Episode 90 – Renovation Story – Sinking columns, replacing historic trim, working with an architect and finding the right contractor
In this renovation story, Tom Hazzard of Podetize joins me to discuss the renovation of his 1905 Upstate New York house on Chautaqua Lake. He talks about working with an architect on an old house to add a garage and an indoor pool, figuring out how to fix his sinking porch columns, finding the right […]
Episode 78 – Working with an Architect
I first met the architect Dory Azar on TikTok, or I should say that is where I first became aware of him. In his videos he shows his work, explains how to read plans, and celebrates his firm’s 10 year anniversary. We later started running into each other on the app Clubhouse, where we both […]
Working With An Architect With Dory Azar
Are you planning a big renovation on your house? Well, one of the first things you should consider is working with an architect! Today’s guest is here to tell you why. Dory Azar of Dory Azar Architect, Inc. joins Katharine MacPhail to discuss why you need an architect when renovating your home. From dealing with unexpected plumbing issues to […]
Episode 49- Maximizing Creativity
In this episode I speak with architect Donald Rattner about his research into how our environment impacts our creativity. Who doesn’t want to be more creative, as creative as possible? His book My Creative Space: How to Design Your Home to Stimulate Ideas and Spark Innovation contains 48 easy-to-implement tips for maximizing creativity in your […]