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Side Notes: Reimagining Women’s and Children’s Care at Avera McKennan Hospital
Jun 15, 2026
10m 03s
Recruitment and Retention by Design: Supporting Talent Through Space
May 5, 2026
29m 24s
Side Notes: Momentum in Madison and Beyond
Apr 14, 2026
7m 32s
Next Gen Mentoring: Fostering the Future of Design
Mar 23, 2026
37m 46s
Side Notes: Connecting Operational Insight to Smarter Design
Feb 17, 2026
14m 22s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/15/26 | Side Notes: Reimagining Women’s and Children’s Care at Avera McKennan Hospital | A hospital addition does more than just expand and refresh a campus—it can improve wayfinding, make room for new spaces, and prompt a broader rethink of how the environment supports patients, visitors, and staff both operationally and emotionally. We spoke with BWBR Principal Jason Nordling about the Avera McKennan Hospital Women’s and Children’s Inpatient Addition and Remodel, an exciting project that highlights the complexity, collaboration, and powerful opportunities involved in exp... | 10m 03s | ||||||
| 5/5/26 | Recruitment and Retention by Design: Supporting Talent Through Space✨ | recruitmentretention+5 | Ryan JohansenNate Roisen | BWBR | — | recruitmentretention+5 | — | 29m 24s | |
| 4/14/26 | Side Notes: Momentum in Madison and Beyond✨ | Madison marketWisconsin opportunities+3 | Leigh Streit | — | MadisonWisconsin+2 | MadisonWisconsin+3 | — | 7m 32s | |
| 3/23/26 | Next Gen Mentoring: Fostering the Future of Design✨ | mentoringdesign+4 | Andrea CeceliaDanielle H | BWBR | — | mentoringdesign+4 | — | 37m 46s | |
| 2/17/26 | Side Notes: Connecting Operational Insight to Smarter Design✨ | healthcare designoperational insight+3 | Jessica Sweeney | BWBR | — | healthcare environmentsdesign teams+3 | — | 14m 22s | |
| 1/27/26 | Quality by Design: Construction, Coordination, and Collaboration✨ | quality in designconstruction processes+3 | Dan HottingerBryan Desma | BWBR | — | qualitydesign+4 | — | 22m 50s | |
| 1/14/26 | Side Notes: Integrating Sustainability, Quality, and Codes for Design Excellence✨ | sustainabilityquality assurance+3 | Rachael Spires | BWBR | — | sustainabilityquality assurance+3 | — | 15m 00s | |
| 1/5/26 | Built for Community: Five Years of Impact at Regions Hospital Birth Center✨ | birth center designcommunity impact+3 | Rochelle Jo | Regions Hospital Birth Center | Twin Cities | birth centercommunity+5 | — | 38m 35s | |
| 12/2/25 | Side Notes: How Professional Services Bring Buildings to Life✨ | building designprofessional services+3 | Dan Hottinger | BWBRAEC | — | building designprofessional services+4 | — | 14m 21s | |
| 10/30/25 | One Material, Big Impact: How FSC Wood Supports Sustainable Design✨ | sustainabilitymaterial selection+3 | Terri Ulrick | BWBRFSC | — | sustainabilityFSC wood+5 | — | 24m 36s | |
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| 10/7/25 | Side Notes: Rethinking Campus, One Challenge at a Time✨ | higher educationdesign+3 | Greg Fenton | BWBR | — | higher educationdesign+3 | — | 10m 11s | |
| 9/15/25 | Side Notes: Healthcare's Holistic Shift | In the latest episode of Side Notes, the bite-sized version of Side of Design, BWBR’s Healthcare Practice Leader Ryan Johansen joins us for a quick but impactful discussion on the state of healthcare market. In less than 15 minutes, they explore how the industry is shifting from a model centered on treating illness to one focused on promoting wellness—and how design can support this transformation by addressing the needs of patients, families, and healthcare staff in holistic ways. If you l... | 8m 57s | ||||||
| 8/27/25 | Side Notes: The Human Element in High-Tech Facilities | In the debut episode of Side Notes, a bite-sized version of Side of Design, host Matt Gerstner sits down with Nate Roisen, BWBR’s Science + Technology Practice Leader, to explore the evolving world of design and innovation in the market. In just under 15 minutes, they cover what excites Nate about the current landscape, the biggest challenges clients face, and what makes designing in this field so rewarding. If you like what we are doing with our podcasts please subscribe and leave us a revie... | 11m 31s | ||||||
| 7/30/25 | Thinking Bigger: A System-Level Approach to Healthcare’s Future | Healthcare executives juggle decisions worth millions of dollars across multiple campuses while trying to predict a future that keeps changing. Aging facilities need updates, new technologies demand space, and patient needs shift faster than anyone can track. For health systems managing everything from rural Critical Access Hospitals to major medical centers, the old method of planning one facility at a time leaves critical gaps. BWBR Principal Jason Nordling, Senior Planner Jessica Sweeney, ... | 40m 13s | ||||||
| 6/26/25 | Accessible, Universal, Inclusive: Decoding Equity in Design | When BWBR's design team talks about creating spaces that "welcome and work for everyone," it isn’t PR speak or a feel-good talking point. They’re addressing one of architecture's most complex challenges. Truly equitable design requires intention and thoughtful consideration of elements that go far beyond code compliance. Design Leader Lisa Miller, Interior Designer Katie Reed, and Senior Architectural Designer Josh Simma recently sat down to untangle the often-confused concepts of accessible,... | 34m 54s | ||||||
| 5/27/25 | Reused, Reimagined, Reconnected: How Loucks Created a Greener, People-First Office | When the lease on their office space expired, Minneapolis-based engineering firm Loucks sought out a team that could help create their ideal work environment in a new location. With help from BWBR, furniture dealership Henricksen, real estate firm Cushman & Wakefield, and some extraordinary luck, Loucks transformed an already promising space into a workplace that supports their culture, enhances well-being, and aligns with today’s technology needs—all while keeping existing furniture out ... | 21m 12s | ||||||
| 4/22/25 | Taking on PFAS in Design: BWBR Sheds Light on the Cost of “Forever Chemicals" | The latest Side of Design podcast pulls back the curtain on PFAS, the infamous "forever chemicals" making headlines for their carcinogenic and environmentally damaging properties, and their widespread presence in many common finishes and materials—from stain-resistant couches to flame-retardant clothing to nonstick pans. Host Matt Gerstner welcomes BWBR specialists Sara Biedenbender (Interior Designer), Kat Lauer (Project Planner), and Rachael Spires (Associate Principal and Performance Desig... | 24m 55s | ||||||
| 3/25/25 | BWBR’s 2024 Scholarship Recipients Challenge Injustice in Design | The most recent Side of Design podcast introduces us to two architecture students whose work demands we reconsider what makes good design. Sierra Espinoza and Pwapadeino Wonosikou, this year's BWBR equity scholarship winners, aren't waiting until graduation to tackle the industry's most pressing questions about who benefits from the spaces we build—and who doesn't. If you like what we are doing with our podcasts please subscribe and leave us a review! You can also connect with us on any of o... | 27m 35s | ||||||
| 2/25/25 | Designing a Career Path: Navigating Unexpected Professional Journeys | The path to professional fulfillment isn't always a straight line, and the stories of some of our BWBR team members prove just that. In the latest episode of Side of Design, host Matt Gerstner and three BWBR colleagues share their fascinating journeys of career transformation, revealing how seemingly unrelated experiences can shape unique perspectives and lead to rewarding careers in unexpected places. If you like what we are doing with our podcasts please subscribe and leave us a review! Yo... | 26m 44s | ||||||
| 1/31/25 | Beyond Athletics: Driving Enrollment, Wellness, and Campus Identity in Higher Education | Athletic facilities aren't just about sports anymore. As BWBR's Architectural Design Manager Kyle Lunke and Principal Craig Peterson discuss in our latest Side of Design episode, these spaces drive enrollment, enhance student wellness, and strengthen institutional identity. Venues that welcome fans on game day help foster an incredible sense of community and energy—but the benefits go on long after the game clock runs out. That’s why we were excited to talk with Kyle and Craig to gain i... | 27m 19s | ||||||
| 11/25/24 | The Interplay of Design, Engineering and Contracting in Science & Tech | The research, development, and production that takes place inside science + technology facilities is highly complex and technical. It’s no surprise that the design work that brings these environments to life demands the same level of precision. Design, engineering, and contractor teams partner closely to coordinate the advanced MEP systems and intricate space planning that maintain sterile, safe, and efficient operations. On this episode of Side of Design, we’re joined by a couple of our own ... | 34m 34s | ||||||
| 10/29/24 | Revolutionizing Employee Engagement: Insights from BWBR on a People-First Culture | Employee engagement goes beyond happiness and job satisfaction—those are byproducts of something deeper. As BWBR's Director of People and Culture Tricia Eiswald and Knowledge Manager Kari Shonblom discuss in the latest Side of Design episode, engagement means genuine involvement and enthusiasm at work and in the workplace. Their insights delve into factors that drive engagement, BWBR’s own engagement strategies, and how organizations can go beyond employee satisfaction to unlock the full pote... | 50m 39s | ||||||
| 9/25/24 | The Price is Right: Considerations in Design Fee Development | Despite being a sensitive topic, money is central to any project—managing costs, remaining on budget, and achieving maximum value per dollar spent are all critical to a successful design, whether a new build, a major expansion, or a renovation. So, let’s talk about it. The latest episode of Side of Design from BWBR dives deep into this subject, exploring the intricacies of fee development and its impact on project success. Host Matt Gerstner leads a thoughtful discussion with representatives ... | 32m 06s | ||||||
| 8/27/24 | A Safe Space to Heal: Balancing Safety and Comfort in Behavioral Health Design | Like any other healthcare facility, behavioral health environments must be comforting places to heal. But these spaces pose unique considerations to keep patients safe, requiring thoughtful balance from skilled design professionals to create environments that are beautiful and manage patient risk. Senior Interior Designer Lauren Frank, Senior Project Manager Susan Golberg, and Senior Architect Ellen Konerza are a few members of the BWBR team who work to design these facilities, and in the lat... | 27m 44s | ||||||
| 7/22/24 | Anatomy of a Simulation Space: Designing for the Future of Healthcare Training | Simulation spaces are high-tech, realistic environments designed to train both students preparing for careers in healthcare and medical professionals learning new skills. These environments require both the functionality of real healthcare spaces and classroom elements for teaching and learning, allowing users to practice skills, learn new procedures, or explore techniques that will be applied in real hospital settings. In the latest episode of Side of Design from BWBR, guest host and ... | 35m 03s | ||||||
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