On Center withJim Mladucky - Building for Change: Leadership on Major Healthcare Design Projects

On Center withJim Mladucky - Building for Change: Leadership on Major Healthcare Design Projects

In this episode of On Center Podcast, we sit down with Jim Mladucky to discuss the realities of delivering one of the largest healthcare projects in the nation. Get direct insights into hospital design at scale, leadership challenges, and how architecture can impact entire communities. * The human vs. business side of healthcare design * Key strategies for balancing design leadership and project delivery * How IU Health’s new downtown campus shapes community health outcomes * Flexibility and adaptability in hospital architecture * Navigating budgets, governance, and engaging clinicians in design decisions Thanks for listening to The On Center Podcast where we explore the craft, technology, and people shaping the built environment. A special thanks to our sponsor, MAPP3D Solutions, providing high-accuracy LiDAR scanning and reality capture services that help architects and builders bring their vision on center. To learn more, visit mapp3dsolutions.com. Thanks for listening, and until next time, stay on center.”

On Center with Vop Osili - How Architects Lead Cities into the Future

Join us as we sit down with architect, former City-County Council president, and mayoral candidate Vop Osili for a direct look at how design thinking shapes city leadership. Get the essentials on the role of architecture in politics, city planning, and the future of Indianapolis. * How an architect’s mindset influences leadership, policy, and civic development * Translating long-term design thinking into budgets and public investment * Balancing growth, preservation, and community identity in Indianapolis neighborhoods * How technology and AI are changing urban planning and infrastructure * What Indianapolis could look like in 20-30 years and how to get there Thanks for listening to The On Center Podcast where we explore the craft, technology, and people shaping the built environment. A special thanks to our sponsor, MAPP3D Solutions, providing high-accuracy LiDAR scanning and reality capture services that help architects and builders bring their vision on center. To learn more, visit mapp3dsolutions.com. Thanks for listening, and until next time, stay on center.”

On Center with Chase Miller - Cardboard Cities and Empathy Driven Healthcare Design

Principal architect Chase Miller joins the On Center Podcast to discuss the realities of healthcare design, leadership, and the personal experiences that shape his approach. Get direct insights into industry best practices and the balance between innovation and empathy in the built environment. * Integrating architectural leadership with practical construction management * The impact of post-occupancy evaluations and published healthcare research * Balancing advanced technology with patient-centered, calming spaces * The value of mentorship and team empowerment in architecture * Personal experiences shaping empathetic, resilient healthcare environments Here is the Cardboard City mention in the episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m47_zaRrxHU&t=5s [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m47_zaRrxHU&t=5s] Thanks for listening to The On Center Podcast where we explore the craft, technology, and people shaping the built environment. A special thanks to our sponsor, MAPP3D Solutions, providing high-accuracy LiDAR scanning and reality capture services that help architects and builders bring their vision on center. To learn more, visit mapp3dsolutions.com. Thanks for listening, and until next time, stay on center.”

On Center with Eric Rowland: Building Community Through Adaptive Reuse, and Greek Housing Design

Veteran architect Eric Rowland joins Matt Crowder on the On Center Podcast to share his journey from family business to national expertise in Greek housing and adaptive reuse. Tune in for insights on architecture’s role in community, mentorship, and evolving campus life. * Eric Rowland’s evolution from Roland Design to principal at Luminaut * Lessons from designing over 100 fraternity and sorority houses * How architecture influences community, connection, and leadership * The challenges and creative solutions of adaptive reuse projects * Incorporating technology and sustainability into modern design Thanks for listening to The On Center Podcast where we explore the craft, technology, and people shaping the built environment. A special thanks to our sponsor, MAPP3D Solutions, providing high-accuracy LiDAR scanning and reality capture services that help architects and builders bring their vision on center. To learn more, visit mapp3dsolutions.com. Thanks for listening, and until next time, stay on center.”

On Center with Daniel Overbey – From Coal to Carbon Zero: Redefining Sustainable Architecture

Join Daniel Overbey, Director of Sustainability at Browning Day and professor at Ball State, for an in-depth look at pushing architecture toward a zero-carbon future. Get pragmatic, insider perspectives on building standards, high-performance projects, and sustainability culture. * Daniel Overbey’s journey from a coal-fired power plant to leading sustainability in architecture * Embedding evidence-based thinking and performance modeling into real-world design timelines * Lessons from high-performance LEED Platinum and net-zero projects like Infosys US Education Center and Chrisney Library * Strategies for overcoming economic constraints and building sustained momentum in design practices * The evolving impact of LEED v5, third-party verification, and decarbonization policy in architectural practice Thanks for listening to The On Center Podcast where we explore the craft, technology, and people shaping the built environment. A special thanks to our sponsor, MAPP3D Solutions, providing high-accuracy LiDAR scanning and reality capture services that help architects and builders bring their vision on center. To learn more, visit mapp3dsolutions.com. Thanks for listening, and until next time, stay on center.”