Architecture, Education, and Practice with Ohio State’s Frank Jacobus
Ohio State's new Knowlton School director Frank Jacobus joins Arcfluence to talk shop about construction documents, custom details, and design literacy.
Practice & Process Insights
Firm leadership, project delivery, documentation, collaboration, construction, and professional practice.
Design's First Responsibility: The People Who Live With It
Bart Shaw, FAIA, on budgets, long-term cost and the people who inherit every design decision. A conversation about designing for needs, buildability and the full life of a building.
What Specifications Actually Protect on Your Project
Drawings show where things go. Specifications say what they are and how they perform — and they're what protects an owner's quality, budget, and risk.
Growing a Design Practice: Office, Team, and Craft with Tabi Mund
Tabi Mund returns to talk office buildouts, team building, construction realities, and the craft of interior design in Columbus.
Trust and Craftsmanship with Blake Souls
Blake Souls from Summit Building and Roofing Company joins Nick and Paul to talk about what 16 years and 300+ kitchens have taught his team about craftsmanship, relationships, and doing the work right.
Building Trust through Design Leadership
This article explores how architects balance leadership, design, client relationships, and team mentorship—highlighting the challenges of evolving from production work to strategic responsibility.
Leadership, Growth, and Firm Culture
How do successful architecture firms grow without losing clarity or culture? This Arcfluence episode explores the systems and strategies that make the difference.
Architecture Connections: From First Project to Full Studio
This episode explores the behind-the-scenes systems that help architecture studios scale with clarity and purpose.
Architect-Engineer Collaboration: Shaping Resilient Homes
Examining the synergy between architects and engineers in residential design, balancing creativity and precision.
Architecture Terms Demystified: What Clients Should Know
A practical guide to the terminology used in architectural drawings and design conversations.
Team Huddle: Career Building in Architecture
Mario Peña shares his journey from remote work in Mexico to licensure in Columbus.
Leadership in Architecture with Bill Griffith
Bill Griffith’s 49-year journey at Sol Harris/Day reveals leadership lessons in architecture.
Why General Contractors Are Essential to Construction Success
Learn why general contractors deliver collaboration, quality, and solutions for homeowners and investors.
Navigating the Permitting Maze
Unravel the permitting process—timelines, zoning, and pitfalls for residential and commercial projects.
Welcome to Arcfluence | Podcast Introduction
The first episode introduces hosts Nick Karakaian, Paul Fatkins, and Nino Samardzic discussing design’s impact on living, working, and investing.