Farm-to-table changed how people think about food. Jack Becker and Andrew Linn, principals and co-founders of BLDUS, believe it's time to apply that same mindset to housing.
In this episode of Digital Builder, Jack and Andrew explain their firm's "farm-to-shelter" philosophy, which prioritizes healthier, locally sourced, and bio-based building materials. They discuss why material selection matters, how reclaimed materials can shape design, and why architects should think beyond a building's first owner. The conversation also explores changing client expectations, the role of AI in design, and how a small, values-driven practice is challenging conventional approaches to housing.
On this episode, we discuss:
How BLDUS' "farm-to-shelter" philosophy draws inspiration from the farm-to-table movement
Why many common building materials may have unintended impacts on occupant health
How reclaimed materials, including salvaged marble and urban timber, find new life in projects
Why designing for future generations influences material and architectural decisions
How constraints and strong client perspectives often lead to better design outcomes
The performance, durability, and practicality of bio-based materials
How AI and increasingly informed clients are changing the architect-client relationship
Why younger architects are placing greater emphasis on health, sustainability, and hands-on making
Digital Builder is hosted by Eric Thomas from Autodesk.
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