[BD 2603] Inside the Data, NCARB by the Numbers, and the Future of Flexible Licensure
About the Episode About the Episode What does the data tell us about the real path to becoming an architect, and how is NCARB shifting its model to build a more adaptable, modular roadmap for future candidates? In this episode of Practice Disrupted, host Evelyn Lee breaks down the 15th edition of the NCARB by […]
[BD 2602] Never Draw It Twice, Giving Design Firms a Working Memory
About the Episode About the Episode How can architecture firms unlock decades of buried institutional knowledge, and what happens to the apprenticeship model when every detail the firm has ever drawn is just a single query away? In this bonus episode of Practice Disrupted, host Evelyn Lee dives into a conversation created with Pirros, exploring […]
[BD 2601] Closing the Gap Between Sketch and Build with Trimble 0-60 and Formas.AI
About the Episode About the Episode How can early-stage startups drive true transformation in the AECO space, and what happens when AI-native tools are designed to amplify human intent rather than replace the architect? In this bonus episode of Practice Disrupted, host Evelyn Lee explores the intersection of corporate acceleration and cutting-edge startup innovation. The […]
[240] From Innovation to Transformation: Building an AI-Native Practice with Evelyn Lee
About the Episode About the Episode How can architects transition from marginal innovation to true business transformation, and what does it look like to run a diversified, AI-native practice that prioritizes attention over productivity? In this Season 12 Finale of Practice Disrupted, the tables are turned as host Evelyn Lee steps into the hot seat. Instead […]
[239] AIA Architecture Firm Award Winners: The Next Generation at LPA
About the Episode About the Episode How can a 60-year-old architecture firm maintain an 80% energy reduction across its portfolio while fostering an integrated “no excuses” culture that empowers its future leaders? In this episode of Practice Disrupted, host Evelyn Lee sits down with three future leaders from LPA Design Studios, the winner of the […]
[238] Out in Architecture Volume II: Gestures of Love
About the Episode About the Episode How can sharing personal narratives empower the LGBTQIA+ community to hold the line and design a more equitable future for architecture? In this special episode of Practice Disrupted, the format shifts as host Evelyn Lee steps back to listen, handing the moderation over to Sarah Woynicz. This conversation marks […]
[237] Out in Architecture Volume I: Gestures of Love
About the Episode About the Episode How can sharing personal narratives empower the LGBTQIA+ community to hold the line and design a more equitable future for architecture? In this special episode of Practice Disrupted, the format shifts as host Evelyn Lee steps back to listen, handing the moderation over to Sarah Woynicz. This conversation marks […]
[236] The Blueprint of Apparel: Applying Architectural Thinking to Fashion
About the Episode About the Episode Can the rigorous, systematic process of architectural design be the secret ingredient to disrupting the fashion industry? In this episode of Practice Disrupted, Evelyn Lee sits down with Aidan Turner, the founder of The Garment Architect. Aidan, who graduated from the Syracuse School of Architecture just one year ago, […]
[235] From Trash to Power: Diverting Construction Waste at Industrial Scale
About the Episode About the Episode How can the AEC industry turn 41 million tons of annual wood waste into a circular economy powerhouse? In this episode of Practice Disrupted, Evelyn Lee ventures into the construction and manufacturing side of the built environment to speak with Todd Thomas, founder and CEO of Woodchuck. While the […]
[234] Build the Future You Want: A Builder’s Path with German Aparicio
About the Episode About the Episode How can architects transition from being passive users of technology to the master builders leading the next wave of industry innovation? In this episode of Practice Disrupted, Evelyn Lee sits down with German Aparicio, a licensed architect who operates at the intersection of architecture, software development, and venture capital. […]