Not to Scale

Gabriella Bermea, Griffin Furlong, Josh Smith, and Sam Miller
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Exploring the projects, people, and ideas shaping the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. From technical challenges and industry insights to career experiences, we bring real perspectives from the people doing the work. Hosted by Gabriella Bermea, Griffin Furlong, Josh Smith, and Sam Miller. Gabriella Bermea, AIA | Architect Award-winning licensed architect, national speaker, and educational design leader recognized with the 2024 AIA Young Architects Award. Griffin Furlong, PE | Civil Engineer Licensed civil engineer, author, and online educator specializing in land development, stormwater management, and infrastructure design. Josh Smith, PE | Mechanical Engineer Licensed mechanical engineer and BETI educator helping develop the next generation of MEP professionals. Sam Miller, PE | Electrical Engineer Licensed electrical engineer, entrepreneur, and founder of BETI, bridging the gap between engineering education and industry. Follow the hosts - https://linktr.ee/nottoscalepod Interested in being a guest? Submit a form. https://forms.gle/jBMgVXDBCEsNJ8e29 Contact: nottoscalepod@gmail.com

Episodes

  1. 2d ago

    This Design Was So Bad We Had To Start Over | Ep. 01

    Welcome to the first episode of Not To Scale! In this episode, we're bringing together perspectives from architecture, civil, mechanical, and electrical engineering to discuss what makes a great site plan and Revit model. We break down common design issues, coordination challenges, and the details we love seeing when reviewing a project. 00:00 the site plan sucks 00:37 gabbys first read of the floor plan 02:09 why the electrical room cant go anywhere 03:18 what a civil engineer needs before he can start 05:01 rotating the entire building for sunlight 06:49 sidewalks, crosswalks, bike parking 07:21 every room is labeled instruction 08:12 how architectural programming actually works 10:56 when MEP engineers get brought onto a project 12:16 the kitchen changes everything 13:30 this parcel is no bueno 14:20 filling up the sandbox 17:03 my load calcs are cooked 19:01 have you ever seen a project miss this bad 19:58 they got an intern to draft it 20:15 why engineers pause instead of pushing forward 📩 SUBMIT AN RFI (QUESTION) Have a question for the team? Send us an RFI! Record a voice memo with your question and email it to us. We might feature it in an upcoming episode! 📧 nottoscalepod@gmail.com 🎤 BE A GUEST ON THE PODCAST Have an interesting project, experience, or industry perspective you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! 📝 Guest Application Form: https://forms.gle/jBMgVXDBCEsNJ8e29

    This Design Was So Bad We Had To Start Over | Ep. 01
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Exploring the projects, people, and ideas shaping the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry. From technical challenges and industry insights to career experiences, we bring real perspectives from the people doing the work. Hosted by Gabriella Bermea, Griffin Furlong, Josh Smith, and Sam Miller. Gabriella Bermea, AIA | Architect Award-winning licensed architect, national speaker, and educational design leader recognized with the 2024 AIA Young Architects Award. Griffin Furlong, PE | Civil Engineer Licensed civil engineer, author, and online educator specializing in land development, stormwater management, and infrastructure design. Josh Smith, PE | Mechanical Engineer Licensed mechanical engineer and BETI educator helping develop the next generation of MEP professionals. Sam Miller, PE | Electrical Engineer Licensed electrical engineer, entrepreneur, and founder of BETI, bridging the gap between engineering education and industry. Follow the hosts - https://linktr.ee/nottoscalepod Interested in being a guest? Submit a form. https://forms.gle/jBMgVXDBCEsNJ8e29 Contact: nottoscalepod@gmail.com

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  • Creator
    Gabriella Bermea, Griffin Furlong, Josh Smith, and Sam Miller
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    1
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Gabriella Bermea, Griffin Furlong, Josh Smith, and Sam Miller
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    Not to Scale