11/08/2026
Designing with Intention: OnPoint Idea Bar Season 2 Lights Up!
We kicked off Season 2 of the OnPoint Idea Bar in a major way! Our guest, Engr. Emmanuel Liston—a true "Square Peg" pursuing his Masters in Building Science at BCIT in Vancouver—brought brilliant insights all the way from Canada to our local design community.
Arie’s talk, smartly titled “Let there be (right amount of) light,” was a true eye-opener for everyone in attendance. He moved us beyond simple "rules of thumb," urging us to leverage technology to analyze a space’s specific requirements. He demonstrated how proper computation, when combined with design intention, provides the accurate, elegant solutions modern structures demand.
What We Learned: The power of “Shoe box” planning for maximizing natural light and ventilation.
Processing design problems in simple terms makes the entire journey exciting, not stressful. Through a deep dive into the Concert Properties Center for Trades and Technology (designed by Patkau Architects), we saw how intention and technology meet to create better buildings.
Arie showed us how design, when powered by simple technology and right intention, can feel less like calculation and more like true magic (or "sorcery" as one expert put it!).
We are so proud to host sessions like these. The OnPoint Idea Bar is a cornerstone of our studio’s advocacy to empower local designers and build design confidence. We want our local creatives to feel equipped, capable, and ready to make a difference with intentional design.
A massive thank you to Engr.-SqrPeg Arie Liston for sharing his expertise. We left inspired, equipped, and excited for the future of design in our community
Stay Tuned for the next Episode!