[032] – Designing a Technology-First Architecture Practice

Practice of Architecture, Jessica Sheridan

This week we look at New York City-based Mancini Duffy as a case study for implementing change over the traditional architecture studio business model. From people, to process, and even technology, this 100-year-old architecture practice is being intentional to lead with change.

[031] – Balancing Operations Management & Firm Culture

We interview Michael Bernard, an architect, and management consultant who works with design-first architecture firms in the Bay Area. Michael shares his perspective on operations management and the evolving business model of architecture.

[030] – Getting Your Work Published

Practice of Architecture Wanda Lau

How do you get your projects and ideas published in reputable journals?

For many architects, published work represents a major milestone in their careers.

To learn how this process works, we interviewed Wanda Lau, an industry leader in journalism who covers award-winning architecture, architects, and practice-related topics.

[029] – Taking the Leap from Architecture to Tech

How do you make a successful career transition from architecture to tech?

It all started with a simple request to go get coffee. Soon co-founders Leona Hudelson and Blake Hudelson were scheduling multiple coffee conversations around the same questions. From this realization, the idea of Architechie emerged.

[027] – Techniques for Effective People Management

What’s the difference between managing and leading? And, what is effective management?

In this episode, we interview Foram Sheth, Co-Founder and Chief Coaching Officer of Ama La Vida to discuss management training with new and mid-level managers. Learn about the 12 year trap and why it’s important to start leadership training sooner rather than later.

[026] – Climate Action Through Entrepreneurship

How are architects using their training to fight climate change?

The team at cove.tool is fighting climate change by helping architects, engineers, contractors and developers use data-driven design through automation and cost optimization. They lead by example by making science and transparency central while pushing the boundaries.

[025] – Architecture, And: Tech

Continuing our series on “architecture, and”, we interview Kat Dovjenko who is a former Program Manager at the R+D Lab for the Built Environment. She recently joined Muse & Company as their new Creative Director. She designs physical and digital spaces and transforms emerging ideas into scalable solutions. She works with technologies such as AR/VR, next-gen software, and robotics to drive innovation in the AEC industry. Right now, she is helping craft the future of workplace.

[023] – Finding a New Value Proposition Through Tech

How are architects disrupting the inefficiencies of the design and construction process?

The founders of CONCERT initially set out to design a technology solution to replace documents with digital instruments of service. They quickly realized they were designing a new value proposition of trust and protection in the documentation process.