[133] 2023 Whitney M. Young, Jr. Award Honoree Robert L Easter, FAIA, NOMAC
How does a desire to make a difference bring visibility to underserved and marginalized students, and future practitioners? On this episode of Practice Disrupted, we’re incredibly honored to be in conversation with Robert L. Easter, FAIA NOMAC, an AIA National Award winner, recipient of the 2023 Whitney M. Young Jr. Award, whose work broadens diversity, equity, and inclusion within the profession.
[130] Designing for Inclusion with Olivia Asuncion
On this episode of Practice Disrupted, we sit down with Olivia Asuncion, AIA, a Project Architect at Quattrocchi Kwok Architects and advocate for individuals with disabilities.
[117] Towards an Equitable and Inclusive Future: LGBTQIA+ Architects
What would an equitable future for LGBTQIA+ people look like? What’s the role of architecture in designing an equitable future? Expanding our equity, diversity, and inclusion series, episode 117 explores the perspectives of LGBTQIA+ architects and designers who are working to create a more equitable future for all.
[095] – Voices of Mothers in Practice
What can architecture firms do to support mothers who are working in practice? Leaders of the profession share diverse perspectives on their identity between practice and motherhood.
[090] – Madame Architect: Work, Family, and Everything In Between
Who are the leaders behind Madame Architect?
In our season 4 finale, we invited senior editor Amy Stone to join us in an interview. This week we invite Amy back to learn more about her career, her MBA studies, and her work at Madame Architect.
[088] – Latina Voices in Practice
“Why is it that the largest community of color within the US still makes up such a small percentage of the profession?” ~ACSA Hispanic & Latinx in Architecture
Four leaders in the profession share their diverse perspectives on race, equity, and architecture.
Practice Disrupted is committed to elevating conversations on justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion to teach, empower, and build greater awareness across the industry. Building from prior diversity conversations, this week we learn about Hispanic & Latinx in Architecture.
[059] – Building the Pipeline Through K-12 Education
How are architects increasing representation in architecture through early educational outreach?
Project Pipeline was born at the 2002 NOMA conference. Then-president Paul Taylor asked Drake Dillard and David Kirk to research and establish a plan for the camp that would introduce minority students with a focus on black students to architecture with the ultimate goal of creating more licensed black architects.
[057] – Southeast Asian American Architects
Leaders of the profession share diverse perspectives on race, equity, and architecture. Building from prior diversity conversations, this week we learn about Southeast Asian Architects.
[054] – Architecture, And: EDI+J
What is the role of a firm leader focused on justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion?
As we continue to expand our exploration of diversity in practice, we’ve invited Yiselle Santos Rivera back to the podcast so she can share what she’s learned after two years of serving HKS as their Director of Justice, Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion.
[053] – Immigrant Architects
Leaders of the profession share diverse perspectives on equity and architecture.
Expanding our diversity series, this week we learn about the lived experiences of individuals who immigrated to the United States.