[086] – A Large Firm Perspective on Innovation & Transformation: CannonDesign
How do large firms think about innovation and transformation within the industry, and where are they investing next? We interview CannonDesign’s CEO, Brad Lukanic, AIA, to talk with him about big moves they’ve made in the past four years to stay relevant as the world changes.
[085] – A Case Study for Practice: Latent Design
How do you build an architecture practice that reaches beyond projects to further impact policy, culture, and community?
Latent Design is a progressive Chicago-based architecture firm working at the intersection of design and community development to create social, economic and environmental impact.
[084] – Understanding the Architecture Labor Movement
About the Episode About the Episode Who is the Architectural Workers United? The Architectural Workers United is organizing towards making architecture more equitable, the profession more just, and our built environment more resilient. Join us as we interview Andrew Daley (AWU, organizer) and Jess Myers (RISD, faculty) to learn more about the architectural labor movement, unions, and the history […]
[083] – Lessons from Practice Disrupted on Navigating Change
About the Episode About the Episode After four seasons of Practice Disrupted, what lessons on navigating change have we learned from past guests of the show? Practice Disrupted was launched during the pandemic as a niche podcast: leaders who believe architects can practice in new ways and some who are even willing to question the […]
[082] – Career Pivots
In this week’s episode, we interview Tenille Bettenhausen, a Success Manager at Microdesk who has worn many different hats over time. Her path was not necessarily linear, but she has carved out a career that adapted to her changing priorities throughout life.
[081] – Season 5 Launch: AIA Conference on Architecture Recap
Welcome back to season 5 of Practice Disrupted!
To celebrate a new season, co-hosts Evelyn Lee and Je’Nen Chastain take you behind the scenes to the AIA Conference on Architecture. Following two years of waiting for large-scale in-person events to resume, the AIA welcomed its membership back by hosting a premiere conference experience against the striking architectural skyline of Chicago.
[080] – Season 4 Finale with Madame Architect
Why is visibility of female leadership important in the profession of architecture?
While the seeming lack of women in architecture has been well-documented, women are, and have been, making waves in all levels of the field.
[079] – Increasing Black Women in Architecture
How can we elevate and celebrate Black Women Architects?
FIRST 500 was founded with this mission in mind. Founder Tiara Hughes set out with the goa of elevating and celebrating Black Women Architects to raise awareness about their distinction through an excellent central community. FIRST 500 inspires Black women and girls to infinitely increase our licensed representation in the industry to better reflect the environments we serve.
[078] – Leading on Climate Action for a Positive Future
How can architects address the challenge of global warming?
Planetary warming is one of the biggest disruptions of our time. In this special crossover episode focused on climate action, our friends from Design the Future podcast will join us to discuss the evolution of the sustainable design movement and where it is heading.
[077] – Urban Intervention with Groundcycle
What can we learn from a former architectural designer turned sustainable entrepreneur?
At the peak of COVID-19 in New York City, farmers were struggling to distribute their produce and the city had suspended all composting options. An architectural designer saw an opportunity to make a difference in her community.