Michael Smith, An experienced San Luis Obispo architect who is passionate about collaboration and community, Mike has been helping clients create and enjoy their dream homes and projects for three decades. Michael provides customized design and service for California architecture projects of all sizes while offering expertise on local regulations, the latest industry trends and Net Zero Energy design. He now shares that experience with other homeowners through his podcast.
Latest episodes
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Creating a Self Managed Architecture Firm with Enoch Sears
On today's podcast episode we have a very special guest, Enoch Sears. Enoch Sears takes us through his journey of Architecture and how that evolved into his current area of e…
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Architecture through the eyes of a Photographer
On today's podcast episode we are excited to have guest Larry Rhodes. Larry is a photographer and has been in business for over 40 years. Today Larry shares with us how he found ph…
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14 min
How to Avoid Home Remodeling Hell
On today's podcast episode I am providing an updates on the podcast, my vision, and the current state of architecture during these times. I am so excited to announce that we…
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32 min
Building with energy efficient and green technology
On todays podcast episode we are excited to have special guest Andy Pease from In Balance Green Consulting. Today we are talking about building energy efficient homes. We dis…
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29 min
How to secure financing for your Remodel- Interview with Anthony Gonzales
On todays episode I am interviewing Anthony Gonzales. Anthony is a mortgage broker for Guaranteed Rate. Today Anthony shares with us tips on financing home remodels and how the pro…
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33 min
Using Hemp as a Building Product- Interview with Bob Crizer
On today's podcast we have special guest Bob Crizer, the founder of Crizer Construction. Crizer Construction has been on the forefront of the construction industry for over three d…
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51 min
Interview with Erich Schaefer
On this week's episode we sit down with Erich Schaefer. Erich is a second-generation builder and has been building in the San Luis Obispo for the past 30 years. Schaefer Custom Hom…
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45 min
Living in your home during quarantine
On this episode of Michael Smith Architect Podcast we discuss living in our homes during quarantine. You are probably wondering what that means. Many people have started looking at…
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53 min
Designing the Perfect Outdoor Living Space
On today's podcast episode we are speaking with Josh Gillow from MasterPlan Outdoor Living Joshua Gillow has always had incredible respect for Mother Nature and an intensity to hel…
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28 min
6 Rules to Consider When Starting a Home Remodeling Project
A lot of our rules and norms seem to be shifting right now, which can be challenging for anyone who likes consistency. While so many things are in flux, however, I am happy to shar…
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29 min
The Right Way to Market Your Architecure Business
On this week’s podcast episode we have special guest and marketing extraordinaire, Kim Walsh Phillips. We dive into real marketing techniques that you can implement into your busin…
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19 min
Taking the Architecture Business Virtual
Today I am going to cover what it looks like for me to take my architecture business online. Currently with the crisis that is spreading across the world I have had to make some ch…
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38 min
The Intersection of Architecture and Interior Design
On today's podcast I have the privilage of interviewing Bobby Tone, owner of Studio B Elements, who has dual degrees in interior design and architecture and founded her design busi…
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37 min
Manufactured Drama with DIY Shows - Warning Rant Ahead
Revisit Interview with the Contractor Redress show questions I got on Episode #4 - Design Build - I wanted to redress some comments during the last podcast [Episode #4 Interview wi…
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50 min
Interview with a Contractor
Hi and welcome to MSA Podcast Episode #4. We have a great show Today. I love when I can have guest on the show. I want to share not only my knowledge and experience but other consu…
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25 min
ADU Changes & San Luis Obispo County, and Client Questions
Hi and welcome to MSA Podcast Episode #3. Today we are going to looking at the changes that have been made to California’s ADU Law and how that is impacting San Luis Obispo County…
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23 min
MSA Episode #002 - A Talk with My Client
I recently finished a home remodeling project for Glenn Olander and Shirley Sloper. I went back and spent some time with Glenn. We talked about the project from buying…
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3 min
A New Year, A New Beginning! MSA 1st Podcast
Mike Smith, an architect in San Luis Obispo, has been talking about publishing a podcast for over a year. He has taken the first small step. He is still developing his…