Architecting in Stilettos
Welcome to the Architecting in Stilettos podcast with Arlene Edjourian, AIA and Katie Flores, Leed AP at amk STUDIO, an Architecture and Planning Firm, in sunny So Cal. We typically get invited by developers, entrepreneurs, non-profits, and luxury home builders who are struggling with the big 3: maximizing site value and profits, obtaining approvals, and creating the ideal solution that will best achieve their goals. When the final design is as buildable as it is creative, joyful, green, and profitable, that’s the win-win we’re looking for. This podcast is how we get there! We share stories, focus on real world, behind the scenes challenges, and candid discussions, all while playing well with others…
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Wednesday Mar 26, 2025
Wednesday Mar 26, 2025
Let’s talk about the real foundation of any project… and no, it’s not the design. It’s sewers and trash💩🗑️ and a few other boring-ish details (like electrical service, anyone?⚡⚡)
Not the sexiest topics, we know. But if you don’t think about them early in your project, you’re in for some serious (and expensive) surprises later. In this episode of Architecting in Stilettos, we break down why these unglamorous details are critical to getting your project off the ground—before the first sketch is even drawn.
🎧 Episode 2 drops March 26th! Tune in and let’s get real about a few more reasons why it's so hard to build in California.
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Friday Mar 07, 2025
Friday Mar 07, 2025
In today’s episode, we launch the season topic “Why is it so hard to build in California” and kick things off with a discussion around costs, permits, timing and other project killers that make building in California as daunting as it comes.