Trends + Tensions presented by BHDP

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Trends + Tensions presented by BHDP explores the inherent conflicts between emerging trends and longstanding traditions in higher education, retail, and workplace design and architecture, and the impact those have on the places we all learn, shop, work, and live. Host and strategist Brian Trainer guides conversations with internal and external guests as they dive into real-world problems and how architecture and design can help solve them. Email [email protected] with topic suggestions or if you'd like to join the conversation.

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Revisiting Campus Master Plans: A Deeper Dive into Rethinking Strategies

Dec 15 2023 28 mins

In this episode, we are bringing back Ron Schumacher and Jennifer Fehnrich of Terra State Community College; Todd Hernandez of Northwest State Community College, and Tom Sens of BHDP to discuss the outcomes of their campus master plans created last year.

Where Science, Happiness, and Design Intersect

Nov 01 2023 25 mins

Have you ever wondered how design can promote employee well-being? BHDP’s Andrew McQuilkin, Design Leader, and Brittany Clark, Interior Designer, join Trends + Tensions to take "designing for people" to the next level. In this episode, they discuss how the science behind happiness can influence design and architecture.

Into the Metaverse: Building Meaningful Connections Among A Growing Global Workforce

Aug 18 2023 27 mins

Nishar Fatema, Global Workplace Strategy Manager for ServiceNow, joins Trends + Tensions to discuss her work within the metaverse to bridge the gap between remote workers and their physical workplace. Since the pandemic, remote work has become a new norm, but interpersonal connections have weakened. Nishar and her team are exploring ideas in extended reality to bring back the in-pe

Building Community Through College-City Collaboration Part 2

Jun 05 2023 13 mins

Special guest hosts Dr. Jamie Caridi and Carrie Magalski of Terra Firma chat with Senator Gene Yaw and Mayor Derek Slaughter about the strategic partnership the city of Williamsport, Pennsylvania, has created with Lycoming College to revitalize the town.

Building Community Through College-City Collaboration Part 1

Jun 05 2023 19 mins

Special guest hosts Dr. Jamie Caridi, and Carrie Magalski of Terra Firma chat with Kent Trachte, President of Lycoming College, and Chip Edmonds, Executive Vice President of Lycoming College, about the strategic partnership Lycoming College has created with Old City Williamsport, Pennsylvania, to revitalize the heart of the town.

Creating Opportunities Through Community Partnerships: Part 2

May 24 2023 21 mins

In part 2, Special guest hosts Dr. Jamie Caridi and Carrie Magalski of Terra Firma chat with Saint Francis’s Erin McCloskey, VP of University Communications and Marketing, and Dr. Frank Montecalvo, VP of Innovative Partnerships and Student Development, as well as Mark Ritchey, President of Curry Rail Services and Principal Partner Curry Supply, and Ron McConnell, Representative

Creating Opportunities Through Community Partnerships: Part 1

May 24 2023 20 mins

Special guest hosts Dr. Jamie Caridi, and Carrie Magalski of Terra Firma chat with Father Malachi Van Tassell, President of Saint Francis University, about the strategic partnership the university has started with the Curry Family of Businesses that resulted in the creation of the Curry Innovation Center in downtown Altoona, Pennsylvania.

Technology's Influence on Educational Equality Part 2

May 16 2023 17 mins

Special guest hosts Dr. Jamie Caridi, and Carrie Magalski of Terra Firma chat with Dwight “Thanos” Smith, Chief Visionary Officer of Paragon VTOL, about the strategic partnership Paragon VTOL Aerospace has created with Virginia Union University. Thanos and Paragon partner with Virginia Union University to give the students an education that excites and breaks the barriers of s

Technology's Influence on Educational Equality Part 1

May 15 2023 18 mins

Special guest hosts Dr. Jamie Caridi, and Carrie Magalski of Terra Firma chat with Dr. Hakim Lucas, President of Virginia Union University, about the strategic partnership the university has started with Paragon VTOL. By providing students with technology for learning, Dr. Lucas is overcoming the stigma associated with the desire to learn and economic instability.

Actionable ESGs: Achieving Ambitious Corporate Goals in Sustainability Part 2

Apr 28 2023 21 mins

Introducing ESG practices—which stands for environmental, social, and governance—heavily influences business decisions and employees’ behaviors. In part two, we discuss how organizations like the Cincinnati 2030 District help companies reach their sustainability goals. BHDP’s Daniel Lessing brings in Elizabeth Rojas of Cincinnati 2030 District, as well as P&G’s Melissa D