Boost: Elevating Experience by Design

Episode 11: Great Houses and Civic Identity

Welcome back to BOOST! From tobacco to medicine and everything in-between, we sit down with author and academic Margaret (Peggy) Supplee Smith to learn how Winston-Salem, North Carolina's architectural history shaped the city's enduring identity and community legacy.

Episode 10: Making The Sustainable Choice Easier

Welcome back to BOOST! This episode is centered around the future of sustainable, interior finish materials and circular economy practices from the perspective of a true leader in the world of sustainable design, Julia Gillespie.

Episode 9: Healing Beyond the Hospital

In this episode of BOOST, Julie Lanford, the #cancerdietician, discusses how we can enhance the transition from inpatient care to recovery through human-centered support and community engagement.

Episode 8: Emerging Design Professionals Q&A

In this episode of BOOST, we dive into our first true panel discussion, featuring the talented interior design team at Viibe and their 2024 summer intern from Appalachian State University. Join us for an engaging conversation filled with insightful questions, thoughtful answers, and plenty of laughs. Perfect for the emerging design professional, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at the world of interior design, the dynamic energy of a collaborative team, and the fresh perspective of a budding intern.

Episode 7: What is Decarbonization?

In this episode of BOOST, Martha Larson and Chase Davis with RMF Engineering highlight the importance of comprehensive planning, facility condition assessments, regulatory considerations, and social responsibility as organizations move towards more climate-focused energy solutions.