Big New Sexy Buildings w/ Kristen Hess | Ep. 181

Kristen M. Hess—FAIA, founder & CEO of HH Architecture, a Marshall Memorial and Zhi‑Xing Eisenhower Fellow, and a leader in sustainable, people-centered design—joins David and Gary to reframe what it means to build with purpose.  From restoring community iconography to pioneering global sustainability in architecture, Kristen shares stories of crafting spaces that resonate with memory, identity, and mission. They explore why design starts with empathy, how strategic architecture can fuel economic and cultural revival, and what it takes to balance innovation with deep roots in place and people.  Get ready for a masterclass in thoughtful leadership—where service and style build legacies that last. LINKS: Kristen on LinkedIn HH Architecture Site ___________________________________ Submit Your Questions to: hello@thebigpixel.net OR comment on our YouTube videos! - Big Pixel, LLC - YouTube Our Hosts David Baxter - CEO of Big Pixel Gary Voigt - Creative Director at Big Pixel The Podcast David Baxter has been designing, building, and advising startups and businesses for over ten years. His passion, knowledge, and brutal honesty have helped dozens of companies get their start. In Biz/Dev, David and award-winning Creative Director Gary Voigt talk about current events and how they affect the world of startups, entrepreneurship, software development, and culture. Contact Us hello@thebigpixel.net 919-275-0646 www.thebigpixel.net FB | IG | LI | TW | TT : @bigpixelNC Big Pixel 1772 Heritage Center Dr Suite 201 Wake Forest, NC 27587 Music by: BLXRR