From Philosophy to Architecture with Eli Y. Meltzer | AG 48

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From Philosophy to Architecture

This week, we speak with the Principal Architect at Meltzer/Mandl Architects, Eli Y. Meltzer.  Eli transitioned from a background in Philosophy to Architecture and shares his entire journey in this episode. He specializes in the housing space and has vast expertise in New York City Building Codes & regulations. He’s also a published author and has given seminars and workshops at international conferences on Jewish Infrastructure Capital Projects. In this episode, we learn about Eli’s journey, the importance of affordable housing, philosophy and how different Architecture is going to be post-pandemic, design tech, homes being more multi-functional, his plans for the future, and a whole lot more in this episode. We also have a special section called Dissect the project wherein Eli runs us through one of his favorite projects “The Roscoe Brown Apartments.”

Podcast Shownotes

00:45 Introduction 01:25 Eli’s journey as an architect 07:40 Working with other firms 12:23 How Eli explores design  14:00 Talks about Roscoe Brown Apartments 22:08 How technology is helping 23:59 Incorporating scripting into projects 26:05 Architecture and Philosophy 27:56 Effect of pandemic on architects 32:59 Designing future homes with technology 37:42 Architecture and affordable housing for homeless 42:50 Affordable housing & box buildings 48:31 Will education change in Architecture school 52:19 Sustainability in projects 59:24 Future plans for the firm 01:01:46 Dialogue with the community staying at your project 01:03:49 Quickfire round Book inspiration 01:03:59 What’s on your playlist? 01:04:16 Favorite city 01:04:52 Daily routine 01:07:28 Thank you address

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