feed03.fireside.fm Wed, 11 Feb 2026 12:50:36 -0600 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) Tea With Taz https://sensitive-spring-774.fireside.fm Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:45:04 -0500 Tune in to the latest episode on our podcast, Tea with Taz, where we cover fun and informative topics about the built environment in Arizona en-us © 2026 Tea With Taz episodic Listen as Taz L Khatri interviews industry experts on the local architecture in Arizona Taz Khatri Tune in to the latest episode on our podcast, Tea with Taz, where we cover fun and informative topics about the built environment in Arizona false Taz Khatri taz@tazkhatristudios.com Episode 33: Equitable Neighborhoods, Arizona ADU and Missing Middle Laws https://sensitive-spring-774.fireside.fm/33 3b50b77a-8a67-4a67-988c-f8f07984e927 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 13:00:00 -0500 taz@tazkhatristudios.com (Taz Khatri) full Taz Khatri Listen to my conversation with former State House representative, housing advocate and architect Christian Solorio about equitable neighborhoods and the recently passed state laws mandating fewer restrictions on accessory dwelling units and missing middle housing. Christian was heavily involved in the passing of these laws and he tells us why he thinks they're so important. He also introduces a new City of Phoenix program where homeowners can choose from approved standard ADU plans instead of creating plans from scratch and how this program will make it that much easier to make affordable housing and equitable neighborhoods in Phoenix a reality. 52:34 false Listen to my conversation with former State House representative, housing advocate and architect Christian Solorio about equitable neighborhoods and the recently passed state laws mandating fewer restrictions on accessory dwelling units and missing middle housing. Christian was heavily involved in the passing of these laws and he tells us why he thinks they're so important. He also introduces a new City of Phoenix program where homeowners can choose from approved standard ADU plans instead of creating plans from scratch and how this program will make it that much easier to make affordable housing and equitable neighborhoods in Phoenix a reality.

]]> christian solorio, affordable housing, missing middle housing, accessory dwelling units, city of phoenix, adu standard plans, equitable neighborhoods, arizona Listen to my conversation with former State House representative, housing advocate and architect Christian Solorio about equitable neighborhoods and the recently passed state laws mandating fewer restrictions on accessory dwelling units and missing middle housing. Christian was heavily involved in the passing of these laws and he tells us why he thinks they're so important. He also introduces a new City of Phoenix program where homeowners can choose from approved standard ADU plans instead of creating plans from scratch and how this program will make it that much easier to make affordable housing and equitable neighborhoods in Phoenix a reality.

]]> Listen to my conversation with former State House representative, housing advocate and architect Christian Solorio about equitable neighborhoods and the recently passed state laws mandating fewer restrictions on accessory dwelling units and missing middle housing. Christian was heavily involved in the passing of these laws and he tells us why he thinks they're so important. He also introduces a new City of Phoenix program where homeowners can choose from approved standard ADU plans instead of creating plans from scratch and how this program will make it that much easier to make affordable housing and equitable neighborhoods in Phoenix a reality.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/vMJnfKgg+7rCoSI1R ]]> Taz Khatri Episode 32: Interview with Environmental Artist Joan Baron https://sensitive-spring-774.fireside.fm/32 7d0cd1cb-041c-4c45-b08d-09cefd1759fc Wed, 17 Dec 2025 13:00:00 -0500 taz@tazkhatristudios.com (Taz Khatri) full Taz Khatri Environmental Artist Joan Baron has long been interested in earthen materials. She is currently obsessed with adobe and making earthen ovens or hornos as a way to empower everyday people to not only make their own food, but build their own earthen oven too! She, along with artisan Clint Plecas (who was a previous guest on Tea with Taz), lead adobe workshops teaching everyday people how to make adobe bricks and how to build with them. Making your own earthen home with adobe, Joan believes, could be an answer to the housing affordability crisis young people are facing. We also talk about the role of art in the built environment and how it can be used for placemaking. You won't want to miss this conversation with Joan, who is a powerhouse of an artist, community builder, and activist! 40:58 false Environmental Artist Joan Baron has long been interested in earthen materials. She is currently obsessed with adobe and making earthen ovens or hornos as a way to empower everyday people to not only make their own food, but build their own earthen oven too! She, along with artisan Clint Plecas (who was a previous guest on Tea with Taz), lead adobe workshops teaching everyday people how to make adobe bricks and how to build with them. Making your own earthen home with adobe, Joan believes, could be an answer to the housing affordability crisis young people are facing. We also talk about the role of art in the built environment and how it can be used for placemaking. You won't want to miss this conversation with Joan, who is a powerhouse of an artist, community builder, and activist!

]]> Joan Baron, adobe, architecture Environmental Artist Joan Baron has long been interested in earthen materials. She is currently obsessed with adobe and making earthen ovens or hornos as a way to empower everyday people to not only make their own food, but build their own earthen oven too! She, along with artisan Clint Plecas (who was a previous guest on Tea with Taz), lead adobe workshops teaching everyday people how to make adobe bricks and how to build with them. Making your own earthen home with adobe, Joan believes, could be an answer to the housing affordability crisis young people are facing. We also talk about the role of art in the built environment and how it can be used for placemaking. You won't want to miss this conversation with Joan, who is a powerhouse of an artist, community builder, and activist!

]]> Environmental Artist Joan Baron has long been interested in earthen materials. She is currently obsessed with adobe and making earthen ovens or hornos as a way to empower everyday people to not only make their own food, but build their own earthen oven too! She, along with artisan Clint Plecas (who was a previous guest on Tea with Taz), lead adobe workshops teaching everyday people how to make adobe bricks and how to build with them. Making your own earthen home with adobe, Joan believes, could be an answer to the housing affordability crisis young people are facing. We also talk about the role of art in the built environment and how it can be used for placemaking. You won't want to miss this conversation with Joan, who is a powerhouse of an artist, community builder, and activist!

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/vMJnfKgg+ApHhM11b ]]> Taz Khatri Episode 31: Interview with Local Real Estate Developer Ryan Hilbun https://sensitive-spring-774.fireside.fm/31 7082d52b-4413-4f92-b126-2ccd4863832d Thu, 16 Oct 2025 13:00:00 -0400 taz@tazkhatristudios.com (Taz Khatri) full Taz Khatri What does a real estate developer actually do? Ryan Hilbun, a local up-and-coming Phoenix developer illuminates the inner workings of the development world in this podcast. He tells us what matters to developers and how they make decisions. (Hint: It's not always JUST about the bottom line.) We also talk about Ryan's passion for Placemaking and how it impacts the work he does. 44:24 false What does a real estate developer actually do? Ryan Hilbun, a local up-and-coming Phoenix developer illuminates the inner workings of the development world in this podcast. He tells us what matters to developers and how they make decisions. (Hint: It's not always JUST about the bottom line.) We also talk about Ryan's passion for Placemaking and how it impacts the work he does.

]]> architecture, real estate developer What does a real estate developer actually do? Ryan Hilbun, a local up-and-coming Phoenix developer illuminates the inner workings of the development world in this podcast. He tells us what matters to developers and how they make decisions. (Hint: It's not always JUST about the bottom line.) We also talk about Ryan's passion for Placemaking and how it impacts the work he does.

]]> What does a real estate developer actually do? Ryan Hilbun, a local up-and-coming Phoenix developer illuminates the inner workings of the development world in this podcast. He tells us what matters to developers and how they make decisions. (Hint: It's not always JUST about the bottom line.) We also talk about Ryan's passion for Placemaking and how it impacts the work he does.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/vMJnfKgg+dr7KBPY_ ]]> Taz Khatri Episode 30: What is Trauma-Informed Design? https://sensitive-spring-774.fireside.fm/30 19a3d7aa-ca95-4918-a346-dd3d5a502548 Mon, 25 Aug 2025 14:00:00 -0400 taz@tazkhatristudios.com (Taz Khatri) full Taz Khatri Everyone has gone through some level of trauma, but some have to deal with more serious trauma than others - think of people who have lost housing in a natural disaster or war, people recovering from domestic abuse or hospitalized patients. These may be examples that don't apply to you but designing with a trauma-informed approach benefits everyone! RJ Millhouse, Assistant Professor at the ASU Design School, breaks it down for us and explains how trauma-informed design is a thoughtful approach that would improve design for all demographics. 44:53 false Everyone has gone through some level of trauma, but some have to deal with more serious trauma than others - think of people who have lost housing in a natural disaster or war, people recovering from domestic abuse or hospitalized patients. These may be examples that don't apply to you but designing with a trauma-informed approach benefits everyone! RJ Millhouse, Assistant Professor at the ASU Design School, breaks it down for us and explains how trauma-informed design is a thoughtful approach that would improve design for all demographics.

]]> architecture, Trauma-Informed Design Everyone has gone through some level of trauma, but some have to deal with more serious trauma than others - think of people who have lost housing in a natural disaster or war, people recovering from domestic abuse or hospitalized patients. These may be examples that don't apply to you but designing with a trauma-informed approach benefits everyone! RJ Millhouse, Assistant Professor at the ASU Design School, breaks it down for us and explains how trauma-informed design is a thoughtful approach that would improve design for all demographics.

]]> Everyone has gone through some level of trauma, but some have to deal with more serious trauma than others - think of people who have lost housing in a natural disaster or war, people recovering from domestic abuse or hospitalized patients. These may be examples that don't apply to you but designing with a trauma-informed approach benefits everyone! RJ Millhouse, Assistant Professor at the ASU Design School, breaks it down for us and explains how trauma-informed design is a thoughtful approach that would improve design for all demographics.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/vMJnfKgg+4HX4NDuu ]]> Taz Khatri Episode 29: All About Building with Adobe with Clint Plecas https://sensitive-spring-774.fireside.fm/29 8d453655-0239-4a80-8729-e9dbfa113a85 Thu, 17 Jul 2025 15:00:00 -0400 taz@tazkhatristudios.com (Taz Khatri) full Taz Khatri Although adobe is an ancient building material that likely originated in the Middle East, it has a uniquely Arizonan dimension in that our clay-heavy soil is perfect to make sturdy and beautiful adobe bricks. Clint Plecas, an adobe craftsman, gives us an overview of this natural building material, its origins in Arizona, it's rich history, how to make it and how adobe is used and made in modern times. 58:07 false Although adobe is an ancient building material that likely originated in the Middle East, it has a uniquely Arizonan dimension in that our clay-heavy soil is perfect to make sturdy and beautiful adobe bricks. Clint Plecas, an adobe craftsman, gives us an overview of this natural building material, its origins in Arizona, it's rich history, how to make it and how adobe is used and made in modern times.

]]> architecure, adobe Although adobe is an ancient building material that likely originated in the Middle East, it has a uniquely Arizonan dimension in that our clay-heavy soil is perfect to make sturdy and beautiful adobe bricks. Clint Plecas, an adobe craftsman, gives us an overview of this natural building material, its origins in Arizona, it's rich history, how to make it and how adobe is used and made in modern times.

]]> Although adobe is an ancient building material that likely originated in the Middle East, it has a uniquely Arizonan dimension in that our clay-heavy soil is perfect to make sturdy and beautiful adobe bricks. Clint Plecas, an adobe craftsman, gives us an overview of this natural building material, its origins in Arizona, it's rich history, how to make it and how adobe is used and made in modern times.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/vMJnfKgg+qtjpa6Le ]]> Taz Khatri Episode 28: A Conversation with Prof. Phil Horton on how Design Education is Changing Amid Political Upheaval https://sensitive-spring-774.fireside.fm/28 e5efe528-6109-4f48-81f4-3f0a3e9ba162 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:00:00 -0400 taz@tazkhatristudios.com (Taz Khatri) full Taz Khatri Join us for a timely conversation with Clinical Associate Professor of Architecture Phil Horton about how the recent changes in federal funding and policy are impacting The Design School at Arizona State University along with the positive and sometimes challenging impact of eliminating barriers for students who want to study architecture. Phil also tells us about the innovative joint studio he's been running with the architecture program at the An-Najah National University in Nablus, Palestine and how this collaboration has become more relevant yet more uncertain than ever. 56:20 false Join us for a timely conversation with Clinical Associate Professor of Architecture Phil Horton about how the recent changes in federal funding and policy are impacting The Design School at Arizona State University along with the positive and sometimes challenging impact of eliminating barriers for students who want to study architecture. Phil also tells us about the innovative joint studio he's been running with the architecture program at the An-Najah National University in Nablus, Palestine and how this collaboration has become more relevant yet more uncertain than ever.

]]> Phil Horton, architecture, design education Join us for a timely conversation with Clinical Associate Professor of Architecture Phil Horton about how the recent changes in federal funding and policy are impacting The Design School at Arizona State University along with the positive and sometimes challenging impact of eliminating barriers for students who want to study architecture. Phil also tells us about the innovative joint studio he's been running with the architecture program at the An-Najah National University in Nablus, Palestine and how this collaboration has become more relevant yet more uncertain than ever.

]]> Join us for a timely conversation with Clinical Associate Professor of Architecture Phil Horton about how the recent changes in federal funding and policy are impacting The Design School at Arizona State University along with the positive and sometimes challenging impact of eliminating barriers for students who want to study architecture. Phil also tells us about the innovative joint studio he's been running with the architecture program at the An-Najah National University in Nablus, Palestine and how this collaboration has become more relevant yet more uncertain than ever.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/vMJnfKgg+GiIaXnV8 ]]> Taz Khatri Episode 27: A Conversation with Arizona's State Historical Preservation Office https://sensitive-spring-774.fireside.fm/27 00f696a2-6f40-4c69-a9b1-85a10e8cde34 Tue, 08 Apr 2025 16:00:00 -0400 taz@tazkhatristudios.com (Taz Khatri) full Taz Khatri Kathryn Leonard is one of my favorite leaders. She has been serving as the Arizona State Historic Preservation Officer for nearly nine years and the agency is better for her courageous leadership. Listen to us geek out about historic preservation in Arizona and how stressful it can be, but when it works, how rewarding it is. We talk about some big questions that the field of preservation is facing - such as who's history is being preserved, should we be rethinking the idea of historical integrity and how can we get young people interested in preservation? One of Kathryn and her team's biggest efforts during the year is putting on the annual Arizona State Historic Preservation Conference which is happening in Phoenix this year. Everyone is welcome. You can register here: https://www.azpreservation.org/confer.... Kathryn also talks about the the Arizona State Historic Preservation Plan update which is an opportunity to address the big questions of preservation and to forge a new, more inclusive, path for historic preservation in Arizona. 51:36 false Kathryn Leonard is one of my favorite leaders. She has been serving as the Arizona State Historic Preservation Officer for nearly nine years and the agency is better for her courageous leadership. Listen to us geek out about historic preservation in Arizona and how stressful it can be, but when it works, how rewarding it is. We talk about some big questions that the field of preservation is facing - such as who's history is being preserved, should we be rethinking the idea of historical integrity and how can we get young people interested in preservation? One of Kathryn and her team's biggest efforts during the year is putting on the annual Arizona State Historic Preservation Conference which is happening in Phoenix this year. Everyone is welcome. You can register here: https://www.azpreservation.org/confer.... Kathryn also talks about the the Arizona State Historic Preservation Plan update which is an opportunity to address the big questions of preservation and to forge a new, more inclusive, path for historic preservation in Arizona.

]]> architecture, Historic District, Historical Preservation, Kathryn Leonard Kathryn Leonard is one of my favorite leaders. She has been serving as the Arizona State Historic Preservation Officer for nearly nine years and the agency is better for her courageous leadership. Listen to us geek out about historic preservation in Arizona and how stressful it can be, but when it works, how rewarding it is. We talk about some big questions that the field of preservation is facing - such as who's history is being preserved, should we be rethinking the idea of historical integrity and how can we get young people interested in preservation? One of Kathryn and her team's biggest efforts during the year is putting on the annual Arizona State Historic Preservation Conference which is happening in Phoenix this year. Everyone is welcome. You can register here: https://www.azpreservation.org/confer.... Kathryn also talks about the the Arizona State Historic Preservation Plan update which is an opportunity to address the big questions of preservation and to forge a new, more inclusive, path for historic preservation in Arizona.

]]> Kathryn Leonard is one of my favorite leaders. She has been serving as the Arizona State Historic Preservation Officer for nearly nine years and the agency is better for her courageous leadership. Listen to us geek out about historic preservation in Arizona and how stressful it can be, but when it works, how rewarding it is. We talk about some big questions that the field of preservation is facing - such as who's history is being preserved, should we be rethinking the idea of historical integrity and how can we get young people interested in preservation? One of Kathryn and her team's biggest efforts during the year is putting on the annual Arizona State Historic Preservation Conference which is happening in Phoenix this year. Everyone is welcome. You can register here: https://www.azpreservation.org/confer.... Kathryn also talks about the the Arizona State Historic Preservation Plan update which is an opportunity to address the big questions of preservation and to forge a new, more inclusive, path for historic preservation in Arizona.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/vMJnfKgg+7csedvma ]]> Taz Khatri Episode 26: An Overview of the 2025 Architectural Film Showcase with Steve Weiss https://sensitive-spring-774.fireside.fm/26 bda90407-4a20-4fe1-8ab5-b2245a4186f3 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 16:00:00 -0400 taz@tazkhatristudios.com (Taz Khatri) full Taz Khatri The Valley's resident independent film screener Steve Weiss (No Festival Required) tells us about the three films he's chosen to show at this year's Architectural Film Showcase. He tells us about the wonderful spaces he will be screening the films in and the star-studded (local stars at least) post-film discussion panels he's put together. Here are the films, times, dates, and locations. You can buy your tickets at www.nofestivalrequired.com "The Hollywood Architect: The Paul R. Williams Story" April 9, 2025, Walter Studios, Doors at 6:30pm, Film at 7:00pm "beadlearchitecture - A Film by Suzanne D. Johnson" April 13, 2025, 3rd Street Theater at Phoenix Center for the Arts, Doors at 12:30pm, FIlm at 1:00pm "Light without Sun - A Film om Architect Jorn Utzon and Cas Lis" April 17, 2025, The Abbey PHX, Doors at 6:30pm, Film at 7:30pm 29:13 false The Valley's resident independent film screener Steve Weiss (No Festival Required) tells us about the three films he's chosen to show at this year's Architectural Film Showcase. He tells us about the wonderful spaces he will be screening the films in and the star-studded (local stars at least) post-film discussion panels he's put together. Here are the films, times, dates, and locations. You can buy your tickets at www.nofestivalrequired.com "The Hollywood Architect: The Paul R. Williams Story" April 9, 2025, Walter Studios, Doors at 6:30pm, Film at 7:00pm "beadlearchitecture - A Film by Suzanne D. Johnson" April 13, 2025, 3rd Street Theater at Phoenix Center for the Arts, Doors at 12:30pm, FIlm at 1:00pm "Light without Sun - A Film om Architect Jorn Utzon and Cas Lis" April 17, 2025, The Abbey PHX, Doors at 6:30pm, Film at 7:30pm

]]> No Festival Required, Steve Weiss, Film Festival, Architecture The Valley's resident independent film screener Steve Weiss (No Festival Required) tells us about the three films he's chosen to show at this year's Architectural Film Showcase. He tells us about the wonderful spaces he will be screening the films in and the star-studded (local stars at least) post-film discussion panels he's put together. Here are the films, times, dates, and locations. You can buy your tickets at www.nofestivalrequired.com "The Hollywood Architect: The Paul R. Williams Story" April 9, 2025, Walter Studios, Doors at 6:30pm, Film at 7:00pm "beadlearchitecture - A Film by Suzanne D. Johnson" April 13, 2025, 3rd Street Theater at Phoenix Center for the Arts, Doors at 12:30pm, FIlm at 1:00pm "Light without Sun - A Film om Architect Jorn Utzon and Cas Lis" April 17, 2025, The Abbey PHX, Doors at 6:30pm, Film at 7:30pm

]]> The Valley's resident independent film screener Steve Weiss (No Festival Required) tells us about the three films he's chosen to show at this year's Architectural Film Showcase. He tells us about the wonderful spaces he will be screening the films in and the star-studded (local stars at least) post-film discussion panels he's put together. Here are the films, times, dates, and locations. You can buy your tickets at www.nofestivalrequired.com "The Hollywood Architect: The Paul R. Williams Story" April 9, 2025, Walter Studios, Doors at 6:30pm, Film at 7:00pm "beadlearchitecture - A Film by Suzanne D. Johnson" April 13, 2025, 3rd Street Theater at Phoenix Center for the Arts, Doors at 12:30pm, FIlm at 1:00pm "Light without Sun - A Film om Architect Jorn Utzon and Cas Lis" April 17, 2025, The Abbey PHX, Doors at 6:30pm, Film at 7:30pm

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/vMJnfKgg+0XRZtb2k ]]> Taz Khatri Episode 25: Omar Bailey Shares His Journey as a Black Architect https://sensitive-spring-774.fireside.fm/25 2982e9af-49cf-4826-a3cf-6a53dc784a96 Mon, 17 Feb 2025 15:00:00 -0500 taz@tazkhatristudios.com (Taz Khatri) full Taz Khatri Omar Bailey, a Senior Associate at the architecture firm Shepley Bulfinch, talks about how he got to where he is and how he found his strengths even though they weren't what he expected they would be in architecture school. Listen to this fun and informative conversation about how architecture professionals change and grow as they advance in their career and some of the additional obstacles minority architects have to overcome. 43:44 false Omar Bailey, a Senior Associate at the architecture firm Shepley Bulfinch, talks about how he got to where he is and how he found his strengths even though they weren't what he expected they would be in architecture school. Listen to this fun and informative conversation about how architecture professionals change and grow as they advance in their career and some of the additional obstacles minority architects have to overcome.

]]> black architect, architecture, Omar Bailey, a Senior Associate at the architecture firm Shepley Bulfinch, talks about how he got to where he is and how he found his strengths even though they weren't what he expected they would be in architecture school. Listen to this fun and informative conversation about how architecture professionals change and grow as they advance in their career and some of the additional obstacles minority architects have to overcome.

]]> Omar Bailey, a Senior Associate at the architecture firm Shepley Bulfinch, talks about how he got to where he is and how he found his strengths even though they weren't what he expected they would be in architecture school. Listen to this fun and informative conversation about how architecture professionals change and grow as they advance in their career and some of the additional obstacles minority architects have to overcome.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/vMJnfKgg+8dhMLYZk ]]> Taz Khatri Episode 24: An Interview with Historic Preservation Thought Leader Bonnie McDonald https://sensitive-spring-774.fireside.fm/24 8589716e-3d40-4142-a6a4-0b06f87f8b4a Mon, 25 Nov 2024 17:00:00 -0500 taz@tazkhatristudios.com (Taz Khatri) full Taz Khatri How do we make Historic Preservation relevant to more than just little old ladies of leisure? Who's stories do our current Historic Preservation systems tell and which groups are routinely overlooked? How is Historic Preservation related to Health, Workers Right's and People's Right to Place? Bonnie McDonald, the President and CEO of Landmarks Illinois, answers these difficult questions and more. Bonnie is the author of THE RELEVANCY GUIDEBOOK — BUILDING A MORE RELEVANT PRESERVATION MOVEMENT and she shares what she learned when interviewing groups of people who are hardly ever included in the Historic Preservation conversation. She shares the things that still need to change and also tells us about glimmers of hope and success stories about how Historic Preservation has been made relevant to a wider swath of the population. 54:45 false How do we make Historic Preservation relevant to more than just little old ladies of leisure? Who's stories do our current Historic Preservation systems tell and which groups are routinely overlooked? How is Historic Preservation related to Health, Workers Right's and People's Right to Place?

Bonnie McDonald, the President and CEO of Landmarks Illinois, answers these difficult questions and more. Bonnie is the author of THE RELEVANCY GUIDEBOOK — BUILDING A MORE RELEVANT PRESERVATION MOVEMENT and she shares what she learned when interviewing groups of people who are hardly ever included in the Historic Preservation conversation. She shares the things that still need to change and also tells us about glimmers of hope and success stories about how Historic Preservation has been made relevant to a wider swath of the population.

]]> Historic preservation, architecture How do we make Historic Preservation relevant to more than just little old ladies of leisure? Who's stories do our current Historic Preservation systems tell and which groups are routinely overlooked? How is Historic Preservation related to Health, Workers Right's and People's Right to Place?

Bonnie McDonald, the President and CEO of Landmarks Illinois, answers these difficult questions and more. Bonnie is the author of THE RELEVANCY GUIDEBOOK — BUILDING A MORE RELEVANT PRESERVATION MOVEMENT and she shares what she learned when interviewing groups of people who are hardly ever included in the Historic Preservation conversation. She shares the things that still need to change and also tells us about glimmers of hope and success stories about how Historic Preservation has been made relevant to a wider swath of the population.

]]> How do we make Historic Preservation relevant to more than just little old ladies of leisure? Who's stories do our current Historic Preservation systems tell and which groups are routinely overlooked? How is Historic Preservation related to Health, Workers Right's and People's Right to Place?

Bonnie McDonald, the President and CEO of Landmarks Illinois, answers these difficult questions and more. Bonnie is the author of THE RELEVANCY GUIDEBOOK — BUILDING A MORE RELEVANT PRESERVATION MOVEMENT and she shares what she learned when interviewing groups of people who are hardly ever included in the Historic Preservation conversation. She shares the things that still need to change and also tells us about glimmers of hope and success stories about how Historic Preservation has been made relevant to a wider swath of the population.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/vMJnfKgg+jXYJf3-1 ]]> Taz Khatri Episode 23: An Interview with Arizona Legislator Sarah Ligouri on the new ADU Law https://sensitive-spring-774.fireside.fm/23 5eb1b1b7-c890-4159-af9d-d9f6b7a6c3bd Wed, 09 Oct 2024 16:00:00 -0400 taz@tazkhatristudios.com (Taz Khatri) full Taz Khatri There has been a flurry of pushback on the new statewide law mandating that every city that has over 75,000 people must allow any single family home to add at least one attached or detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). Everyone from historic preservationists, city planner, and neighborhood organizations are up in arms about this overall positive move to make ADUs more prevalent in our state. Listen in on my interview with Arizona Legislator Sarah Ligouri, a big proponent of this legislation. to find out why the Arizona Legislature passed such a sweeping law, overriding citys' ability to regulate ADUs, and why it may not be such a bad thing after all. 44:23 false There has been a flurry of pushback on the new statewide law mandating that every city that has over 75,000 people must allow any single family home to add at least one attached or detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). Everyone from historic preservationists, city planner, and neighborhood organizations are up in arms about this overall positive move to make ADUs more prevalent in our state. Listen in on my interview with Arizona Legislator Sarah Ligouri, a big proponent of this legislation. to find out why the Arizona Legislature passed such a sweeping law, overriding citys' ability to regulate ADUs, and why it may not be such a bad thing after all.

]]> Architecture, ADU There has been a flurry of pushback on the new statewide law mandating that every city that has over 75,000 people must allow any single family home to add at least one attached or detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). Everyone from historic preservationists, city planner, and neighborhood organizations are up in arms about this overall positive move to make ADUs more prevalent in our state. Listen in on my interview with Arizona Legislator Sarah Ligouri, a big proponent of this legislation. to find out why the Arizona Legislature passed such a sweeping law, overriding citys' ability to regulate ADUs, and why it may not be such a bad thing after all.

]]> There has been a flurry of pushback on the new statewide law mandating that every city that has over 75,000 people must allow any single family home to add at least one attached or detached Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU). Everyone from historic preservationists, city planner, and neighborhood organizations are up in arms about this overall positive move to make ADUs more prevalent in our state. Listen in on my interview with Arizona Legislator Sarah Ligouri, a big proponent of this legislation. to find out why the Arizona Legislature passed such a sweeping law, overriding citys' ability to regulate ADUs, and why it may not be such a bad thing after all.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/vMJnfKgg+wa7sClUI ]]> Taz Khatri Episode 22: The New Incarnation of Taliesen School of Architecture https://sensitive-spring-774.fireside.fm/22 2d86131b-6820-49f5-88cb-a1c083a6c22e Tue, 27 Aug 2024 13:00:00 -0400 taz@tazkhatristudios.com (Taz Khatri) full Taz Khatri In this episode Taz interviews Stephanie Lin, the Dean of The School of Architecture, an institution that was once called The Taliesen School of Architecture which was founded by Frank Lloyd Wright. Find out what the school is up to now that it is no longer at Taliesen West and the very cool, hands on, experimental projects that continue to be produced there. 37:04 false In this episode Taz interviews Stephanie Lin, the Dean of The School of Architecture, an institution that was once called The Taliesen School of Architecture which was founded by Frank Lloyd Wright. Find out what the school is up to now that it is no longer at Taliesen West and the very cool, hands on, experimental projects that continue to be produced there.

]]> architecture, architecture school, Taliesen West, Taliesen School of Architecture In this episode Taz interviews Stephanie Lin, the Dean of The School of Architecture, an institution that was once called The Taliesen School of Architecture which was founded by Frank Lloyd Wright. Find out what the school is up to now that it is no longer at Taliesen West and the very cool, hands on, experimental projects that continue to be produced there.

]]> In this episode Taz interviews Stephanie Lin, the Dean of The School of Architecture, an institution that was once called The Taliesen School of Architecture which was founded by Frank Lloyd Wright. Find out what the school is up to now that it is no longer at Taliesen West and the very cool, hands on, experimental projects that continue to be produced there.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/vMJnfKgg+cUsqqstt ]]> Taz Khatri Episode 21: The latest on the South Central Light Rail Extension by the City of Phoenix Light Rail Administrator https://sensitive-spring-774.fireside.fm/21 192ec9ab-57de-4396-9dbc-65f17e0ec0ee Tue, 30 Jul 2024 11:00:00 -0400 taz@tazkhatristudios.com (Taz Khatri) full Taz Khatri Markus Coleman, the Light Rail Administrator with the City of Phoenix tells us the latest news about how the South Central Light Rail Extension is going and when we can expect it to be open to the public. 49:22 false Markus Coleman, the Light Rail Administrator with the City of Phoenix tells us the latest news about how the South Central Light Rail Extension is going and when we can expect it to be open to the public.

]]> architecture, light rail, housing, transportation, urban plannings, phoenix, south phoenix Markus Coleman, the Light Rail Administrator with the City of Phoenix tells us the latest news about how the South Central Light Rail Extension is going and when we can expect it to be open to the public.

]]> Markus Coleman, the Light Rail Administrator with the City of Phoenix tells us the latest news about how the South Central Light Rail Extension is going and when we can expect it to be open to the public.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/vMJnfKgg+l1t50bSg ]]> Taz Khatri Episode 20: Interview with Historian Lydia Otero about the Erasure of Hispanic Parts of Tucson, Arizona https://sensitive-spring-774.fireside.fm/20 bcf066e9-1803-46d7-b234-7e6091c840d5 Thu, 13 Jun 2024 16:00:00 -0400 taz@tazkhatristudios.com (Taz Khatri) full Taz Khatri Who's history matters and who's history is told and from who's perspective? Historian and activist Lydia Otero sheds light on the untold costs of Urban Renewal in Tucson and how the Mexican built-environment that evolved over generations was destroyed in favor of more "civilized" and "attractive" city center that would bolster Tucson's tourism industry and investment in the city. 57:09 false Who's history matters and who's history is told and from who's perspective? Historian and activist Lydia Otero sheds light on the untold costs of Urban Renewal in Tucson and how the Mexican built-environment that evolved over generations was destroyed in favor of more "civilized" and "attractive" city center that would bolster Tucson's tourism industry and investment in the city.

]]> architecture, Historic District Who's history matters and who's history is told and from who's perspective? Historian and activist Lydia Otero sheds light on the untold costs of Urban Renewal in Tucson and how the Mexican built-environment that evolved over generations was destroyed in favor of more "civilized" and "attractive" city center that would bolster Tucson's tourism industry and investment in the city.

]]> Who's history matters and who's history is told and from who's perspective? Historian and activist Lydia Otero sheds light on the untold costs of Urban Renewal in Tucson and how the Mexican built-environment that evolved over generations was destroyed in favor of more "civilized" and "attractive" city center that would bolster Tucson's tourism industry and investment in the city.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/vMJnfKgg+fwLF3cw4 ]]> Taz Khatri Episode 19: A Wheelchair User gives her Unique Perspective on the Challenges of Navigating the Built Environment https://sensitive-spring-774.fireside.fm/19 96d98311-40dd-4726-a304-3ce09666b549 Wed, 15 May 2024 17:00:00 -0400 taz@tazkhatristudios.com (Taz Khatri) full Taz Khatri Jennifer Longdon, a community leader, a former state legislator and an accessibility activist, has been using a wheel chair since a shooting in 2004 left her paralyzed from the chest down. She gives us her unique perspective on what it's really like to live in her historic house and to go out and use public buildings, streets and sidewalks while using a wheelchair. 49:41 false Jennifer Longdon, a community leader, a former state legislator and an accessibility activist, has been using a wheel chair since a shooting in 2004 left her paralyzed from the chest down. She gives us her unique perspective on what it's really like to live in her historic house and to go out and use public buildings, streets and sidewalks while using a wheelchair.

]]> accessibility, architecture Jennifer Longdon, a community leader, a former state legislator and an accessibility activist, has been using a wheel chair since a shooting in 2004 left her paralyzed from the chest down. She gives us her unique perspective on what it's really like to live in her historic house and to go out and use public buildings, streets and sidewalks while using a wheelchair.

]]> Jennifer Longdon, a community leader, a former state legislator and an accessibility activist, has been using a wheel chair since a shooting in 2004 left her paralyzed from the chest down. She gives us her unique perspective on what it's really like to live in her historic house and to go out and use public buildings, streets and sidewalks while using a wheelchair.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/vMJnfKgg+f6IqHlHv ]]> Taz Khatri Episode 18: A new architectural film screening plus a report of someone who survived a remodel to their home! https://sensitive-spring-774.fireside.fm/18 cd4c30f1-f6ae-48f1-a16b-1d2581e96ca9 Mon, 08 Apr 2024 16:00:00 -0400 taz@tazkhatristudios.com (Taz Khatri) full Taz Khatri Steve Weiss, the Executive Director of No Festival Required, an independent cinema organization, shares with us about his latest architectural film screening. He and his wife have also undergone a renovation of their home and Steve shares an insider's perspective on what it's like to live through a home renovation that lasted for months. Listen in for invaluable insights on how to survive a home renovation in this episode. 1:02:14 false Steve Weiss, the Executive Director of No Festival Required, an independent cinema organization, shares with us about his latest architectural film screening. He and his wife have also undergone a renovation of their home and Steve shares an insider's perspective on what it's like to live through a home renovation that lasted for months. Listen in for invaluable insights on how to survive a home renovation in this episode.

]]> architecture, home improvement, house resale, home resale, film festival Steve Weiss, the Executive Director of No Festival Required, an independent cinema organization, shares with us about his latest architectural film screening. He and his wife have also undergone a renovation of their home and Steve shares an insider's perspective on what it's like to live through a home renovation that lasted for months. Listen in for invaluable insights on how to survive a home renovation in this episode.

]]> Steve Weiss, the Executive Director of No Festival Required, an independent cinema organization, shares with us about his latest architectural film screening. He and his wife have also undergone a renovation of their home and Steve shares an insider's perspective on what it's like to live through a home renovation that lasted for months. Listen in for invaluable insights on how to survive a home renovation in this episode.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/vMJnfKgg+MzDZsQ_n ]]> Taz Khatri Episode 17: An interview with historian Jennifer Levstik about early Arizona architect Annie Rockfellow https://sensitive-spring-774.fireside.fm/17 13afcd55-8dca-4b42-8704-5279f10ee372 Wed, 13 Mar 2024 12:00:00 -0400 taz@tazkhatristudios.com (Taz Khatri) full Taz Khatri Annie Rockfellow was the first licensed female architect in Arizona. She got her license in the 1920s and the woman who followed was Anne Rysdale who got her license in the 1950s. Rockfellow worked in Henry O. Jaastad's office in Tucson and was relatively well-known during her lifetime. However her name has virtually been scrubbed from history and she has been largely forgotten. This podcast episode brings Rockfellow back into the limelight she deserves with a thorough discussion of her life and work with historian Jennifer Levstik. 55:29 false Annie Rockfellow was the first licensed female architect in Arizona. She got her license in the 1920s and the woman who followed was Anne Rysdale who got her license in the 1950s. Rockfellow worked in Henry O. Jaastad's office in Tucson and was relatively well-known during her lifetime. However her name has virtually been scrubbed from history and she has been largely forgotten. This podcast episode brings Rockfellow back into the limelight she deserves with a thorough discussion of her life and work with historian Jennifer Levstik.

]]> Jennifer Levstik, Anne Rysdale, architecture, historic Annie Rockfellow was the first licensed female architect in Arizona. She got her license in the 1920s and the woman who followed was Anne Rysdale who got her license in the 1950s. Rockfellow worked in Henry O. Jaastad's office in Tucson and was relatively well-known during her lifetime. However her name has virtually been scrubbed from history and she has been largely forgotten. This podcast episode brings Rockfellow back into the limelight she deserves with a thorough discussion of her life and work with historian Jennifer Levstik.

]]> Annie Rockfellow was the first licensed female architect in Arizona. She got her license in the 1920s and the woman who followed was Anne Rysdale who got her license in the 1950s. Rockfellow worked in Henry O. Jaastad's office in Tucson and was relatively well-known during her lifetime. However her name has virtually been scrubbed from history and she has been largely forgotten. This podcast episode brings Rockfellow back into the limelight she deserves with a thorough discussion of her life and work with historian Jennifer Levstik.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/vMJnfKgg+afinwasM ]]> Taz Khatri Episode 16: Interview with Maurita Harris https://sensitive-spring-774.fireside.fm/16 e6b4b637-8a66-4617-9357-f94829959314 Thu, 15 Feb 2024 16:00:00 -0500 taz@tazkhatristudios.com (Taz Khatri) full Taz Khatri Maurita Harris is only the 3rd licensed black female architect in Arizona. In our conversation Maurita talks about her journey to becoming a licensed architect in a field with very few who look like her. Listen to Maurita's inspiring story, advice for those who are coming up behind her and all the ways she is making the profession of architecture and her community a better place. 51:22 false Maurita Harris is only the 3rd licensed black female architect in Arizona. In our conversation Maurita talks about her journey to becoming a licensed architect in a field with very few who look like her. Listen to Maurita's inspiring story, advice for those who are coming up behind her and all the ways she is making the profession of architecture and her community a better place.

]]> architecture, black history month Maurita Harris is only the 3rd licensed black female architect in Arizona. In our conversation Maurita talks about her journey to becoming a licensed architect in a field with very few who look like her. Listen to Maurita's inspiring story, advice for those who are coming up behind her and all the ways she is making the profession of architecture and her community a better place.

]]> Maurita Harris is only the 3rd licensed black female architect in Arizona. In our conversation Maurita talks about her journey to becoming a licensed architect in a field with very few who look like her. Listen to Maurita's inspiring story, advice for those who are coming up behind her and all the ways she is making the profession of architecture and her community a better place.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/vMJnfKgg+VFoEdUVb ]]> Taz Khatri Episode 15: Taz Khatri Studios 2023 Year End Recap https://sensitive-spring-774.fireside.fm/15 bcbe6065-574b-4ca4-b1c5-674d59363106 Tue, 19 Dec 2023 16:00:00 -0500 taz@tazkhatristudios.com (Taz Khatri) full Taz Khatri Join us for a run through of our experiences at our small architecture firm over 2023...our projects, our podcasts and much more! 17:16 false Join us for a run through of our experiences at our small architecture firm over 2023...our projects, our podcasts and much more!

]]> architecture, Taz Khatri Studios Join us for a run through of our experiences at our small architecture firm over 2023...our projects, our podcasts and much more!

]]> Join us for a run through of our experiences at our small architecture firm over 2023...our projects, our podcasts and much more!

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/vMJnfKgg+gBMVnqdw ]]> Taz Khatri Episode 14: Rayane Djafafla Interview Indigenous Architecture https://sensitive-spring-774.fireside.fm/14 66db4f90-5c01-47d6-ab04-7b75db12d6d4 Wed, 27 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0400 taz@tazkhatristudios.com (Taz Khatri) full Taz Khatri An interview with Indigenous Architecture Advocate Rayane Djafafla about how indigenous architecture principles can inform modern-day architecture in being climate-responsive. 58:03 false An interview with Indigenous Architecture Advocate Rayane Djafafla about how indigenous architecture principles can inform modern-day architecture in being climate-responsive.

]]> architecture, indigenous, indigenous architecture, Rayane Djafafla An interview with Indigenous Architecture Advocate Rayane Djafafla about how indigenous architecture principles can inform modern-day architecture in being climate-responsive.

]]> An interview with Indigenous Architecture Advocate Rayane Djafafla about how indigenous architecture principles can inform modern-day architecture in being climate-responsive.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/vMJnfKgg+PI3evUi1 ]]> Taz Khatri Episode 13: Interview with Trees Matter Executive Director Aimee Esposito https://sensitive-spring-774.fireside.fm/13 094b9491-b300-4bb0-8668-7b4132c74e1c Tue, 22 Aug 2023 00:00:00 -0400 taz@tazkhatristudios.com (Taz Khatri) full Taz Khatri I speak with Aimee Esposito, the Executive Director of Trees Matter, about how trees impact the built environment and why they are so important in tackling climate change. 52:10 false I speak with Aimee Esposito, the Executive Director of Trees Matter, about how trees impact the built environment and why they are so important in tackling climate change.

]]> Aimee Esposito, Trees Matter I speak with Aimee Esposito, the Executive Director of Trees Matter, about how trees impact the built environment and why they are so important in tackling climate change.

]]> I speak with Aimee Esposito, the Executive Director of Trees Matter, about how trees impact the built environment and why they are so important in tackling climate change.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/vMJnfKgg+QfGIqwEj ]]> Taz Khatri Episode 12: Interview about Navigating the Built Environment with Mobility Issues https://sensitive-spring-774.fireside.fm/12 f33b9161-b10a-4e79-9375-c31d7b1ee287 Mon, 31 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 taz@tazkhatristudios.com (Taz Khatri) full Taz Khatri Interview with a Retired Seamstress about Using her Home and Public Buildings with Mobility Issues 54:50 false Interview with a Retired Seamstress about Using her Home and Public Buildings with Mobility Issues

]]> Interview with a Retired Seamstress about Using her Home and Public Buildings with Mobility Issues

]]> Interview with a Retired Seamstress about Using her Home and Public Buildings with Mobility Issues

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/vMJnfKgg+ca2OymS8 ]]> Taz Khatri Episode 11: Tea with Taz An Interview with Kai De Valeria https://sensitive-spring-774.fireside.fm/11 d7d50672-841d-449f-9a5c-cad7dc2790be Wed, 19 Jul 2023 00:00:00 -0400 taz@tazkhatristudios.com (Taz Khatri) full Taz Khatri Find out what it's like to be a trans architect in this interview with Kai De Valeria 56:40 false Find out what it's like to be a trans architect in this interview with Kai De Valeria

]]> architect, trans, Kai De Valeria Find out what it's like to be a trans architect in this interview with Kai De Valeria

]]> Find out what it's like to be a trans architect in this interview with Kai De Valeria

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/vMJnfKgg+egVR3E6U ]]> Taz Khatri Episode 10: Tea with Taz Earth Month 2023 Edition https://sensitive-spring-774.fireside.fm/10 4e7fdc90-2593-497b-90af-b206bee1c1b6 Thu, 20 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400 taz@tazkhatristudios.com (Taz Khatri) full Taz Khatri Join us for a conversation with a key leader in the Scottsdale Green Building Program - Anthony Floyd - as he tells us about how he's led the city to be at the forefront of green building regulations across the state and the country. 1:27:06 false Join us for a conversation with a key leader in the Scottsdale Green Building Program - Anthony Floyd - as he tells us about how he's led the city to be at the forefront of green building regulations across the state and the country.

]]> Earth day, Scottsdale Green Building Program, Anthony Floyd, green building regulations Join us for a conversation with a key leader in the Scottsdale Green Building Program - Anthony Floyd - as he tells us about how he's led the city to be at the forefront of green building regulations across the state and the country.

]]> Join us for a conversation with a key leader in the Scottsdale Green Building Program - Anthony Floyd - as he tells us about how he's led the city to be at the forefront of green building regulations across the state and the country.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/vMJnfKgg+o6LfABvm ]]> Taz Khatri Episode 9: How to keep costs and timelines under control during construction with Austin Adams https://sensitive-spring-774.fireside.fm/9 620cd9ba-9f92-4b6f-b6e9-0bda21c8d5b6 Thu, 23 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0400 taz@tazkhatristudios.com (Taz Khatri) full Taz Khatri If you're looking to do a residential remodel or to build a ground-up house, you will want to listen to this podcast! Austin Adams, a contractor with Princeton Construction shares practical tips on how to keep costs and timelines under control before and during construction! 57:40 false If you're looking to do a residential remodel or to build a ground-up house, you will want to listen to this podcast! Austin Adams, a contractor with Princeton Construction shares practical tips on how to keep costs and timelines under control before and during construction!

]]> Austin Adams, costs, timelines, construction, Princeton Construction If you're looking to do a residential remodel or to build a ground-up house, you will want to listen to this podcast! Austin Adams, a contractor with Princeton Construction shares practical tips on how to keep costs and timelines under control before and during construction!

]]> If you're looking to do a residential remodel or to build a ground-up house, you will want to listen to this podcast! Austin Adams, a contractor with Princeton Construction shares practical tips on how to keep costs and timelines under control before and during construction!

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/vMJnfKgg+GePPof-s ]]> Taz Khatri Episode 8: Tea with Taz - The 2023 Arizona Architectural Film Showcase https://sensitive-spring-774.fireside.fm/8 bc6a7f56-b3bc-4e03-a2e9-9f16cb42dcdb Thu, 02 Mar 2023 00:00:00 -0500 taz@tazkhatristudios.com (Taz Khatri) full Taz Khatri Interview with Steve Weiss, the founder of No Festival Required about his latest screening - The 2023 Arizona Architectural Film Showcase. 58:54 false Interview with Steve Weiss, the founder of No Festival Required about his latest screening - The 2023 Arizona Architectural Film Showcase.

]]> Interview with Steve Weiss, the founder of No Festival Required about his latest screening - The 2023 Arizona Architectural Film Showcase.

]]> Interview with Steve Weiss, the founder of No Festival Required about his latest screening - The 2023 Arizona Architectural Film Showcase.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/vMJnfKgg+H8xULPWY ]]> Taz Khatri Episode 7: Interview with Gary Nelson 2022 AIA Arizona Medal Winner https://sensitive-spring-774.fireside.fm/7 4060922c-f32b-417c-b664-593647d22bcb Thu, 15 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500 taz@tazkhatristudios.com (Taz Khatri) full Taz Khatri In this interview with the 2022 AIA Arizona Medal winner Gary Nelson we find out about the institutional racism and other structural barriers that Gary overcame in his career to come to this very distinguished place in his career. 1:11:40 false In this interview with the 2022 AIA Arizona Medal winner Gary Nelson we find out about the institutional racism and other structural barriers that Gary overcame in his career to come to this very distinguished place in his career.

]]> Gary Nelson, AIA Arizona Medal winner, City of Phoenix In this interview with the 2022 AIA Arizona Medal winner Gary Nelson we find out about the institutional racism and other structural barriers that Gary overcame in his career to come to this very distinguished place in his career.

]]> In this interview with the 2022 AIA Arizona Medal winner Gary Nelson we find out about the institutional racism and other structural barriers that Gary overcame in his career to come to this very distinguished place in his career.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/vMJnfKgg+O7eT6hhd ]]> Taz Khatri Episode 6: Want to build an accessory dwelling unit in Phoenix? Find out if it's allowed! - Part I https://sensitive-spring-774.fireside.fm/6 61e46240-1cbb-43c7-9d6e-ee9a248abed2 Fri, 04 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0400 taz@tazkhatristudios.com (Taz Khatri) full Taz Khatri In my interview with Josh Bednarek, the Deputy Planning Director at the City of Phoenix, we discuss the city's current policy on accessory dwelling units (casitas, mother-in-law units, guest houses) and some exciting possible changes on the horizon. 14:27 false In my interview with Josh Bednarek, the Deputy Planning Director at the City of Phoenix, we discuss the city's current policy on accessory dwelling units (casitas, mother-in-law units, guest houses) and some exciting possible changes on the horizon.

]]> accessory dwelling units, architecture, ADU In my interview with Josh Bednarek, the Deputy Planning Director at the City of Phoenix, we discuss the city's current policy on accessory dwelling units (casitas, mother-in-law units, guest houses) and some exciting possible changes on the horizon.

]]> In my interview with Josh Bednarek, the Deputy Planning Director at the City of Phoenix, we discuss the city's current policy on accessory dwelling units (casitas, mother-in-law units, guest houses) and some exciting possible changes on the horizon.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/vMJnfKgg+y029QC1F ]]> Taz Khatri Episode 5: Want to build an accessory dwelling unit in Phoenix? Find out if it's allowed! - Part II https://sensitive-spring-774.fireside.fm/5 1c3251ab-ce23-4d91-90d4-b4e72e972b18 Fri, 04 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0400 taz@tazkhatristudios.com (Taz Khatri) full Taz Khatri In my interview with Josh Bednarek, the Deputy Planning Director at the City of Phoenix, we discuss the city's current policy on accessory dwelling units (casitas, mother-in-law units, guest houses) and some exciting possible changes on the horizon. 18:00 false In my interview with Josh Bednarek, the Deputy Planning Director at the City of Phoenix, we discuss the city's current policy on accessory dwelling units (casitas, mother-in-law units, guest houses) and some exciting possible changes on the horizon.

]]> accessory dwelling units, architecture In my interview with Josh Bednarek, the Deputy Planning Director at the City of Phoenix, we discuss the city's current policy on accessory dwelling units (casitas, mother-in-law units, guest houses) and some exciting possible changes on the horizon.

]]> In my interview with Josh Bednarek, the Deputy Planning Director at the City of Phoenix, we discuss the city's current policy on accessory dwelling units (casitas, mother-in-law units, guest houses) and some exciting possible changes on the horizon.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/vMJnfKgg+L9HEiLZ6 ]]> Taz Khatri Episode 4: A Tour of the House I Designed for My Parents https://sensitive-spring-774.fireside.fm/4 2d7ab854-4c3f-45da-bd06-f8b68322009a Tue, 16 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400 taz@tazkhatristudios.com (Taz Khatri) full Taz Khatri In this podcast, I give you a tour of the house I designed for my parents in Chandler, AZ with the help of my niece, Faryal Khatri. 41:07 false In this podcast, I give you a tour of the house I designed for my parents in Chandler, AZ with the help of my niece, Faryal Khatri.

]]> architecture, parents home In this podcast, I give you a tour of the house I designed for my parents in Chandler, AZ with the help of my niece, Faryal Khatri.

]]> In this podcast, I give you a tour of the house I designed for my parents in Chandler, AZ with the help of my niece, Faryal Khatri.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/vMJnfKgg+hT7YulnF ]]> Taz Khatri Episode 3: What improvements can you make to your home to add the most resale value? https://sensitive-spring-774.fireside.fm/3 57c48b3a-80f3-49fe-a10f-7f7ea8e1cf58 Wed, 06 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400 taz@tazkhatristudios.com (Taz Khatri) full Taz Khatri In my interview with John O'Hagan, co-owner of Retro Real Estate, find out what improvements to make to your house that will get the biggest return on investment in my interview. 59:50 false In my interview with John O'Hagan, co-owner of Retro Real Estate, find out what improvements to make to your house that will get the biggest return on investment in my interview.

]]> architecture, home improvement, house resale, home resale In my interview with John O'Hagan, co-owner of Retro Real Estate, find out what improvements to make to your house that will get the biggest return on investment in my interview.

]]> In my interview with John O'Hagan, co-owner of Retro Real Estate, find out what improvements to make to your house that will get the biggest return on investment in my interview.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/vMJnfKgg+cqf208mW ]]> Taz Khatri Episode 2: What changes can you make to your house if it is in a historic district? https://sensitive-spring-774.fireside.fm/2 13afb03b-c3c9-443a-8b07-d8b09fa35afc Wed, 04 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400 taz@tazkhatristudios.com (Taz Khatri) full Taz Khatri In my interview with Helana Ruter, the Acting Historic Preservation Officer at the City of Phoenix, we talk about exactly what is allowed by the Historic Preservation Office when you want to make changes to your historic home. 28:14 false In my interview with Helana Ruter, the Acting Historic Preservation Officer at the City of Phoenix, we talk about exactly what is allowed by the Historic Preservation Office when you want to make changes to your historic home.

]]> architecture, Historic District In my interview with Helana Ruter, the Acting Historic Preservation Officer at the City of Phoenix, we talk about exactly what is allowed by the Historic Preservation Office when you want to make changes to your historic home.

]]> In my interview with Helana Ruter, the Acting Historic Preservation Officer at the City of Phoenix, we talk about exactly what is allowed by the Historic Preservation Office when you want to make changes to your historic home.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/vMJnfKgg+TON3ACIr ]]> Taz Khatri Episode 1: Why Getting Pricing Early is Important https://sensitive-spring-774.fireside.fm/1 fe77f968-7662-4a38-afb3-5b8623b6459a Sun, 03 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400 taz@tazkhatristudios.com (Taz Khatri) full Taz Khatri A lot of people will make the mistake of getting a permit for their construction project without getting any preliminary pricing information. Find out why this is such a huge mistake and how getting preliminary pricing can lead to a much better construction project. 21:09 false A lot of people will make the mistake of getting a permit for their construction project without getting any preliminary pricing information. Find out why this is such a huge mistake and how getting preliminary pricing can lead to a much better construction project.

]]> architecture, Arizona, pricing A lot of people will make the mistake of getting a permit for their construction project without getting any preliminary pricing information. Find out why this is such a huge mistake and how getting preliminary pricing can lead to a much better construction project.

]]> A lot of people will make the mistake of getting a permit for their construction project without getting any preliminary pricing information. Find out why this is such a huge mistake and how getting preliminary pricing can lead to a much better construction project.

]]> https://fireside.fm/player/v2/vMJnfKgg+wLZk9gSc ]]> Taz Khatri