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Evan Troxel
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Join architect Evan Troxel as he explores important topics surrounding the co-evolution of technology and architecture. Guests from the architectural community and beyond join in long-form conversations about the influence digital transformation is having on the profession with long digressions on leadership, change management, knowledge transfer, where all this may lead to in the future of the building industry, and more.

  1. 6D AGO

    192: ‘Building an AI-First Practice’, with Patrick Chopson and Eric Cesal

    Patrick Chopson and Eric Cesal join the podcast to talk about what an architecture practice could look like if it were designed around AI from day one. We discuss the limits of traditional workflows, how education is falling behind the pace of innovation, and why small, agile teams may be better positioned to lead the industry forward. This conversation goes beyond theory into the real-world application of AI in architectural practice, and what it will take for the profession to adapt. To learn more about Patrick Chopson and Eric Cesal, see the full show notes with links at https://trxl.co/192 To get more great conversations with AEC technology leaders on the TRXL podcast please visit https://trxl.co ----- Episode Sponsors:TRXL Leadership Edge TRXL's AEC Leadership Edge newsletter delivers insights on architectural practice and technology for busy professionals. Each edition features analysis of podcast conversations, key takeaways for AEC leaders, and concise episode summaries. Ready to gain your leadership edge? Join TRXL+ today and never miss an insight that could transform your practice. TRXL+ Membership This episode of TRXL is brought to you by TRXL+ members! Join our community of supporters to get exclusive benefits like ad-free episodes and our AEC Leadership Edge newsletter. Your support keeps these valuable conversations going. Click here to learn more and become a member today. ----- Sign up to become a TRXL member. Free members get email notifications when new episodes are released and when new posts are published on TRXL.coPaid supporters of TRXL+ get ad-free podcast episodes, full show notes, and exclusive Leadership Edge email newsletters from TRXL Provide feedback for this episode at https://trxl.co/feedback

    1h 26m

  2. JUN 3

    191: ‘The Bastardization of Marketing in AEC’, with Kyle Morck

    Kyle Morck joins the podcast to talk about about the widespread misuse of marketing in the AEC industry. We unpack why firms rely on vanity metrics that don’t move the needle, how real marketing success comes from long-term relationship building, and why personal branding inside firms is just as critical as the firm’s brand itself. Whether you’re in a marketing role, a firm leader, or an individual looking to build visibility, this conversation offers practical insights for communicating with purpose and standing out in a noisy industry. To learn more about Kyle Morck, see the full show notes with links at https://trxl.co/191 To get more great conversations with AEC technology leaders on the TRXL podcast please visit https://trxl.co ----- Episode Sponsors: TRXL Leadership Edge TRXL's AEC Leadership Edge newsletter delivers insights on architectural practice and technology for busy professionals. Each edition features analysis of podcast conversations, key takeaways for AEC leaders, and concise episode summaries. Ready to gain your leadership edge? Join TRXL+ today and never miss an insight that could transform your practice. TRXL+ Membership This episode of TRXL is brought to you by TRXL+ members! Join our community of supporters to get exclusive benefits like ad-free episodes and our AEC Leadership Edge newsletter. Your support keeps these valuable conversations going. Click here to learn more and become a member today. ----- Sign up to become a TRXL member. Free members get email notifications when new episodes are released and when new posts are published on TRXL.coPaid supporters of TRXL+ get ad-free podcast episodes, full show notes, and exclusive Leadership Edge email newsletters from TRXL Provide feedback for this episode at https://trxl.co/feedback

    1h 39m

  3. MAY 27

    190: ‘AI + KM = Smarter AEC Firms’, with Christopher Parsons

    Christopher Parsons joins the podcast to talk about about the evolution of knowledge management (KM) in the AEC industry—from KM 1.0 (knowledge capture) to KM 2.0 (knowledge sharing), to KM 3.0 (knowledge in the flow of work). We explore how AI is catalyzing a shift toward real-time, firm-wide knowledge operations, and why success in this new era isn’t just about better tools—it’s about cultural, process, and operational change. Christopher shares the origin story of Knowledge Architecture, real examples of KM 3.0 in action, and why knowledge is now a team sport that requires clarity, community, and intentional communication to unlock its full value. To learn more about Christopher Parsons, see the full show notes with links at https://trxl.co/190 To get more great conversations with AEC technology leaders on the TRXL podcast please visit https://trxl.co Provide feedback for this episode at https://trxl.co/feedback

    1h 26m

  4. MAY 20

    189: ‘The Rise of the Balkan Architect’, with Milos Temerinski

    Milos Temerinski joins the podcast to talk about his massively popular YouTube channel Balkan Architect, his journey from architecture student to full-time content creator, and how YouTube became a global classroom for Revit and other architectural software. We also talk about the power of self-directed learning, the realities of working with complex BIM tools, and why video is quickly becoming the most effective medium for knowledge transfer in AEC. To learn more about Milos Temerinski, see the full show notes with links at https://trxl.co/189 To get more great conversations with AEC technology leaders on the TRXL podcast please visit https://trxl.co ----- Episode Sponsors:AVAIL AVAIL's content management system (CMS) simplifies access to your firm's content in one easy-to-use platform. Search and access files from anywhere, create standards-compliant models, streamline documentation, and onboard new hires faster. Try AVAIL for free and request a demo at https://getavail.com Confluence Events & Podcast Join AEC industry technology leaders at Confluence, a series of in-person events and a podcast fostering conversations between firms and tech companies to support innovation. Learn more, explore upcoming events, and listen to podcast episodes at https://confluence.getavail.com TRXL+ Membership This episode of TRXL is brought to you by TRXL+ members! Join our community of supporters to get exclusive benefits like ad-free episodes and our AEC Leadership Edge newsletter. Your support keeps these valuable conversations going. Click here to learn more and become a member today. ----- Sign up to become a TRXL member. Free members get email notifications when new episodes are released and when new posts are published on TRXL.coPaid supporters of TRXL+ get ad-free podcast episodes, full show notes, and exclusive Leadership Edge email newsletters from TRXL Provide feedback for this episode at https://trxl.co/feedback

    1h 32m

  5. MAY 13

    188: ‘Getting Comfortable Being Uncomfortable’, with Gavin Crump

    Gavin Crump joins the podcast to talk about his personal and professional evolution from an introverted graduate architect who stumbled through his first Revit test to becoming one of the most visible and trusted voices in AEC technology. We talk about programming as a creative outlet, the surprisingly emotional experience of automating his first workflow, and what it takes to build a public brand rooted in generosity and curiosity. Gavin also shares candid thoughts about building for delivery instead of design, the often-overlooked value of middle-tier roles in architecture firms, and why he believes architects still deserve the best tooling to do their best work. To learn more about Gavin Crump, see the full show notes with links at https://trxl.co/188 To get more great conversations with AEC technology leaders on the TRXL podcast please visit https://trxl.co ----- Episode Sponsors: AVAIL AVAIL's content management system (CMS) simplifies access to your firm's content in one easy-to-use platform. Search and access files from anywhere, create standards-compliant models, streamline documentation, and onboard new hires faster. Try AVAIL for free and request a demo at https://getavail.com Confluence Events & Podcast Join AEC industry technology leaders at Confluence, a series of in-person events and a podcast fostering conversations between firms and tech companies to support innovation. Learn more, explore upcoming events, and listen to podcast episodes at https://confluence.getavail.com TRXL+ Membership This episode of TRXL is brought to you by TRXL+ members! Join our community of supporters to get exclusive benefits like ad-free episodes and our AEC Leadership Edge newsletter. Your support keeps these valuable conversations going. Click here to learn more and become a member today. ----- Support TRXL by becoming a member or by making a donation. Click here to subscribe and get the TRXL AEC Tech Newsletter and episode show notes emailed to you when new episodes are released. It’s free! Provide feedback for this episode at https://trxl.co/feedback

    1h 14m

  6. MAY 6

    187: ‘It’s Just Poly’s on a Map’, with Rob Asher and James Blackwood

    Rob Asher and James Blackwood join the podcast to talk about the real-world complexity of designing and delivering projects—and how their work at Giraffe is bridging the gaps between technology, governance, culture, commercial intent, and design. We explore the limits of traditional tools and approach, the pitfalls of over-simplified models, and why real integration requires more than just good geometry. Rob and James share insights from their experience building Giraffe—a collaborative platform that combines design tools, mapping, data, and financial modeling—to empower better, faster, and more informed decision-making across teams and disciplines. Learn more about Giraffe. To learn more about Rob Asher and James Blackwood, see the full show notes with links at https://trxl.co/187 To get more great conversations with AEC technology leaders on the TRXL podcast please visit https://trxl.co ----- Episode Sponsors: Giraffe Giraffe is a powerful, web-based tool that sits in the AEC stack to help architects, planners, and more design beautiful human cities. Giraffe offers two product tiers - Enterprise and Core - to serve different needs in the industry. With a focus on making their tools accessible, Giraffe's Core product is available to architects for just $45/month. Learn more at https://www.giraffe.build/designers?ref=TRXL ----- Support TRXL by becoming a member or by making a donation. Click here to subscribe and get the TRXL AEC Tech Newsletter and episode show notes emailed to you when new episodes are released. It’s free! Provide feedback for this episode at https://trxl.co/feedback

    1h 18m

  7. APR 29

    186: ‘Bringing a Bazooka to a Banana Fight’, with Clifton Harness

    Clifton Harness joins the podcast to talk about the future of architectural technology, the challenges of competing with established software giants, and the importance of staying true to a focused vision. Clifton shares insights about TestFit's journey, the role of AI in architecture, and why attempting to compete directly with Revit might be missing the bigger opportunity. We also explore the human side of architecture, discussing the industry's spirit, its challenges, and the passionate people who make it what it is. To learn more about Clifton Harness, see the full show notes with links at https://trxl.co/186 To get more great conversations with AEC technology leaders on the TRXL podcast please visit https://trxl.co ----- Episode Sponsors: AVAIL AVAIL's content management system (CMS) simplifies access to your firm's content in one easy-to-use platform. Search and access files from anywhere, create standards-compliant models, streamline documentation, and onboard new hires faster. Try AVAIL for free and request a demo at https://getavail.com Confluence Events & Podcast Join AEC industry technology leaders at Confluence, a series of in-person events and a podcast fostering conversations between firms and tech companies to support innovation. Learn more, explore upcoming events, and listen to podcast episodes at https://confluence.getavail.com TRXL+ Membership This episode of TRXL is brought to you by TRXL+ members! Join our community of supporters to get exclusive benefits like ad-free episodes and our AEC Leadership Edge newsletter. Your support keeps these valuable conversations going. Click here to learn more and become a member today. ----- Support TRXL by becoming a member or by making a donation. Click here to subscribe and get the TRXL AEC Tech Newsletter and episode show notes emailed to you when new episodes are released. It’s free! Provide feedback for this episode at https://trxl.co/feedback

    1h 34m

  8. APR 24

    185: ‘Radical Transparency’, with Robert Yuen

    Robert Yuen joins the podcast to talk about data integrity, the evolving business of architecture, and why “radical transparency” is something the AEC industry must adopt and incorporate. In this conversation, we examine the problems with traditional industry benchmarking, the risks of making decisions based on flawed data, and how Monograph’s new Benchmark Report is reshaping how firms understand performance. Robert shares how real-time, anonymized data is being used to empower teams, improve financial literacy, and shift firm culture toward accountability and alignment. He also discusses how transparency must become the new standard if the profession is to move forward—offering a clear and compelling vision for what sustainable, profitable practice can look like. To learn more about Robert Yuen, see the full show notes with links at https://trxl.co/185 To get more great conversations with AEC technology leaders on the TRXL podcast please visit https://trxl.co ----- Episode Sponsors: AVAIL AVAIL's content management system (CMS) simplifies access to your firm's content in one easy-to-use platform. Search and access files from anywhere, create standards-compliant models, streamline documentation, and onboard new hires faster. Try AVAIL for free and request a demo at https://getavail.com Confluence Events & Podcast Join AEC industry technology leaders at Confluence, a series of in-person events and a podcast fostering conversations between firms and tech companies to support innovation. Learn more, explore upcoming events, and listen to podcast episodes at https://confluence.getavail.com TRXL+ Membership This episode of TRXL is brought to you by TRXL+ members! Join our community of supporters to get exclusive benefits like ad-free episodes and our AEC Leadership Edge newsletter. Your support keeps these valuable conversations going. Click here to learn more and become a member today. ----- Support TRXL by becoming a member or by making a donation. Click here to subscribe and get the TRXL AEC Tech Newsletter and episode show notes emailed to you when new episodes are released. It’s free! Provide feedback for this episode at https://trxl.co/feedback

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Join architect Evan Troxel as he explores important topics surrounding the co-evolution of technology and architecture. Guests from the architectural community and beyond join in long-form conversations about the influence digital transformation is having on the profession with long digressions on leadership, change management, knowledge transfer, where all this may lead to in the future of the building industry, and more.

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  • Creator
    Evan Troxel
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    201
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Evan Troxel, all rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    TRXL

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