Human(e) Architecture
DeSoto Brown and Martin Despang reflect on the traces of innovation industrialist Kaiser left on the built environment in Hawaii. To learn more about DeSoto Brown’s research, visit: http://www.bishopmuseum.org/ ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows through the night. Check […]
Haole’s Hawaii
Dr. William “Bill” Chapman, Professor of American Studies at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, shares his expertise in architectural recording with Martin Despang as they reflect about the Hawaii built environment pre and post-contact. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming […]
Mrs. Easy Breezy – Architecture, Art and Education with Kaili Chun
Kaili Chun and Martin Despang talk about Kaili’s global work as a Hawaii Artist, Educator and Upcoming Architect. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows through the night. Check us out any time for great content and great community. Our […]
Bad Breathing: Impacts of the Pearl Harbor Attack on Oahu Architecture DeSoto Brown Bishop Museum
As a tribute to the ongoing 75th anniversary events of the Pearl Harbor attack DeSoto Brown and Martin Despang discuss how this event changed the everyday life of the island population. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows through the […]
Cool Concrete – Better Tropical Buildings with GPRM Prestress
Adam Kempers of GPRMP joins Martin Despang to discuss the potential of island-made precast concrete inclusive tropical buildings. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows through the night. Check us out any time for great content and great community. Our […]
The Grand Waikiki Grand Hotel
Waikiki Grand Hotel residents Tom Miller and Martin Despang discuss the raw model character of their neighborhood building for future development potential for Honolulu ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows through the night. Check us out any time for […]
Coffee (Counter)Culture Communications
Informed citizen and coffee shop guest Jay Fidell and coffee shop designer Martin Despang discuss the increased societal importance and relevance of well-gestalt public places of communication in a capitalized commercialized Honolulu. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows through […]
Jalousies Sing in Hawaii – Tradewind Troubadours – Breezway Louver Windows
Shawn Moseley, Territory Manager at Breezway, and guest host Howard Wiig discuss jalousies as traditionally the most ideal tropical façade and their evolution. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, then streaming earlier shows through the night. Check us out any time for great […]
Morgenstadt and “Dawntown” Honolulu – German Concepts Come to Hawaii with Fraunhofer
Dr. Antonino Ardilio is in Honolulu for the November 9th Germany Hawaii Clean Energy Symposium. Antonino and Martin discuss the “Morgenstadt” concept and illustrate its potential applicability for Honolulu. Dr. Antonino Ardilio is in Honolulu for the November 9th Germany Hawaii Clean Energy Symposium. Antonino and Martin discuss the “Morgenstadt” concept and illustrate its potential […]
Coolest Commercial Classic – Honolulu’s Ala Moana Building
DeSoto Brown and Martin Despang remember what has been and (if kept original) could still be or (if rejuvenated and possibly in an evolved way) could be again the literally and figuratively coolest high rise in Honolulu. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every weekday afternoon, Hawaii Time, […]