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Being a Catalyst for Change | Catalyst Architecture, Planning, And Development

What does it mean to be a catalyst for change in the architecture industry? Seth Donnell and Anthony Gengaro of Catalyst Architecture, Planning, and Development join Matt Krueger to share the story behind their growing Colorado architecture firm. From custom homes and historic restorations to urban infill and community development, they discuss how architects can create meaningful change by understanding design, construction, business, and the people they serve. The conversation covers Catalyst's philosophy, lessons learned from launching a firm, the realities of historic preservation, and why the future of architecture may depend on creating more connected, sustainable communities. See Catalyst's projects here: https://www.catalyst-arch.com See Built By Krueger's projects here: https://bykrueger.com

Preserving the Soul in Architecture | Eleven28 Architecture

In this episode of Built By Insights, we talk with Renée Golobic from Eleven 28 Architecture about how she found her way into the field of Construction and Architecture and what shaped her along the way. Renée grew up surrounded by engineers, discovered she loved both math and hands‑on creativity, and started in the building side of construction before becoming an Architect. She shares what draws her to residential work, why older homes matter to her, and how she helps homeowners see possibilities they may have missed. We also get into what it’s like to be a woman on job sites, how she builds trust with clients and builders, how cost should be transparent and why every project ends up being its own learning experience. This conversation focuses on the craft of architecture, problem‑solving, and creating homes with personality and care. See More of our Work here. https://ByKrueger.com [https://ByKrueger.com] See More of Renée's work here: https://www.eleven28arch.com/ [https://www.eleven28arch.com/]

Building Homes, Rebuilding Lives | Homes For Our Troops | Built By Insights

On today’s episode of Built By Insights, Matt Krueger sits down with Bill Ivey, Executive Director of Homes For Our Troops which is an organization that builds specially adapted, custom homes for post-9/11 veterans who were severely injured in Iraq and Afghanistan, homes designed beyond ADA standards, which restore independence, dignity, and long-term stability for these veterans at no cost to them. Bill Ivy shares his 31-year journey in the U.S. Army, his transition into serving wounded veterans after retirement, and why the mission of Homes For Our Troops continues to drive him more than a decade later.  Matt and Bill dive deep into why these homes are single-story, how more than 40 adaptive features are integrated into every build, and why elements like roll-under kitchens, and accessible bathrooms are necessities for a healthy life. The conversation also highlights Built By Krueger’s completion of their fourth Homes For Our Troops home, the challenges of building in places like Oak Creek, Colorado, and why Homes For Our Troops remains connected to each veteran long after the keys are handed over. If this episode speaks to you, I encourage you to explore the work Homes For Our Troops is doing and consider supporting their mission:   Learn More: hfotusa.org/mission [https://hfotusa.org/mission/] Donate: hfotusa.org [https://www.hfotusa.org/] See more of Matt's Builds: bykrueger.com [https://www.bykrueger.com/]

Red Pencil Architecture | Designing and Building a Bohemian Style Home | Red Pencil Architecture & Built By Krueger

Architect Marty Beauchamp of Red Pencil Architecture joins Matt to revisit the Parkview Residence, a custom home in Old Town Louisville that showcases design innovation and collaboration. The discussion covers the home’s distinctive features, including a meditation studio integrated into the primary suite, and how the team addressed tight setbacks and complex drainage conditions while maintaining the client’s vision. See More of our Work here. https://ByKrueger.com See More of Marty's work here: https://RedPencil.House

Drafting Amazing Homes | Red Pencil Architecture

In this episode of Built By Insights, join host Matt Krueger as he sits down architect Marty Beauchamp of Red Pencil Architecture, a Colorado native whose passion for thoughtful, handcrafted design has shaped homes all across Colorado. Marty shares his journey where he designing golf clubhouses around the world and co-founding Red Pencil with partner Andrew Dratch, where the duo built a reputation for personal connection, timeless design, and hands-on collaboration. They talk about how a simple love for architecture, not marketing, grew into one of Colorado’s most respected small firms, the story behind their Golden Nugget Award-winning renovation, rebuilding after the Marshall Fire, and why he designed a home pro bono and why sometimes the best ideas come after stepping away to stand in a river with a fly rod in hand. See More of our Work here. https://ByKrueger.com See More of Marty's work here: https://RedPencil.House