V Owen Bush introduced Ric Stott, founder of Stott Architecture, highlighting his firm's focus on environmentally high-performance design and sustainability, which originated from the 1974 oil embargo. Ric Stott discussed various projects, including the carbon-neutral HGA House and the renovation of the Suffolk Theater, emphasizing the integration of sustainable technologies and innovative construction materials like SIPs and ICFs. The discussion also covered the increasing role of technology, such as AI and LiDAR scans, in modern architectural practice, and Ric Stott's evolving perspective on architectural relevance, shifting from fame to user comfort and sustainability.This episode is brought to you by Scan2Plan — the measure of excellence for architects and engineers.From adaptive reuse to MEPF modeling, Scan2Plan delivers high-fidelity BIM and CAD documentation grounded in LiDAR precision and project-ready accuracy. Whether you're preserving heritage, coordinating across disciplines, or modeling for a net-zero future, their tailored workflows and rapid delivery help you focus on what matters most: design.Certainty lies in good data. Scan2Plan gives you both.Scan2Plan Website ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ https://www.scan2plan.io/Ric Stott is the founder of Stott Architecture, a Southampton-based firm known for its environmentally responsible, high-performance design. With roots in carpentry and over 40 years in practice, Stott blends technical precision with emotional resonance—evident in projects like Suffolk County’s first LEED Platinum carbon-neutral home. His work emphasizes sustainability, craft, and the power of architecture to elevate everyday life.Stott Architecture website ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ ⬇ https://www.aslasho.com/