[187] Architecture, And: A New Language for Material Decision-Making
How a non-technical founder built a tech solution to transform material selection for architects. In the latest episode of Practice Disrupted, Evelyn Lee sits down with Vardhan Mehta, co-founder of AceLab, an AI-powered platform transforming how architects research and specify building materials.
[186] CanonDesign’s Billie, An AI Companion Transforming Architectural Workflows
How can AI transform knowledge sharing and efficiency in architecture? In the latest episode of Practice Disrupted, Evelyn Lee explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping workflows in architecture firms. She is joined by Emily Lotterer, National Marketing Operations Leader at CannonDesign, and Joel Yow, Director of Digital Products, to discuss the firm’s AI-powered tool, Billy.
[185] Architecture, And: Michael Ford on Hip Hop, Innovation, and Representation in Practice
How Can Hip Hop and Architecture Create a More Inclusive Future? In this episode of Practice Disrupted, Evelyn Lee sits down with Michael Ford, architect, entrepreneur, and founder of the Hip Hop Architecture Camp.
[184] Lattice over Ladder, A New Model for Leadership in Design
How can firms rethink leadership to create more equitable career paths? In this episode of Practice Disrupted, we explore a new approach to leadership development in architecture with the team from FIFTEEN Architecture & Design.
[183] Architecture, And: Creative Director Obiekwe Okolo
In this episode of Practice Disrupted, Evelyn Lee sits down with Obiekwe “Obi” Okolo, a Nigerian-American photographer, multimedia artist, and creative director at Bittersweet Creative, to explore how his design education continues to influence his work in storytelling, strategy, and cultural advocacy.
[182] Rethinking Firm Structure & Sustainable Home Design
In this episode of Practice Disrupted, we sit down with Carina Coel, Founder and Principal Architect of Restructure Studio, and Alexandra Chaves, Project Manager at the firm.
[181] Architects, Innovators, Podcasters with Michele Grace Hottel
Season 10 of Practice Disrupted begins with a twist as host Evelyn Lee shares the microphone with special guest Michele Grace Hottel, architect, advocate, and host of I’ve Never Met a Woman Architect Before.
[180] Architectette takes on Practice Disrupted
In this episode of Practice Disrupted, Evelyn Lee takes the guest chair as Caitlin Brady, AIA, flips the script for a reflective and thought-provoking season finale.
[179] Cove.Tool, A New Era of Architectural Consulting
In this episode of Practice Disrupted, we sit down with Sandeep Ahuja, Co-Founder & CEO of CoveTool and co-author of Build Like It’s the End of the World.
[178] Architecture, And: UX Strategist
On this episode of Practice Disrupted, we chat with Emily Privot McNamara, a design strategist and researcher at Amazon’s Device Design Group.