Blueprints To Buildings Podcast

Lakshimi R, architect, conservation specialist, and co-founder of Cultural Heritage Narratives, joins Glen to explore heritage as a living, evolving experience shaped by people, rituals, and place. She shares lessons from hands-on work with CRCI and Beyond Built, the role of ICOMOS India’s Emerging Professionals, and how immersive digital tools like 3D modeling and photogrammetry can bridge expert–public understanding. From five-ye...

In this episode of Blueprints to Buildings, Glen Palmer sits down with Jordan Ng, Country Head of Acoty Group, a company driving digital transformation through IT solutions, AI models, and ERP systems. Jordan shares how clarity over speed and strong relationships have helped him guide real estate investors toward smarter decisions, including one client who achieved a $400,000 gain. He also discusses the growing role of AI and immer...

In this episode of Blueprints to Buildings, Glen Palmer speaks with Carmen Queral, owner of Beach One Carmen Real Estate in Beverly Hills. Carmen shares how her relationship-driven approach, creative eye, and deep market knowledge have helped clients turn property goals into lasting wealth. She also discusses the evolving California real estate landscape, the growing role of visual storytelling, and why authentic human connection r...

Glenn Palmer sits down with U.S.-based architectural designer, photographer, and storyteller Greg Frucci, owner of Greg Frucci, Photography LLC, to explore how he turns homes into “occupiable sculpture” that blends artistic soul with technical rigor. Greg traces his journey from an art-first architecture education to a co-creative practice, explaining why he now treats building codes as collaborators and uses a deep, three-part cli...

Glenn Palmer speaks with Nat Andrews, director and founder of Certifiers to You, about navigating Australia’s complex planning and building compliance. Nat explains how early engagement, private certification, and real collaboration can cut red tape, while warning that prefab growth, outdated NSW laws, and close enough non compliance still undermine quality and safety. He also shares how visual tools can align stakeholders and call...

In this episode of the Blueprints to Buildings podcast, Glen Palmer speaks with Benaiah Rowlings, founder and CEO of Z Homes and Z Stays in Ghana. Benaiah shares insights into the rapidly growing real estate and hospitality sectors across West Africa and discusses how innovation, collaboration, and technology are shaping the future of development. He also highlights the challenges of regulation, market maturity, and the need for mo...

In this episode of Blueprints to Buildings, Glen Palmer speaks with Stash Geleszinski, founder of Needle, an AI-powered platform that predicts off-market multifamily real estate deals. Stash shares how data and machine learning are transforming deal sourcing while emphasizing that relationships and trust still drive the real estate industry. He also discusses how visualization tools could enhance investor confidence and how evolvin...

In this episode of the Blueprints to Buildings podcast, Glen Palmer sits down with Yatish Nathraj, an executive at HTL Hospitality Advisors, to discuss the intricacies of hotel and resort investments across the United States. Yatish shares insights on the importance of diversification in real estate, the challenges of deal making in hospitality, and how technology is reshaping the industry. He also explores how immersive visualizat...

Freddie Junior Tembane shares how he built a multifaceted practice across residential, commercial, industrial, and fuel station deals by staying client led and relentlessly learning in a tough interest rate driven market. He explains why many South Africans rent instead of buy and outlines practical paths to ownership while stressing the internet and immersive virtual tours as essential tools for winning international investors. Fr...

In this episode of the Blueprints to Buildings podcast, Glen Palmer speaks with Aaisha Qureshi, founder of MHBQ Developments in the UK. Aaisha shares her journey from driving instructor to property developer, driven by a desire to revitalise underused commercial spaces into quality homes. She also discusses the importance of balancing profit with social impact and how technology can help bring her community-focused projects to life...