Architect Joe and designer Tracy discuss the April 2007 opening of the estate of the late Philip Johnson.  Johnson's Glass House is only one of several buildings to visit there.  Jim Johnson of Fairmount Homes ponders options for renovating a 19th Century house.  Tracy and Joe recomend a visit to West Elm in Dallas.

Architect Joe and designer Tracy welcome Ken Voise, furniture maker, kitchen specialist and owner of Voise Furniture and Cabinetry.  Ken describes his effort to bring European quality modern cabinetry to the United States.  Ken goes beyond the "kitchen triangle" and describes the high-tech equipment that enables very refined work.  Ken's web page is www.voisecustom.com.

Architect Joe and designer Tracy dispel the myth that white is a neutral color.  They advise on hardware pull selections.  Jim Johnson of Fairmount Homes provides the devil's advocate perspective.

Architect Joe and designer Tracy invite Meg Fischer in to be "guest sound engineer" in Ra Byn Taylor's abscence.  Jim Johnsons returns to help discuss the design questions posed by Meg's friend Celeste and an e-mailer.  Celeste wants to know what can be done about a sorority house interior.  The answers are not exactly "Designer's Gone Wild" but may help the sorority members.

Architect Joe and designer Tracy welcome Kate Macaulay and Michael Johnson from Green Living in Dallas.  Kate and Michael described how they choose earth-friendly products to carry in their store.  They also spoke about recycled carpets, milk-based paint, Marmoleum and lots of other earth-friendly products.  Their web page is www.green-living.com

Architect Joe and designer Tracy discuss lighting with guest Chad Jung - Lighting Designer.  Chad shows how lighting for the stage is similar to lighting for living.  Jim Johnson of Fairmount Homes poses a question to Tracy and Joe regarding accent lighting.  The web page for Chad Jung is www.chadrjungdesign.com

Architect Joe and designer Tracy discuss interiors.  One e-mailer asks about wall texture finishes and another questions the best place for the TV in a living room.  Jim Johnson of Fairmount Homes chimes in with his thoughts and poses a design problem for Tracy and Joe.  Ra Byn Taylor gives an update on the Lawn Project and promises to bring one of his musical compositions for the next show.

Architect Joe and designer Tracy answer e-mail questions about built-in shelving.  Jim Johnson of Fairmount Homes   provides insight from the contractor's perspective.  Ra Byn Taylor updates the group on the progress of his front yard rehabilitation project.  Ra Byn also shares one of his lively music peices.

Architect Joe and designer Tracy discuss outdoor spaces, gardens, organic and sustanable gardening with Elizabth Anna of Elizabth Anna's Old World Gardens.  Her web page is www.elizabethanna.net  Jim Johnson of Fairmount Homes claims no talent for gardening whatsoever but chimes in with questions and comments.  Ra Byn Taylor spins a composition of his with vocals by Tarah Pembroke.

Architect Joe and designer Tracy learn why Jim Johnson of Fairmount Homes added a "Stairway to Heaven" to a one-story house.  After discussing how to change the color of existing wall tile the trio discussed "Texas Style" and if there is such a thing.

Architect Joe and designer Tracy discuss path making with frequent guest Jim Johnson of Fairmount Homes.  The topic of roof slopes, why some are steep, why some are shallow and why modern ones are flat was also covered. 

Architect Joe and designer Tracy discuss home office issues to consider when setting up, well, a home office!  They suggested working with furniture templates in the planning phase of floor plans.  Jim Johnson of Fairmount Homes chimes in as well.  Tracy's Mom, Judi, provides perspective on it all.  The show is wrapped up with an attempt to define "modern".

Architect Joe and designer Tracy discuss insulation with Paul Adomli and Vic Bosnich from Tascon Industries www.tasconindustries.com.  The advantages of reprocessed paper goods for acoustic control and energy performance are rounded out with the fact that the same company creates a mulch from the same basic ingredients.  Strategies for new construction and renovation projects are discussed.

Architect Joe and designer Tracy encourage building smaller houses when possible to save on initial costs and upkeep.  Built-ins and multi-function rooms are key to small house design.  Jim Johnson at Fairmount Homes weighs in on the topic.  Joe mentions Sarah Susanka's "The Not So Big House" and Lester R. Walker's "Tiny Houses" as models.  Joe also suggests a trip to Solana in Westlake/Southlake, Texas to see progressive development ideas.

Architect Joe and designer Tracy set the record straight on the pronunciation of "xeriscaping" (and why one should consider such a thing).  Recurring guest Jim Johnson of Fairmount Homes suggests that ideas for residential design can come from non-residential settings.  Guest Chris Turner shares his experience as an Owner of a residential construction project.  Chris advises getting a broadly experienced team that stays with you through the whole project.

Architect Joe and designer Tracy discuss art and design with Heliotrope owners Debby Stein and Jan Edmonds.  Debby and Jan encourage the view that art doesn't just hang on the wall - there is wearable art and art you can use.  These Art Matrons of Bluebonnet Circle want everyone to feel comfortable owning and enjoying art.  The Heliotrope website is: http://www.heliotrope-art.com/

 

 

Architect Joe and designer Tracy discuss picking paint, unifying a home with multiple ealier additions and the faux-ness of faux finishes.  Frequent guest, Jim Johnson, discussed the importance of designing for oneself and not just for resell.  Lots of laughter on this show as Ra Byn Taylor lobbed his comments into the mix.

Architect Joe and designer Tracy discuss finding furniture at estate, yard & garage sales suitable for a space, share the concept that "good design takes time", swap stories with contractor & builder Jim Johnson & also answer an email question asking how to make a small backyard work & another email asking which way to face a porch on new construction project.
 

Architect Joe and designer Tracy cover magnetic and no VOC paint, analyse furniture sets on DesignSavvy, trade stories and give examples of reulitizing rooms with contractor & builder Jim Johnson, and end on the current design status of wallpaper.

Architect Joe and designer Tracy tackle stone countertops for DesignSavvy, are joined by Texas Christian University's director of website management Victor Neil and TCU's director of publication Gorland Mar and wrap the hour with a DesignDestination at Houston's Rothko Chapel.

Architect Joe and designer Tracy field calls about wall decor, bathroom paint color and granite countertops.  The duo continue with an indepth discussion about Modern Vs. Traditional styles in design.

Architect Joe and designer Tracy begin with a designsavvy segement a compair stain-grade vs. paint-grade wood and answer a call about improving untextured walls and one about fluorescent lighting.  Then the duo turn to designconcepts and explain both Feng Shui and negative space and recieve more calls, one continuing the Fort Worth urban village conversation and one about framing on a budget. 

Architect Joe and designer Tracy report on Fort Worth's 'Concert In The Garden,' discuss paint testing, sound design, as well as answer listener's calls and emails concerning flooring, odd-shaped rooms, finding a good designer/decorator and making a small room feel larger.

Architect Joe and designer Tracy begin by concluding the questions about a listener's nursery.  The hosts then speak in detail with in-studio guest, urban planner Sarah Graham on the history, priorities and procedure of city planning and how you, the individual, can become involved.  All three give examples of 'urban villages' and public spaces.  Finally, the Joe & Tracy go through the diy steps involved in installing both base and crown molding.

Architect Joe and designer Tracy introduce urban planner Sarah Graham, speak design vs. decoration and begin to troubleshoot and plan a listener's nursery.

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Architect Joe is joined by contractor & builder Jim Johnson to speak about planing a home improvement job and the roles professionals & homeowners take on in remodels and construction projects.

Architect Joe and designer Tracy begin with a listener email about rugs on carpets, introduce contractor & builder Jim Johnson, discuss the new city ordinance on mandatory 50% brick for new homes and design decisions for fences. 

Architect Joe and designer Tracy talk about designing the perfect Mother's Day, report on a trip to the new GrandMarc of Westberry Place, answer an email about converting a garage door exterior into authentic house side, one on adding a contemporary design style into Craftsman home and end on planning for energy efficiency.

Architect Joe and designer Tracy begin by emphasising the importance of color, then they discuss local art venues, answer an email about fountains, and field a caller's question about new homes vs. old homes.

Architect Joe and designer Tracy begin the half-hour with music designing the mood of a setting, answer a call on the benefits of sidewalks and porches in residental communities, one on good indoor plants for a Texas atrium and field an email on water-based paint vs. oil-based paints.

Architect Joe and designer Tracy report on Fort Worth's 'Main Street Arts Festival,' brainstorm ways to collect and utilize rainwater, answer a call about making a living room more useful, one about a balance between design and comfort, and end on a call about subdividing a home for multiple children.

Architect Joe and designer Tracy discuss the value of outdoor spaces, speak with a caller about priorities in home improvements, answer another call about cooling off an outside area, mention design with a narrative in mind and end on one final call about designing a home to maximize a sell.

designtalkradio (dtr) is a live, hour-long talk show about the holistic world of design and architecture.  Every Monday from 1 - 2pm CST (5 - 6pm PST) architect Joe Self and designer Tracy Self guide the listening audience through unique do-it-yourself (diy) instructions, explain design concepts, speak with guest experts and answer your calls and emails.

Joe Self is a practicing architect. He was educated at the University of Texas at Arlington and earned a Masters degree in architecture at Rice University.

Tracy Self is a designer practicing with Joe. She received a BSN from the University of Texas at Arlington and took interior design coursework at TCU.

Tracy and Joe enjoy using their training and experience to answer design questions on-air.  The combination of an architect and a designer offers listeners a broad perspective on design issues.  Everyday living needs are considered in the light of making every space beautiful and useful.

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