The Good Room

Page, now Stantec
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What makes a room good? Page, an architecture and engineering firm, answers this question through interdisciplinary design conversations, featuring a compelling combination of curiosity, experience, and reflections. On The Good Room, we talk about design, from planning to the finer details and nuances that enhance our experiences and interactions within a building. Together, we discover intersections of our perspectives and challenge assumptions to reimagine program, performance, and place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 11/24/2025

    The Good Big Room

    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.

    26 min

  2. 10/27/2025

    The Good Operating Room (OR)

    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.

    25 min

  3. 09/29/2025

    The Good Outdoor Room

    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.

    28 min

  4. 08/25/2025

    The Good Single Stair

    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.

    29 min

  5. 07/28/2025

    The Good Makerspace

    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.

    28 min

  6. 06/30/2025

    The Good Quantum Room

    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.

    35 min

  7. 05/27/2025

    The Good Turnkey Room

    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.

    21 min

  8. 04/28/2025

    The Good Sustainable Room

    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.

    38 min
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What makes a room good? Page, an architecture and engineering firm, answers this question through interdisciplinary design conversations, featuring a compelling combination of curiosity, experience, and reflections. On The Good Room, we talk about design, from planning to the finer details and nuances that enhance our experiences and interactions within a building. Together, we discover intersections of our perspectives and challenge assumptions to reimagine program, performance, and place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Page, now Stantec
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Page, now Stantec
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    The Good Room