Episode 89 - COVID-19's Impact on the Built Environment with Michael Hsu
(RUN TIME - 26:46)
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Today’s episode features the renowned architect Michael Hsu, Principal and Founder of Michael Hsu Office of Architecture (MOAH).
He and Bingham Group CEO A.J. discuss COVID-19’s impact on the built environment (the human-made environment that provides the setting for human activity, ranging in scale from buildings to cities and beyond).
Speaking also as entrepreneurs, the two also talk internal pivots due to the pandemic .
ABOUT THE GUEST
Michael Hsu, AIA, IIDA is the founder and principal of Michael Hsu Office of Architecture. Following graduation from the University of Texas at Austin School of Architecture, Hsu worked at OMA in the Netherlands and in Dallas before returning to Austin where he has practiced since 1998. Hsu is currently the Past President of the AIA Austin chapter and a member of the University of Texas School of Architecture’s Advisory Council.
MHOA was formed in 2005 with the goal of producing locally-engaged, design driven architecture and interiors in Austin. See past projects here.
CONNECT WITH MHOA
Instagram -> @hsuoffice
Facebook -> Michael Hsu of Architecture
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This is episode was recorded remotely on May 20, 2020.
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