Today I will be speaking with KOVA Vice President Dan Sullivan, AIA, NCARB\u2013\u2013a licensed architect who has never really practiced \u201ctraditional\u201d architecture\u2013\u2013has set out to develop circularity-driven building solutions to enhance building performance and longevity from the inside out. \xa0 His initial experience lay with whimsical designs in China and Israel, Burning Man\u2019s Catacomb of Veils, and progressive, geometric architecture practice. As Head of Design for Google Architecture\u2019s R+D Lab, Dan discovered his passion for building solutions that lend to a healthier built environment, enhance end-user outcomes, and improve neuroaesthetics. \xa0 It was through his professional experience that he realized just how wasteful architecture and construction can be and he has set out to remedy this conundrum. At KOVA, he is constantly challenging the status quo while addressing climate change, the psychology of space, and the material waste produced by the industry. \xa0 On today\u2019s episode we will be discussing: The emergence of new collaborative business models closing the gap between construction, products, software and design How KOVA operates across numerous domains Skunk works, Google R&D labs and the importance of play and experimentation \xa0 To learn more about Dan visit his: Website: https://kovaproducts.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kovaproducts/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kovaproducts/ \xa0 \u25ba Feedback? Email us at podcast@businessofarchitecture.com \xa0 \u25ba Access your free training at http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/ \xa0 \u25ba If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call \xa0 \u25ba Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates: \xa0 https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture \xa0 ******* \xa0 For more free tools and resources for running a profitable, impactful, and fulfilling practice, connect with me on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessofarchitecture Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enoch.sears/ Website: https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BusinessofArch Podcast: http://www.businessofarchitecture.com/podcast iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/business-architecture-podcast/id588987926 Android Podcast Feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/BusinessofArchitecture-podcast Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9idXNpbmVzc29mYXJjaGl0ZWN0dXJlLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vcnNz \xa0 ******* \xa0 Access the FREE Architecture Firm Profit Map video here: http://freearchitectgift.com \xa0 Download the FREE Architecture Firm Marketing Process Flowchart video here: http://freearchitectgift.com \xa0 \xa0 Carpe Diem!