What if the biggest gains in student success begin with the building systems students never see but feel every day?

This conversation looks at how agile design thinking reshapes student housing by taking a deeper look at mechanical systems, building envelopes, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Tracy Steward, BSME, MBA, LEED AP, Fitwell Ambassador, and the most award-winning female ASHRAE Technology Award recipient, shares how engineering decisions rooted in wellness, sustainability, and long-term performance can improve comfort, lower operational costs, and create healthier learning environments for students.

Early collaboration and integrated decision-making lead to smarter investments and better outcomes for universities. When design teams move beyond silos and consider the full life cycle of a building, student housing becomes a strategic tool for recruitment, retention, and long-term campus success.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Agile design
• Student housing systems
• HVAC strategy
• Chilled beam systems
• Building envelopes
• Campus sustainability
• Student health and wellness
• Design team collaboration

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AI isn’t just the future, it’s the biggest business opportunity of our time, and it starts with knowing where to begin.

Agile design meets artificial intelligence in this podcast conversation between Joe and Andrew Louder, founder and CEO of LouderAI. They explore how businesses can move from dabbling in AI to achieving real results with smart, people-first implementation. From quick wins to long-term autonomous agents, Andrew shares how small and mid-sized companies can unlock productivity, revenue, and confidence through AI strategy, execution, and training.

Success starts with intentionality, not overwhelm. Learn why assigning accountability, educating teams on prompt engineering, and using the right tools like Gemini or Copilot 365 can dramatically change how your company works and thrives.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Agile Design
• AI Tools for Business
• AI Strategy
• Workplace Efficiency
• ChatGPT
• Google Gemini
• Copilot 365
• Training in AI

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As always, we want to hear from you! Share your own experiences and insights on environments that have positively or negatively impacted your work. Remember, we're all on this agile journey together, and together we can make the world a more agile place, one conversation and design solution at a time.

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Success isn’t just about solving problems—it’s about setting others up for success along the way.

Frank Moses, a seasoned mechanical engineer and former managing partner of Moses and Associates, shares his journey from the Navy to building a thriving firm with a people-first approach. He emphasizes the power of mentorship, communication, and designing a business culture that fosters both innovation and collaboration. By anticipating future needs and staying adaptable, he demonstrates how great design—whether in buildings or leadership—relies on trust, vision, and a commitment to excellence.

His insights extend beyond technical expertise, highlighting the role of integrity and faith in shaping a meaningful career. From restructuring teams for efficiency to guiding young professionals into leadership, Frank’s story is a testament to the lasting impact of mentorship. His legacy isn’t just in the projects he designed but in the people he helped grow along the way.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Mentorship
• Career transition
• Strong Business Culture
• Faith and Business

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As always, we want to hear from you! Share your own experiences and insights on environments that have positively or negatively impacted your work. Remember, we're all on this agile journey together, and together we can make the world a more agile place, one conversation and design solution at a time.

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