Keith Simon on The Building Science Podcast

Architect and building enclosure expert Keith Simon of Salas O’Brien is a guest on The Building Science Podcast, exploring how a focus on building enclosure performance is redefining modern architecture. From the surprising challenges in new construction to envisioning buildings that stand the test of centuries, this episode offers a thought-provoking perspective on the intersection of art, science, and durability.

Whether you’re an architect, an engineer, or simply captivated by what makes buildings thrive, here’s what you’ll discover:

The shocking failure point in new buildings (8:10)
How long are buildings designed to last? (9:40)
Art or performance: which takes precedence? (12:50)
What “performance” really means in architecture (16:39)
The link between air quality and human health (18:50)
How adaptive reuse challenges “form follows function” (28:55)
Architecture vs. fashion: a striking contrast (38:58)
What it takes to make a building last 1,000 years (47:27)
The AIA framework for design excellence (1:04)

Don’t miss this compelling conversation on how architecture can balance innovation with endurance. Listen now: The Building Science Podcast: Architecture Out of Balance.

Tune in now for this conversation: The Building Science Podcast: Architecture Out of Balance

Contributors

Keith A. Simon, FAIA, BECxP, CxA+BE, CPHC, LEED AP, CEI

An expert in building enclosure technology, Keith Simon addresses the critical and often unmet need for ensuring and improving building performance, resilience, and durability by guiding design teams, educating future architects, and facilitating interdisciplinary exchange. Keith serves as Vice President of Design Phase Services for Salas O’Brien. Contact him at [email protected].

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Building Science, Speakers