{"podcast":{"title":"Better Buildings For Humans","slug":"better-buildings-for-humans-6593348","podcast_index_feed_id":6593348,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/e6dc7530/podcast/rss","website_url":"https://bbfhpod.advancedglazings.com/","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/38632076/38632076-1770218989895-6e43b7139a658.jpg","author":"BBFH is hosted by Joe Menchefski and powered by Advanced Glazings, Ltd.","episode_count":148,"summary":"Welcome to the BBFH podcast. More often than not, when we think about health and wellness, our thoughts turn to diet and exercise. However, most of us spend two-thirds or more of our day inside buildings. The quality of the environment in those buildings has been proven to have a dramatic impact on our well being and our productivity, both at work and at home. There is little discussion about this in the mainstream media. It’s time to start a public dialogue about how we are affected by the buildings where we live, work and play. Thanks for listening! https://bbfhpod.advancedglazings.com/","last_synced_at":"2026-07-30T00:17:21.361427+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/better-buildings-for-humans-6593348"},"episode":{"title":"Retail Is Broken, Employees Are Miserable & Your Store Design Might Be Driving Customers Away — How Better Buildings Can Fix the Experience Crisis – Episode 140 with Brian Bucher","slug":"retail-is-broken-employees-are-miserable-your-store-design-might-be-driving-customers-away-how-better-buildings-can-fix-the-experience-crisis-episode-140-with-brian-bucher","published_at":"2026-06-03T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/better-buildings-for-humans-6593348/retail-is-broken-employees-are-miserable-your-store-design-might-be-driving-customers-away-how-better-buildings-can-fix-the-experience-crisis-episode-140-with-brian-bucher","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/better-buildings-for-humans-6593348","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/bbfh6/episodes/Retail-Is-Broken--Employees-Are-Miserable--Your-Store-Design-Might-Be-Driving-Customers-Away--How-Better-Buildings-Can-Fix-the-Experience-Crisis--Episode-140-with-Brian-Bucher-e3k6hlm","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/e6dc7530/podcast/play/120849526/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-1%2F425299107-44100-2-61aa5fb9140a6.m4a","summary":"This week on Better Buildings for Humans, host Joe Menchefski sits down with Brian Bucher of WD Partners for a fascinating conversation about the intersection of architecture, branding, operations, and human experience in retail design. Drawing from decades of experience creating immersive spaces for some of the world’s most recognizable brands, Brian shares how thoughtful design can shape customer behavior, improve employee well-being, and strengthen emotional connections between people and places. The discussion explores everything from daylighting and glare control to adaptive retail strategies, operational efficiency, workplace comfort, and the evolving role of physical spaces in an increasingly digital world. Brian also dives into scalable design systems, hospitality-driven retail, sustainable reuse, and why great buildings must serve both the people inside them and the communities around them. It’s an insightful look at how truly exceptional spaces don’t just support business goals — they create memorable, human-centered experiences that people genuinely want to return to. More About Brian Bucher SENIOR DIRECTOR Brian is skilled at leading creative programs, using his keen understanding of marketing and business strategies. He not only values a project’s outcome, but the integrity of the design process and interactions between the client and design teams. He has a high regard for the balance of innovative design and practical real-world solutions that connect with consumers in a meaningful way. As creative director, Brian spends significant time collaborating with client stakeholders, architects and engineers, and marketers to bring solutions to market. 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