Get ready to dive into the exciting world of architecture and design with ”Laying the Foundation,” the new podcast from CMBA Architects! Join us as we explore a range of topics and feature experts from our firm and beyond, giving you insights and perspectives you won’t find anywhere else.
Latest episodes
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18 min
Growing Together - Kids Express Daycare
In this episode of Laying the Foundation, host Skyler Gorsett sits down with Principal Architect Courtney Koch to explore the innovative Kids Express Daycare project, which transfo…
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27 min
Building a Better Education with Dr. Jerry Rasmussen
In this episode of Laying the Foundation, host Skyler Gorsett sits down with Dr. Jerry Rasmussen, CMBA's education consultant and former superintendent, to discuss how thoughtfully…
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34 min
2026 Intern Roundtable
In this annual intern roundtable episode of Laying the Foundation, host Skyler Gorsett sits down with CMBA Architects' summer interns—Ava Eisenbarth, Elli Ward, Joshua Etherington,…
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29 min
Z Parra Valencia (Behind the Blueprint)
Join us as we sit down with Grand Island architectural designer Z Parra Valencia to trace her journey from summer intern to full-time designer. Z dives into the surprising complexi…
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24 min
Leading the Way with Joe Copley: Mastering the Healthcare Experience
In this episode, we sit down with Associate Principal Architect Joe Copley to explore what it truly takes to master the healthcare design experience. From leveraging natural light…
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36 min
Project Highlight: Agape Community Services
In this episode of Laying the Foundation, we sit down with CMBA Principal Architect Lee Beukelman and Agape Executive Director Rachelle Rawson for an inside look at the new Agape C…
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25 min
Design On-Demand
In this episode of Laying the Foundation, Skyler sits down with CMBA CFO Kent Lutz to explore the concept of "Design on Demand." They discuss how modern technology and AI are drivi…
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20 min
Building Culture with Brian - Having Fun Together, Not Just Work
In today’s episode, CEO Brian Crichton makes the business case for joy and play in the workplace, arguing that having fun is a strategic advantage that builds psychological safety…
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26 min
Incorporating Student Voices into the Design Process
What happens when the people who spend the most time in a school building finally have a say in its design? In this episode of Laying the Foundation, we are joined by Principal Arc…
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36 min
Tanner Koeppe (Behind the Blueprint)
In the latest episode of our Behind the Blueprint series, we sit down with Tanner Koeppe to explore the journey of a designer. From his roots in South Sioux City to completing his…
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23 min
Leading the Way with Mike Thole: Design Build
In this episode of Laying the Foundation, we sit down with Mike Thole, an Associate Principal at CMBA Architects, to demystify the increasingly popular "Design-Build" project deliv…
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24 min
This or That Special
In this special episode of Laying the Foundation, we’re stepping away from the drafting table for a spirited round of "This or That" with members of the CMBA team. We're pulling ba…
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23 min
Project Highlight: - Gilbert Community Schools
In this episode, we explore the unique "neighborhood" design of the new Gilbert Elementary School, a project deeply rooted in its local context. Andrew shares a pivotal moment in t…
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21 min
A Sweeter Vision
In this episode, we take a deep dive into an iconic Sioux City project with CMBA Interior Designer Shelbie DeLaughter. We explore the fascinating journey of the Sioux Honey Associa…
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25 min
Building Culture with Brian: Leading with Clarity
CMBA CEO Brian Crichton returns to the podcast to discuss the critical leadership discipline of clarity. In this episode, Brian shares how transparency, or "saying the quiet part o…
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39 min
Supporting Care Teams Through Design
In this episode, we tackle one of the most pressing challenges in modern healthcare: the intersection of architectural design and the national staffing crisis. Joined by a panel of…
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33 min
Anna Bednarko (Behind the Blueprint)
In this episode of our "Behind the Blueprint" series, we head to our Des Moines office to chat with Architect Anna Bednarko. Anna takes us through her personal journey into the wor…
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40 min
Leading the Way: Uniting a Community in the Face of Disaster with Angela McCaulley
In this deeply moving episode, we sit down with CMBA Associate Principal Angela McCaulley to discuss the power of community resilience following the historic 2024 flooding in North…
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40 min
Design & Childcare
Principal Architect Dan Levi, a leading expert in childcare facility design, joins the podcast to unpack the critical relationship between architecture and the operational realitie…
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31 min
Building Culture with Brian: Developing People
Principal Architect Brian Crichton returns to the podcast to discuss the intentional strategies CMBA uses to cultivate talent and build a resilient culture. In this episode, Brian…