The Good Operating Room (OR)

After two years of conversations, The Good Room returns to the question that started it all: what makes a room good? From energy performance and human health to housing, technology, and urban resilience, this episode brings together insights from across the series to explore how design performs at every scale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ever wonder how teams deliver complex, multiphase projects on time and under budget? It starts with the environments and behaviors that shape how people collaborate. With Kurt Neubeck and Margarita de Monterrosa, we’re exploring Lean delivery strategies, like the Big Room, where team spaces, shared tools, and structured workflows drive smarter decisions and faster alignment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Medically sterile and high-stakes, operating rooms are complex spaces shaped to improve patient outcomes and support care teams. In this episode, regional healthcare director Beth Carroll and senior project architect Lisa Kincaid walk through a patient’s surgical journey to reveal the design behind ORs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can designers shape outdoor spaces that are memorable and inclusive? Landscape architect Nico Wright and urban designer Ryan Losch discuss how boundaries define experience, why flexibility fosters connection, and the role of green space in equity, comfort, and climate resilience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Single-stair reform has the potential to reshape housing in the U.S. by opening the door to more flexible and affordable options. But how do we uphold the highest safety standards while rethinking this long-standing requirement?In this episode, Daniel Lazarz, Shivanthi Carpino, and Jake McKinney discuss how shifting from redundancy to resilience can not only strengthen fire safety, but also enrich daily life and foster stronger, more connected multifamily communities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The education paradigm is shifting, and makerspaces are at the forefront of this transformation. No longer limited to traditional STEM disciplines, these hands-on environments are expanding their reach through strategic campus placement and transparent designs.Rob McClure and Laura Vargas take us to ecosystems filled with the hum of 3D printers, the chatter of student-industry collaborations, and the clatter of tools bringing ideas to life. Discover spaces designed to turn curiosity into action in a world of constant change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Step into the ultra-precise, high-stakes world of quantum research with Page experts Alissa McFarland and Mike Reilly. Poised to transform every industry—advancing national security, accelerating medical breakthroughs, and unlocking the mysteries of the deep sea—quantum computing demands environments engineered for stability and control. From nanofabrication cleanrooms, where a single particle can derail progress, to quantum labs sensitive to the slightest environmental fluctuation, these spaces demand exacting standards. They demand Performance by Design. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Did you know 86% of residents say a modeled environment helps them better imagine their future home? In this episode of The Good Room, Amy Witte, Jessica Kottwitz, and Josie Johnson dig into how turnkey design, grounded in story and a strong sense of place, influences the way people choose where to live. From apartments to amenity areas, they highlight how these intentional choices drive leasing success and strengthen community connections in multifamily spaces. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if sustainable design were a default, not a differentiator? That's the future Jill Kurtz and Justin Shultz are forging. Through the Design for Impact framework, Page embeds environmentally and socially conscious solutions into the foundation of our approach. In this episode, we explore what that looks like in practice, from lowering energy use intensity and rethinking water systems to anticipating climate shifts and supporting wellness and community.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Pete Stavenger and Elizabeth Slyziuk explore the design of flight training environments built for precision and preparedness. Think full-motion simulators, layered redundancies, and hyper-realistic mockups—all engineered to keep teams sharp, safe, and always ready. Join us to learn how these spaces support continuous readiness and evolving technology. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.