[197] Marywood University’s New Degree in Virtual Architecture
In this week’s episode of Practice Disrupted, Evelyn Lee talks with Ryan Scavnicky, better known as Scav, about the future of architectural education, immersive digital environments, and redefining what it means to design space.
[196] Architecture, And: Kate Aoki on Exhibition Design
This week on Practice Disrupted, Evelyn Lee talks with Kate Aoki, architect, educator, and founding partner of Golden Egg Creative, to explore how designers can blend architecture, storytelling, and community to create immersive, intentional experiences.
[195] Saving Modernism: George Smart’s Mission to Preserve Design History
How does a personal passion project become the world’s largest archive for modernist residential design?
In this episode of Practice Disrupted, Evelyn Lee sits down with George Smart, founder and CEO of USModernist, to explore how a personal interest blossomed into a vital national resource for architecture enthusiasts and professionals alike.
[194] Architecture, And: Bridging Design and Industry with Nima Balasubramanian
In this episode of Practice Disrupted, Evelyn Lee sits down with Nima Balasubramanian, Director of Architecture at the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC), to explore how architects can deepen their material knowledge, challenge industry norms, and find joy in alternative career paths.
[193] Architecture, And: Rochelle Mills, Shaping Community Stories
How can architecture build dignity, belonging, and home?
In this episode of Practice Disrupted, Evelyn Lee sits down with Rochelle Mills, President and CEO of Innovative Housing Opportunities (IHO), to explore how architecture and development intersect with justice, memory, and transformation.
[192] Architecture Needs Radical Transparency
How can radical transparency redefine leadership in architecture? In this episode of Practice Disrupted, Evelyn Lee reconnects with Robert Yuen, CEO and co-founder of Monograph, to explore what he calls radical transparency – a bold leadership approach that challenges firm owners to rethink how they share information, build trust, and lead with clarity.
[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.