The On Center Podcast
The On Center Podcast
Podcast Description
The On Center Podcast goes beyond glossy project photos to uncover the real stories behind great architecture, construction, and design. Hosted in the heart of Indiana’s AEC community, each episode sits down with the architects, engineers, contractors, and creators shaping our built world. From award-winning firms to emerging innovators. We dig into the moments that define a career: the bold visions, creative problem-solving under tight constraints, cross-disciplinary breakthroughs, and the lessons learned from projects that didn’t go as planned. You’ll hear candid conversations about firm culture, leadership, mentorship, sustainability, and community impact, plus the human side of bringing big ideas to life.Whether you’re on the jobsite, at your desk, or sketching your next concept, The On Center Podcast offers insights, war stories, and inspiration from the people who know what it really takes to build something that lasts.
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Content Themes
This podcast explores themes such as architectural innovation, sustainable design, and the human experiences behind construction projects. Episodes include discussions on firm culture and mentorship, as well as in-depth stories about successful projects like community centers and historic blends in home design, providing listeners with valuable industry knowledge and inspiration.
The On Center Podcast goes beyond glossy project photos to uncover the real stories behind great architecture, construction, and design. Hosted in the heart of Indiana’s AEC community, each episode sits down with the architects, engineers, contractors, and creators shaping our built world. From award-winning firms to emerging innovators.
We dig into the moments that define a career: the bold visions, creative problem-solving under tight constraints, cross-disciplinary breakthroughs, and the lessons learned from projects that didn’t go as planned. You’ll hear candid conversations about firm culture, leadership, mentorship, sustainability, and community impact, plus the human side of bringing big ideas to life.
Whether you’re on the jobsite, at your desk, or sketching your next concept, The On Center Podcast offers insights, war stories, and inspiration from the people who know what it really takes to build something that lasts.
Architect Don Duncan joins the On Center Podcast to discuss the realities of practicing as a generalist, educator, and advocate in today’s design industry. Get practical insights into career resilience, the technology hype, and the surprising power of strong relationships.
- How Don survived losing four jobs during the Great Recession and built a resilient career
- The advantages and challenges of being a generalist versus a specialist architect
- Real talk on setting client expectations, protecting your time, and the value of honest communication
- The practical role of technology and AI in small firm workflows—what actually matters, what doesn’t
- The impact of mentorship, networking, and why building relationships drives more work than targeted marketing
Thanks for listening to The On Center Podcast where we explore the craft, technology, and people shaping the built environment. A special thanks to our sponsor, MAPP3D Solutions, providing high-accuracy LiDAR scanning and reality capture services that help architects and builders bring their vision on center. To learn more, visit mapp3dsolutions.com. Thanks for listening, and until next time, stay on center.”
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