceptions that…
S1E8 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 renovations, how to think…
S1E7 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 and professional stories and…
S1E6 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. We explore the White House…
S1E5 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 about the temporal nature of…
S1E4 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 York City as a proving ground for…
S1E3 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 way they give expectations on…
S1E2 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 financial side of design and…
S1E1 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 shit about the design and…
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