August 7: Brandon Young
Pub Talks is a speaker series where professors and experts share big ideas in a relaxed setting at Grain Theory. Each night features a thought-provoking lecture followed by an open Q&A. Whether you're a curious newcomer or a lifelong learner, you’ll leave with a fresh perspective — and something new to think about.
SPEAKER: Brandon Young, AIA, LEED AP
TALK: The Most Beautiful House in the World
Go on an architect's journey designing and building a house for his family in their hometown, Abilene. The title is inspired by a book of the same name by Canadian architect, professor and writer Witold Rybczynski in which he designs and builds his house, ultimately answering the question hidden in the title, "What IS the most beautiful house?"
TIMELINE:
6:00pm - Drinks, food, find a seat
7:00pm - Pub Talk begins
7:45pm - Open Q&A
8:00pm - Hang out, grab another drink, talk to the speaker
8:30pm - Until next time
Pub Talks is a speaker series where professors and experts share big ideas in a relaxed setting at Grain Theory. Each night features a thought-provoking lecture followed by an open Q&A. Whether you're a curious newcomer or a lifelong learner, you’ll leave with a fresh perspective — and something new to think about.
SPEAKER: Brandon Young, AIA, LEED AP
TALK: The Most Beautiful House in the World
Go on an architect's journey designing and building a house for his family in their hometown, Abilene. The title is inspired by a book of the same name by Canadian architect, professor and writer Witold Rybczynski in which he designs and builds his house, ultimately answering the question hidden in the title, "What IS the most beautiful house?"
TIMELINE:
6:00pm - Drinks, food, find a seat
7:00pm - Pub Talk begins
7:45pm - Open Q&A
8:00pm - Hang out, grab another drink, talk to the speaker
8:30pm - Until next time
Pub Talks is a speaker series where professors and experts share big ideas in a relaxed setting at Grain Theory. Each night features a thought-provoking lecture followed by an open Q&A. Whether you're a curious newcomer or a lifelong learner, you’ll leave with a fresh perspective — and something new to think about.
SPEAKER: Brandon Young, AIA, LEED AP
TALK: The Most Beautiful House in the World
Go on an architect's journey designing and building a house for his family in their hometown, Abilene. The title is inspired by a book of the same name by Canadian architect, professor and writer Witold Rybczynski in which he designs and builds his house, ultimately answering the question hidden in the title, "What IS the most beautiful house?"
TIMELINE:
6:00pm - Drinks, food, find a seat
7:00pm - Pub Talk begins
7:45pm - Open Q&A
8:00pm - Hang out, grab another drink, talk to the speaker
8:30pm - Until next time