Sal Verrastro has become an ardent student of the building envelope. It provides a fascinating paradox—even as material science and building technology evolve, the industry is seeing more building envelope failures as new techniques result in unintended consequences. As the principal at Spillman Farmer Architects studies these design challenges, he’s seeing one potential solution emerge in off-site construction. In this episode, Verrastro discusses how the role of the architect is changing in projects that involve off-site construction and prefabrication. Tune in to hear his take on how these construction methods are evolving alongside BIM and design technology to change the modern architectural practice.

Sal Verrastro

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