S8E1 Building a Better Future Together
From E3: Energy & Efficiency With Emily by Emily Mottram
January 30, 2026 · 50 min · Season 7 · Episode 12
About this episode
Emily Mottram discusses the merger of Mottram and Maines and the importance of collaboration in architectural practices.
In this episode, host Emily Mottram celebrates the eighth season of E3 and discusses the recent merger of Mottram and Maines, which aims to enhance their architectural practices and educational outreach. They share their backgrounds, emphasizing the importance of knowledge sharing and collaboration in the industry. The conversation delves into their design philosophy, focusing on the balance between aesthetics and functionality, and the significance of building science. They also highlight their virtual office model, the success of their book 'Pretty Good House', and their commitment to providing quality housing and resilient communities.
People in this episode
Host: Emily Mottram
Topics covered
- merger
- architectural practices
- educational outreach
- design philosophy
- building science
- virtual office model
- resilient communities
Keywords
- merger
- architecture
- design
- building science
- collaboration
- virtual office
- housing
- community
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Mottram and Maines
Books & works: Pretty Good House
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