Welcome to Laying the Foundation

Laying the Foundation is a podcast by CMBA Architects, created to give you insight into us, along with some great guests and thought points. Join our hosts, Brian and Skyler, as we cover various architectural topics and the sectors we serve, including healthcare, education, senior living and more. You can expect to hear from multiple architects on our team, and you'll learn more about who they are through our Behind the Blueprint mini-series and listen to them speak about their expertise across various topics.

Every episode will be something new, and we hope you'll enjoy listening as much as we enjoy creating this podcast.

Episodes

You can listen to all our episodes here and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 


Interview with an Intern: Crayton Maurer

Dive into the world of architecture with Crayton Maurer, a dynamic force and our esteemed intern at CMBA Architects in 2023 who returned for another dive in 2024. Join us in this ...

Terrifying Tales of Spooky Spaces

This Halloween special of Laying the Foundation takes a spooky turn as our team shares their most chilling encounters from the world of architecture. From abandoned facilities to ...

Campus Master Planning for Higher Education

This episode delves into the key steps involved in creating a successful campus master plan, from understanding the institution's mission and goals to assessing current facilities ...

KTIV - Designing a TV Station

In this captivating episode of "Laying the Foundation," host Skyler engages in a dynamic conversation with architect David Brockshus from CMBA Architects, alongside Alexis ...

How Design is Impacting Behavioral Health

In this episode of Laying the Foundation, we delve into the fascinating world of healthcare design with architect Adam Wheelock. Discover how thoughtfully designed spaces can ...

Learning Environments for Special Needs

In this episode of Laying the Foundation Podcast, we dive into the world of special needs education with a unique perspective. Joining us are architect Eric Coleman and his wife, ...

The 2024 Intern Roundtable

This episode features a lively roundtable discussion with CMBA Architects' talented 2024 intern class! Join us as we chat with all five interns about their experiences this ...

The Role of the Architect During Construction

This episode dives deep into the critical role of the architect during construction! Our host sits down with Dan Munch, Director of Construction Services at CMBA Architects, to ...

Behind the Blueprint with Levi Brausey

Dive into the world of architectural design with Levi Brausey, our talented Architectural Designer, as he shares the intricate details of his journey into the field of ...
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Brian Crichton

Brian is our host, CEO and Principal Architect. Brian’s fascination with architecture started as a kid with engines, motorcycles, go-karts, anything that could go! Eventually transitioning into building materials and construction, Brian has always been interested in how materials and parts go together to create something more than themselves.

Skyler Gorsett

Skyler is not just one of our hosts, but he’s also the show’s producer! When it comes to digital content, Skyler considers himself a jack of all trades. If he’s not proficient with it, he has at least dabbled in it. Everything from end-to-end video production to audio production… even a little animation!

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