Poetry in Architecture: From Necessity To Strategy with Marilyn Moedinger

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How do you stay laser-focused in your business? In this episode of Weiss Advice, we welcome Marilyn Moedinger, Marilyn talks about her background in construction and architecture, her experience restoring an old farmhouse that has been in the family since 1730! She shares stories from her travels around the world and how this has shaped her view on vernacular architecture.

Tune in to this episode as Marilyn shares how investing in an area you are familiar with can pay off, as well as the superpower she would choose if able!

[00:01 - 01:09] Opening Segment

• We welcome, Marilyn Moedinger!
• Marilyn is an architect
• Background in construction, estimating, project management, and architecture

[01:10 - 26:01] Investing In Real Estate: From Necessity To Strategy

• Being able to read the structure of older buildings and adapt building techniques
• Structural lessons can be learned from old buildings
• Researching vernacular residential architecture
• Exploring urban architecture from different eras
• The importance of understanding the local climate

[26:02 - 33:46] THE FINAL FOUR

• What's the worst job that you ever had?
  • Clean out a crawlspace saturated by cat pee
• What's a book you've read that has given you a paradigm shift?
  • “The Owl and the Pussy-cat” by Edward Lear
• What is a skill or talent that you would like to learn?
  • Speaking different languages
• What does success mean to you?
  • Marilyn says, “To laugh often and much, to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children to earn the appreciation of honest critics.”

Connect with Marilyn Moedinger: 

Website: Runcible Studios

LinkedIn: Marilyn Moedinger

Twitter: @mwmoedinger

Instagram: @runciblestudios

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“One of the most important things to be able to do as I think as an architect, and also as real estate investors is to be able to read structure.” – Marilyn Moedinger

“For me, having a balance. I say no to a lot more these days than

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