ADVICE FROM AN ARCHITECT
168 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsArchitect Carmel Greer discusses the nitty-gritty of residential construction. From finding the right contractor to financing your project to dealing with the problems that arise on your job-site, this is a podcast focused on how to make your project happen successfully. Carmel's work has been featured in Elle Decor, House Beautiful, Domino, and many other publications, but she prides herself on bringing a practical and down-to-earth attitude to projects large and small. Have a comment or question? Please visit www.OnTimeUnderBudgetWithLove.com or reach out to Carmel on Instagram @carmelgreer.
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Episodes
Promoting and Publishing Your Work: Part 3
July 06, 2022 20:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBIn this episode, we'll discuss how to get your work out into the world once you've completed a photoshoot. Please feel free to leave a question in the comments section, here, or via DM on Instagram. If you are interested in what I'm working on currently, you can follow our work on Instagram @carmelgreer. Thanks for listening!
Promoting and Publishing Your Work: Part 2 - Photoshoots
June 21, 2022 09:00 - 23 minutes - 16.1 MBIn this episode, we'll discuss everything photoshoot. How to prepare . . . what to think about the day of . . . etc. Please feel free to leave a question in the comments section, here, or via DM on Instagram. If you are interested in what I'm working on currently, you can follow our work on Instagram @carmelgreer. Thanks for listening!
Promoting and Publishing Your Work: Part 1
June 15, 2022 12:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBIn this episode, we'll look at the "big picture" with regard to promoting and publishing your work and discuss how to hire a photographer. Please feel free to leave a question in the comments section, here, or via DM on Instagram. If you are interested in what I'm working on currently, you can follow our work on Instagram @carmelgreer. Thanks for listening!
Starting a Firm (Part 3)
May 17, 2022 20:00 - 24 minutes - 16.6 MBIn this episode, we'll continue to discuss how to get an architecture/design firm off the ground! Please feel free to leave a question in the comments section, here, or via DM on Instagram. If you are interested in what I'm working on currently, you can follow our work on Instagram @carmelgreer. Thanks for listening!
Starting a Firm (Part 2)
May 10, 2022 14:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBIn this episode, we'll discuss some important things to consider when getting your firm off the ground. Please feel free to leave a question in the comments section, here, or via DM on Instagram. If you are interested in what I'm working on currently, you can follow our work on Instagram @carmelgreer. Thanks for listening!
Starting a Firm (Part 1)
April 28, 2022 13:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBThis episode will discuss how to lay the groundwork to start a design or architecture firm. Please feel free to leave a question in the comments section, here, or via DM on Instagram. If you are interested in what I'm working on currently, you can follow our work on Instagram @carmelgreer. Thanks for listening!
Early Career Planning
April 20, 2022 19:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBThis episode will discuss how to lay the groundwork for a successful and rewarding design career! Please feel free to leave a question in the comments section, here, or via DM on Instagram. If you are interested in what I'm working on currently, you can follow our work on Instagram @carmelgreer. Thanks for listening!
Architecture School
April 12, 2022 15:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBThis episode is about architecture school . . . before you attend, a few thoughts to consider. A snippet about my time at Yale is here. Please feel free to leave a question in the comments section, here, or via DM on Instagram. If you are interested in what I'm working on currently, you can follow my work at @carmelgreer. Thanks for listening!
So You Want to Be an Architect . . .
April 07, 2022 18:00 - 24 minutes - 16.7 MBIn this episode, we'll talk about some things to consider before taking the plunge and going to architecture school. Please feel free to leave a question in the comments section, here, or via DM on Instagram. If you are interested in what I'm working on currently, you can follow our work on Instagram @carmelgreer. Thanks for listening!
Your Questions Answered (Phasing, Plaster, Porta Potties & More)
March 29, 2022 16:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBIn this episode, I'll answer questions you send in ranging from how to handle old plaster walls to phasing a renovation project. Please feel free to leave a question in the comments section, here, or via DM on Instagram. If you are interested in what I'm working on currently, you can follow our work on Instagram @carmelgreer. Thanks for listening!
Problem Scenarios: Construction Warfare
March 22, 2022 14:00 - 20 minutes - 14.5 MBIn this episode we'll explore what a massive, horrible construction conflict looks like . . . and how to avoid having one! Please feel free to leave a question in the comments section or here. If you are interested in what I'm working on currently, you can follow our work on Instagram @carmelgreer. Thanks for listening!
Problem Scenarios: Indecision
March 14, 2022 04:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBIn this episode, we'll discuss strategies for overcoming indecision. Indecision seems like a luxurious problem to have, but it can actually cause delays and result in a bad end result. We'll go through some questions to ask yourself to keep things moving forward! Please feel free to leave a question in the comments section or here. If you are interested in what I'm working on currently, you can follow our work on Instagram @carmelgreer. Thanks for listening!
Problem Scenarios: Design Remorse
March 08, 2022 17:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBIn this episode, we'll discuss design remorse: how to avoid it, and how to think about it, generally! Please feel free to leave a question in the comments section or here. If you are interested in what I'm working on currently, you can follow me on Instagram @carmelgreer. Thanks for listening!
Problem Scenarios: What to Do When You Don't Know What You're Doing
March 01, 2022 19:00 - 19 minutes - 13.4 MBIn this episode, we'll discuss how being a beginner - not knowing what you're doing - can be an asset in the construction process . . . or at least how to not let it make you feel uncomfortable as you make decisions throughout the construction process. Please feel free to leave a question in the comments section or here. If you are interested in what I'm working on currently, you can follow our work on Instagram @carmelgreer. Thanks for listening!
Problem Scenarios: Neighbor Disputes
February 21, 2022 19:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBIn this episode, we'll discuss how to handle the various issues and disputes that may arise with your neighbors during construction. Construction can be a taxing time for neighbors, particularly in situations where houses are joined or close together. We'll discuss strategies to keep peace, love, and happiness whenever possible. Please feel free to leave a question in the comments section or here. If you are interested in what I'm working on currently, you can follow our work on Instag...
Ep 75: Problem Scenarios: Neighbor Disputes
February 21, 2022 19:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBIn this episode, we'll discuss how to handle the various issues and disputes that may arise with your neighbors during construction. Construction can be a taxing time for neighbors, particularly in situations where houses are joined or close together. We'll discuss strategies to keep peace, love, and happiness whenever possible. Please feel free to leave a question in the comments section or here. If you are interested in what I'm working on currently, you can follow our work on Instag...
Ep 74: Problem Scenarios: Being Overcharged
February 15, 2022 19:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBIn this episode, I'll discuss the perennial construction dilemma: what to do if you think you are being overcharged. There are a few ways to handle this potentially awkward and thorny situation! Please feel free to leave a question in the comments section or here. If you are interested in what I'm working on currently, you can follow our work on Instagram @carmelgreer. Thanks for listening!
Problem Scenarios: Being Overcharged
February 15, 2022 19:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBIn this episode, I'll discuss the perennial construction dilemma: what to do if you think you are being overcharged. There are a few ways to handle this potentially awkward and thorny situation! Please feel free to leave a question in the comments section or here. If you are interested in what I'm working on currently, you can follow our work on Instagram @carmelgreer. Thanks for listening!
Ep 73: Problem Scenarios: Remote Projects
February 09, 2022 12:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBIn this episode, I'll discuss the challenges of a remote project. It is not easy to keep things moving smoothly along when you are not local! I'll discuss some of my own mistakes so that you don't make them! Please feel free to leave a question in the comments section or here. If you are interested in what I'm working on currently, you can follow our work on instagram @carmelgreer. Thanks for listening!
Problem Scenarios: Remote Projects
February 09, 2022 12:00 - 20 minutes - 14 MBIn this episode, I'll discuss the challenges of a remote project. It is not easy to keep things moving smoothly along when you are not local! I'll discuss some of my own mistakes so that you don't make them! Please feel free to leave a question in the comments section or here. If you are interested in what I'm working on currently, you can follow our work on instagram @carmelgreer. Thanks for listening!
Ep. 72: Problem Scenarios: Quality
May 05, 2021 15:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBIn this episode, we'll discuss what to do if you feel like the work being done on your project isn't good quality work. Please feel free to leave a question in the comments section or here. If you are interested in what I'm working on currently, you can follow our work on instagram @carmelgreer. Thanks for listening!
Problem Scenarios: Quality
May 05, 2021 15:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBIn this episode, we'll discuss what to do if you feel like the work being done on your project isn't good quality work. Please feel free to leave a question in the comments section or here. If you are interested in what I'm working on currently, you can follow our work on instagram @carmelgreer. Thanks for listening!
Ep 71: Problem Scenarios: Timing
April 28, 2021 18:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBEpisodes 71-79 will discuss various common construction and design problems, and how to address them. Episode 71 starts with timing. A project taking too long is probably one of the most frustrating and common problems. While there is no magical "silver bullet", there are definitely actions you can take to move things along and stave of major conflict. Please feel free to leave a question in the comments section or here. If you are interested in what I'm working on currently, you can fo...
Problem Scenarios: Timing
April 28, 2021 18:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBEpisodes 71-79 will discuss various common construction and design problems, and how to address them. Episode 71 starts with timing. A project taking too long is probably one of the most frustrating and common problems. While there is no magical "silver bullet", there are definitely actions you can take to move things along and stave of major conflict. Please feel free to leave a question in the comments section or here. If you are interested in what I'm working on currently, you can fo...
Ep. 71: Problem Scenarios: Timing
April 28, 2021 18:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBEpisodes 71-79 will discuss various common construction and design problems, and how to address them. Episode 71 starts with timing. A project taking too long is probably one of the most frustrating and common problems. While there is no magical "silver bullet", there are definitely actions you can take to move things along and stave of major conflict. Please feel free to leave a question in the comments section or here. If you are interested in what I'm working on currently, you can fo...
Ep. 70: Your Questions Answered
April 20, 2021 21:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBIn this episode, we discuss everything from online house plans to when you need to hire an architect to squeaking floors. So many interesting questions to answer! Please feel free to leave a question in the comments section or here. If you are interested in what I'm working on currently, you can follow our work on instagram @carmelgreer. Thanks for listening!
Your Questions Answered
April 20, 2021 21:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBIn this episode, we discuss everything from online house plans to when you need to hire an architect to squeaking floors. So many interesting questions to answer! Please feel free to leave a question in the comments section or here. If you are interested in what I'm working on currently, you can follow our work on instagram @carmelgreer. Thanks for listening!
An Addition Checklist
April 13, 2021 16:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBIn this episode, we'll go through a list of items that are often overlooked when planning an addition. It's often easy and fun to think about things like kitchens and baths. It's much easier to overlook important items like the addition's implications for your utility connections. We'll go through a list of the un-glamourous nitty-gritty of building an addition. Please feel free to leave a question in the comments section or here. If you are interested in what I'm working on currently, ...
Ep 69: An Addition Checklist
April 13, 2021 16:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBIn this episode, we'll go through a list of items that are often overlooked when planning an addition. It's often easy and fun to think about things like kitchens and baths. It's much easier to overlook important items like the addition's implications for your utility connections. We'll go through a list of the un-glamourous nitty-gritty of building an addition. Please feel free to leave a question in the comments section or here. If you are interested in what I'm working on currently, ...
Ep 68: Additions
April 06, 2021 15:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBAdditions to an existing house can be tricky, expensive, and deceptive on many fronts. We'll discuss some pitfalls to consider before moving forward with an addition project. Please feel free to leave a question in the comments section or here. If you are interested in what I'm working on currently, you can follow our work on Instagram @carmelgreer. Thanks for listening!
Additions
April 06, 2021 15:00 - 24 minutes - 17.2 MBAdditions to an existing house can be tricky, expensive, and deceptive on many fronts. We'll discuss some pitfalls to consider before moving forward with an addition project. Please feel free to leave a question in the comments section or here. If you are interested in what I'm working on currently, you can follow our work on Instagram @carmelgreer. Thanks for listening!
Exterior Materials
March 31, 2021 15:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBIn this episode, we'll discuss the various options for exterior materials, and, perhaps more importantly, how to make sure you understand and like what you are getting! Please feel free to leave a question in the comments section or here. If you are interested in what I'm working on currently, you can follow our work on instagram @carmelgreer. Thanks for listening!
Ep. 67: Exterior Materials
March 31, 2021 15:00 - 23 minutes - 16.4 MBIn this episode, we'll discuss the various options for exterior materials, and, perhaps more importantly, how to make sure you understand and like what you are getting! Please feel free to leave a question in the comments section or here. If you are interested in what I'm working on currently, you can follow our work on instagram @carmelgreer. Thanks for listening!
Terraces and Patios
March 23, 2021 14:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBIn this episode, we'll discuss some things to consider before laying a terrace or patio. You'll want to carefully consider the material beneath the finished surface, as well as the surface itself! Please feel free to leave a question in the comments section or here. If you are interested in what I'm working on currently, you can follow our work on instagram @carmelgreer. Thanks for listening!
Ep 66: Terraces and Patios
March 23, 2021 14:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBIn this episode, we'll discuss some things to consider before laying a terrace or patio. You'll want to carefully consider the material beneath the finished surface, as well as the surface itself! Please feel free to leave a question in the comments section or here. If you are interested in what I'm working on currently, you can follow our work on instagram @carmelgreer. Thanks for listening!
Decks
March 16, 2021 09:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBIn this episode, we'll discuss what you should consider when designing and building a new deck. From railing style to decking material, there is a lot to consider for this seemingly simple project. Please feel free to leave a question in the comments section or here. If you are interested in what I'm working on currently, you can follow our work on instagram @carmelgreer. Thanks for listening!
Ep. 65: Decks
March 16, 2021 09:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBIn this episode, we'll discuss what you should consider when designing and building a new deck. From railing style to decking material, there is a lot to consider for this seemingly simple project. Please feel free to leave a question in the comments section or here. If you are interested in what I'm working on currently, you can follow our work on instagram @carmelgreer. Thanks for listening!
Your Roof
March 08, 2021 17:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBThis episode discusses roofs! Types of roofs, shapes of roofs . . . whether replacing an existing roof or designing a new roof, it's often a prominent and important part of your home. Please feel free to leave a question in the comments section or here. If you are interested in what I'm working on currently, you can follow our work on Instagram @carmelgreer. Thanks for listening!
Ep 65: Your Roof
March 08, 2021 17:00 - 18 minutes - 12.5 MBThis episode discusses roofs! Types of roofs, shapes of roofs . . . whether replacing an existing roof or designing a new roof, it's often a prominent and important part of your home. Please feel free to leave a question in the comments section or here. If you are interested in what I'm working on currently, you can follow our work on Instagram @carmelgreer. Thanks for listening!
Lights & Electrical Plans
February 23, 2021 17:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBThis episode will discuss lighting and electrical plans. It's important to give careful advance thought to your lights and electrical outlets in order to avoid excessive changes in the field and to make sure that your electrical layouts reflect your needs! Please feel free to leave a question in the comments section or here. If you are interested in what I'm working on currently, you can follow our work on instagram @carmelgreer. Thanks for listening!
Ep 64: Lights & Electrical Plans
February 23, 2021 17:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBThis episode will discuss lighting and electrical plans. It's important to give careful advance thought to your lights and electrical outlets in order to avoid excessive changes in the field and to make sure that your electrical layouts reflect your needs! Please feel free to leave a question in the comments section or here. If you are interested in what I'm working on currently, you can follow our work on instagram @carmelgreer. Thanks for listening!
Ep 63: Attics and Third Floors
February 15, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBThis episode discusses some issues to be aware of as you plan your third floor or attic renovation! Please feel free to leave a question in the comments section or here. If you are interested in what I'm working on currently, you can follow our work on instagram @carmelgreer. Thanks for listening!
Attics and Third Floors
February 15, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBThis episode discusses some issues to be aware of as you plan your third floor or attic renovation! Please feel free to leave a question in the comments section or here. If you are interested in what I'm working on currently, you can follow our work on instagram @carmelgreer. Thanks for listening!
Closets!
February 09, 2021 15:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBA closet can be practical storage or a whole lot more, and it can be confusing to parse the various options and closet companies. There are also some dimensional rules of thumb that it's good to be aware of for closets big and small. In this podcast, we'll discuss everything closet! Please feel free to leave a question in the comments section or here. If you are interested in what I'm working on currently, you can follow our work on instagram @carmelgreer. Thanks for listening!
Ep 62: Closets!
February 09, 2021 15:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBA closet can be practical storage or a whole lot more, and it can be confusing to parse the various options and closet companies. There are also some dimensional rules of thumb that it's good to be aware of for closets big and small. In this podcast, we'll discuss everything closet! Please feel free to leave a question in the comments section or here. If you are interested in what I'm working on currently, you can follow our work on instagram @carmelgreer. Thanks for listening!
Bedroom Design
February 02, 2021 10:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBFrom dimensions to door swings to bed orientation, this episode discusses some things you'll want to consider when designing or renovating bedrooms. Please feel free to leave a question in the comments section or here. If you are interested in what I'm working on currently, you can follow our work on instagram @carmelgreer. Thanks for listening!
Ep 61: Bedroom Design
February 02, 2021 10:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBFrom dimensions to door swings to bed orientation, this episode discusses some things you'll want to consider when designing or renovating bedrooms. Please feel free to leave a question in the comments section or here. If you are interested in what I'm working on currently, you can follow our work on instagram @carmelgreer. Thanks for listening!
Your Questions Answered
January 26, 2021 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBFrom architect-client conflict regarding budget to dealing with an old house where everything is crooked, this episode answers your questions! Please feel free to leave a question in the comments section or here. If you are interested in what I'm working on currently, you can follow our work on instagram @carmelgreer. Thanks for listening!
Ep 60: Your Questions Answered
January 26, 2021 10:00 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBFrom architect-client conflict regarding budget to dealing with an old house where everything is crooked, this episode answers your questions! Please feel free to leave a question in the comments section or here. If you are interested in what I'm working on currently, you can follow our work on instagram @carmelgreer. Thanks for listening!
Tile, Stone, and Grout
January 19, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 17.3 MBIn this episode, we'll discuss bathroom tile, stone, and grout. Selecting tile or stone may seem simple, but there are a lot of details to consider! Please feel free to leave a question in the comments section or here. If you are interested in what I'm working on currently, you can follow our work on instagram @carmelgreer. Thanks for listening!