Podcast
Drawn to Scale
Hosted by Sitio Landscape Architecture Inc. · EN
Sharing stories from the Landscape Architecture & Design world
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#57 - Small Scale: No Bots in the Design Room
Jul 100:05:31Tap to summarizePablo Cortez of Sitio Landscape Architecture, is using AI—not to replace creativity—but to streamline and strengthen the business behind his design practice. From zoning workflows through Sitio’s “Code Flow” service to real-time financial forecasting, Pablo shares how tools like ChatGPT help him lead more effectively while keeping all creative decisions strictly human-made. We also talk about where AI belongs in a creative studio—and where it absolutely doesn’t. If you’re a designer, studio owner, or strategist curious about integrating AI into your workflow without compromising your craft, this one's for you.
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#56 - Small Scale: From Red to Resilient
Jun 1, 202500:07:48Tap to summarizeEnjoy a 'small scale' episode. Artificially generated hosts, Jess and Marcus, go over some of the financial challenges Sitio has faced and how radically changing operations and processes can position the company for future financial success.
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#55 - Pablo Cortez: Sitio Landscape Architecture
Feb 3, 202500:14:45Tap to summarizeThe A.I. episode. An experiment with an artificial intelligence generated interviewer. Pablo Cortez converses with an AI about his career, starting a firm and his insights into the landscape architecture industry.
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#54 - Thomas Woltz: Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects
Jan 6, 202500:42:57Tap to summarizeSenior Principal of NBWLA Thomas Woltz joins me to share his journey from entry level first hire to his leadership role and discusses the how his company balances projects between multiple offices. Learn more at: https://www.nbwla.com/ NBWLA Monograph available at: http://bit.ly/3PKhRKR
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#53 - Greg Marett: Bayview Landscape Architecture
Dec 4, 202400:55:57Tap to summarizeBayview founder Greg Marett discusses his New York firm's transformation into a design-focused studio, emphasizing collaboration, transparency, and an enjoyable design process. https://www.bayviewla.com/ Sponsors: 38 West, https://38west.com/sitio-la/ HAPS Agency, https://hapsagency.com/
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#52 - Paul Kephart: Rana the Cohabitat Company
Nov 4, 202400:29:39Tap to summarizeLead environmentalist of Rana, Paul Kephart shares his insights into the profession, his personal journey and the incredible work Rana the Cohabitat Company has produced out of Carmel, CA. https://www.ranacohabitat.com/ Sponsors: 38 West, https://38west.com/sitio-la/ HAPS Agency, https://hapsagency.com/
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#51 - Remastered Nick Straabe
Nov 23, 202300:15:14Tap to summarizeThe very first episode now remastered with improved audio. Nick Straabe of Hunter Industries talks about his career and insights into the sales business.
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#50 - Eric Sargeant: Sketchup Pro
Mar 22, 202300:27:59Tap to summarizeEric Sargeant joins us for our final(ish) episode of the podcast. Eric talks about his work in urban design, planning and 3D modeling using Sketchup. https://www.sargeantillustration.com/ LinkedIN https://learn.sketchup.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@SketchUp
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#49 - Jonathan Davila: Videogarden
Mar 8, 202300:24:15Tap to summarizeCreator of Videogarden, Jonathan Davila joins us to discuss his work in capturing and sharing stories of the Los Angeles landscapes and the people that live in them. Instagram: @Videogarden.la YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@videogarden_
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#48 - Robert Renteria: The Rockstar Platform
Feb 22, 202300:25:38Tap to summarizeThis week design/build contractor and creator of the Rockstar Platform, Robert Renteria joins us to discuss how he shares his experience and business knowledge to help other business owners improve their skills and profitability. @artist_renteria The Rockstar Platform
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