[191] Architect, And: Clarence Kwan Architect turned Lifestyle Concierge
How can mid-career architects redesign their lives around joy and curiosity? In this episode of Practice Disrupted, Evelyn Lee talks with Clarence Kwan, an architect-turned-entrepreneur who spent three decades building a career in architecture and tech before pivoting to launch his own lifestyle concierge business, CK Curated.
[190] Running a Regenerative Business Practice
What does it truly mean to run a regenerative business, not just design regenerative buildings? In this episode of Practice Disrupted, Evelyn Lee sits down with Matthew Broderick, President and CEO of Ashley McGraw Architects, Susanne Angarano, Principal at Ashley McGraw and Founder of Vaysen Studio, and Josie Plaut, Associate Director of the Institute for the Built Environment at Colorado State University.
[189] Architecture, And: Rico Quirindongo, Public Servant
How can architects shape cities through public service? In this episode of Practice Disrupted, Evelyn Lee sits down with Rico Quirindongo, Director of the Office of Planning and Community Development for the City of Seattle.
[188] Amplifying Women’s Stories in Architecture with Jadyn Anderson
How can storytelling empower women in architecture? In this episode of Practice Disrupted, Evelyn Lee talks with Jadyn Anderson about the power of storytelling and advocacy in architecture.
[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] CannonDesign’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.