Detailed: An original podcast by ARCAT

Every building has a story.

Author: ARCAT // Gbl Media

Along the process of design and construction, incredible stories of conflict and triumph emerge in pursuit of the broad vision for a building. Detailed is a series that features architects, engineers, builders, and manufacturers who share their insight and expertise as they highlight some of the most complex, interesting, and oddest building conditions that they have encountered, and the ingenuity it took to solve them. Join host, Cherise Lakeside, aka CSI Kraken, a Senior Specification Writer at RDH Building Science, as she uncovers lessons learned to help you navigate similar challenges that may arise in your next project.
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173: Terracotta Rainscreen | Carnegie Mellon University Highmark Center for Health, Wellness, and Athletics
Episode 173
Friday, 1 May, 2026

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Kent Suhrbier, FAIA, LEED AP, Principal at Bohlin Cywinski Jackson with offices in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, Seattle, and Wilkes-Barre. They discuss the Carnegie Mellon University Highmark Center for Health, Wellness, and Athletics in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.You can see the project here as you listen along.The Highmark Center for Health, Wellness, and Athletics at Carnegie Mellon University brings together many aspects of student life into one place, supporting physical health, mental well-being, and personal growth. Light-toned brick and a terracotta rainscreen create a modern interpretation of traditional forms, with subtle patterning in the façade that references the rhythm of a heartbeat, reinforcing the building’s connection to health and human experience.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more.If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media.Mentioned in this episode:Social Channel Pre-rollPromotes the YouTube channel, ARACTemy, and social handle.