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Podcast: Practice Disrupted by Practice of Architecture
Episode: 214: Rebuilding Smarter: David Sellers and the Architecture of Necessity
Description: What does a career path look like when itβs guided by necessity, unconventional experiences, and a deep respect for place?Β This week, we're joined by David Sellers, founder of Hawaii Off-Grid Architecture and Engineering and Surf Block, whose journey embodies designing within limits to create smarter, self-sustaining systems.David shares his non-traditional path, from working as a mechanic and on Alaskan fishing boats to studying architecture in the Netherlands. These experiences fueled a fascination with self-sufficient systems, inspired by observing the integrated mechanics of boats. This led him to Hawaii, where high energy costs and...