
Season 1
Episodes
Code, Calculations, and Construction: A Structural Engineer's Journey
Episode Description
In this episode, Michael Kilkelly interviews structural engineer Bob Barnett about his programming journey from early computing with punch cards and FORTRAN to creating sophisticated Revit add-ins...
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The Art and Science of Effective Learning: Insights from a Master Trainer
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In this episode of the ArchSmarter Podcast, host Michael Kilkelly speaks with Michelle Rasmussen, a multidisciplinary learning expert with over 20 years of experience in instructional design and...
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The ROI of Learning to Code: Building Value Through Custom Tools
In this episode, we discuss:
James' journey from zero programming experience to creating powerful custom tools
How his firm tracks and measures ROI on automation efforts
The practical impact of custom tools on daily...
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Why Learn to Code in the Age of AI?
Why Learn to Code in the Age of AI?
Episode 6 of the ArchSmarter Podcast
In this episode, Michael Kilkelly explores the evolving role of programming skills in an AI-driven world, using his recent experience building...
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Scrappy Scripting: Why Good Enough Beats Perfect Every Time
Episode 6: The Power of Scrappy Scripting: Why Done is Better Than Perfect
In this episode, weĀ take a close look at "scrappy scripting" - the art of creating practical, functional automations and tools without getting...
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The 80/20 Rule: How I Stopped Designing Custom Coat Hooks (and Why You Should Too)
The 80/20 Rule: How I Stopped Designing Custom Coat Hooks (and Why You Should Too)
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In this episode, Michael shares how a simple lesson about coat hooks early in his career led to a powerful...
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Working Lazy by Design: A Framework for Smart Automation
Want to know the secret of highly productive professionals? They're strategically lazy. In this episode, Michael introduces the CLIMB framework - a systematic approach to automation that helps you work smarter, not...
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Build, Buy, or Hire: The Recipe for Smart Software Decisions
When you need a new software tool, should you build it, buy it off the shelf, or hire someone to create it? In this episode of the ArchSmarter Podcast, Michael tackles this question. Using a specific cookbook as a...
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5 Reasons AEC Professionals Should Learn to Code
Are you ready to supercharge your AEC career?
In this debut episode of The ArchSmarter Podcast, host Michael Kilkelly challenges the notion that coding is just for tech geeks.
With nearly three decades of experience...
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