DETAILED:
An original podcast by ARCAT
Every building has a story. Along the process of design and construction, incredible stories of conflict and triumph emerge in pursuit of the broad vision for a building. Detailed is a series that features architects, engineers, builders, and manufacturers who share their insight and expertise as they highlight some of the most complex, interesting, and oddest building conditions that they have encountered, and the ingenuity it took to solve them. Join host, Cherise Lakeside, aka CSI Kraken, a Senior Specification Writer at RDH Building Science, as she uncovers lessons learned to help you navigate similar challenges that may arise in your next project.
In this bonus episode of Detailed, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2026 AIA Conference on Architecture & Design in San Diego, CA. Cherise is joined by Christopher Titone, Architectural Promotions Specialist at Modernfold. Christopher explains the vast product line Modernfold offers from operable single-panel and double-paneled partitions to automated glass wall systems with...
In this episode, Cherise is joined by Justin Tollefson, AIA, Principal Architect at Pearson Design Group in Bozeman, Montana. They discuss the Cottage Modern in Bigfork, Montana. You can see the project here as you listen along. Cottage Modern is a multigenerational lakeside retreat that reflects more than two decades of family traditions on Flathead...
In this bonus episode of Detailed, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2026 AIA Conference on Architecture & Design in San Diego, CA. Cherise is joined by Lukas DeWitt, Director of Business and Marketing at Mbrico Tile Decks. Lukas highlights Mbrico’s signature and comprehensive porcelain deck systems, rooftop and pedestal systems, durable porcelain pavers,...
In this bonus episode of Detailed, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2026 AIA Conference on Architecture & Design in San Diego, CA. Cherise is joined by Katie Ragle, Director of Strategy and Marketing at Sherwin-Williams. Katie discusses the expansive variety of industries Sherwin-Williams operates in, the importance of prepping field-applied products during the...
In this bonus episode of Detailed, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2026 AIA Conference on Architecture & Design in San Diego, CA. Cherise is joined by Brian Hanson, Marketing Director at Quikserv and United States Bulletproofing Brands. Brian discusses the specialized solutions Quikserv offers in steel and aluminum fabrication for air curtains, drive-thru...
In this bonus episode of Detailed, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2026 AIA Conference on Architecture & Design in San Diego, CA. Cherise is joined by Katie McCarthy, Marketing Manager at EcoStar LLC. Katie illustrates the advantages of EcoStar’s time-tested roofing products including sustainable composites and best practices for optimal installation. If you...
In this bonus episode of Detailed, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2026 AIA Conference on Architecture & Design in San Diego, CA. Cherise is joined by Ryan Holt, Senior Vice President of Accessibility Professionals. Ryan demonstrates how Accessibility Professionals prioritizes freedom and comfort, with customer feedback at the forefront of designing new, industry-leading...
In this bonus episode of Detailed, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2026 AIA Conference on Architecture & Design in San Diego, CA. Cherise is joined by Tim Nass, Vice President of National Sales at SAFTI-First. Tim showcases SAFTI-First’s capabilities as the only vertically integrated manufacturer of fire-rated glass based in the United States,...
In this bonus episode of Detailed, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2026 AIA Conference on Architecture & Design in San Diego, CA. Cherise is joined by Steve Slack, Vice President of Sales at KEIM Mineral Coatings of America. Steve highlights KEIM’s broad range of sustainable mineral paints, stains, and finishes, emphasizing the innovation...
In this episode, Cherise is joined by Yugene Cha, AIA, Partner, and Luke Haas, Senior Associate/Principal at Krueck Sexton Partners in Chicago, Illinois. They discuss the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Center Lobby (or CME Center), also in Chicago. Pedestrian circulation became the primary design generator. You can see the project here as you listen along. The...