EP 87: Jeff Lusin of 45 Architecture & Interiors
From The Anti-Architect by Christian Giordano
May 13, 2026 · 1h 0m · Season 5 · Episode 87
About this episode
Christian Giordano interviews Jeff Lusin about leadership and the human side of architecture.
In this episode, Christian sits down with Jeff Lusin, Principal and Co-Owner at 45 Architecture in Bozeman, Montana, for a conversation about leadership, entrepreneurship, and the human side of architectural practice. Jeff shares his personal path into architecture - rooted in family craft and a deep connection to community - and how those influences shape the way he leads his firm and works with clients today. Together, Christian and Jeff dig into what it takes to maintain optimism in a challenging industry and the importance of intentional growth. The conversation also turns toward the future, exploring how architects can thoughtfully adapt to new technologies and AI without losing the creativity, judgment, and human connection that define meaningful architecture. www.45arch.com www.theantiarchitect.com Episode highlights: (0:00) Intro (1:03) Jeff’s grandfather, shoemaking, craft, and early creativity (3:30) Leadership, optimism, and staying positive through challenges (8:09) Why not every client is the right fit (10:14) Gatekeeping in architecture and the need for more openness (16:20) How Jeff thinks about architecture fees, value, and risk (24:16) The origin and growth of 45…
People in this episode
Host: Christian Giordano
Guest: Jeff Lusin
Topics covered
- leadership
- entrepreneurship
- architecture
- optimism
- technology
- human connection
- intentional growth
Keywords
- architecture
- leadership
- entrepreneurship
- AI
- community
- optimism
- growth
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: 45 Architecture, Belgrade Community Library, www.45arch.com, www.theantiarchitect.com
Places: Bozeman, Montana
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