# #507 - David Lee, Founder of Buildnotes

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Podcast: [The Second Studio Design and Architecture Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-second-studio-design-and-architecture-show-743256)
Published: 2026-07-01T01:00:00+00:00
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This week, David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by David Lee, founder of Buildnotes . The two discussed how David got involved with the LA fire rebuild effort, bulk purchasing, what is Buildnotes, how it started, and how it works, types of vendors and products on Buildnotes, how the community can help, navigating different community organizations, gaining trust, marketing and vendors intake, collaborating with large developers, how payment and purchases work on Buildnotes, next step for Buildnotes, and more. This episode is supporte d by Chaos • Programa • Future London Academy SUBSCRIBE • Apple Podcasts • YouTube • Spotify CONNECT • Website: www.secondstudiopod.com • Office • Instagram • Facebook • Call or text questions to 213-222-6950 SUPPORT Leave a review EPISODE CATEGORIES • Interviews : Interviews with industry leaders. • Project Companion : Informative talks for clients. • Fellow Designer : Tips for designers. • After Hours : Casual conversations about everyday life. • Design Reviews : Reviews of creative projects and buildings. The views, opinions, or beliefs expressed by Sponsee or Sponsee's guests on the Sponsored Podcast Episodes do not reflect the views, opinions, or beliefs of Sponsor.

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